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In Conversation: Mayor of Chicago Brandon Johnson and WBEZ’s Sasha-Ann Simons
Join the host of WBEZ’s In the Loop With Sasha-Ann Simons and Mayor of Chicago Brandon Johnson for a conversation about the First Amendment, protecting the right to protest and free speech and press freedom with a local lens. This session will run from 8:45 – 9:15 a.m. CT and take place in the Grand […]
Traveling safely to ONA26
As many of you gear up to head to Chicago for ONA26, we want to reiterate that your safety and well-being are our top priority. Building on the safety information we shared last month, here’s additional guidance to keep in mind. For those traveling within the U.S., we strongly recommend checking TSA wait times and […]
Featured at ONA26: Defending the First Amendment: The Future of Press Freedom
Join us for a powerful and timely conversation about current and future challenges to the First Amendment as we move into the last day of ONA26. We’ll touch on navigating threats to press freedom, supporting independent journalists risking attack and arrest to hold the powerful accountable, the historical context of movement and protest coverage and […]
Eat, drink and play like a real Chicagoan at ONA26
By Ellery Jones The best part about any journalism conference is spending the entire week inside a hotel. Well, maybe it is for some people, but this year, the Online News Association conference is in the best city in the world. At least, I think Chicago is the best city in the world. The conference […]
What is the Frunchroom at ONA26?
The Frunchroom* is the community gathering hub at ONA26, located in Salon D on the Lower Level of the Hilton Chicago. This is where you’ll check in at conference registration, and where Table Talks and many informal community meetups will be held throughout the conference. You’ll first see this space when you first arrive to […]
ONA26 Featured Track Spotlight: Sessions for Executives
ONA26 is a must-attend event for news leaders navigating one of the most challenging moments in journalism. Whether you’re a founder weighing what comes next, an executive diversifying revenue under pressure, or a CEO trying to lead your team through constant change, there is a full lineup dedicated to executives in the schedule. Featuring candid […]
Support Sessions for ONA Attendees
We’re excited to announce FOUR offerings for ONA attendees. Revenue and Growth Office Hours are open ended conversations for turning your new idea or current project into a financially sustainable reality. Service Desk offers free 30-minute sessions for newsrooms, content creators, organizations who have questions about their audience. Expert Voices Together brings micro psycho social support […]
Chicago Recommends
Chicago is one of those cities that rewards curiosity. Whether you’re squeezing in a few extra hours before sessions start or making a full weekend of it, there’s no shortage of ways to experience the city like a local. We asked Chicagoans in our community to share their go-to spots across four categories — Coffee, […]
Meet the Project C ONA26 Creator Cohort!
We’re thrilled to introduce you to the second Project C ONA26 Creator Cohort. ONA is partnering with Project C and the Lenfest Institute for Journalism to bring these 10 amazing creator journalists to ONA26 in Chicago later this month. These creator-journalists from across the United States build direct relationships with their communities and produce original reporting […]