IDECS 2024 recogniSes the vital role
MEDIA
plays in sharing the transformative journey
of the digital economY
APPLY FOR MEDIA ACCREDITATION
IDECS 2024 welcomes members of the press and media to attend and cover the event. Media accreditation grants access to all conference sessions, exhibition areas, and press facilities, ensuring you have the best possible experience and resources to report on the groundbreaking discussions and innovations presented.
MEDIA ACCREDITATION GUIDELINES
1. INTRODUCTION
The media accreditation principles below are intended to provide seamless event access for the media while ensuring the safety, security, and comfort of all participants at the International Digital Economy Conference Sarawak (IDECS) 2024.
Members of the media are invited to apply for accreditation. The accreditation period will open on 5th August 2024 (GMT+8) and close on 5th October 2024 at 5:00 PM (GMT+8). All applications are subject to approval by the event organizers. Media representatives must pre-register online and obtain accreditation to attend IDECS 2024; walk-ins will not be permitted.
For further inquiries and assistance, please email idecs-media@borneodigital.co
2. ACCREDITATION PRINCIPLES
Editors of publications and media agencies are requested to adhere to the following principles to ensure media accreditation is limited to professional journalists, reporters, photographers, and camera crews:
a. Professional Use Only: The Media Pass is considered a working tool to be used solely by bona fide members of the press. Marketing personnel, publication secretariat staff, and administrative staff are not eligible for accreditation.
b. Accreditation Criteria: The organizers will only accredit publications and broadcast media that:
- Meet the circulation size and quality criteria set by the organizers.
- Fulfill the format and quality requirements established by the organizers.
c. Internal Publications: Internal company publications are generally not eligible for accreditation. However, at the sole discretion of the organizers, such publications may be considered for accreditation on a case-by-case basis, provided they meet the quality and circulation criteria.
d. Restrictions on Agencies: Advertising and public relations agencies, as well as personnel (including press officers) from sponsors, suppliers, and exhibitors, will not be accredited as media.
e. Single Accreditation: No double media accreditation is permitted. Media personnel must be at least 18 years old to attend the events.
f. Right to Bar: The organizers reserve the right to deny accreditation to applicants and their organizations for future events due to misconduct or misrepresentation of their roles, publications, or news organizations.
g. Notification of Absence: If an applicant is unable to attend IDECS 2024 after receiving accreditation approval, they are required to inform our media team as soon as possible.
3. CRITERIA FOR ACCREDITATION
Applications MUST be made online. Accreditation will only be granted upon presentation of valid press credentials, which include:
a. A completed online media registration & accreditation form.
b. A photocopy or a scanned copy of the Press Accreditation Card (for Malaysian-based media issued by the Ministry of Communications and Multimedia or Information Department (JaPen)) of the media personnel OR letter of assignment on the official letterhead of a media organisation signed by the Publisher, Assignment Editor, Editor-in-chief or Bureau Chief, specifying the name and functional title of the journalist, and stating their role at IDECS 2024.
c. Media credentials (such as website, circulation, readership/viewership, frequency, etc.)
d. An original copy of the publication (only to be supplied upon request)
e. Non-English publications must supply a certified English translation of the publication’s credits page.
f. Freelance journalists/photographers must provide a valid assignment letter that they are on assignment from a specific news organisation/publication. Submissions by freelance online journalists will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
For online/social media (including websites and online forums), the following additional requirements apply:
a. The web publication must belong to a registered company (e.g., a media organisation) and have a specific, verifiable non-web address and telephone number.
b. The online journal requesting accreditation for its correspondents must feature a substantial amount of original and topical news content, commentary, or analysis on international issues.
c. If the website is new, the media personnel seeking accreditation must provide recent data on the site’s visitor statistics or other relevant materials (e.g., press citations) regarding the outlet’s audience. They must also have an established record of writing extensively on international issues and submit copies of three recently published articles, no older than six months, featuring their byline.
Please note: Online publications intended for communications outreach or advocacy for non-governmental or non-profit organizations do not qualify for media accreditation.
Media accreditation will close on 5th October 2024 at 5:00 PM (GMT+8). The organisers reserve the right to reject any incomplete application. The Media Pass is to be presented upon request to access the media centre. The organisers reserve the right to modify these policies without prior notice.
ACCREDITATION PROCEDURES
a. All application must be made via bit.ly/IDECS24MediaForm
b. Each application will be processed within three (3) working days. If media personnel do not receive an email confirmation within the stipulated timeline, they are requested to email idecs-media@borneodigital.co
c. If any change of media personnel is to be made, please notify the organisers as soon as possible. Any changes after the stipulated deadline of 5th October 2024 (GMT+8) at 5.00 PM may be rejected.
d. The media personnel must produce the email confirmation when collecting the media pass at the events. NO MEDIA PASS WILL BE ISSUED WITHOUT THE RELEVANT SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION.
e. Accreditation does not guarantee journalists, reporters, photographers, and media crews access to all media events / press conferences. Kindly refer to the Media Team for more details.
f. The media pass is NON-TRANSFERABLE. It may only be used by the person whose name and publication name appear on the pass.
MEDIA CENTRE
a. The organizers will provide a Media Centre equipped with free internet access.
b. Limited workstations will be available in the Media Centre on a first-come, first-served basis for media personnel.
c. A confirmed schedule of events will be included in the press kit, which will be distributed to all accredited media representatives.
DOWNLOADABLE CONTENT
You’re welcome to download our event’s complimentary resources for your promotional materials
