BEA is proud to partner with Illinois State University staff to bring BEA to Normal, Illinois, in fall 2026.

BEA On-Location is where media educators, students, and creators come together to exchange ideas, showcase work, and build connections. The 2026 conference at Illinois State University, will feature panel and research presentations, workshops, technical demonstrations, peer-reviewed research, and creative scholarship from faculty and students.

Participants are invited to submit proposals related to any area of media or media education, including panels, completed research, research-in-progress, hands-on training sessions, and creative work across audio, documentary, film and video, interactive multimedia, news, sports, and open categories.

BEA On-Location is now accepting panels, research and creative submissions.