The National College Media Convention is the largest gathering of college journalists and advisers in the world. Associated Collegiate Press and College Media Advisers partner to prepare nearly 400 practical and professional learning sessions, from high-profile keynotes to specific, problem-solving breakouts, hands-on workshops and discussion groups. College Broadcasters, Inc., arranges a slate of broadcast-oriented speakers. Other convention activities include an exhibit hall with vendors who sell to student media, ACP’s Best of Show contest, receptions, awards convocations, critiques and a newspaper job fair.

Breakout sessions for newspapers, online outlets, broadcast stations, yearbooks and magazines are planned to meet the publishing and broadcasting needs of all college and university student media. Some are specifically for college dailies, some for journalists at community colleges and private schools. Others are for those looking for the latest information from the FCC affecting their campus radio station or how to use the latest software. Whether it’s ethics and law, technology and design, advertising and business operations, photography and art or just the basics of news writing and reporting, this convention covers all the bases.

With typical attendance of more than 2,300 delegates, the annual ACP, CMA and CBI fall gathering has become the place to seek solutions to the most challenging publishing and broadcasting problems, share success stories, see what’s new in the media marketplace, discover trends and network with students and advisers from the United States, Canada and often other countries.

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This convention is typically self-contained in a large convention hotel in a major city in the East, South or Midwest — near the majority of our membership. Sometimes, the hotel space will require the convention to use additional space in an adjacent convention center.

Upcoming ACP/CMA convention dates/sites:

• Oct. 31-Nov. 4, 2012, Sheraton & Towers, Chicago
• Oct. 23-27, 2013, Marriott, New Orleans
• Oct. 29-Nov. 2, 2014, Marriott, Philadelphia
• Oct. 28-Nov. 1, 2015, Hilton, Austin, Texas

Coming up 28th Annual ACP National College Journalism Convention March 1-4, 2012 Renaissance Seattle Download convention brochure Reserve hotel rooms online Register online

The Midwinter National College Journalism Convention is a gathering of college journalists and advisers. Associated Collegiate Press prepares nearly 100 practical and professional learning sessions, from high-profile keynotes to specific, problem-solving breakouts, hands-on workshops and discussion groups. Other convention activities include tabletop exhibits from vendors who sell to student media, ACP’s Best of Show contest, receptions, and critiques of student news media.

Breakout sessions for news media, both print and online outlets, are planned to meet the publishing and broadcasting needs of all college and university student media. Some are specifically for college dailies, some for journalists at community colleges and private schools. Whether it’s ethics and law, technology and design, advertising and business operations, photography and art, how to use the latest software or just the basics of news writing and reporting, this convention covers all the bases.

With typical attendance of around 750 delegates, the ACP midwinter gathering has become the place to seek solutions to the most challenging publishing and broadcasting problems, share success stories, see what’s new in the media marketplace, discover trends and network with students and advisers from the United States, Canada and often other countries. ACP sometimes partners with a state or regional association to assist with programming or to hold affiliate events.

About the site:
This convention is typically self-contained at a hotel in a major city in the West.

Upcoming ACP Media+ convention dates/sites:

• Feb. 28-March 3, 2013, Westin Market Street, San Francisco
• Feb. 27-March 2, 2014, San Diego

Coming up 21st Annual ACP Best of the Midwest College Journalism Convention Feb. 10-12, 2012 Marriott City Center, Minneapolis Download convention brochure Register online

The Best of the Midwest Convention is a gathering of college news journalists and advisers working with print and online media. Associated Collegiate Press prepares about 30 practical learning sessions, including general topic keynotes, problem-solving breakouts and discussion groups. Other convention activities include ACP’s Best of Show contest for general excellence, Best of the Midwest individual contests, a reception, and critiques of student news media.

With typical attendance of around 225 delegates, the ACP Best of the Midwest gathering has become an annual place to seek solutions, share success stories, discover trends and network with students and advisers from around the greater Midwest region.

About the site:
This convention is typically self-contained at a hotel in Minneapolis. Because the city is home to ACP's headquarters, the lower overhead costs mean the event expenses are lower and costs for attendees are kept low.

Upcoming ACP Best of the Midwest convention dates/sites:

• Feb. 10-12, 2012, Marriott City Center, Minneapolis

The ACP Summer Workshops is a gathering of college journalists and advisers, with a focus on essential skills and training in preparation for the coming school year. Associated Collegiate Press prepares about 30 practical learning sessions, including general topic keynotes, problem-solving breakouts and discussion groups. Other convention activities include pre-workshop short courses, ACP’s Best of Show contest for general excellence, a reception, and critiques of student news media.

With typical attendance of around 130 delegates, the ACP Summer Workshops event has become a "low-frills, high-tech" way to network, get hands-on training and gear up for the fall.

About the site:
Since 2009, this convention is typically self-contained on the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus in Minneapolis, using campus buildings for classes, computer labs and dorm housing. The campus is also home to ACP's headquarters.

Upcoming ACP Summer Workshop dates/sites:

• July 2012, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis