IFT FIRST Media Registration

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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. Sales, marketing, advertising, and PR professionals do not qualify for a press badge. Photographers/videographers hired by an exhibitor also do not qualify and will need exhibitor badges.
• A freelance contributor who is on assignment for a trade or consumer outlet (a letter or note from the editor verifying assignment status required).
• A blogger, podcaster, or social media influencer with an established platform and audience in food and beverage. Press access will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis with metrics such as follower count, activity and engagement factoring into final decision making. All press registration requests from bloggers, podcasters, and social media influencers must be submitted by July 1, 2024. No onsite registration will be allowed for this media demographic.
• I understand that previous IFT FIRST press access does not guarantee press access at IFT FIRST in 2024.
• As part of my registration application, I understand that I must provide recent work samples verifying my status as active media.
• I understand that there are restrictions around filming and photography on the show floor and I must receive approval from event management prior to filming. See video and photography guidelines here.
• I understand that if I choose to forgo online registration and register on-site, I may be denied a press badge if I do not meet the above criteria.(See special rules for blogger, podcasters and social media influencers above)
• I understand that IFT is not responsible for any reimbursement for travel or material costs.
• I understand that IFT has the right to deny or revoke press access at its discretion.

If you have any questions, please contact Dennis Van Milligen, IFT Director of Public and Media 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. *