{"id":2725,"date":"2021-06-07T19:02:03","date_gmt":"2021-06-07T19:02:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/journalists-org-develop.go-vip.co\/ona22\/?page_id=2725"},"modified":"2022-07-25T22:19:39","modified_gmt":"2022-07-25T22:19:39","slug":"orientation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/journalists-org-develop.go-vip.co\/ona22\/orientation\/","title":{"rendered":"What to know if this is your first ONA conference"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div style=\"max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto;\">\n<div class=\"membership-content access-granted single-ona_session\">\n<h1 style=\"font-family: 'charcuterie-contrast',sans-serif;\"><\/h1>\n<p>If you\u2019re considering registering for ONA22 as a first-time attendee, don\u2019t worry, you\u2019re not alone. Each year, approximately fifty percent of our participants are joining us for the first time, creating a nice mix of new faces and seasoned veterans.<\/p>\n<p>Whether it\u2019s your first time attending or you just want a refresher, we\u2019ve pulled together information below to help you make the most of your experience. Overall, we want to create a respectful, thoughtful environment for all participants, including you!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Preparing to register<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Need to convince someone ONA22 will be a worthwhile experience for you? We\u2019ve got you covered with our <a href=\"https:\/\/journalists-org-develop.go-vip.co\/ona22\/why-attend\/\">Why Attend ONA22<\/a> page.<\/li>\n<li>Need help with fees? <a href=\"https:\/\/journalists-org-develop.go-vip.co\/ona22\/opportunities\/\">We offer a number of opportunities<\/a> to make it free to participate in ONA22. If you\u2019re not sure whether you\u2019ll qualify and can swing the registration fee, you can always register now and we can refund you if you\u2019re accepted for a scholarship or volunteer opportunity.<\/li>\n<li>Want to know more about what the day-to-day will look like? Check out our initial <a href=\"https:\/\/journalists-org-develop.go-vip.co\/ona22\/sessions\/\">ONA22 schedule<\/a> for the latest on sessions and presenters, with updates coming through August. You can also look at the <a href=\"https:\/\/journalists-org-develop.go-vip.co\/ona21\/sessions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ONA21 schedule<\/a> for a sense of the kinds of topics and presenters we typically include.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Schedule and travel<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Want to know when to plan your arrival and departure? Or, if you\u2019re participating virtually, when to block off time on your calendar? You can view a <a href=\"https:\/\/journalists-org-develop.go-vip.co\/ona22\/schedule\/\">skeleton schedule here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>If you\u2019re joining us in-person, we offer <a href=\"https:\/\/journalists-org-develop.go-vip.co\/ona22\/travel\/\">discounted rates at the host hotel,<\/a> making it easy to get to and from the conference activities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Know before you go<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>We will host a virtual webinar for both in person and virtual participants in advance of ONA22 so you can maximize your time.<\/li>\n<li>We have a <a href=\"https:\/\/journalists-org-develop.go-vip.co\/ona22\/code-of-conduct\/\">Code of Conduct<\/a> that sets expectations for our events. In short, be thoughtful, be kind and be prepared to engage in some great dialogue.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Veteran tips<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ve collected tips from conference veterans over the years and have consolidated a few here:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Don\u2019t be afraid to jump into the conversation.<\/strong> Sometimes first time participants, especially if they are students or young professionals, are shy about asking questions or joining discussions. They don\u2019t want to say something that will seem embarrassing, which is understandable. But the reality is that industry veterans love hearing new voices. The conference is based around evolving the journalism industry, and the only way that will happen is to listen to fresh perspectives.<\/li>\n<li><strong>It\u2019s a marathon, not a sprint.<\/strong> You\u2019ll have to prioritize your time to pick your top sessions, network when you\u2019re up for it, and rest when you need downtime. We\u2019re trying to create archives of as many sessions as possible to help with any fear of missing out \u2013 the FOMO is real!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Networking doesn\u2019t have to be terrible.<\/strong> Many people are concerned networking will feel like a high pressure sales pitch. We understand that! But we\u2019ve heard so many incredible stories over the years of people finding their favorite colleagues at our conferences, often sparked by a casual conversation. Lead with your passions and your kindest self, and you\u2019ll likely find some terrific new friends.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Have more questions? We try to share helpful information (and love feedback, good and bad). You can reach us at <a href=\"mailto:support@journalists.org\">support@journalists.org<\/a>. 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