Knight Foundation at ONA22
The Online News Association’s annual gathering arrives in Los Angeles this week from Sept. 21-24. Come join the Knight Foundation in the many events that we will be participating in.
Here’s a guide to events, panels, and workshops we think will be particularly useful, from among ONA’s rich programming.
Say hello to the Knight Journalism team during ONA. Jim Brady, Duc Luu, and Marc Lavalee will all be in attendance along with our newest addition to the Knight team, Ariana Aboulafia.
Join us for Knight’s Love Local News Party on Friday from 6 – 8 pm and sign up for News@Knight to stay informed. See you in LA!
Where to find Knight Foundation at ONA22:
Wednesday
| Time/Location | Event name and Description |
| 2:00-2:45 Knight Lounge Mt. Washington Room | Afternoon coffee break with Knight Foundation |
Thursday
| Time/Location | Event name and Description |
| 8:00-9:00 Knight Lounge Mt. Washington Room | Breakfast in the Knight Lounge Join Knight Foundation for breakfast! Get a custom t-shirt printed and enjoy some music before you start your day. |
| 11:30 – 12:30 Beverly Room | Equity in Publishing: Black Publishers Session Knight Sponsored Session In this session, we will discuss the unique challenges that Black publishers face and identify ways to address them. Publishers from a wide array of outlets will share their experiences and discuss paths to a more equitable industry. |
| 2:00-2:45 Knight Lounge Mt. Washington Room | Afternoon coffee break with Knight Foundation Recharge with fresh coffee and snacks in the lounge! Get a custom t-shirt printed and enjoy a DJ set between conference sessions. |
| 2:30-3:15 Avalon Room | Artificial Intelligence: supporting journalists and understanding audiences Moderated by Marc Lavallee Artificial Intelligence is being incorporated into more of the tools journalists and news organizations rely on daily, across newsgathering, production and delivery. The added hype only adds complexity for anyone deciding when and how to adopt new tools. In this session, hear from leading practitioners helping news organizations make informed decisions in navigating this landscape. |
| 2:00-2:45 Knight Lounge Mt. Washington Room | Afternoon coffee break with Knight Foundation |
| 4:00 – 5:00 pm Santa Anita A-C | Building an Independent, Yet Interdependent, News Ecosystem [Midway] This session is designed for journalists-entrepreneurs who have launched their own outlet, journalists that are considering launching their own outlet, and publishers that are looking for ways to contribute to a more trustworthy, responsible, and equitable news ecosystem. |
| 6:00 – 7:30 Westin Bonaventure pool deck | ONA Welcome Reception If you are onsite, please join us for a welcome reception, hosted by the Knight Foundation on the Westin Bonaventure pool deck. With a gorgeous view of downtown L.A., this is a great way to relax over great conversations after a busy day of sessions! |
Friday
| Time/Location | Event name and Description |
| 8:00-9:00 Knight Lounge Mt. Washington Room | Join Knight for breakfast in the Knight Lounge |
| 1:00 pm – 2:00 Knight Lounge Mt. Washington Room | Lunch and learn: Artificial intelligence and local news workshop with Partnership on AI and AP Join Ernest Kung of the Associated Press and Dalia Hashim of the Partnership on AI for a workshop on their AI tools and programs. Learn about AI tools and ask them questions about using AI technologies. |
| 2:30 – 3:30 Beverly Room | Local news & The First Amendment Knight Sponsored Session Too often, reporters and local news outlets encounter barriers as they work to access information and hold power to account. Join us as experts examine the state of free speech and freedom of information in America. Learn about recent FOIL cases, digital safety, and how the local news crisis contributes to major first amendment issues. |
| 6:00 – 8:00 pm | Knight Foundation’s Love Local News Party Join Knight for a celebration of Irving Washington and of our local news community. Relax with a drink and a bite in the Knight Lounge and dance off the day. |
Saturday
| Time/Location | Event name and Description |
| 8:00 – 9:00 | Join Knight for breakfast in the Knight Lounge |
| 11:30-12:15 San Francisco / San Jose | For-Profit, Non-Profit, Or Both? There’s been much industry debate in recent years about whether the future of journalism is nonprofit, for-profit, or some combination of both. This session features a discussion between nonprofit and for-profit publishers around each model’s relative advantages and disadvantages. Moderated by Jim Brady. |
| 2:00-2:45 Knight Lounge | Afternoon coffee break with Knight Foundation |
| 6:00 pm California Foyer | Online Journalism Awards Reception |
| 7:00 – 9:00 pm California Ballroom | Online Journalism Awards Ceremony |