It\u2019s true \u2014 ONA26 is moving to the spring!<\/h1>\nRegister now with code NOFOOLIN<\/strong> for $315, and you\u2019ll also be entered to win a five-night stay at the Hilton Chicago.<\/h3>\n<\/div>\nThis discount offer is valid Sept. 11\u201319, 2025. The ONA26 Hotel Stay Sweepstakes is open to U.S. residents age 18+ from Sept. 11\u201319, 2025. No purchase or registration necessary. See the Official Rules<\/a> for full details.
\nStarting Sept. 20, conference passes will be available at the Early Bird rate of $375 for ONA members and $675 for non-members.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=”yes”][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
\nIt\u2019s true \u2014 ONA26 is moving to the spring!<\/h1>\nEarly Bird registration<\/a> is now open. Big changes keep reshaping journalism, and we’re working through them together. Join us in Chicago to swap insights, sharpen leadership at all career stages and nurture the networks that make our industry more resilient.<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
\nCYBER MONDAY \u2192 WEEK!<\/h1>\nTake advantage of ONA’s first ever Cyber Week special!<\/a><\/h3>\nRegister with code CYBERMON <\/strong>for $350 by Friday, regardless of membership status.<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
How the conference sustains our mission<\/h2>\n
The ONA annual conference offers a platform for thousands of journalists, technologists, newsroom leaders and other changemakers to be in community and shape the industry’s future. We rely on proceeds from the conference to carry out our mission<\/a> to equip journalism professionals across all roles, functions and career stages with adaptive leadership capabilities, strategic foresight, and collaborative communities and networks, creating a connected ecosystem where shared learning, experimentation and innovation strengthen journalism\u2019s capacity to serve democracy. It is the primary fundraiser that allows us to provide a robust slate of learning and networking events, fellowships, toolkits and other actionable resources all year.<\/p>\n![\"Stylized](\"https:\/\/journalists-org-develop.go-vip.co\/ona26\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2025\/09\/Chicago-Pizza-Flower-for-website.png?w=192\")
When you register for a conference pass, your contribution goes a long way toward keeping the ONA community thriving.<\/strong><\/p>\nIf your organization would like to contribute scholarships or support the conference through sponsorships, email Head of Strategic Partnerships, Hanaa Rifaey: hanaa@journalists.org<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\nReady to join ONA?<\/strong><\/p>\nMembers receive discounts to the conference and other opportunities year-round.<\/p>\n
This discount offer is valid Sept. 11\u201319, 2025. The ONA26 Hotel Stay Sweepstakes is open to U.S. residents age 18+ from Sept. 11\u201319, 2025. No purchase or registration necessary. See the Official Rules<\/a> for full details. [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=”yes”][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n The ONA annual conference offers a platform for thousands of journalists, technologists, newsroom leaders and other changemakers to be in community and shape the industry’s future. We rely on proceeds from the conference to carry out our mission<\/a> to equip journalism professionals across all roles, functions and career stages with adaptive leadership capabilities, strategic foresight, and collaborative communities and networks, creating a connected ecosystem where shared learning, experimentation and innovation strengthen journalism\u2019s capacity to serve democracy. It is the primary fundraiser that allows us to provide a robust slate of learning and networking events, fellowships, toolkits and other actionable resources all year.<\/p>\n If your organization would like to contribute scholarships or support the conference through sponsorships, email Head of Strategic Partnerships, Hanaa Rifaey: hanaa@journalists.org<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Ready to join ONA?<\/strong><\/p>\n Members receive discounts to the conference and other opportunities year-round.<\/p>\n
\nStarting Sept. 20, conference passes will be available at the Early Bird rate of $375 for ONA members and $675 for non-members.<\/p>\nIt\u2019s true \u2014 ONA26 is moving to the spring!<\/h1>\n
Early Bird registration<\/a> is now open. Big changes keep reshaping journalism, and we’re working through them together. Join us in Chicago to swap insights, sharpen leadership at all career stages and nurture the networks that make our industry more resilient.<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
CYBER MONDAY \u2192 WEEK!<\/h1>\n
Take advantage of ONA’s first ever Cyber Week special!<\/a><\/h3>\n
Register with code CYBERMON <\/strong>for $350 by Friday, regardless of membership status.<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
How the conference sustains our mission<\/h2>\n
When you register for a conference pass, your contribution goes a long way toward keeping the ONA community thriving.<\/strong><\/p>\n