March 25, 2025
CBI BEA Denver Partnership
College Broadcasters, Inc. and Broadcast Education Association Announce Partnership in Denver
DENVER – March 25, 2025 – College Broadcasters, Inc. (CBI) and the Broadcast
Education Association (BEA) are proud to announce a landmark partnership that will bring together CBI’s Annual National Student Media Convention and BEA’s On-Location fall conference in Denver. This collaborative event represents an unprecedented opportunity for students, educators, and professionals in the media industry to establish meaningful connections, exchange industry insights and advance their respective career trajectories in an integrated environment.
The joint convention will take place at the Embassy Suites Downtown in Denver from Wednesday, Oct. 22 through Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, creating one of the largest gatherings of collegiate media and broadcast education professionals in the country.
“By combining our resources and expertise, we’re able to offer an even more comprehensive and
valuable experience for our members,” said Anabella Poland, President of College Broadcasters, Inc. “This partnership directly responds to feedback from our members who have long requested a unified conference location to reduce travel expenses and time away from campus. This collaboration aligns perfectly with our mission to serve student media outlets across the nation while making our professional development opportunities more accessible.”
Heather Birks, BEA Executive Director, added, “It makes perfect sense to combine our efforts and shared goals for these two fall conferences. We are thrilled to partner with such a respected student media association and look forward to connecting our academic conferences to showcase creativity, research and innovation.”
The joint convention will feature:
- Hands-on workshops and training sessions
- Research, creative work and panels
- Networking opportunities with media professionals
- Student and faculty media competition.
- Exhibition space for industry vendors and technology demonstrations
- Career Fair
Registration for the joint convention will open on Tuesday, April 1. Early- bird pricing will be available through Tuesday, Sept. 30.
For more information about the convention, please visit askcbi.org/denver/.
About College Broadcasters, Inc.
College Broadcasters, Inc. represents students involved in radio, television, webcasting and other related media ventures at colleges and universities across the country. CBI provides education, advocacy and resources to ensure the stable future of student media outlets.
About Broadcast Education Association
The Broadcast Education Association is the premier international academic media organization, driving insights, excellence in media production, and career advancement for educators, students, and professionals. BEA’s publications, annual festivals, conferences, and networking events provide opportunities for academic growth and professional developmen
CBI is a member-driven organization serving students and advisers of student media. Through events, programs and a network of expertise, CBI fosters experiential learning, professional opportunities and advocacy for the success of student media programs.