Resources from ONA24 speakers

We invite speakers to upload their presentations, templates and other session notes on the ONA24 event platform. When materials are available, they will appear on the session page. How to browse session materials Access the ONA24 live event website using your personal login information, which was sent to you from the email registration@journalists.org ahead of […]

Unleashing the Power of AI: Join Microsoft at ONA24 for Cutting-Edge Demos and Training

This is a guest post written by Noreen Gillespie, Journalism Director, Democracy Forward, Technology for Fundamental Rights at ONA24 presenting sponsor Microsoft. At ONA24, Microsoft is excited to present a series of interactive demos and expert-led workshops aimed at empowering journalists with AI-driven solutions. We’ll be showcasing Copilot for Microsoft 365, tools designed to revolutionize productivity, […]

Join Knight at ONA: Discover Hidden Gems and New Opportunities

This is a guest post written by Jim Brady, VP of Journalism, at ONA24 presenting sponsor Knight Foundation. I attended my first ONA conference in 2005 and haven’t missed one since. It’s hard to imagine missing one in the future. I’m proud to have served on the ONA board for a decade and as its […]

Introducing the ONA24 Start-Up Alley

ONA has long supported start-ups for their tenacious willingness to take a risk in creating a new venture to fill critical gaps in the journalism industry. We're thrilled to welcome eight innovative startups to the ONA24 Start-Up Alley, where they will showcase their wide range of cutting-edge solutions for the journalism industry. Let's dive in [...]

The best dishes near ONA24

This is a guest post from Keith Pepper, the publisher of Rough Draft Atlanta, a hyperlocal media organization that reaches almost one million readers every month. Keith also serves as the chairman of the board of the Atlanta Press Club and a board member of the Georgia Press Association.   On behalf of Rough Draft […]

An Atlanta local’s guide to exploring the sights, restaurants and nightlife during ONA24

Joy Johnston is a News SEO Strategist for Trisolute News Dashboard. She worked as a digital journalist for over a dozen years, including stints at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and Cox Media Group. She’s lived in Atlanta since 1997, where she enjoys attending festivals at Piedmont Park and supporting local animal rescue organizations. Follow her on […]

Where to eat and what to do in Atlanta during ONA24

Try finding someone more excited than ONA Board Vice-President Niketa Patel about ONA24 coming to Atlanta, and you might be looking for a while. We’re talking months-long, peak enthusiasm.  Thankfully, finally, the conference is just a few weeks away! As you get ready for an inspiring week of learning and networking, take notes from Niketa’s […]

Looking for Deep-Dive Learning? We’ve got you.

ONA conducted several surveys of our community after ONA23, and there were two primary asks you had for the annual conference: more opportunities for connecting with your peers and for deeper learning on topics of importance. ONA24’s schedule reflects both of those needs. We have more interactive programming than ever, including 19 topical meet-ups to […]