Events

State Convention

2026 State Convention

The 2026 FSPA State Convention will be held April 9-11, 2026 at the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld. 

Every year, more than 1500 student journalists and their advisers from across Florida attend the FSPA Sate Convention to celebrate their achievements this school year, while continuing to prioritize growth in their programs and themselves through networking, competing, and learning from professionals in media. Attendees leave with a renewed passion for journalism that they take with them, not only into their classrooms and schools, but into our communities.

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Convention Basics

When

Thursday, April 9
through
Saturday, April 11

Where

Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld
6677 Sea Harbor Drive
Orlando, FL 32821

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What to Expect

30 on the spot contests to test your journalism skill
Intensive training sessions on InDesign, Premiere, photography and more
Over 70 informational sessions taught by industry professionals, award winning advisers and editors, and college professors
Spring Digital and Convention Contests recognized
Awards for Student Journalists of the Year, Sunshine Standouts and Teachers of the Year
Lip Sync Battle, FSPA Face-Off, High School Dance, and more!