This tour designed for media professionals brings you behind the closed doors of world-leading news organizations. Get a rare glimpse into how they put out the news day by day, hour by hour, on news cycles that are getting impossibly shorter and shorter. Find out what drives their coverage and unravel the mysteries of how editorial decisions are made. This is your chance to ask top editors and journalists the questions you’ve always wanted to ask! TOUR A IS SOLD OUT. SIGNUP DEADLINE IS MAY 23 @ 5PM HKT. https://www.n3con.com/2018/2018/05/10/tour-hong-kongs-leading-newsrooms-at-n3con/
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09:00
N3ConU Newsroom Tour
09:00 - 17:00
Designed especially for students - and welcome to all media professionals - the tour day kickstarts with a visit to an independent Hong Kong media startup that aims to provide a platform immune to commercial and political pressures. Then chat over lunch with a veteran editor about the tricky tightrope editors here face when reporting on local and Mainland issues. After lunch, head north to either an English- or Chinese-language publication for a rare glimpse into how they produce the news for their target audiences. Whether you are a local student from Hong Kong or the Chinese mainland, or a foreign student attending N3Con for the first time, you’ll be surprised by just how much goes into the production of daily news and marvel at the various editorial innovations spearheaded by these newsrooms. SOLD OUT. DEADLINE TO SIGN UP FOR TOUR B IS MAY 23 @ 5PM HKT. https://www.n3con.com/2018/2018/05/10/tour-hong-kongs-leading-newsrooms-at-n3con/
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17:30
Thursday Night Social, by Google News Lab
17:30 - 19:30
Are you in Hong Kong a day early? Kickstart the party by networking with journalists, VIPs and N3Con supporters. Google, a longtime sponsor of AAJA-Asia, hosts an evening of food, drinks and unending chat about journalism. Share your newfound insights from the Newsroom Tour and Google News Lab with people from your favorite industry. REGISTRATION IS CLOSED.
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May 25
N3Con Day 1
08:00
Registration
08:00 - 12:50
General
Where
Meng Wah Complex Quad, HKU
10:00
Resume Doctor (1)
10:00 - 12:30
In 15-minute speed-consulting rounds, mentors will review mentees’ resumes and other materials such as website or reel and help them understand how to target their next career goal. Drop-ins accepted if spots remain. Bring your resume. | REGISTRATION OPEN: https://www.n3con.com/2018/2018/04/06/resume-doctor-application | Walmart is a proud sponsor of N3ConU Mentor Match and Resume Doctor.
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Where
Shum Reading Room, HKU
10:00
N3ConU Mentor Match: Meet Your Mentor (1)
10:00 - 12:30
Participants of the new N3ConU Mentor Match will have the opportunity to meet individually and discuss their mentoring goals. REGISTRATION CLOSED. Interested in participating next year? Email aajaasia@gmail.com. Walmart is a proud sponsor of N3ConU Mentor Match and Resume Doctor.
Mentoring
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Where
TBD
10:00
N3ConU Orientation
10:00 - 11:00
First time to N3Con? Don't know anyone? Have no fear. N3ConU launches this year to fuse programming, tours, socials and mentoring for the ultimate student experience. All undergraduate and graduate students - and any first-time participants - are invited to an interactive icebreaker orientation that highlights key programming, networking tips and practice, and other advice on how to get the most out of N3Con.
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Networking
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Where
Meng Wah T1, HKU
11:00
Lunch
11:00 - 12:45
Early lunch will be provided before the documentary screening.
General
Where
Meng Wah Complex Quad, HKU
14:00
Break
14:00 - 14:10
General
15:10
Coffee & Networking
15:10 - 15:30
15:30
Seize Your Dream Job
15:30 - 16:30
From negotiating your salary to handling internal politics and finding your dream job, professional career coach Ron Brown can help you navigate the challenges in and outside the workplace. Learn how to take control by learning the language of power and leadership and gain the best strategies to negotiate from a position of strength. This workshop is made possible with the generous support of Cathay Pacific Airlines.
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Workshop
Where
Meng Wah T3, HKU
16:30
Coffee & Networking
16:30 - 17:00
17:00
Rethinking North Korea
17:00 - 18:00
The historic April summit between the leaders of two Koreas inspired many to #Rethink the war on the Korean Peninsula and the previously little-known North Korean leader. What next? On the heels of the U.S.-South Korea summit and ahead of the possible U.S.-North Korea summit, journalists covering the Koreas will discuss what this all means to the peninsula and the world and how to humanize the stories of the region's last remaining diplomatic challenges. Moderator: Ken Moritsugu
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Where
Meng Wah T2, HKU
17:00
Harnessing Your Vocal Power
17:00 - 18:00
Journalists are increasingly pushed to work across multiple platforms, so finding your Voice - literally and figuratively - is key to helping you future-proof your career in media. Arthur Samuel Joseph, renowned communication strategist and founder of the Vocal Awareness Institute, will guide you on a journey to recognizing and harnessing your authentic Voice. Learn how Vocal Awareness can help you advance your career, improve your relationships, communicate more effectively and authentically, and speak and live with confidence. This workshop is made possible with the generous support of Cathay Pacific Airlines.
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Workshop
Where
Meng Wah T1, HKU
19:00
VIP Reception Hosted By Bloomberg LP
19:00 - 21:00
Bloomberg is proud to host the VIP reception at AAJA-Asia’s 8th annual New.Now.Next Media Conference. Come mingle with news leaders, conference speakers, attendees and sponsors. Refreshments and appetizers will be served. RSVP for free when you buy your N3Con tickets.
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Where
Bloomberg L.P. 25/F Cheung Kong Center 2 Queen
May 26
N3Con Day 2
08:30
Resume Doctor (2)
08:30 - 09:20
In speed-consulting rounds, mentors will review mentees’ resumes and other materials such as website or reel and help them understand how to target their next career goal. Drop-ins accepted if spots remain. Bring your resume. | REGISTRATION OPEN: https://www.n3con.com/2018/2018/04/06/resume-doctor-application | Walmart is a proud sponsor of N3ConU Mentor Match and Resume Doctor.
Mentoring
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Where
Shum Reading Room, HKU
08:30
N3ConU Mentor Match: Meet Your Mentor (2)
08:30 - 09:20
Participants of the new N3ConU Mentor Match will have the opportunity to meet individually and discuss their mentoring goals. REGISTRATION CLOSED. Interested in participating next year? Email aajaasia@gmail.com. Walmart is a proud sponsor of N3ConU Mentor Match and Resume Doctor.
Mentoring
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Where
TBD
08:30
Registration & Networking
08:30 - 09:30
Where
Meng Wah Complex Quad, HKU
10:30
Coffee & Networking
10:30 - 11:00
12:00
Lunch & Networking
12:00 - 13:00
Where
Meng Wah Complex Quad, HKU
12:30
HKU Tour
12:30 - 13:00
Get an expert tour of the University of Hong Kong with stories of its rich, sometimes quirky, history. Meet at Meng Wah Complex near the registration tables.
General
Where
Meng Wah Complex, HKU
14:00
Coffee & Networking
14:00 - 14:30
15:30
Coffee & Networking
15:30 - 16:00
17:00
Fireside Chat & Closing
17:00 - 17:30
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General
Where
Meng Wah T2, HKU
18:30
Gala Awards Night & Silent Auction
18:30 - 21:00
After two days of thought-provoking discussions at N3Con 2018, the conversation continues at the Gala Awards Night and Silent Auction on Saturday, May 26, 6:30pm, at the venerable Foreign Correspondents’ Club in Hong Kong. During a multi-course dinner, keynote speaker and social media wizard Sree Sreenivasan will share insights taken from his journey from tech journalist to chief digital officer for New York City, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and Columbia University.
In 2015, Fast Company named him one of the 100 most creative people in business and in 2010, he was named one of the 35 most influential people in social media by the Poynter Institute. He also co-founded the South Asian Journalists Association. Also at the Gala Awards Night, finalists from our very first Story Slam competition will regale guests and judges with their true tales of tragedy, comedy, and drama to compete for US$500 and other prizes in an exciting live event. Finalists receive free entry to the gala. Apply here: https://www.n3con.com/2018/2018/02/13/storyslam-your-story-behind-the-story/ We will be giving thousands of dollars’ worth of awards to the winners of the Columbia Journalism School fellowship, Google Digital Award, leadership fellowships and travel stipends. The dress code is smart casual. Bring your wallet so you can bid on the many silent auction items ranging from hotel stays to coffee bean subscriptions. All proceeds go to AAJA-Asia to help us continue to provide scholarships, fellowships, and fantastic programming throughout the year.
Networking
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Where
Foreign Correspondents Club Hong Kong, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central
May 27
Advanced workshops
09:00
Leadership Workshop By Bloomberg & Ron Brown
09:00 - 17:00
This small-group intensive workshop will train participants to develop a leadership mindset and bring out the leader in each of them. Learn how to articulate a clear definition of your value, brand and priorities that will differentiate yourself and build your influence. Through group discussion and excercises, discover the key to influencing others and thinking strategically. Courses will be led by Bloomberg trainers and career coach Ron Brown. Three years of work experience are required. Apply here: https://www.n3con.com/2018/2018/03/29/leadership-workshop-application
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Workshop
Where
Bloomberg L.P. 25/F, Cheung Kong Centre, 2 Queen's Road Central, Central
09:30
The Radio Revolution Workshop: Follow The Dark Side And Be A Podcast Master
09:30 - 12:30
In the mid-2000s, podcasting came to life when tech enthusiasts started recording mp3s in their basement. Now, podcasts have hit the mainstream and advertisers are catching on to their value. Ezra Zaid and Jeff Sandhu of Business FM 89.9 in Malaysia host the Podcast Masterclass to offer tips, tricks, and some of the best examples in this creative storytelling medium that the industry has to offer.
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Workshop
Where
Bloomberg L.P. 25/F, Cheung Kong Centre, 2 Queen's Road Central, Central