LFI - Press - Media Registration & Credentials

MEDIA REGISTRATION & CREDENTIALS

All members of the working press must register and present valid credentials. Qualified media representatives must present a valid business card (with individual's name, title and the name of an approved media outlet) and a valid outlet-issued credential or the masthead from an approved media outlet with individual's name and title listed.

NOTE: Business cards will not be accepted as the only form of media identification for onsite registration. Media registering onsite will need to bring press credentials or a masthead of publication and business card.

Freelance writers and photographers must present a letter of assignment from an approved outlet. Freelance writers or columnists not on an assignment must provide a copy of an industry-relevant bylined article, published within the past six months in an approved media outlet.

Electronic media representatives, including editors of websites, must present proof of an existing site with relevant editorial content and proof of circulation.

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Editorial Photographers

If you are editors/reporters planning to bring a camera to shoot pictures during the show, fill out the form. If you are approved, you will need to obtain and wear the photographer ribbon provided in the press room (those without the ribbon will be asked to stop shooting and/or leave the trade show floor).

Who qualifies for Press Registration?

Editorial members of approved print and broadcast outlets may register as working press. Eligibility is subject to approval by LIGHTFAIR International.

Who does NOT qualify for Press Registration?

All non-editorial employees and/or representatives Marketing personnel (PR, creative services, etc.) Publishing / Sales personnel (publishers, advertising, etc.) Writers & Publishers of personal or corporate newsletters Family members of legitimate media Book authors’ eligibility will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Non-eligible representatives (defined above) are required to register as Attendees.

However, PR representatives must register as an Exhibitor. A business card and proof of client relationship with an exhibiting manufacturer will be required.

Onsite Registration

LFI encourages all media to pre-register. If media did not pre-register, they can register on site in the press room, Room 105AB, at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.

Media are required to go to the press room first to be approved and then will need to go to the speaker/press registration to retrieve the badge printed.

Media will need to bring a business card with press credentials, which includes (but is not limited to):

Masthead from publication with his/her name and title
Recent article in a publication with his/her byline
Letter of assignment for a publication (relevant to “freelance” reporters)
Press I.D.

Business cards will not be accepted as the only form of media identification for onsite registration.

Approved media registered onsite will be able to register for courses/seminars/luncheons if they are not sold-out.

All media, whether pre-registered or not, will need to go to the Press Room upon their arrival to LFI.

Don't Forget!

Online Media Registration for all media (new and returning).

Discounted, media-exclusive accommodations (at participating host hotels).

All Media need to register for each course/seminar that you would like to attend (information will come following approval of press credentials).

Two registration options:

Submit all necessary contact information and credentials online, via the new press credential process.
Onsite registration at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. Proper credentials are required. (Note: business cards will NOT be accepted as the only form of press identification onsite)