AAJA-Asia New.Now.Next Conference 2017
Journalism and Media Studies Centre
Lecture Theatre T1/T2/T3/T4, Meng Wah Complex
The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam Road, HK
Click here for venue details
Friday 19 May – Conference Day 1
9:30-11:30am Meet the Recruiters – 2 sessions (at Bloomberg)
12:30-6pm Plenaries, Sessions and Workshops (at HKU)
Saturday 20 May – Conference Day 2
9:30am-6pm Plenaries, Sessions and Workshops (at HKU)
7-11pm Gala Dinner at FCC (Conference Extra)
Sunday 21 May – Leadership Workshop (Conference Extra)
9am-6pm How to Power Through (at Bloomberg)
SESSIONS & WORKSHOPS — click here for full schedule
Plenary Sessions
The Battle over Truth & Fairness
Entrepreneurship and the future of media in Asia
Plenary: HK Handover Anniversary
Asia’s Not-So-Free Press
Panel Sessions
FinTech Dichotomy
Reporting the News on a Digital Short-Form
Women in Media: Is equality a myth
The Millennial Experience
Filmmaking in Asia
Challenges of Expat Reporting
Follow the Money
Covering the North Korea Crisis
Workshops
A refresher: Very basic statistics for journalists
Finding the Signal in the Noise
Best practices of Live-streaming platforms
How to Negotiate Your Salary
Google News Lab DataViz
Where To Start With 360-Degree Video
The Art of Networking
How to Nail Your Next TED Talk
Innovative Brand Storytelling in Asia Pacific
More
Meet the Recruiters
Mentoring Hour
REGISTRATION DETAILS
Conference Tickets
AAJA member | US$150 | details | book now | Sales end 19-May-17
Guest | US$200 | details | book now | Sales end 19-May-17
Student Guest | US$75 | details | book now | Sales end 19-May-17
Student Member| details | US$50 | book now | Sales end 19-May-17
Gala Dinner – Saturday 7:30pm at FCC
Guest | US$80 | details | book now | Sales End 16-May-17
AAJA member | US$60 | details | book now | Sales End 15-May-17
How to Power Through Leadership Workshop – Sunday 9am-6pm at Bloomberg
Guest | US$200 | details | book now | Sales end 19-May-17
AAJA member | US$150 | details | book now | Sales end 19-May-17
Day Pass – Promo Code MEDIAFREEDOMHK (30 only with promo code)
Friday Conference | US$30 | details | book now | Sales end 19-May-17
Saturday Conference | US$30 | details | book now | Sales end 19-May-17
WORKSHOP OPTIONS
Advance reservations are required for the following workshops and sessions — sign up during registration.
360 VR Workshop– details
Where To Start with 360-Degree Video
Sat May 20, 10:45 AM – 12 PM
Maximum 15 participants; extras will be wait listed.
Storytelling with Yiwen Chan – details
Sat May 20, 3 PM – 4:15 PM
Meet the Recruiters (held at Bloomberg) – details
Session 1 (15 max)
Fri May 19, 8 AM – 9:15 AM
8-8:15am: Registration
8:15-8:30am: Newsroom tour
8:30-9:45am: Q&A with recruiter and editors
Session 2 (15 max)
Fri May 19, 9:45 AM – 11:30 AM
9:45-10am: Registration
10-10:15am: Newsroom tour
10:15-11:30am: Q&A with recruiter and editors
Mentoring Hour – details
Get help with resumes, videos critique, career advice such as leadership, business reporting, starting a business and more
Sat May 20, 12 PM – 1 PM) Deadline May 17 at 6 pm
Maximum 28 participants; extras will be wait listed.
