{"id":2510,"date":"2019-08-29T20:13:47","date_gmt":"2019-08-29T20:13:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ona19.journalists.org\/?p=2510"},"modified":"2019-09-14T00:54:18","modified_gmt":"2019-09-14T00:54:18","slug":"complete-guide-to-special-events-receptions-and-swag","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ona19.journalists.org\/2019\/08\/29\/complete-guide-to-special-events-receptions-and-swag\/","title":{"rendered":"Complete guide to special events, receptions and swag"},"content":{"rendered":"

You can\u2019t plan a trip to New Orleans without some time for fun! Beignets, gumbo, Sazeracs and tasty mocktails. Second lines and custom Mardi Gras beads. Find it all in this year\u2019s official (and unofficial) party, events and networking round-up. Note: this post will be updated until the conference opens, so keep checking back.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

First things first: Most official ONA19 events are free and open to all registered attendees \u2014 but special this year, nearly all events on Wednesday, Sept. 11, are also free and open to non-registered attendees and other media professionals across the region.<\/p>\n

Some events require RSVPs for drink tickets and invitations.<\/strong> Unofficial events around town and the two ONA19 hotels have availability as noted.<\/p>\n

ONA19 official events and special programming<\/h3>\n

Wednesday, Sept. 11: Community Day<\/h4>\n

9:45 a.m.\u20135 p.m.: ONA Local Summit 2019<\/a><\/b>. Free leadership workshop for people who build communities of innovators in news. RSVP required<\/strong>. ONA19 registration not required.<\/p>\n

Noon\u20134:50 p.m.: ONA-U: Dedicated Workshop for Journalism Students and Young Professionals<\/a><\/b>. All students and young professionals are welcome to join this free pre-ONA19 event, hosted and organized by Loyola University New Orleans \u2014 lunch, portfolio reviews and networking included. RSVP required<\/strong>. ONA19 registration not required.<\/p>\n

12-5 p.m.:\u00a0Media Law for Journalists Workshop.<\/a>\u00a0<\/b>Free series of sessions with a focus on the First Amendment and the Trump Administration,\u00a0Libel and Invasion of Privacy and\u00a0Copyright and Digital Media.\u00a0RSVP required.<\/b>\u00a0ONA19 registration not required.<\/p>\n

12:30\u20135 p.m.: Teaching Solutions Journalism: A Pre-ONA19 Educators Workshop<\/a><\/b>. This hands-on, half-day workshop for college-level journalism educators will equip you with a range of tools and approaches to teach solutions journalism to your students, plus a gourmet lunch! RSVP required<\/strong>. ONA19 registration not required.<\/p>\n

1\u20135 p.m.:\u00a0 Sponsored Workshop: How Any Journalist Can Earn Trust<\/a><\/b>. Find concrete ways everyone in your organization can work to demonstrate credibility and earn trust every day. RSVP required<\/strong>. ONA19 registration not required.<\/p>\n

3:30\u20135 pm: Sponsored Conversation: The Science of Trust<\/a>.<\/b> \u00a0Join this active and informative session to workshop tools to help local news strengthen public discourse. RSVP required<\/strong>. ONA19 registration not required.<\/p>\n

3:30\u20135 pm: <\/b>#TwitterForJournalists Workshop<\/b><\/a>. Join Twitter’s News and Product teams for a workshop geared towards journalists. RSVP required<\/strong>. ONA19 registration not required.<\/p>\n

5:30\u20138 p.m.: Sponsored Welcome Session and Reception: Building a Future for Local News<\/a><\/b>. Join Knight Foundation for a reception and discussion with local news innovators on how they are providing inspiration and hope for the future of news.\u00a0RSVP required. This event is open to all registered attendees ONA19, regardless of pass type, as well as guests with credentials for the NLA\/APME News Leadership Conference.<\/p>\n

7\u20138:30 p.m.: ONA New Orleans Welcome Party<\/a>.<\/b> A welcome mix-and-mingle for attendees of ONA19 and members of our local digital journalism meetup group, ONA New Orleans. Join the waitlist<\/strong>! ONA19 registration not required.<\/p>\n

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Thursday, Sept. 12<\/b><\/h4>\n

Noon\u20135 p.m.: <\/b>Exhibits, Lounges + Midway Open<\/b><\/a>. Plus, Muck Rack headshot lounge in the 5th floor foyer and special lounges for TEGNA, Facebook Journalism Project, Microsoft News, Google News Initiative, Knight Foundation and more throughout the hotel \u2014 please check the floor maps in the conference mobile app or pick up a print copy at the registration desk. Come for the swag, tools, tech, food and cocktails. Open to all ONA19 registered attendees.<\/p>\n

Noon\u20131 p.m.: <\/b>Luncheon: Risk, Reputation and Identity Politics in the Newsroom<\/b><\/a>. By invitation only. If spots become available, RSVP opportunity will be posted to the session page. Must have an ONA19 full conference attendee badge.<\/p>\n

6:30\u20138:30 p.m.: <\/b>Opening Night Reception<\/b><\/a>. Generations Hall, 310 Andrew Higgins Blvd, a 15-minute walk from both ONA19 hotels. Must have an ONA19 attendee badge or special ticket to enter (no restricted badges without a ticket). Drinks, music and appetizers and plenty of Big Easy surprises (cue the brass band!).<\/p>\n

Friday, Sept. 14<\/b><\/h4>\n

8\u20139:30 a.m.: <\/b>Special Event: Wake-Up Yoga Class<\/b><\/a>. Capacity for this event is limited and requires an RSVP<\/a>. Mats and towels will be available or feel free to bring your own. Smoothies and breakfast drinks served after the yoga session. Must have an ONA19 full conference attendee badge.<\/p>\n

8\u20139:30 a.m.: <\/b>Diversity Mentorship Breakfast<\/b>.<\/a> This event is open only to participants who were chosen based on an application process that ended in August. Must have an ONA19 full conference attendee badge.<\/p>\n

8:30\u20139:30 a.m.: <\/b>Breakfast: Meet the RJI Fellows<\/b><\/a>.<\/b> By invitation only. If spots become available, RSVP opportunity will be posted to the session page. Must have an ONA19 full conference attendee badge.<\/p>\n

8:30-9:30: <\/b>Breakfast: Local News Leaders<\/b><\/a>. Invitation-only; can request to join. Must have an ONA19 full conference attendee badge.<\/p>\n

10 a.m.\u20135 p.m.: <\/strong>Exhibits, Lounges + Midway Open<\/b><\/a>. Plus, Muck Rack headshot lounge in the 5th floor foyer and special lounges for TEGNA, Facebook Journalism Project, Microsoft News, Google News Initiative, Knight Foundation and more throughout the hotel \u2014 please check the floor maps in the conference mobile app or pick up a print copy at the registration desk. Come for the swag, tools, tech, food and cocktails. Open to all ONA19 registered attendees.<\/p>\n

10 a.m.\u201312:30 p.m.: <\/b>Journalism 360 Immersive Storytelling Festival<\/b><\/a>. This festival will feature both the opportunity to experience groundbreaking immersive news content and learn from the filmmakers and journalists about the decisions that went into each project. RSVP not required.<\/p>\n

12:30\u20131:30 p.m.: <\/strong>Luncheon: How New Methods of Engagement can Create a Diverse Journalism Ecosystem that Represents All Communities<\/b><\/a>.<\/b> By invitation only. If spots become available, RSVP opportunity will be posted to the session page. Must have an ONA19 full conference attendee badge.<\/p>\n

12:30\u20131:30 p.m.:<\/strong> Luncheon: Social News Gathering During the 2020 Election Cycle<\/b><\/a>. By invitation only. If spots become available, RSVP opportunity will be posted to the session page. Must have an ONA19 full conference attendee badge.<\/p>\n

1\u20132 p.m.: <\/strong>Luncheon: The Future of Journalism: Understanding Young Audiences<\/b><\/a>. By invitation only. If spots become available, RSVP opportunity will be posted to the session page. Must have an ONA19 full conference attendee badge.<\/p>\n

2:30\u20133:30 p.m.: <\/strong>Midway Speakeasy.<\/b> Alley Lounge in the Napoleon Ballroom, 3rd Floor, Sheraton. Open to all ONA19 registered attendees; limited drink tickets (and specialty cocktails) so show up early and explore the Midway!<\/p>\n

5\u20138 p.m.:<\/strong> Variety of New Orleans Walking Tours<\/b><\/a>. Paid activity. Explore the host city with your fellow attendees to learn about music, architecture, the city’s unrestful spirits and more.<\/p>\n

5:30\u20137 p.m.: Drinks With First Draft: Together, Now<\/a><\/strong>. RSVP is required for a drink ticket, but any attendee with a full conference attendee badge is welcome to join.<\/p>\n

5:30\u20136:30 p.m.: <\/strong>ONA-U Student & Early Career Reception<\/strong><\/a>. RSVP is required for a drink ticket, but any attendee with a full conference attendee badge is welcome to join.<\/p>\n

5:30\u20136:30 p.m.<\/strong>: Women’s Leadership Accelerator Reception<\/b><\/a>. By invitation only. If spots become available, RSVP opportunity will be posted to the session page. Must have an ONA19 full conference attendee badge.<\/p>\n

5:30\u20137:30 p.m.: <\/strong>Reception: The Knight Science Journalism Fellowship at MIT<\/a>. Palace Cafe, 605 Canal St. (Across the street from the Sheraton). Open to ONA19 full conference badge holders, limited space. RSVP here.<\/a><\/p>\n

Saturday, Sept. 14<\/b><\/h4>\n

10 a.m.\u20132 p.m.: <\/strong>Exhibits, Lounges + Midway Open<\/b><\/a>. Special lounges for TEGNA, Facebook Journalism Project, Microsoft News, Google News Initiative, Knight Foundation and more throughout the hotel \u2014 please check the floor maps in the conference mobile app or pick up a print copy at the registration desk. Come for the swag, tools, tech, food and cocktails. Open to all ONA19 registered attendees.<\/p>\n

1\u20138 p.m.:<\/strong> Variety of New Orleans Walking Tours<\/b><\/a>. Paid activity. Explore the host city with your fellow attendees to learn about music, architecture, the city’s unrestful spirits and more.<\/p>\n

3\u20134 p.m.:<\/strong> Sponsored Workshop: Breaking Down Revenue Growth: User Engagement and Subscription Management<\/b><\/a>. Open to all attendees with full conference badge. RSVP for chance to win $500<\/a>.<\/p>\n

5\u20136:30 p.m.: <\/strong>Diversity and Inclusion Reception<\/b><\/a>. RSVP is required for a drink ticket, but any attendee with a full conference attendee badge is welcome to join.<\/p>\n

7\u201310 p.m.: <\/strong>Online Journalism Awards Banquet + Ceremony<\/b><\/a>.<\/b> Tickets required. Purchase via the ONA19 registration platform<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Unofficial events on site and around town<\/h3>\n

The following events are being hosted by our partners and sponsors around New Orleans, and many are open to ONA19 attendees with any badge level. This listing will be updated as more information becomes available.<\/p>\n

Thursday, Sept. 12<\/b><\/h4>\n

12-5 p.m.:<\/strong> Exhibit Floor\/Midway Space in Napoleon Ballroom, 3rd Floor<\/strong><\/p>\n