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ONA26 - Online News Association Annual Conference 2026

Trade-orientedLarge-scaleIn-personInternational draw
📅 30 March 2026 – 1 April 📍 Chicago, Chicago, US ↗ 🏢 Online News Association 🔁 annual

The Online News Association Annual Conference brings together digital journalists, media executives, technologists, and entrepreneurs to discuss innovation, tools, and best practices shaping the future of digital journalism and media production.

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Organizer

Online News Association (ONA)

Nonprofit · Washington, United States · Founded 1999

A professional association for digital journalists fostering innovation and networking.

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Why people attend

Buyers attend to discover cutting-edge audience engagement analytics, newsroom workflow tools, AI content integrations, and revenue-sustainability technology platforms.

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Speakers

45 speakers at ONA26 - Online News Association Annual Conference

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Bio

Dana spends a lot of time worrying about how publishers will make money. She’s extremely skeptical but secretly an optimist. She currently manages partnerships for Twitter’s new Frontiers team. She’s held revenue, strategy and audience roles at Apple News, Scroll and Time Inc. She lives in Brooklyn.

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Sasha-Ann Simons

Host · WBEZ

"In the Loop With Sasha-Ann Simons and Mayor of Chicago Brandon Johnson"

First Amendmentfree speechpress freedom
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"[BLANK] Is The Future Of Journalism"

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"[BLANK] Is The Future Of Journalism"

journalismfuture of mediaimprov
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Brandon Johnson

Mayor · City of Chicago

"In the Loop With Sasha-Ann Simons and Mayor of Chicago Brandon Johnson"

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Joy Mayer

Founder and Executive Director · Trusting News

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Sisi Wei

Editor in Chief · The Markup

"[BLANK] Is The Future Of Journalism"

journalismmisinformationtrust in media

Also speaking at Aspen Ideas Festival

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"[BLANK] Is The Future Of Journalism"

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Robert Hernandez

Moderator

"[BLANK] Is The Future Of Journalism"

journalismfuture of mediaimprov
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S. Mitra Kalita

CEO · URL Media

"Projecting Stability When Everything Is Changing: A Session for CEOs on Funding, Leadership and Getting Shit Done"

local newsdemocracyjournalism

Also speaking at Aspen Ideas Festival

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Jake J. Hylton

LOOKOUT News

"Creating Your Test Kitchen: Small-Batch Innovation for Newsroom Leaders"

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Liliana Velázquez

John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation

"Leading Through Crisis: Newsroom Resilience When It Matters Most"

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Erika Carlos

El Tecolote

"Leading Through Crisis: Newsroom Resilience When It Matters Most"

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Laura Lee

NC Local

"Leading Through Crisis: Newsroom Resilience When It Matters Most"

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Jen Sabella

Block Club Chicago

"Leading Through Crisis: Newsroom Resilience When It Matters Most"

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Candice Fortman

Blue Engine Collaborative

"Build Your Fundraising Muscle: Stop Planning, Start Asking"

fundraisingjournalismcampaign

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Frequently asked questions

When is ONA26 - Online News Association Annual Conference?+
ONA26 - Online News Association Annual Conference takes place on 30 March 2026 to 1 April 2026.
Where is ONA26 - Online News Association Annual Conference held?+
ONA26 - Online News Association Annual Conference is held at Chicago, Chicago, US.
Who organises ONA26 - Online News Association Annual Conference?+
ONA26 - Online News Association Annual Conference is organised by Online News Association.
How often is ONA26 - Online News Association Annual Conference held?+
ONA26 - Online News Association Annual Conference is held annual.

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