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Networking on the stage where music legends perform. Conversations with journalism greats. Breakfast tacos, lunch conversations and mocktails. Bats and beer. Find it all in this year\u2019s official (and unofficial) party, events and networking round-up.<\/p>\n

Most official ONA18 events are free and open to registered attendees. You\u2019ll need a\u00a0full conference pass\u00a0for the majority of those events, as well as any special presentations.<\/p>\n

Tip:\u00a0Refer to your print program guide for maps of the hotel.<\/p>\n

Some events require\u00a0RSVPs for drink tickets. Unofficial events around town have availability as noted.<\/p>\n

ONA18 events and special programming<\/h3>\n

Wednesday, Sept. 12 (Community Day)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Noon-4:30 p.m.:\u00a0 Training: ONA-U: Student and Early Career Mini Conference<\/a>. Belo Center for New Media, School of Journalism, the University of Texas at Austin. RSVP required. ONA18 registration not required.<\/p>\n

1-5 p.m.:\u00a0Training: Media Law for Journalists<\/a>.\u00a0Austin American-Statesman.\u00a0RSVP required.\u00a0ONA18 registration not required.<\/p>\n

6:30-8 p.m.: Special Event: Trust, Media and Democracy<\/a>.\u00a0Lone Star A+B (2nd floor, JW Marriott).\u00a0\u00a0This event is open to all registered attendees ONA18, regardless of pass type. Guests with credentials for the ASNE-APME News Leadership Conference will also be admitted to this event. RSVP is requested.<\/p>\n

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Thursday, Sept. 13<\/strong><\/p>\n

Noon-5 p.m.:\u00a0Exhibits, Lounges + Midway Open<\/a>. Griffin Hall (2nd floor), Lone Star D (Midway, 3rd floor) + WordPress.com VIP lounge (Lone Star D foyer), Facebook + Reuters coffee lounges (3rd and 4th floors); Disney networking lounge (4th floor). Swag, tools, tech, food and cocktails. Open to all ONA18 registered attendees.<\/p>\n

Noon-1 p.m.: Luncheon: Trust and Reliability: Global Reporting with Local Context<\/a>. Brazos (206, 2nd floor). Join the waitlist<\/a>. Must have an ONA18 full conference attendee badge.<\/p>\n

3:30-5 p.m.:\u00a0Educators\u2019 Meetup<\/a>. Ballroom 8 (4th floor). Drinks served! Must have an ONA18 full conference attendee badge.<\/p>\n

4:30-5:30 p.m.: Reception: Global Ideas To Strengthen Your Newsroom<\/a>. Rooms 301+302, 3rd floor. Space is limited. Refreshments served.\u00a0 Click here to RSVP<\/a>.\u00a0Email Luisa Pires Luciano with any questions<\/a>.Must have an ONA18 full conference attendee badge.<\/p>\n

6-8 p.m.:\u00a0 Opening Night Reception<\/a>. ACL Live At The Moody Theater,\u00a0310 Willie Nelson Blvd,<\/a>\u00a0(5 blocks from JW Marriott). Must have an ONA18 attendee badge or special ticket to enter. Drinks and appetizers.<\/p>\n

Friday, Sept. 14\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

8-9:30 a.m.: Special Event: Wake-Up Yoga Class<\/a>.\u00a0Brazos (206, 2nd floor). Capacity for this event is limited and\u00a0requires an RSVP<\/a>.\u00a0A limited number of mats will be available, so please bring your own if you have one. Must have an ONA18 full conference attendee badge.<\/p>\n

8-9:30 a.m.:\u00a0Diversity Mentorship Breakfast<\/a>. Lone Star A (2nd floor). This event is open only to participants who were chosen based on an application process that ended in August.\u00a0Must have an ONA18 full conference attendee badge.<\/p>\n

8:30-9:30 a.m.:\u00a0Breakfast: Designing for Capabilities<\/a>. Rooms 301+302, 3rd floor.\u00a0Join the waitlist<\/a>.\u00a0Must have an ONA18 full conference attendee badge.<\/p>\n

8:30-9:30 a.m.: Breakfast: Transforming Your Newsroom to Make Sense of the new News Cycle<\/a>.\u00a0 Rooms 203+204, 2nd floor. Join the waitlist<\/a>.\u00a0Must have an ONA18 full conference attendee badge.<\/p>\n

10 a.m.-5 p.m.:\u00a0Exhibits, Lounges + Midway Open<\/a>. Griffin Hall (Exhibits, 2nd floor), Lone Star D (Midway, 3rd floor) + WordPress.com VIP lounge (Lone Star D foyer), Facebook + Reuters coffee lounges (3rd and 4th floor); Disney networking lounge (4th floor). Swag, tools, tech, food and cocktails. Open to all ONA18 registered attendees.<\/p>\n

10-12:30 p.m.:\u00a0Journalism 360 Immersive Storytelling Festival<\/a>. Lone Star C (3rd floor).\u00a0Open to all ONA18 registered attendees.<\/p>\n

Noon-2 p.m.: Luncheon:\u00a0Combating Digital Disinformation in Democracy: Tips and Tools for 2018 Elections and Beyond<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0Brazos (206, 2nd floor).\u00a0 This is a plated lunch and an RSVP is required<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0Must have an ONA18 full conference attendee badge.<\/p>\n

2:30-3:30 p.m.: Midway Speakeasy<\/a>.\u00a0 Lone Star D (Midway, 3rd floor).\u00a0 Open to all ONA18 registered attendees; limited drink tickets so show up early and explore the Midway!<\/p>\n

6-7:30 p.m.: Reception: The Knight Science Journalism Fellowship at MIT.<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0Corner Restaurant, City Limits Private Room, JW Marriott (1st floor). Open to ONA18 full conference badge holders, limited space. RSVP here.<\/a><\/p>\n

6:30-7:30 p.m.:\u00a0<\/strong>International Reception<\/a>, Brazos (206, 2nd floor). Limited space & RSVP required<\/a>\u00a0for drink tickets.\u00a0Refreshments served. Must have an ONA18 full conference attendee badge.<\/p>\n

6:30-7:30 p.m: Reception:\u00a0Cocktails & Collaboration<\/a>. Rooms 203+204, 2nd floor.\u00a0 Must have an ONA18 full conference attendee badge.<\/p>\n

6:30-7:30 p.m: Reception:\u00a0Texas Media Mixer<\/a>. Rooms 201+202, 2nd floor.\u00a0Limited space & RSVP required<\/a>\u00a0for drink tickets.\u00a0Refreshments served. Must have an ONA18 full conference attendee badge.<\/p>\n

6:30-7:30 p.m: Reception:\u00a0ONA-U Student & Early Career Reception<\/a>. Lone Star B (3rd floor).\u00a0Limited space & RSVP required<\/a>\u00a0for drink tickets.\u00a0Refreshments served. Must have an ONA18 full conference attendee badge.<\/p>\n

Saturday, Sept. 15<\/strong><\/p>\n

8:30-9:30 a.m.:\u00a0Local News Leaders Breakfast<\/a>.\u00a0Brazos (206, 2nd floor). By invitation only.\u00a0Must have an ONA18 full conference attendee badge.<\/p>\n

10 a.m.-2 p.m.:\u00a0Exhibits, Lounges + Midway Open<\/a>. Griffin Hall (exhibits, 2nd floor), Lone Star D (Midway, 3rd floor) + WordPress.com VIP lounge (Lone Star D foyer), Facebook + Reuters coffee lounges (3rd and 4th floor); Disney networking lounge (4th floor). Swag, tools, tech, food and cocktails. Open to all ONA18 registered attendees.<\/p>\n

10 a.m.: Refuel Lounge sponsor Parse.ly<\/a> hosting\u00a0breakfast tacos on the Exhibit Floor\/Griffin Hall (2nd floor).<\/p>\n

Noon-1 p.m.: Luncheon: Bing @ Microsoft.<\/a>\u00a0Brazos (206, 2nd floor).\u00a0\u00a0Join the waitlist.<\/a>\u00a0Must have an ONA18 full conference attendee badge.<\/p>\n

5-6 p.m.:\u00a0Diversity Reception<\/a>. Brazos (206, 2nd floor). Space is limited and RSVP required<\/a>\u00a0for drink tickets.\u00a0Refreshments served.\u00a0 Must have an ONA18 full conference attendee badge.<\/p>\n

7-10 p.m.:\u00a0Online Journalism Awards Banquet<\/a>. Grand Ballrooms 5+6 (4th floor). Tickets required<\/a>.\u00a0 Plated dinner. ONA18 registration not required.<\/p>\n

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

The following events are being hosted by many of our partners and sponsors around Austin, and many are open to ONA18 attendees with any badge level.<\/p>\n

Wednesday, Sept. 12<\/strong><\/p>\n

8-10 p.m.: ONA Local Porch Party<\/a>, Austin American Statesman, 305 South Congress Ave. (3 blocks from JW Marriott). Local food, drinks and tunes before ONA18 kicks off. RSVP required.\u00a0All are welcome.<\/span><\/p>\n

Thursday, Sept. 13<\/strong><\/p>\n

8-9:30 a.m.:\u00a0Knight Foundation Breakfast: Meet the Knight Journalism team, Rm.\u00a0401 (Knight Foundation lounge). Share your ideas and updates with the Knight Foundation journalism team. Coffee and continental breakfast will be provided. No RSVP is required, but seating is limited. ONA18 badge required.<\/p>\n

Noon-1:30 p.m.:\u00a0Lunch discussion: Online Harassment of Female Journalists: From Impact to Action.\u00a0 Rm.\u00a0401 (Knight Foundation lounge).\u00a0\u00a0RSVP and details here.<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0ONA18 badge required.<\/p>\n

Noon-1:30 p.m.:\u00a0 Public Good luncheon at Swift’s Attic.\u00a0Contact\u00a0amelia@publicgood.com<\/a> for availability.<\/p>\n

2-2:30:\u00a0Storyful misinformation sessions around elections. Griffin Hall (Exhibits, 2nd floor), Storyful lounge.\u00a0Open to all ONA18 attendees.<\/p>\n

3-4:30: Texas craft whiskey cocktail bar and networking session. Griffin Hall (Exhibit, 2nd floor),\u00a0Storyful lounge.\u00a0Open to all ONA18 attendees.<\/p>\n

5:30-7 p.m.: Reception:\u00a0Columbia Journalism School. Room 307.\u00a0Alumni, prospective students and friends welcome. Registration required<\/a>.<\/p>\n

8-11 p.m.<\/span><\/span>:\u00a0SmartNews Presents: An Evening with Dan Rather.\u00a0\u00a0Cedar Door Patio Bar & Grill,\u00a0201 Brazos St<\/a>.\u00a0Cocktails, barbecue snacks and Texas-style hors d\u2019oeuvres.\u00a0Registration required<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Friday, Sept. 14:\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

8-9:30 a.m.:\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Emerging Media Breakfast.\u00a0Rm 401,\u00a0Knight Foundation lounge. Discuss your top questions and concerns on new and emerging technology, from artificial intelligence to blockchain and more.\u00a0 ONA18 badge required.\u00a0 RSVP is required<\/a>.<\/p>\n

10 a.m.-noon: Alley office hours on the Midway (Lonestar D). Have a question about an upcoming digital project? Need some development or design advice?\u00a0 We can help with the challenges you’re facing. Stop our booth to sign up for a slot!<\/p>\n

2-2:30 p.m.<\/span><\/span>:\u00a0Storyful misinformation sessions around the midterms. Griffin Hall (Exhibits, 2nd floor), Storyful lounge.\u00a0Open to all ONA18 attendees.<\/p>\n

3-4:30 p.m.<\/span><\/span>: Texas craft whiskey cocktail bar and networking session. Griffin Hall (Exhibits, 2nd floor),\u00a0Storyful lounge.\u00a0Open to all ONA18 attendees.<\/p>\n

6:30-9 p.m.<\/span><\/span>:\u00a0Google ONA Party, in collaboration with the Austin American-Statesman and the Texas Tribune.\u00a0LZR, 612 West 4th Street.\u00a0Light hors d’oeuvres, libations, music and good conversation.\u00a0 RSVP + photo ID required<\/a> (PW:\u00a0austinona) but ONA badge is not required. NOTE:\u00a0All bags will be searched prior to entry.<\/p>\n

Saturday, Sept. 15:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

11 a.m.-2 p.m.: Networking + snacks with the Press Freedom Defense Fund.\u00a0Room 310, JW Marriott. Join us to discuss the risks and challenges of investigative and independent journalism.\u00a0The PFDF gives grants to pay legal costs for independent journalists, documentary filmmakers, small newsrooms, and sources who are targeted by powerful figures because they have tried to bring to light information of the public interest — read, journalism.<\/div>\n
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