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Conference Schedule Available!

The full conference schedule, for Sept. 11 - 13, is now available. Click HERE to download the latest PDF version.

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Our Full List of Speakers and Instructors

We have a compelling list of speakers and instructors lined up for this year's conference. Click to read more... Read More
Five great pre-conference workshops!

Register for the Online News Associations pre-conference workshops! Maximize your time at this year's Online News Association conference by taking one of five workshops Thursday September 11, 2008 before the conference begins: * Tackle Ruby on Rails applications with Investigative Reporters and Editors Read More

  • July 3, 2008

What You Need To Know For Travel
For those of you who need to book your tickets now, here's some travel information you're going to need. The conference runs from Thursday, Sept. 11 to Saturday Sept. 13. Thursday Sept 11 is not actually an official conference day, but will instead feature a variety of extra workships featuring subjects like social networking, multimedia, and investigative journalism. Read More

  • June 24, 2008

Emerging technology, innovation to take center stage; Tina Brown to give keynote
The only thing some journalists fear more than a fast-approaching deadline is new technology. But those attending the ninth annual conference of the Online News Association (ONA), Sept. 11 - 13, 2008, will get a glimpse into the future and learn how to prepare for what's coming next. In addition, Tina Brown will headline the conference as keynote speaker.
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  • May 27, 2008

NEW: Ethics Panel

Roll up your sleeves and get ready to help shape an ethics framework for online journalists, bloggers and citizen journalists!
We're hosting a moderated discussion between a group of panelists and audience members outlining a handful of the ethical conundrums we all face today. In this special town hall-style session, the audience will have as much input as our panelists.
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NEW: Multimedia Classes @ the Conference
This year, we're offering lots of hands-on classes in a new multimedia lab at the conference. Join us for 10 hands-on detailed micro training sessions that will take participants deeply into a specific topic, from working in audio to (gasp!) working with text! You'll walk away from each 60-minute class with a brand-new skill and practice exercises to take back to your newsroom for continued training. Read More

Conference Panels Announced!
We have dozens of sessions planned for this year's conference, and we're offering something for everyone in six different categories! A complete list is now posted.

You'll see that some of our panelists/ instructors are still "To Be Announced." We plan to announce all of our speakers mid-June.

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  • May 22, 2008

Registration for 2008 Conference and Awards Banquet
Due to overwhelming response, the ONA was forced to close registration for the 2007 conference. Don't get sold out, register early. Read More

  • May 14, 2008

Student Newsroom - Application deadline May 16th!
The deadline to apply for the ONA Student Newsroom 2008 is THIS Friday, May 16. Late applications will not be accepted. Procrastinators unite! Get your applications in today! For more information and to download the application form, click here. Read More

  • April 24, 2008

Student Newsroom - Applications Now Available!
The ONA conference offers a student newsroom every year. Students receive hands-on learning, mentoring and deadline multimedia experience. In addition, student newsroom participants are given free registration to the conference and ample opportunities to network and to enjoy all that the conference has to offer. Read More

  • April 18, 2008

2008 Online Journalism Awards - Call for Entries!

We're happy to announce that the 2008 Online Journalism Awards (OJA) are now open for submission.

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  • March 31, 2008

Sponsorship Opportunities
A variety of sponsorship opportunities are available at the 2008 ONA Conference. Past sponsors include Google, Yahoo!, New York Times, Washington Post, USAToday and more. Read More

Conference Tracks announced
The 2008 Conference committee has announced the focus of the conference agenda. Read More

  • February 27, 2008

Request for Proposals
The conference committee has been hard at work on the conference agenda insuring that the conference program focuses on the key issues and challenges facing our industry practitioners. To that end, they have identified the tracks that will be covered during the proceedings. Read More

Mark your calendar now for the 2008 Annual Conference and Awards Banquet, Sept. 11-13, Capital Hilton, Washington, DC,

Register for the conference.

Questions about membership, registration or sponsorship opportunities? E-mail Acting Executive Director Tom Regan.

Questions about conference lineup or volunteering? E-mail Conference Co-Chairs Amy Webb or Tiffany Shackelford.

Full list of conference speakers and instructors!

Click here for bios and more information.

Read descriptions of all our panel sessions here.



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The 2008 Online News Association Conference is the premier conference for those who work in, or have an interest in, online media and news.

The Online Journalism Awards have become the top awards in online journalism. Each year a distinguished panel of judges selects the very best work in nine different categories to be honored at the awards. The OJA Banquet is the event where the awards are presented, and the winners are honored for their efforts.

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