2026 CMBAM Conference

Breakout sessions and keynotes are presented by experienced professionals plus advisers and students. If you have an idea for a session, contact the conference planning committee at conference@cmbam.org.

At recent conferences, session topics have included:

This is a conference that’s about more than just sitting in session rooms. You’ll meet fellow advisers and students from a variety of student media programs. Ask questions, share ideas and gain connections across the country. Mingling starts with the opening social Thursday evening and continues throughout the weekend, including through roundtable discussions on an array of timely, relevant topics.

Celebrate the best of college media with an awards ceremony fit for Hollywood’s A-list. During the closing dinner, winners are announced in a slate of sales and marketing categories, and the Media Company of the Year is crowned.

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Build relationships with peers in casual social settings throughout the weekend, including both adviser-only and student-only socials on Friday night.

Talk in person with representatives from companies that are in tune with college media and learn how they can help your outlets work more effectively and efficiently.