Conference Schedule

Wednesday, March 5, 2025

Noon – 5:00pm

Foyer

1:00 – 4:00pm

PRE-CONFERENCE IN-DEPTH WORKSHOP

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 4 minute drive or a 20 minute walk down Fresno’s historic Fulton Street.

Thursday, March 6, 2025

8:00am – 5:30pm

CHECK-IN AND REGISTRATION

Foyer

8:00am
– 9:30am

CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST

Salon A-C

8:00am – 5:15pm

TECHNOLOGY EXHIBITS featuring Technology/Equipment Vendors

Salon A-C

9:00 – 10:15am

OPENING PLENARY

Salon A-C

Workshop Tracks:

Track #1

Salon D 1

Track #2

Salon D 2

Track #3

Salon D 3

10:30am
– Noon

(Round 1)

Noon – 1:45pm

LUNCHEON AND NEW TECHNOLOGY SHOW AND TELL

 Salon A-C

(Round 2)

Track #1

Salon D 1

Track #2

Salon D 2

Track #3

Salon D 3

2:00 – 3:30pm

(Round 3)

Track #1

Salon D 1

Track #2

Salon D 2

Track #3

Salon D 3

3:45 – 5:00pm

5:00 – 5:30pm

BREAK

5:30 – 8:00 pm

WAVE AWARDS CEREMONY & RECEPTION

Salon A-C

5:30pm – Reception with music, light hors d’ oeuvres, and refreshments.

6:00pm – Awards

Friday, March 7, 2025

8:00am – 2:00pm

CHECK-IN AND REGISTRATION

Foyer

8:00
– 9:30 am

CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST 

Salon A-C

8:00am – 4:00pm

TECHNOLOGY EXHIBITS featuring Technology/Equipment Vendors

Salon A-C

9:00
– 10:15am

PLENARY SESSION:

Salon A-C

Workshop Tracks:

Track # 1

Salon D 1

Track # 2

Salon D 2

Track # 3

Salon D 3

10:30 – Noon

(Round 4)

Noon – 1:15pm

LUNCHEON AND ACM WEST REGION ANNUAL MEETING

Salon A-C

1:30 – 3:00pm

(Round 5)

3:00 – 4:00pm

CONFERENCE CLOSING, EXHIBITOR DRAWINGS AND RAFFLES

Salon A-C