2026 ACP Annual Conference (CND)

New for 2026, ACP and the Canadian Christian Communicators Association (CCCA) are teaming up for a joint conference uniting North America’s religious media leaders.

ACP’s 2026 convention, Reaching Across Divides, takes place May 13–15 in Toronto. Hosted at St. Paul’s Bloor Street Church and the Town Inn Suites, the program focuses on journalism and publishing skill-building, knowledge-sharing and collaboration across newsrooms and organizations.

Attendees will gather to connect, exchange ideas and strengthen partnerships. News organizations may also book meeting space on Wednesday afternoon.

More than 15 sessions on Thursday and Friday will cover grant funding, AI, audience trends, workflow innovation and more, culminating in our Awards Celebration on Friday evening.

Conference location
St. Paul’s Bloor Church
227 Bloor St. E., Toronto, ON

Conference hotel:
Town Inn Suites
620 Church St., Toronto, ON
Room block rate: $249/night (link expires April 4)

View the full conference program

See speaker Bios

Interested in sponsoring? Sponsorship offers high-visibility access to this influential audience and demonstrates your commitment to the future of religious journalism. Visit our sponsorship page for details and payment options.

Ticket Pricing

• Individual Registration $395.00
  General registration includes Thursday lunch, Friday lunch and Friday awards banquet as well as our two keynote speakers, and a over a dozen professional development sessions.
• Student or 2026 Graduate Registration $200.00
• Group Registration (3+ from same party) $350.00
• Awards Banquet Only $ 75.00
• Not able to attend (Livestream Access) $ 50.00
  Livestream Access includes 3 general sessions and keynote sessions.
• Fellowship Outing at Second City Comedy Club $50.00

SPONSOR OPPORTUNITIES

Platinum Sponsor - $5,000 (1 available)

• Premium brand recognition on all promotional materials leading up to and during the event (print, digital, pre-roll)
• Premium branding on all Awards Program streams
• Opportunity to address conference wide session for 5 minutes
• Opportunity to present a mutually agreeable award or special recognition at awards dinner
• Complimentary full registration for two
• Exhibitor Booth with premium positioning
• Two sponsored emails to ACP membership
• Three sponsored posts on ACP social channels
• Above-the-scroll logo on bi-weekly member e-newsletter for one year
• “Why Faith Matters” social reels inclusion
• Insert (up to 8.5” x 11”) in each attendee’s registration folder
• Registration list before the conference - with email addresses; includes promotional space on attendee list provided at registration.
• One-year logo placement and click-through link from ACP website
• Once-annual story placement on the ACP website in keeping with the mutual goals of your organization and the ACP
• Affiliate membership included at no additional charge

Gold Sponsor - $3,000

• Brand recognition on all promotional materials leading up to and during the event (print, digital, pre-roll)
• “Brought to you by” branding on all Awards Program streams
• Opportunity to address conference wide session for 3 minutes
• Complimentary full registration for two
• Exhibitor Booth
• One sponsored email to ACP membership
• Two sponsored posts on ACP social channels
• Above-the-scroll logo on bi-weekly member e-newsletter for three months
• “Why Faith Matters” social reels inclusion
• Insert (up to 8.5” x 11”) in each attendee’s registration folder
• Identified as sponsor on attendee list provided at registration.
• One-year logo placement and click-through link from ACP website
• Affiliate membership included at no additional charge

Silver Sponsor - $1,000

• Brand recognition on all promotional materials leading up to and during the event (print, digital, pre-roll)
• “Brought to you by” branding on all Awards Program streams
• Opportunity to address conference wide session for 3 minutes
• Complimentary full registration for one
• Exhibitor Booth
• One sponsored posts on ACP social channels
• “Why Faith Matters” social reels inclusion
• Identified as sponsor on attendee list provided at registration.
• One-year logo placement and click-through link from ACP website

Bronze Sponsor - $750

• Brand recognition on all promotional materials leading up to and during the event (print, digital, pre-roll)
• “Brought to you by” branding at coffee break stations
• Complimentary full registration for one
• “Why Faith Matters” social reels inclusion
• Identified as sponsor on attendee list provided at registration.
• One-year logo placement on ACP website

Sponsor a Contest Category - $500

Sponsor a contest category with your logo and 15 second congratulatory message in Awards broadcast. Includes cash prize to top winner of category.

Affiliate Membership highlights your organization year round

$500 (included in Platinum and Gold sponsors)

• Sponsored email to ACP Update list (450 strong) annually, which is also distributed through social post
• Logo on scroll at bottom of ACP website homepage (theacp.org)
• Preferential member pricing to Annual Conference, Best Practices Summit and all webinars
• Appear as an educationally-focused guest on one episode of Associated Church Press Podcast.
• Lead one Connecting Christian Communicators call with educational topic annually.
• Listing as a Preferred Vendor on ACP website with the recommendation of at least one active ACP member.
• Inclusion in ACP Member Directory; access to contact information for all ACP members in online Directory.
• Logo on all ACP Update emails as an Affiliate Member.
  
  Additional Affiliate opportunities:
  

• Sponsor a contest category with your logo and 15 second congratulatory message in Awards broadcast. Includes cash prize to top winner of category. ($500)
• Marketing message included on Associated Church Press Podcast episodes for the membership year ($500)