March 5-7, 2025 at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Fresno, California.
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Schedule is subject to change.
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Wednesday, March 5, 2025 |
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| Noon – 5:00pm | CHECK-IN AND REGISTRATION
DoubleTree by Hilton Foyer |
| Noon – 5:30pm |
EXHIBITOR SET-UP DoubleTree by Hilton – Salon A-C |
| 5:30 – 8:30 pm |
WELCOME TO FRESNO RECEPTION AT CMAC 1555 Van Ness Ave, Fresno, CA 93721 Hosted with hors d’oeuvres and refreshments. Meet and mingle with fellow community media professionals. Get a glimpse at how CMAC empowers residents. Please note: there is no shuttle from the hotel. Walk, drive, carpool, or use a ride share service. It’s a 3 minute drive or a 20 minute walk down Fresno’s historic Fulton Street. |
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8:00am – 5:30pm |
CHECK-IN AND REGISTRATION DoubleTree by Hilton – Foyer |
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8:00am |
BREAKFAST BUFFET (SPONSORED BY TELVUE) Salon A-C and Foyer |
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8:00am – 5:15pm |
TECHNOLOGY EXHIBITS featuring Technology/Equipment Vendors Salon A-C |
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9:00 – 10:15am |
OPENING PLENARY: We’ll explore how PEG access media can address the loss of local news, discussing best practices, new partnerships, and funding initiatives to support local journalism. |
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10:30am (Round 1) |
CMC’s and the Future of Local News |
Attracting Young Creators to Community Media |
Evaluating & Rebuilding Community Media Center Membership Programs |
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Noon – 1:45pm |
LUNCHEON AND NEW TECHNOLOGY SHOW AND TELL Salon A-C |
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2:00 – 3:30pm (Round 2) |
Crafting Change: Developing State Legislation to Support Community Media |
Consolidating Streaming & Simulcast Workflows in Community Media |
Enhancing Outreach and Community Engagement | |
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3:45 – 5:00pm (Round 3) |
Supporting Underrepresented |
Remote Production Systems for Council Chambers & Local Events |
Accessibility and Captioning: Solutions for Community Media Centers |
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5:00 – 5:30pm |
BREAK |
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5:30 – 8:00 pm |
WAVE AWARDS CEREMONY AND RECEPTION 5:30pm – Reception with music, hors d’ oeuvres, and refreshments. DoubleTree by Hilton – Salon A-C |
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Friday, March 7, 2025 |
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8:00am – 2:00pm |
CHECK-IN AND REGISTRATION Foyer |
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8:00 |
CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST Salon A-C and Foyer |
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8:00am – 4:00pm |
TECHNOLOGY EXHIBITS featuring Technology/Equipment Vendors Salon A-C |
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9:00 |
PLENARY SESSION: We’ll explore the escalating challenges facing PEG access media and outline survival strategies for a rapidly changing environment. Panelists will discuss building essential relationships, securing funding, and fostering long-term resilience to insulate PEG access from political and social upheaval. Salon A-C |
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Workshop Tracks: |
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10:30 – Noon (Round 4) |
Harnessing AI for Community Media: Enhancing Production & Engagement | Building Long Term Sustainability for Community Media Centers |
Building Apprenticeship and Internship Programs |
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Noon – 1:15pm |
LUNCHEON AND ACM WEST REGION ANNUAL MEETING Salon A-C |
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1:30 – 3:00pm (Round 5) |
Fun Tools and Platforms for Video Creation & Community Engagement |
Grant Writing: Strategies for Securing Grants for Community Media Centers |
Hosting a Film Creation Competition |
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3:00 – 4:00pm |
CONFERENCE CLOSING, EXHIBITOR DRAWINGS AND RAFFLES Salon A-C |
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