Schedule is subject to change.
Wednesday, March 5, 2025 |
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Noon – 5:00pm |
CHECK-IN AND REGISTRATION
DoubleTree by Hilton Foyer |
Noon – 5:30pm |
PRE-CONFERENCE IN-DEPTH WORKSHOP 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 4 minute drive or a 20 minute walk down Fresno’s historic Fulton Street. |
8:00am – 5:30pm |
CHECK-IN AND REGISTRATION DoubleTree by Hilton – Foyer |
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8:00am |
CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST Salon A-C |
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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: |
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Workshop Tracks: |
Track #1 Salon D 1 |
Track #2 Salon D 2 |
Track #3 Salon D 3 |
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10:30am (Round 1) |
CMC’s and the Future of Local News |
Attracting Young Creators to |
Evaluating & Rebuilding Community |
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Noon – 1:45pm |
LUNCHEON AND NEW TECHNOLOGY SHOW AND TELL Salon A-C |
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(Round 2) |
Track #1 Salon D 1 |
Track #2 Salon D 2 |
Track #3 Salon D 3 |
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2:00 – 3:30pm |
Crafting Change: Developing State |
Consolidating Streaming & Simulcast |
Enhancing Outreach and Community Engagement |
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(Round 3) |
Track #1 Salon D 1 |
Track #2 Salon D 2 |
Track #3 Salon D 3 |
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3:45 – 5:00pm |
Supporting Underrepresented |
Remote Production Systems for |
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 & RECEPTION 5:30pm – Reception with music, light hors d’ oeuvres, and refreshments. DoubleTree by Hilton – Salon A-C |
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 |
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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: Salon A-C |
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Workshop Tracks: |
Track #1 Salon D 1 |
Track #2 Salon D 2 |
Track #3 Salon D 3 |
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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 |
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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 |
Grant Writing: Strategies for Securing |
Hosting a Film Creation Competition |
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3:00 – 4:00pm |
CONFERENCE CLOSING, EXHIBITOR DRAWINGS AND RAFFLES Salon A-C |