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RTDNA @ ONA26

Join us at ONA26 in Chicago this Spring

Monday, March 30, 2026 to Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Event Details

As part of our World Tour, RTDNA will join the Online News Association for ONA26 in Chicago at the Chicago Hilton this spring. Join us March 30 through April 1 as a gathering for digital leaders to collaborate on insights to build the next iteration of digital media.

Join us for a session on Monday, March 30 at 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm CT:

Building Blocks of Leadership

Is your team clicking together like a perfectly built structure or clunking along like mismatched pieces? Strong collaboration and communication are the foundation of any high-performing team, and in this interactive session, you'll discover how to strengthen both through the power of play.

Using building blocks as both metaphor and hands-on tool, we'll explore what it takes to build trust, align around shared goals and adapt to change. You'll gain fresh insights into team dynamics, leadership styles and the invisible structures that support effective teamwork. Come ready to build, reflect and leave with practical strategies for assembling a more connected, resilient team: one brick at a time.

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About ONA26

The Online News Association’s annual conference gathers leading innovators in journalism and tech for an unparalleled blend of learning, networking and inspiration. ONA26 will take place March 30 – April 1 at the Chicago Hilton.

Dozens of workshops and interactive sessions deliver best practices and practical advice attendees can put into action right away — whether their work focuses in newsroom strategy and culture, audience engagement, entrepreneurship, business development, or independent creator-model journalism.

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