STUDENT TELEVISION NETWORK

2026 NATIONAL CONVENTION

FEBRUARY 27 - MARCH 3, 2026 | TAMPA, FLORIDA

REGISTRATION

Student registration includes one contest. Students may only enter
one (1) Crazy 8’s team (optional at an additional fee) and one (1) general contest. A 3% fee added for all credit card transactions.

STUDENTS, TEACHERS & CHAPERONES
$175 PER PERSON

CRAZY 8'S TEAM CONTEST

No cap on the number of categories a school can enter

Team sizes are unlimited. Price includes a reserved edit table with electric, however, schools may edit on their own. All entries must be uploaded at the
Edit Room Upload Station. No off-site uploads will be permitted.

$200/TEAM ENTRY

CONVENTION
SCHEDULE

- Schedule is subject to change -

Friday, February 27, 2025
8AM Early Arrivals
9AM-5PM A Day in Tampa
3PM-7PM Check-In Open
5PM-7PM Amazing Race

Saturday, February 28, 2025
8AM-5PM Check-In Open
10AM-6PM Crazy 8's
7PM-8PM Opening Ceremony

Sunday, March 1, 2025
10AM-5PM Contests
10AM-4PM Sessions/Workshops
10AM-4PM Expo Marketplace
7PM-9PM Excellence Awards

Monday, March 2, 2025
10AM-5PM Contests
9AM-4PM Sessions/Workshops
10AM-4PM Expo Marketplace
12PM-4PM College Fair
7PM-9PM Student Socials
7PM-9PM Teacher Mixer

Tuesday, March 3, 2025
9AM Closing Ceremony

HOTELS

Rates do not include taxes and hotel fees. Room blocks will open Fall 2026.

Marriott Water Street
$365/Night
505 Water St, Tampa, FL 33602

Embassy Suites Downtown
$320/Night
513 S Florida Ave, Tampa, FL 33602

Hilton Downtown
$310/Night
211 N Tampa St, Tampa, FL 33602

Hotel Tampa Riverwalk
$279.00/Night
200 N Ashley Dr, Tampa, FL 33602

Hyatt Place Downtown
$319/Night
325 N Florida Ave, Tampa, FL 33602

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AIRPORTS

TPA
Tampa International
20 Miles

MCO
Orlando International
85 Miles

GROUND TRAVEL

Airport Charters
Martz Bus (727) 399-6198
EGAN Transportation (770) 712-7563

Around Town
TECO Streetcar System
Pirate Water Taxi