The goal of the convention is to network students and teachers with professionals who can share real life experience.
The four-day convention included a day devoted to an 8-hour timed contests (Crazy 8s), the Opening Ceremony, two days of breakout sessions presented by professionals in the industry, training sessions, individual program contests, Broadcast Excellence and Film Excellence Awards Night, and a formal Closing Ceremony.
Every year, professionals in the industry are flown into the convention location to present sessions and judge contests.
It provides resources for finding colleges, lesson plans, and a glossary of broadcasting and filmmaking terms.
STN memberships run from July 1 to June 30 each year and must be renewed annually.