Reasons to experience ONA25
“I always have at least one jaw-drop moment at ONA where I learn one ‘big’ thing that was worth the price of admission all by itself. [The conference] did not disappoint, but it came with plenty of smaller jaw-drop moments to cement the trend.”
– Journalist
Stay on top of current trends
ONA’s annual conference is known for collecting best practices and strategic research on media trends all in one place.
Improve your work
We convene an incredible cross-section of smart problem-solvers that will help you level up your work.
Experience immediate benefits
More than 90% of participants say they apply something they learn at the conference within 30 days of returning to work.
Build your cohort
Find like-minded folks to kick around ideas and problem-solve common issues together. On average, attendees report creating 4-6 lasting connections at every ONA conference.
Get inspired
Some discussions may prompt you to think about an ongoing problem in a new light and others may just give you that next big moonshot idea.
Get efficient
Discover tools and workflow tips that will help you get your work done smarter and more efficiently so you can focus on those big-picture needs.
“As an entry-level reporter straight out of school, I found it exciting to speak to peers (especially represented in the volunteer corps) as well as more experienced professionals at sessions and mingling events.”
– Early career professional“The amazing combination of level-headedness and optimism that I haven’t experienced in the news in a while.”
– Journalist
Get recognized
This is a chance for you and your organization to show everyone — including talented recruits — how you’re contributing to the field by presenting a session or hosting a peer meetup.
Find focus
Explore plenty of career development opportunities to help you set your personal and professional priorities for the next year.
Resources galore
We aim to provide actionable takeaways from every conversation. We also share presenters’ slides and related resource documents as they’re available — so you can keep learning beyond the conference.
Launch a collaboration
From launching formal partnerships to creating an ongoing working group, some of the best collaborative efforts in journalism have their roots in ONA’s annual conference.
Choose your own adventure
Make your way through different formats for learning and networking: practical training, small-group career advice discussions, workshops for deeper learning, topic-based meetups and more. If you can’t be at ONA25 all four days, we also offer a Day Pass.
Save money
Thanks to our incredible sponsors, there’s no more efficient way to collectively achieve everything listed above. We’ve got it all, in one environment, distilled into four days.
“The conference is inclusive, fun, and informative. I most enjoy the mix of programming, from research-based sessions to hands-on workshops.”
– Educator“Positive vibe toward change, openness about discussing issues, access to people who are at the forefront of the evolution of online news.”