There’s no question that one of the biggest needs right now is training on AI for journalists and newsroom leaders. Since we launched regular virtual training and collaboration sessions through the AI in Journalism Initiative in February, over 1,100 people have engaged with the program.
We’re bringing that enthusiasm to Atlanta when we gather in person for the 2024 Online News Association Conference, Sept. 18-21. ONA24 will convene the leaders who are looking deeply at the opportunities AI presents now and what’s coming next, and the newsroom innovators with hands-on experience implementing AI tools to improve their work and better serve audiences. Join us with a full conference pass for four-day access or with a day pass. See registration options.
If developing AI strategies and skills are high-priority for your team, take a look at AI-focused sessions confirmed so far that should be on your must-experience list while at ONA24.
Wednesday, Sept. 18
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AI Executive Summit: Operationalizing AI (RSVP required, open now to ONA24 attendees)*
Thursday, Sept. 19
- Featured session with with Jonathan Flesher, VP of Business Development at Reddit, moderated by Paul Cheung, Strategic Advisor for Hacks/Hackers
- In-person edition of the AI Innovators Collaborative’s monthly meetup
- A high-level conversation about the essential leadership skills for an AI-enhanced world
- Practical insights on the public’s perception of AI use in news, from our research project with Trusting News and a cohort of journalists from 11 organizations
- Lessons from smaller organizations on AI and trust
- Join a luncheon hosted by MacArthur Foundation to discuss how to elevate AI coverage beyond hype and alarmism
- Learn best practices to cover AI across every beat—including around law enforcement, hospitals, schools and more—in a session presented by The Associated Press
Friday, Sept. 20
- Featured session on digital provenance in the age of AI
- New skills you can apply immediately: detect AI-generated images and sound
- Focused session on journalism ethics and AI use
- Your guide to introducing new tools in your newsroom
- Hear lessons from Newmark J-School’s AI Journalism Lab as program participants showcase their capstone projects
- Find more inspiration during a luncheon and celebration of journalism innovation, excellence and impact—the Online Journalism Awards
Saturday, Sept. 21
- Designing the Future Newsroom Workshop: AI in 2030, with Hacks/Hackers (RSVP required, open now to ONA24 attendees)*
- AI Tools Workshop, with Mike Reilley (RSVP required, open now to ONA24 attendees)*
- AI for Educators Workshop, with Mike Reilley (RSVP required, open now to ONA24 attendees)*
*Note: These deep-dive workshop opportunities will have have limited capacity. Registered attendees can now register to attend workshops.
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The Day Pass is available for $175. The four-day full conference pass is discounted to $460 for ONA members now through Aug. 8. (The price is $570 starting Aug. 9.)
For groups of 10 or more registering together, we offer $25 off each four-day pass. Contact registration@journalists.org if you’re bringing the whole team.