College Media Convention

Welcome to the ACP/CMA National College Media Convention Austin, where you'll jam out to music and turn up the volume on your media skills.
There is certainly no better place to apply your journalism skills than the dubbed “Weird City” of the U.S. More than 2,000 student journalists and advisers will be immersed in culture with hundreds of sessions along with keynotes & workshops, critiques & special events, trade show and awards ceremonies.

As the live music capital of the world, Austin is a city where creativity and ideas are always the song of choice. Before, after or between sessions, walk the few blocks to the famous 6th Street entertainment district, take in the view from the Hangar Lounge or shop the boutique-lined sidewalk in the Second Street District.

Head back for more than 300 practical and professional learning sessions, from high-profile keynotes to specific, problem-solving breakouts along with hands-on workshops and discussions. Visit the trade show to meet vendors offering student media products and services, network with Professionals in Residence, get your media critiqued, watch on-site broadcast studios or register for ACP’s Best of Show contest. Be inspired by the best of the best of college media with CMA’s Pinnacle and ACP’s Pacemaker awards.