General rules on accrediting journalists for Amsterdam RAI events.
Journalists requiring access to information about our events and to our company premises require accreditation. This accreditation is granted solely for the purpose of enabling journalistic coverage.
Amsterdam RAI charges no registration fee for accredited press representatives.
The following persons may receive press accreditation:
- Holders of a valid press card/work pass from a non-industry affiliated press association (less than 1 year old).
- Holders of a valid press card/work pass (less than one year old) from a specialist journalists’ association covering topics of the event in question.
- People with journalistic (or photojournalistic) activities such as:
1. Print media representatives. You may be asked to submit the originals of two by-lined articles from the past four months and a copy of the publication.
2. Radio and TV media representatives. You may be asked to submit two recordings of reports from the past four months.
3. Photographers. You may be asked to submit original tear sheets or photos with credits of the client company.
4. Online media must meet the following requirements:
- The web publication must belong to a registered media organisation, with a verifiable non-web address and telephone number.
- The online journal must have a substantial amount of original news content, commentary or analysis on event-related issues.
- If the website is new we possibly ask for the latest data on the site's visitors or other relevant material (press citations, etc.).
- Applicants must have an established record of having written on event-related issues. We possibly ask for copies of recently published articles with your by-line. These samples must be unaltered clippings or media products from a recognised organisation.
5. A member of or contributor to the permanent editorial staff. We ask for the original copy of a masthead/publishing details naming that person as an editor (no earlier than six months prior to the event in question).
6. A person who works for student publications. You must submit proof or submit a valid request from your educational organisation.
Amsterdam RAI may conduct further investigations to establish proof of journalistic activities, even if a valid press card/work pass has been submitted. Proof of identification should be submitted in Dutch or English. In individual cases Amsterdam RAI may also request that a valid (photo) ID is submitted. There is no entitlement to accreditation and Amsterdam RAI reserves the right to restrict accreditation or to revoke it entirely.
Please note that only journalists and named members of editorial teams are eligible to receive press accreditation. Non-journalistic staff members (i.e. members of management, assistants, advertising dept. employees, etc.) do not qualify as journalists and will not receive press accreditation. Amsterdam RAI may reject requests on a case-by-case basis.
INFORMATION FOR PRE-ACCREDITED PRESS
Once your accreditation has been approved, you will receive further information, including on accommodation etc., via e-mail.
Pick up your press badge
As a pre-accredited member of the press you will be able to pick up your badge at the Press Registration Desk at Amsterdam RAI. Press badges will not be posted in advance.
Please note that you may be asked to present a copy of the above mentioned press credentials together with an identification document (photo ID) on site.
ON SITE ACCREDITATION
Please note that no press accreditation will be accepted via e-mail after 30 April. From this date the press accreditation procedure will be handled by the Press Registration Desk located at the Entrance K of Amsterdam RAI. You will need to present your original press credentials together with an identification document (photo ID).
Press Registration Desk opening hours
Tuesday 8 through Thursday 10 May, daily from 09.00 till 17.00
11 May, from 09.00 till 15.00
Press Room
The ISSA/INTERCLEAN Amsterdam 2012 press room is located at entrance K, follow signs press office.
To facilitate preparation time and help make your stay as pleasant as possible, our Communications & PR Department offers a wide range of services:
- High res colour photos of the event are available online;
- Information supplied by exhibitors, Amsterdam RAI and other parties can be picked up from the pigeonholes in the Press Room;
- The Press Room is equipped with PCs, DSL-lines and Internet access;
- Fax machine and photocopier services are available upon request;
- Dates and times of all upcoming press events are displayed in the Press Room;
- Coffee, tea, soft drinks and lunch is available in the Press Room.