March 4-7, 2026 New York City
Why Attend
Join college media advisers and student journalists from across the country for three days of hands-on training, fresh ideas and meaningful connection. This convention delivers targeted tracks for new and veteran advisers, along with newsroom-ready sessions in reporting, editing, sports, yearbook, lit mag, design, audience, business operations and media law.
With Times Square as your campus, you’ll be steps from some of the world’s most influential media outlets — an ideal setting for off-site visits, newsroom tours and real-world inspiration. And as CMA prepares to take this event to new cities in the coming years, this final New York gathering offers a rare chance to learn, connect and experience college media’s biggest stage in the heart of it all.

REGISTRATION
STUDENT
For all currently enrolled students at any accredited college or university.
ADVISER MEMBER
For current CMA members in good standing
NON-MEMBER
For all other attendees who are advisers or professionals and not current CMA members.

THE VENUE
CMA’s Spring Convention will be hosted at the New York Marriott Marquis, located in the heart of Times Square.
Attendees can reserve discounted rooms at $309 per night for up to triple occupancy. The total nightly rate is $358, including taxes and fees.
The New York Marriott Marquis sits right on Broadway in the middle of Times Square, giving students and advisers unmatched access to the city’s energy and opportunities. From the hotel’s front door, you’re steps away from major news networks, Broadway theaters, iconic landmarks and some of New York’s best food, bookstores and coffee spots.
It’s a home base built for exploration: perfect for newsroom tours, advising meetups, and group outings after a full day of sessions.
Interested in submitting a session?
Proposals are reviewed on a rolling basis, with our planning committee evaluating sessions for relevance, originality and impact. Final decisions will be shared by Jan. 9, 2026.
Tentative Schedule
- MIDDAY/AFTERNOON: Media Tours
- AFTERNOON: Off-Site Programming
- EVENING: Registration Opens
- MORNING: Registration Opens / Exhibit Hall Opens
- SESSIONS: On-site programming all-day
- MEDIA TOURS: Throughout the day
- KEYNOTE: Midday
- CRITIQUES: Expert feedback all day
- EVENING: Student Reception
- MORNING: Registration Opens / Exhibit Hall Opens
- SESSIONS: On-site programming all-day
- MEDIA TOURS: Throughout the day
- KEYNOTE: Midday
- CRITIQUES: Expert feedback all day
- EVENING: Adviser Reception
- MORNING: Sessions
- KEYNOTE
- APPLE AWARDS CEREMONY