Convention 2026

IBNA 2026 Convention
April 18, 2026 Stoney Creek Inn Johnston

Convention Schedule
Registration opens: 1:00 p.m.
Session 1  1:15-2:50  
Sportscasting and coping with the world of radio and TV.

Session 2 3:00-3:50 p.m. 
A-I    How we use it, what to avoid.

Business meeting: 4:00-4:30 p.m.
Join us to elect board members and discuss IBNA issues.

Session 4.  4:40-5:40  p.m.  “Job Fair, Student Tape Critique” This is a chance to have your work reviewed by news directors. (Students: bring your computers so you can show your work) It’s also a chance to talk with News Directors and others about what you need to focus on to get that job in news.  All news directors or managers are invited to attend this session at no charge.

Social Hour 5:30-6:30 p.m.  Cash bar and a chance to mingle before dinner.

Evening Banquet 6:30 p.m.  Dinner served.
The evening program follows dinner, with the announcement of winners of the annual awards contest and the Jack Shelley award winner. 

Here is the registration form for the convention and evening banquet.  Please fill it out and email it as instructed.   Payment can be made through the Paypal link below.

IBNA-2026-Convention-Registration-fillable

Hotel reservations.  You can book at room at the IBNA convention rate by calling the hotel at : 1-800-659-2220.
Used the code 0426INBA to get the rate.

 

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The 2026 IBNA Banquet is support in part by donations from the Iowa Broadcasters Association, and St. Ambrose University.