{"id":8904,"date":"2016-12-12T23:36:03","date_gmt":"2016-12-12T23:36:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ona16.journalists.org\/?p=8904"},"modified":"2016-12-15T23:45:03","modified_gmt":"2016-12-15T23:45:03","slug":"in-the-know-parties-receptions-networking-at-ona16","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ona16.journalists.org\/2016\/12\/12\/in-the-know-parties-receptions-networking-at-ona16\/","title":{"rendered":"In the know: Parties, receptions + networking at ONA16"},"content":{"rendered":"
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All official ONA16 events are free and open to registered attendees. You’ll need a\u00a0full conference pass <\/strong>for those, as well as any special presentations.<\/p>\n

Some events require\u00a0RSVPs for drink tickets. Unofficial events in the host hotel and around town have availability as noted. Here is the skinny:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

ONA16 events + special programming:<\/h3>\n

Wednesday, Sept. 14<\/strong><\/p>\n

6:30-8 p.m.: Building the Undefeated: An Insider\u2019s Look At the First Six Months of ESPN\u2019s New Vertical<\/a>. Mineral Rooms B\u00a0+\u00a0C (3rd Floor).\u00a0This event has limited capacity and an RSVP is required<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Thursday, Sept.\u00a015<\/strong><\/p>\n

7:15-8:45 a.m.: You\u2019re #1! First-Timer Breakfast and Orientation<\/a>. Mineral Rooms B-G (3rd Floor). \u00a0For first-time conference attendees only.\u00a0Your #1 button is required to attend.<\/p>\n

6:30-8 p.m.: Opening Night Reception<\/a>, Ellie Caulkins Opera House, 3 blocks from host hotel, Hyatt Regency Colorado Convention Center. Open to all; must have attendee badge<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Friday, Sept.\u00a015<\/strong><\/p>\n

7:30-9 a.m.: Morning Yoga on the Terrace<\/a>. Denver City Terrace (5th Floor).\u00a0Capacity is limited and requires an RSVP.<\/a><\/p>\n

8-9:30 a.m.: Diversity Breakfast<\/a>, \u00a0Peak’s Lounge (27th Foor). Participants for this breakfast were chosen based on an application process that ended Aug.\u00a029.<\/p>\n

8-9 a.m.:\u00a0ONA Local Student Meet Up<\/a>, Mineral Foyer\u00a0(3rd Floor).<\/p>\n

4-5 p.m.: ONA Local Attendee Reception<\/a>, Denver City Terrace (5th Floor).\u00a0Open to all, but limited space\u00a0+\u00a0RSVP required<\/a>\u00a0for drink tickets.<\/p>\n

6-7 p.m.:\u00a0<\/strong>International Reception<\/a>,\u00a0Mineral Rooms F+G (3rd Floor). Open to all, but limited space\u00a0+\u00a0RSVP required<\/a>\u00a0for drink tickets.<\/p>\n

6-7 p.m.:\u00a0Educators’ Reception<\/a>, Mineral Rooms D + E (3rd Floor).\u00a0Open to all, but limited space\u00a0+\u00a0RSVP required<\/a>\u00a0for drink tickets.<\/p>\n

Saturday, Sept.\u00a017<\/strong><\/p>\n

5-6 p.m.: Diversity Reception<\/a>, Denver City Terrace (5th Floor). Open to all, but limited space\u00a0+\u00a0RSVP required<\/a>\u00a0for drink tickets.<\/p>\n

7-10 p.m.: Online Journalism Awards Banquet<\/a>, Los Angeles Ballroom. Tickets required<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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

The following events are being hosted by many of our partners and sponsors around Denver\u00a0and open to all levels of ONA16 attendees. If you\u2019re hosting an event and would like to be listed on this page, drop Jessica Strelitz a note.<\/a><\/p>\n

Wednesday,\u00a0Sept. 14<\/strong><\/p>\n

4:30-6:30\u00a0p.m.:\u00a0<\/strong>USA TODAY NETWORK-hosted Storytellers Project
\n<\/b>Location: The\u00a0Denver Post. \u00a0RSVP required,\u00a0tickets limited and craft beer is included.<\/a><\/p>\n

7-9\u00a0p.m: Crowdsauced, Too
\n<\/strong>Location:\u00a0Roosevelt,<\/span> 1512 Larimer St., <\/span>Denver.\u00a0RSVP here.<\/a><\/span>
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Thursday,\u00a0Sept.\u00a015<\/strong><\/p>\n

5-6 p.m.: ICFJ Reception
\n<\/b>Location: Mineral D + E (3rd Floor). \u00a0Click here<\/a>\u00a0for details.\u00a0RSVP to Christian Madonna at cmadonna@icfj.org<\/a>\u00a0or 202-349-7618.<\/p>\n

8:30-10:30 p.m.: Hacks\/Hackers Colorado\/ONA Rocky Mt #ONA16 Meetup\u00a0<\/b>
\n<\/span>Location: Denver Press Club Lounge, 1330 Glenarm Pl., Denver. RSVP here.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

5:30 – 6:30 p.m.: Dow Jones News Fund Alumni Reception<\/strong> <\/span>
\n<\/span>Location: Paramount Caf\u00e9, 519 16th St., Denver.\u00a0<\/span>RSVP here.<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Friday,\u00a0Sept.\u00a016<\/strong><\/p>\n

3-5 p.m.:\u00a0<\/strong>Alley Interactive Cocktail Reception
\n<\/b>Midway, Capitol Ballroom (4th Floor). Details here.<\/a><\/p>\n

6 p.m.: #wjchat<\/b> + <\/b>#socjourn<\/b> \u00a0Happy Hour
\n<\/b>Location: The Denver Press Club – Upstairs,\u00a01330 Glenarm Pl., Denver.\u00a0Join the waitlist.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

6:30-8:30 p.m. Solutions Journalism\u00a0Networking + Conversation<\/b>
\n<\/b>The Alliance Center,\u00a01536 Wynkoop St. Denver. Register here.<\/a><\/p>\n

7:30-11 p.m.:\u00a0Inform ONA Cocktail Party<\/strong>
\nFIRE Terrace at the ART, a hotel – 1201 Broadway , Denver. \u00a0Registration is required.<\/a><\/p>\n

Saturday,\u00a0Sept.\u00a017<\/strong><\/p>\n

8:30-10:30 p.m.:\u00a0Broadcasters’ Breakfast
\n<\/strong>Rialto Cafe – 934 16th Street, Denver. Registration is required.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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