Each year ONA conference attendees get a last-minute chance to contribute to the conference programming by submitting pitches for Lightning Talks and Unconference sessions — and voting for their favorites to add to the schedule. Thanks to everyone who submitted their topic ideas! Voting is open Thursday, Sept. 12, 9 a.m. CDT, through Friday, Sept. […]
Author: Karolle Rabarison
Essentials for your health and safety during ONA19
We hope you have an incredible ONA19 experience without incident — but things happen! Here are a number of important resources to help you handle any obstacles that come up while you’re in New Orleans for the conference. Special thanks to our ONA19 sponsors, including: Code of conduct We’re committed to providing a positive […]
Level up your leadership skills at ONA19
While we know that training focused on leadership skills is essential for our industry, there is no one-size-fits-all approach to becoming effective newsroom leaders or building future-proof careers in digital journalism. Explore these sessions at ONA19 to discover a range of perspectives on leading change, cultivating talent, recovering from burnout and increasing success in navigating […]
Community leaders you should meet at ONA19
Join us in congratulating the 13 community leaders receiving scholarships to attend ONA19! New this year, the ONA/Google News Initiative Local Community Leader Scholarship recognizes diverse leaders creating the environment for positive change in local news communities beyond their own newsrooms. These leaders will receive complimentary registration to the conference and an expenses-paid trip to New Orleans, […]
Get inspired by innovative news storytelling and collaborative projects
For thousands of digital journalists, ONA’s annual conference is the go-to space to discover innovative news storytelling and gather a cross-section of best practices. As newsrooms explore new ways to engage and inform communities, collaboration has emerged as an important strategy, and many sessions in this year’s Storytelling track reflect this trend. Whether you are looking […]
Submit your pitches for Lightning Talks and the ONA19 Unconference
Want to present at ONA19? As we draw closer to the conference, there are two unique opportunities for you to share your thoughts and ideas with the ONA community in New Orleans. Pitches for each are due by Thursday, Sept. 5 at 11:59 p.m. EDT. Attendees at the conference will vote for their favorites, and […]
Announcing the ONA19 Opening Night Reception at Generations Hall
Update, 9-12-19: The location of opening night has been changed to Mardi Gras World. Read more here. Join new and old friends and colleagues while you enjoy drinks, heavy appetizers, music and classic New Orleans hospitality at Generations Hall for ONA19’s Opening Night Reception Thursday, Sept. 12. Built in the 1820s as a sugar refinery, […]
Pitch now — the ONA19 Suggestion Box is open!
The ONA19 Suggestion Box is our public call for pitches to the conference. Our community fuels the majority of conversations that happen at the conference, so we want to hear from you! What trends and issues are discussed daily in your newsroom? What conversations are being overlooked? The Suggestion Box is open through March 21, 2019, at […]