The 5th International Symposium on Digital Earth - Bringing Digital Earth down to Earth.

Media registration at the ISDE5 is complimentary to accredited media, which includes reporters, editors, and photographers affiliated with recognized broadcast, print or Internet media organizations. Please review our Media Qualifications. Media must pre-register for the ISDE5.

Media registration allows entrance to panel sessions, exhibits, receptions, and media roundtables. All panel sessions are open to the media and may be recorded unless otherwise indicated, as long as the proceedings are not disturbed. Registered media are required to wear event badges at all times.

Interviews may be conducted subsequent to the sessions, at the discretion of the speakers, panelists or their staff. A media center will be available for use by media registered for the event.

Members of the media may cover luncheon and dinner events free of charge. However, if you would like to dine, you must purchase a ticket during online registration.

Of the following items, none are included in your press registration:

      Ice Breaker Reception: $35.00

      Gala Event: $75.00

      Daily Boxed Lunch/Snacks: $15.00

Media Registration Guidelines for ISDE5

Media must pre-register for all events. You may register online here. Media badges will not be mailed in advance; all pre-registered media should plan to pick up their materials onsite at the Press Room. A confirmation e-mail will be sent to media who meet the ISDE5 requirements.

Soliciting or accepting orders for any product or service, including advertising space, in the exhibit center or any other part of the event area is prohibited.

A history of being registered at previous ISDE5 events does not guarantee approval or waive the accreditation requirement. Misconduct or misrepresentation of position and/or publication/news organization may bar you and your organization from all future events.

The ISDE5 reserves the right to deny, refuse, or revoke media badges at any time. All requests will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Media Registration Requirements

All persons wishing to attend as media must present the following forms of identification:

      Onsite: Personal Identification, including government issued photo I.D. (passport, driver's license, etc.)

      Pre-registration or onsite: Proof of Assignment as described below.

Media Qualifications

You must fall under one of the following to receive media registration:

a. Print Media and News Wire Services - Reporters and editors from magazines, newspapers, trade publications, and wire services.

Proof of Assignment: Sample bylined article clearly displaying publication title published within the past six months (URL to an online version acceptable) AND EITHER a copy of your current masthead or business card with name, title and media outlet's logo OR an official letter of assignment from your media outlet.

b. Photographers

Proof of Assignment: A copy of your current masthead or business card with name, title and media outlet's logo AND EITHER an example of your work in an industry-related publication (e.g., a photo attributed to you) OR an official letter of assignment from your media outlet.

c. Broadcast Media - Television and radio broadcast reporters and producers from news organizations. Please note: Each member of a broadcast crew must register separately. Broadcast programs not affiliated with a major network or national cable news station are also required to provide a published listing of the show's market(s) and airing schedule.

Proof of Assignment: A copy of your current masthead or business card with name, title and media outlet's logo and an official letter of assignment from your media outlet.

d. Freelance Writers - Those who freelance occasionally and are employed by non-news organizations are not eligible for media registration unless they can show proof of assignment specifically for ISDE5.

Proof of Assignment: Sample bylined article clearly displaying publication title published within the past six months (URL to an online version acceptable) AND an official letter of assignment from a publisher, editor-in-chief or managing editor indicating that you are covering the event for that publication.

e. Online Publications - Reporters and editors from online publications. An online news outlet must be a previously established, independent site that contains regularly updated original news content above and beyond links, forums, troubleshooting tips and reader contributors; has a readership of more than 1,000 per month, and has covered the remote sensing/Digital Earth sector before. Fan sites, Web logs, and personal Web sites do not qualify for media badges.

Proof of Assignment: Links to two bylined articles clearly displaying publication title published within the past six months AND EITHER a copy of your current masthead or business card with name, title and media outlet's logo OR a copy of your online publication's home page and the masthead page with your name and title appearing in an editorial capacity OR an official letter of assignment from your media outlet.

f. University Publications - University publications are limited to one media representative.

Proof of Assignment: Sample bylined article clearly displaying publication title published within the past six months (URL to an online version acceptable) AND EITHER a copy of your current masthead or business card with name, title and media outlet's logo OR an official letter of assignment from the university.

Those Not Eligible Marketing, advertising, public relations, account, and sales representatives or executives, presidents, publishers, consultants, authors, analysts, and researchers may not register as media. Anyone whose principal purpose for attending the event is, in our judgment, for reasons other than covering them as working news media are not allowed. Companions and other non-credentialed guests of media representatives are not eligible for complimentary media registration.

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