Step outside the Marriott and you're in the middle of Philadelphia. Reading Terminal Market, City Hall, LOVE Park, Independence Hall, and the Liberty Bell are nearby. Restaurants, shopping, historic sites, museums, and the Convention Center all within easy walking distance
Early bird ends September 18!
Join student media creators from across the country in Philadelphia for the 2026 NSMC, October 14–17. Four days of ideas, hands-on learning, new connections, and the people who understand why student media matters.
Start #CBI2026 a day early with hands-on learning.
Join us Wed., Oct. 14for our pre-convention workshops. Hands-on remote live music production or booking talent & producing a campus concert. Followed at 4:3o a live performance. NSMC registration is also required.
Philadelphia bound? Look the part.
CBI gear is available now! Grab your #CBI2026 gear before you head to the National Student Media Convention, Oct. 14–17 in Philadelphia.
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Early bird ends September 18!
Join student media creators from across the country in Philadelphia for the 2026 NSMC, October 14–17. Register by September 18 to take advantage of early bird rates.
Philadelphia is calling. We’ll see you there.
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So You Want a Concert on Campus: Making It Happen from Idea to Encore
Learn how to navigate budgets, campus politics, promotions, facilities, and show-day logistics from professionals who've done it. Build your campus. Build your résumé.
#CBI2026
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On Location Technical Training on Remote Live Music Production. One of our three preconvention workshops offered for #CBI2026. Check out https://t.co/0r0mHynRlP for more information on how to sign up.
THE #CBI2026 AWARDS FINALISTS ARE HERE!
We’re excited to announce the production awards finalists! Winners will be announced October 14–17 in Philadelphia during the 2026 National Student Media Convention.
See the complete list of finalists at https://t.co/1sfO8ecafF
And there’s a LOT of food.
One of the best things about the new NSMC hotel? You won’t have to go far or spend a fortune to eat well in Philly. Restaurants are everywhere within a few blocks, from breakfast to late-night bites.
#CBI2026
Step outside the Marriott and you're in the middle of Philadelphia. Restaurants, shopping, historic sites, museums, and the Convention Center all within easy walking distance
#CBI2026
Everything’s closer at the new NSMC hotel!
The Philadelphia Marriott Downtown puts you just a few minutes’ walk from some of Center City’s best-known spots.
Less time getting there. More time exploring Philly at night.
#CBI2026 • October 14–17 • Philadelphia
HOTEL UPDATE!
#CBI2026 is moving to the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown!
Oct. 14–17
Room rate is now $10 less/night
Early-bird registration extended through Sept. 18!
Same convention. Same city. New hotel!
See you in Philly!
The best ideas don't happen in isolation.
First-timer or a longtime member, at CBI, you'll leave with practical skills, fresh ideas, new friends, and a network of student media professionals who want to see you succeed. Join us this fall in Philadelphia. #CBI2026
The deadline is almost here!
Want to present at #CBI2026? Submit by July 31 for priority consideration. The final deadline is Aug. 10. We're looking for sessions that are practical, engaging, collaborative, and packed with takeaways attendees can use right away.
The schedule is now available for the #CBI Student Media Leadership Workshop!
Join us July 20–23. Most sessions will be recorded for paid attendees.
Registration:
Members: $75
Non-members: $100
Review the schedule and register today!
#StudentMedia#LeadershipDevelopment
The schedule is now available for the #CBI Student Media Leadership Workshop!
Join us July 20–23. Most sessions will be recorded for paid attendees.
Registration:
Members: $75
Non-members: $100
Review the schedule and register today!
#StudentMedia#LeadershipDevelopment
One more week until the #CBI Student Media Leadership Workshop!
Join us July 20–23. Most sessions will be recorded for paid attendees.
Registration:
Members: $75
Non-members: $100
Review the schedule and register today!
#StudentMedia#CollegeRadio#LeadershipDevelopment
CBI asks FCC to move NCE translator filing window to align with the academic calendar & notify educational broadcasters about future filing opportunities. These opportunities are too rare for colleges & high schools to miss because of timing.
Learn more: https://t.co/5voTnqWLTt
Propose a session for the 2026 CBI National Student Media Convention in Philadelphia! We're looking for practical, engaging, and inclusive sessions across all areas of student media.
Priority deadline: July 31
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On Location Technical Training on Remote Live Music Production. One of our three preconvention workshops offered for #CBI2026. Check out https://t.co/80jr4tcxTa for more information on how to sign up.