Now there’s another good reason to register early for ONA09 — you’ll be entered into a drawing for a new Flip Mino video camera.

• Fly to ONA09 with a discount on United

We’re looking for volunteers to work before and during the conference. Interested? Check out our list of opportunities and let us know if you’d like to help.

Are you like ONA member Brian Boyer, who is contemplating organizing his own impromptu session on software development at ONA09? If so, here’s a chance for you, too, to hook up with like-minded attendees.

This year’s economy and developments in technology have made attendance at ONA09 more relevant — and more important — than ever. And we’ve made sure that every minute is worth the trip.
• Room rate reduced to $199

Good news: The ONA09 room rate at the Hilton San Francisco has been reduced from $259 to $199 a night.

ONA08 featured the first Job Fair at an ONA conference. This year, ONA09 offers more. A lot more. Like practical career-development sessions to help journalists chart their digital future and more space for more recruiters to meet the most tech-savvy journalists in media.

Would you like to win 1:1 consultations with experts who can help you bring your latest idea to life? Then ONA09 has an opportunity for you.

Technology journalist Leo Laporte, the host and producer of “This Week in Tech,” will share his take on journalism and technology.

The ONA09 Student Newsroom is an opportunity for college students to network and learn at the same time.

They’ll share their perspectives as keynote speakers at ONA09.