IFT FIRST Media Registration

Who Qualifies?

To ensure the integrity of the press badge authorization process and uphold a fair standard for all attendees, IFT is requiring all press registrants review and verify that they meet the following requirements before being granted access to press registration.

I am/have:

• An editorial role at a trade or consumer media outlet. This includes titles such as reporter, editor, writer, host, anchor, producer, and photographer/videographer.
• A freelance contributor on assignment for a trade or consumer outlet. A letter or note from the assignment owner verifying assignment status is required.
• Bloggers, podcasters, and social media influencers are evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Onsite media registration is not allowed for this demographic.

The following do not qualify for press access:

• Sales roles.
• Marketing, advertising, or PR roles.
• Photographers or videographers hired by an exhibitor.

I understand that:

• Prior IFT FIRST press access does not ensure future access. I understand that I may be asked to provide recent relevant work samples verifying my status as active media as part of my registrant application.
• If I choose to register onsite, I may have my media pass request denied and will have to register as an attendee to access the event. It is strongly encouraged to register online prior to the event.
• If my press badge request is rejected and I attempt to gain access to the event as a non-paid attendee or on an old press badge, I will be removed from the event and subject to law enforcement and legal penalties.
• IFT is not responsible for any reimbursement of travel or material costs.
• IFT has the right to deny or revoke press access at its discretion.

Filming Rules:

• Media are responsible for providing video/photo/audio release forms to attendees and exhibitors interviewed.
• B-roll footage does not require a release.
• Scientific Sessions and Keynote Sessions cannot be filmed without prior permission from IFT.

If you have any questions, please contact Dennis Van Milligen, IFT Director of External Relations, at dvanmilligen@ift.org

If you cannot agree to one or more of the above policies, please click here to be redirected to the attendee registration page.

I have read and understand all policies stated above. *