Press Accreditation

Pre-registration is now closed. Media representatives may still register on-site at the registration desks providing they present a valid press card. They will receive a one-day anonymous press badge but no delegate bag. The guidelines below still apply to on-site registrations.

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY ALL THE GUIDELINES BEFORE SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION

1. The International Association of Public Transport (UITP) welcomes all media (reporters, writers, photographers and videographers) to attend the 59th UITP World Congress and Mobility and City Transport Exhibition. To obtain press and media accreditation, journalists and media representatives wishing to attend must complete the Press & Media Accreditation Application form and submit it with a valid press credential to UITP.
2. Applications are evaluated by the UITP Press Office on a case-by-case basis, and applicants will be notified when their press accreditation has been accepted.
   Please note that you may be asked to submit your latest publication on public transport related issues to support your application.
3. Press accreditations are granted to a limited number of qualified press and media representatives, hence it is recommended that you apply as early as possible, in order to assure your place at this event.
4. Application form for press and media accreditation is available online. A valid press card/letter of assignment from media outlet must be submitted by fax/email to UITP’s Communications & Publication Department together with the filled application form to:
   Géraldine Dumonceau - UITP Communications & Publications Assistant Fax: +32 2 660 10 72 / geraldine.dumonceau(at)uitp.org
5. Due to the limited number of accreditation provided, kindly limit media registration to one individual per outlet. Special requests for extra individuals for an outlet can be addressed to the Communications & Publication Department. Press & Media delegates may not bring accompanying persons to the Congress.
6. Please note that the press & media accreditation does not include travel and accommodation fees. Congress Solutions International (CSI) – the agency appointed by UITP for hotel bookings – has reserved a large number of rooms at competitive prices for UITP participant at 59th UITP World Congress and Mobility and City Transport Exhibition.
   To benefit from the preferential hotel rates, please contact: Mrs. Jana Lukavska Tel: +971 4303 4761 – Fax: +971 4343 2251 – Email: hotelsdubai2011@emirates.com
   Visit CSI’s website to see the full list of hotels and find the hotel that suits your needs best: click on www.congresssolutionsinternational.com/uitp2011/hotels.html
7. VISA: Please note that visa requests will be processed only for participants booking their accommodation through CSI. (see contact details above)
8. On-site registrations are not encouraged. Media representatives registering on-site will not be allowed to attend social events and technical visits, and will not receive Congress wallets.
9. For accredited media, UITP provides a staffed Press Centre with standard amenities, including phone/fax/modem lines, computers with internet access, beverages, and other related services.
10. Press & Media may not distribute promotional materials of any kind during the 59th UITP World Congress and Mobility & City Transport Exhibition, unless they have a stand at the exhibition or another previously-agreed arrangement with UITP (media partnerships, barter deals...) To learn more about the possibility of Media Partnerships, please visit this page.
11. All Congress presentations are embargoed until immediately after their delivery. Press & Media delegates cannot attend UITP’s General Assembly meeting (reserved for UITP members only).
12. Media delegates are entitled to:
    • Access to all Congress sessions
    • Access to the Exhibition
    • Lunches and coffee breaks - when indicated
    • Networking events (social programme) - when indicated

For more information please contact Sarah D’Angelo, Press Junior Manager (Tel: +32 2 663 66 39; Fax: +32 2 660 10 72; email) or Géraldine Dumonceau, Communications & Publications Assistant (Tel: +32 2 663 66 72; Fax: +32 2 660 10 72; email).