Partner with Catholic Media Leaders. Strengthen the Mission.

June 16-19, 2026 | Harrah’s Waterfront Conference Center | Atlantic City, NJ

Welcome to the 2026 Catholic Media Conference

The Premier Gathering of Catholic Communicators

The Catholic Media Conference brings together hundreds of professional communicators from dioceses, non-profits and charities, parishes, universities, publications, and digital organizations across North America.

In 2026 we head to Atlantic City with a strategic advantage for our partners: a single-floor conference layout. The exhibit hall, general sessions and breakouts are contiguous, ensuring maximum foot traffic and consistent engagement throughout the day. For three consecutive years the CMC exhibit hall has sold out.

Sponsor and Exhibitor Prospectus [PDF]

CMC 2025 by the Numbers

387
Conference Attendees

200
Orgs
Represented

96%
Rated CMC
"Excellent"
or "Very Good"

3 Years
of Sold-out Exhibitor Space

Opportunities for Sponsors and Exhibitors

Showcase your services and build relationships with professionals who are looking for solutions.

Sponsorship Tiers

High-visibility partnerships include registrations, preferred 10’x10’booth selection, branding and event sponsorship options:

  • Gold Sponsor: $17,325

  • Silver Sponsor: $11,550

  • Bronze Sponsor: $5,775

  • Friends of CMA: Starting at $500

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Exhibitor Packages

Includes one 10’x10’ booth, one primary attendee registration, listing in the program, flyer or giveaway in conference bags, and access to pre- and post-conference attendee emails.

  • Early Bird Rate: $849 (Ends March 7, 2026)

  • Standard Rate: $999 (March 8 - April 25, 2026)

Secure Your Space: Registration opens January 7. Priority booth selection is weighted on the order of registration.

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About the 2026 Catholic Media Conference

We are grateful to Bishop Joseph Andrew Williams, the Diocese of Camden and the Catholic Star Herald for hosting the 2026 Catholic Media Conference in Atlantic City.

The Catholic Media Conference provides professional development, networking, a celebration of our peers, and support for the faith formation of Catholic media professionals. Nearly 400 people representing 200 organizations from around the world attended in 2025.

About the Catholic Media Association

The Catholic Media Association is committed to our mission of helping members share the Good News through Catholic media.

We provide professional development, networking, inspiration, and support for the faith formation of Catholic media professionals.

Incorporated in 1911, the Catholic Media Association is an organization of publishers and media organizations united to serve the Church. The CMA is made up of 365+ member organizations, consisting of 900+ mission-driven professionals.

Things to Know

When
June 16-19, 2026

Where
Harrah's Resort Atlantic City
777 Harrah's Blvd
Atlantic City, NJ 08401

Hotel Information

Need help? If you have questions about CMC 2026 room reservations, please contact Terry Wessels at twessels@catholicmediaassociation.org.

Important Dates and Times for Exhibitors

  • Early Bird Exhibitor Registration Deadline: March 7, 2026

  • Standard Exhibitor Registration Deadline: April 25, 2026

  • Final Booth Payment: May 30, 2026

  • Move-In Date: Tuesday, June 16, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

  • Move-Out Date: Friday, June 19, after 2 p.m.

  • Exhibiting Dates: June 17-19, 2026

Exhibit Times:

  • Wednesday, 7 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

  • Thursday, 7 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

  • Friday, 7 a.m.-2 p.m.

CMC Sponsors and Exhibitors must provide a Certificate of Liability Insurance listing the Catholic Media Association as an additional insured.

Important Dates

  1. Deadlines

    1. Exhibitor Registration and Conference Program Space Reservation Deadline: April 25, 2026

    2. Payment and Materials Deadline: May 2, 2026

  2. Cancellation Policy

    1. All cancellations must be sent in writing.

    2. Cancellations received by April 1, 2026 are subject to a 15% processing fee.

    3. Cancellations received between April 2 and May 1, 2026 are subject to a 50% processing fee.

    4. No refunds are issued after May 2, 2026.

  3. Set-up and Teardown Dates

    1. All exhibit set-up completed by 5:00 pm, Tuesday, June 16.

    2. Exhibit teardown begins at 2:00 pm, Friday, June 19.

Exhibiting Terms and Conditions

  1. Two or more organizations may not exhibit in a single booth space without prior arrangements made with CMA Management.

  2. Exhibits must not project beyond space allotted, must not obstruct the view of or interfere with traffic to the exhibits of others.

  3. All exhibit materials must comply with fire and facility regulations.

  4. Exhibitors may not deface any facility property.

  5. Music or sound effects from a booth must not adversely affect the operation of another booth.

  6. Exhibitors assume responsibility for and agree to indemnify and defend the CMA, the hotel and or conference property, their respective employees and agents against any claim or expenses arising out of the exhibition premises.

  7. No Liability for loss or damage: CMA does not assume any responsibility whatsoever for any loss or damage suffered or incurred by any Exhibitor with respect to any personal or company-owned property – all of which shall be the sole responsibility of each Exhibitor. 

    1. Exhibitors carry their own insurance for their conference exhibit.

  8. The CMA Executive Director (ED) in conjunction with the CMA Board of Directors (BOD) determines the eligibility of any company or product for exhibition. The ED and BOD may prohibit installation or request removal of any promotion that is not in keeping with the character or purpose of the event.

  9. Any representatives who fail to observe the conditions of this contract or who, in the opinion of the CMA, conduct themselves unethically, may be dismissed from the exhibit area without a refund of booth fees.

  10. CMA does not assume any obligation or responsibility to safeguard any Exhibitor’s company-owned or personal property while at the conference. Each Exhibitor acknowledges that the Exhibitor shall be solely responsible for the protection of all such property.

  11. CMA has no duty whatsoever concerning the protection of the property of the Exhibitors, which shall at all times remain in the sole possession and custody of each Exhibitor and be the sole responsibility of each Exhibitor.

  12. These guidelines are subject to change at the sole discretion of the CMA.