{"id":2827,"date":"2017-09-28T21:00:59","date_gmt":"2017-09-28T21:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ona17.journalists.org\/?p=2827"},"modified":"2017-10-05T04:38:41","modified_gmt":"2017-10-05T04:38:41","slug":"parties-events-networking-opportunities-one-place","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ona17.journalists.org\/2017\/09\/28\/parties-events-networking-opportunities-one-place\/","title":{"rendered":"All of the parties, events & networking opportunities in one place"},"content":{"rendered":"

Amazing parties, famous media faces, a movie screening and news-rich places. Find it all in this year’s official (and unofficial) party, events and networking round-up.<\/p>\n

All official ONA17 events are free and open to registered attendees. You\u2019ll need a\u00a0full conference pass\u00a0for those, as well as any special presentations.<\/p>\n

Some events require\u00a0RSVPs for drink tickets. Unofficial events around town have availability as noted. Here is the scoop:<\/p>\n

ONA17 events & special programming:<\/h3>\n

Wednesday, Oct. 4<\/strong><\/p>\n

5-9 p.m.: ONA U: Student Mini Conference at American University<\/a>. American University School Of Communication, D.C. RSVP required.<\/p>\n

6:30-8 p.m.: Disrupting the Misinformation Network<\/a>. Virginia A+B (Lobby Level). Light refreshments served. This event has limited capacity and an\u00a0RSVP is requested<\/a>.<\/p>\n

ONA17 is Sponsored by<\/p>\n

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Thursday, Oct. 5<\/strong><\/p>\n

8-8:45 a.m.:\u00a0You’re #1: First Timers’ Orientation<\/a>. Maryland Suite. For first-time conference attendees-only.\u00a0Your #1 button is required to attend.<\/p>\n

Noon-5 p.m.: Exhibits, Lounges + Midway Opens<\/a>. Exhibit Hall A + Washington 3 + 4 (Exhibition Level). Swag, tools, tech, food and cocktails. Open to all!<\/p>\n

4:45-6 p.m.: ONA Local Open House<\/a>.\u00a0Marriott Foyer (Mezzanine Level). RSVP required for a drink ticket.<\/p>\n

5-6:30 p.m.: Newsworthy! The Results of the First Global Study on Newsroom Tech and Reception<\/a>. Washington 5 (Exhibition Level). Space is limited, RSVP requested.<\/p>\n

6:30-8:30 p.m.: Opening Night Reception<\/a>, Newseum, 555 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. Buses start leaving the host hotel for the Newseum at 5:30 p.m.\u00a0Must have an ONA17 attendee badge or ticket to enter.<\/p>\n

Friday, Oct. 6<\/strong><\/p>\n

7:30-9 a.m.:\u00a0Morning Yoga.<\/a>\u00a0Marriott Foyer (Mezzanine Level). Capacity is limited and\u00a0requires an RSVP.\u00a0No mat will be required.<\/p>\n

8-9:30 a.m.: Diversity Mentorship Breakfast<\/a>. Harry’s Pub\u00a0(Lobby Level). This event is open only to participants who were chosen based on an application process that ended in September.<\/p>\n

8:30-9:30 a.m.: Broadcast Breakfast<\/a>. Virginia A (Lobby Level). Join the waitlist.<\/p>\n

8:30-9:30 a.m.:\u00a0Not a Year Off \u2014 How Fellowships Can Build Skills and Capacity for your Newsroom<\/a>. Maryland C (Lobby Level). Join the waitlist.<\/p>\n

10 a.m.-5 p.m.: Exhibits, Lounges + Midway Open<\/a>. Exhibit Hall A + Washington 3+4 (Exhibition Level). Swag, tools, tech, food and cocktails. Open to all!<\/p>\n

Noon \u2013 1 p.m.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0\u2013 Leadership Luncheon hosted by Reuters<\/a>. Maryland C (Lobby Level). Invitation-only.<\/p>\n

3-4 p.m.: Midway Speakeasy.\u00a0Washington 3+4 (Exhibition Level). Cocktail hour. Open to all.<\/p>\n

3:30-5 p.m.:\u00a0Educators’ Meetup<\/a>. Washington 5\u00a0(Exhibition Level). Poster session features drinks. Open to all!<\/p>\n

6:30-7:30 p.m.:\u00a0<\/strong>International Reception<\/a>, Stone’s Throw Restaurant (Lobby Level). Open to all, but limited space & RSVP required\u00a0for drink tickets.<\/p>\n

6:30-7:30 p.m.:\u00a0Information Trust Initiative Reception<\/a>.\u00a0Delaware A\u00a0(Lobby Level).\u00a0Open to all, but limited space & RSVP required\u00a0for drink tickets.<\/p>\n

6:30-7:30 p.m.:\u00a0American University School of Communication Reception<\/a>. Delaware B\u00a0(Lobby Level). Open to all, but RSVP required\u00a0for drink tickets. This event currently has a waitlist.<\/p>\n

Saturday, Oct. 7<\/strong><\/p>\n

10 a.m.-2 p.m.: Exhibits, Lounges + Midway Open<\/a>. Exhibit Hall A + Washington 3+4 (Exhibition Level). Swag, tools, tech, food and cocktails. Open to all!<\/p>\n

11 a.m.-2 p.m.: Journalism 360 Immersive Storytelling Festival<\/a>.\u00a0Washington 6 (Exhibition Level). Open to all.<\/p>\n

5-6 p.m.:\u00a0Diversity Reception<\/a>. Patio (Lobby Level). Open to all, but RSVP required\u00a0for drink tickets.\u00a0This event currently has a waitlist.<\/p>\n

6-7 p.m.:\u00a0Online Journalism Awards Reception<\/a>. Marriott Ballroom 1 (Lobby Level). Tickets required. This event is currently sold out.<\/p>\n

7-10 p.m.: Online Journalism Awards Banquet<\/a>. Marriott Ballroom 2+3 (Lobby Level). Tickets required.\u00a0This event is currently sold out.<\/p>\n

Unofficial events on site & around town:<\/h3>\n

The following events are being hosted by many of our partners and sponsors around D.C. and many are open to all levels of ONA17 attendees.<\/p>\n

Wednesday, Oct. 4<\/strong><\/p>\n

7 p.m. Preview screening of Marshall<\/a>. AMC Hoffman Center 22, 206 Swamp Fox Rd., Alexandria, Virginia \"\"(Note: no transportation provided; the screening site is approximately a 30-minute drive from the hotel). Marshall, in theaters Oct. 13, is<\/span>\u00a0based on the early career of Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall and stars Chadwick Boseman, Sterling K. Brown, Josh Gad and Kate Hudson. 100 spots available. RSVP required. <\/span><\/p>\n

7:30-11 p.m. Crowdsauced III<\/a>.\u00a0Tryst,<\/a>\u00a02459 18th St NW. All are welcome, RSVPs required.<\/p>\n

9-11:30 p.m. ONA DC\u00a0Karaoke<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span>Town Tavern,\u00a0<\/span>2323 18th St. NW. All are welcome.<\/span><\/p>\n

Thursday, Oct. 5\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

12:15 p.m. Live chat with Craig Newmark, founding funder of the Trust Project and the man behind Craigslist. Bing News\/MSN booth, M1B, Exhibition Level.<\/p>\n

1-4 p.m. (Or until we run out!) CNN\u2019s themed cocktail tasting by an award-winning mixologist. CNN Booth M4, Exhibition Level. Note: Strictly 21 & over.<\/em><\/p>\n

4-6 p.m.\u00a0Pew Research Center Networking Happy Hour<\/a>. Lebanese Taverna, 2641 Connecticut Ave. NW. RSVP required.\u00a0<\/strong>Space is limited.<\/p>\n

4:30-6 p.m.\u00a0Bot and a\u00a0beer<\/a>.\u00a0Open City, 2331 Calvert St. NW. RSVP requested.<\/p>\n

8-11 p.m.:\u00a0SmartNews Presents: An Evening with Carl Bernstein.<\/a>\u00a0Watergate Hotel, 2650 Virginia Ave. NW. RSVP required. Transportation provided. This event currently has a waitlist.<\/span><\/p>\n

8:30-10:30 p.m. #WJChat and #SocJournal Take on #ONA17<\/a>. Duke’s Counter, 3000 Connecticut Ave. NW. Join the waitlist.<\/p>\n

Friday, Oct. 6<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"12:15-12:30 p.m.: Live chat with LinkedIn editor-at-large Marisa Wong. Bing News\/MSN booth, M1B, Exhibition Level.<\/p>\n

1-4 p.m. (Or until we run out!) CNN\u2019s themed cocktail tasting by an award-winning mixologist. CNN Booth M4, Exhibition Level. Note: Strictly 21 & over.<\/em><\/p>\n

5:30-7 p.m.: Columbia J-School\u00a0Alumni and Admissions Cocktail Hour. Marriott Wardman Park, Wardman Tower Lobby.\u00a0Register\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

6-9 p.m.: Mix it up with McClatchy<\/a>. District Kitchen, 2606 Connecticut Avenue NW. RSVP required; join the waitlist. Note: Strictly 21 & over.<\/em><\/p>\n

6:30-9:30 p.m: Google & Washington Post Party<\/a>.\u00a0The Washington Post, 1301 K St. NW.\u00a0Attendee list is capped at 500, so sign up today. Password required (googlepost). Photo ID required.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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