Partner with Catholic Media Leaders. Strengthen the Mission.
June 16-19, 2026 | Harrah’s Waterfront Conference Center | Atlantic City, NJ
Why partner with the Catholic Media Conference
The Catholic Media Conference brings together hundreds of professional communicators from dioceses, parishes, universities, publications and organizations. Sponsors and Exhibitors connect with leaders who influence Catholic communication across North America.
Sponsorship Packages
⭐️ Gold ($17,325)
Premier visibility, 4 registrations, keynote/banquet sponsorship, prime booth placement, full-page ad. Speaking opportunity.
🩶 Silver ($11,550)
Prominent recognition, 2 registrations, reception or luncheon sponsorship, half-page ad. Speaking opportunity.
🎗️ Bronze ($5,775)
Solid visibility, 1 registration, reception or special event sponsorship, quarter-page ad.
🙌🏼 Friends of CMA (starting at $500)
Affordable entry-level sponsorships like coffee service, lanyards or charging stations.
Exhibitor Packages
The Exhibit Hall is the hub of networking at CMC. Receptions, coffee breaks and events are designed to bring attendees directly to you.
All Exhibitors Receive:
10’ x 8’ booth with table, chairs, and wastebasket
One complimentary registration to workshops and sessions
Company listing in the onsite program
Opportunity for a bag insert or giveaway
Access to attendee email list (pre- and post-conference)
Rates:
Early Bird (through March 7, 2026): $849.00
Standard (March 8-April 25, 2026): $999.00
The Catholic Media Conference is the premier gathering of Catholic communications professionals, publishers and digital innovators from across North America.
Join us as a Sponsor or Exhibitor to gain visibility, connect with decision-makers and to showcase your services and products to professionals who are looking for solutions.
CMC 2025 by the numbers
📍 387 conference attendees
🌎 200 organizations
👋 105 first-time participants
📈 96% rated the conference as “Excellent” or “Very Good”
🙌 15 sponsors
📣 28 exhibitors (sold out three years running)
🧑🏫 40 speakers, presenters and panelists
🧠 4 Master Camps
🛠️ 15 workshops
💬 9 roundtables
🎬 3 film screenings
🙏 4 Masses
Things to Know
When
June 16-19, 2026
Where
Harrah's Resort Atlantic City
777 Harrah's Blvd
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Hotel Information
Online reservations: To come
Reservation by phone: To come
Room rate: $189.00 / night
Cutoff date: TBD or until room block is full.
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.-5 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
Deadlines
Exhibitor Registration and Conference Program Space Reservation Deadline: April 17, 2026
Payment and Materials Deadline: May 2, 2026
Cancellation Policy
All cancellations must be sent in writing.
Cancellations received by April 16, 2026 (60 days prior to the conference) are subject to a 15% processing fee.
Cancellations received between April 17 and May 16, 2026 (59-30 days prior to conference) receive 50% refund.
No refunds are issued after May 16, 2026 (within 30 days of the conference).
Set-up and Teardown Dates
All exhibit set-up completed by 5:00 pm, Tuesday, June 16.
Exhibit teardown begins at 2:00 pm, Friday, June 19.
Exhibiting Terms and Conditions
Two or more organizations may not exhibit in a single booth space without prior arrangements made with CMA Management.
Exhibits must not project beyond space allotted, must not obstruct the view of or interfere with traffic to the exhibits of others.
All exhibit materials must comply with fire and facility regulations.
Exhibitors may not deface any facility property.
Music or sound effects from a booth must not adversely affect the operation of another booth.
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.
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.
Exhibitors carry their own insurance for their conference exhibit.
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.
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.
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.
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.
These guidelines are subject to change at the sole discretion of the CMA.