REQUEST FOR ACCREDITATION OF MEDIA REPRESENTATIVES

Trinidad and Tobago Energy Conference 2018

PERSONAL DATA: (Please type or print clearly)

Name:____________________________________ ________________________________________
(Family name) (First name)
Office address: ______________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________

Office Tel.: (_____) ________________________ E-mail: _____________________________________

Mobile: ___________________________________________

DATA ON THE MEDIA ORGANIZATION YOU REPRESENT

Name of organization: ________________________________________________________________________

Contact person and title: ______________________________________________________________________

Organizations’ mailing address: _________________________________________________________________

Tel.: (____ )_____________________________ E-Mail: _____________________________________

10. Type of medium (check as many as necessary):

Daily newspaper Photo/visual Television
News agency/service Radio Weekly publication
Website
Other (specify): ____________________________________________
11. Position:
Cameraperson Director Photographer Reporter
Correspondent Editor Producer Technician
Other (specify): ____________________________________________
12. Your main news topic(s) or field(s) of coverage (if applicable): _______________________
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Date: _______________________ Signature: ______________________________________
 ACCREDITATION GUIDELINES 2018
Media accreditation for the Trinidad and Tobago Energy Conference 2018 is strictly reserved for members of the press- print,
photo, radio, TV, news agencies and online media- who represent a bona fide organisation. Accreditation will be granted
upon the presentation of valid press credentials and approval of the communications committee of the Energy Chamber.
Documents that must be submitted include:

1. Completed media accreditation form

The Energy Chamber reserves the right to request a letter of assignment on official letterhead of your media organisation
signed by the Editor-in- Chief, specifying the name and function/ title of the journalist.

Print media representatives may be required to submit samples of the publication.

Radio and TV media representatives may be asked to submit recordings of the reports.
Online media must meet the following requirements, in addition to those above:

1. The web publication must belong to a registered company, such as a media organisation and have a specific,
verifiable non-web address and a telephone number.
2. If the website is new, the applicant seeking accreditation must provide the latest data on the site’s visitors or other
relevant material (press citations etc.) about the site’s audience. The applicant must have an established recording
of having written extensively on energy and energy related news and must present copies of three recently published
articles.

 Note that online publications which are communications outreach or advocacy publications of non-governmental
or non-profit organisations do not qualify for media accreditation.
 Freelance journalists must provide clear evidence they are on assignment from a specific news organisation or
publication. A valid assignment letter from that news organisation or publication is required.
 Double accreditation: It should be noted that no double accreditation is allowed e.g as a press member and
delegate.

You are kindly asked to adhere to the following guidelines for the 2018 Conference:
 No electronic devices will be allowed on the podium and members of the electronic and print media will receive
direct feeds from Stephan Mahabal, our IT&AV support team leader.
 If you wish to interview any particular speaker or delegate during the course of the conference, please contact us
and we will act as facilitators. Please note speakers and delegates have the right to decline interviews or select which
media houses they grant interviews to.
 In keeping with international conference standards, we have a designated area for interviews for the duration of the
conference.
 The Trinidad and Tobago Energy Conference is an international conference and you are asked to wear appropriate
business attire.
 The Energy Chamber of Trinidad and Tobago must be credited as the host of the conference in all features/articles
 All articles/news items produced using material from the event should be shared with michelle@energy.tt as soon
as possible after being published/featured.