Media Accreditation and Policies

IOF and ESCEO provide complimentary registration to professional journalists representing accredited media organisations for the express purpose of gathering news and information to produce editorial coverage of the event.

Registration
A maximum of three representatives from each qualified media company will be granted free registration for the Congress. 

Accreditation  
Accredited representatives of the media can apply for complimentary journalist registration to the IOF WCO-ECCEO10 Congress. Media participation is subject to approval by IOF.  Journalist registration is strictly reserved for accredited members of the media - print media, photo, radio, TV, film, recognized on-line titles and news agencies - who fully meet our media accreditation requirements.

Accreditation Requirements
Complimentary journalist registration will be granted upon presentation of valid press credentials including a:

  • Completed online registration and accreditation form
  • Letter of assignment on official letterhead of a media organization signed by the Publisher/Assignment Editor, Editor-in-chief or Bureau Chief, specifying the name and functional title of the journalist. Unsigned letters or e-mails will not be accepted.
  • Photocopy of a valid press card/work pass. Please present this during on-site registration as well.

The proof of accreditation needs to be forwarded directly to Laura Misteli at below contact details, preferably by e-mail at the same time on-line application is being submitted.

Requests for free registration may be denied if applicants cannot establish they are accredited professional journalists, or if the applications are incomplete.  

Freelance journalists are subject to the same requirements. They must provide clear evidence they are on assignment from a specific news organization or publication. A valid assignment letter from that news organization, or publication, is required. Business cards alone will not be accepted as media credentials.

Online Media must meet the following criteria:

  • The website must provide substantial amount of original, editorial news coverage.
  • The applicant must have an established record of having written extensively on osteoporosis and bone field issues.

Media Centre
IOF WCO-ECCEO10 Congress will not provide a Media Centre, however Media representatives are free to use the sponsored Internet Corner available during Congress hours.

Policies
Media representatives are free to cover any sessions open to professional attendees/members, provided that space is available.

Embargo Policy
Media, PR companies and IOF WCO-ECCEO10 participants are required to abide by the embargo policies and the confidentiality agreement governing the IOF WCO-ECCEO10 Congress. All information being presented at the Congress is embargoed until the beginning of the session at which it is being presented.

Media events
Industry, PR companies and other organisations are notified that individual media events are not to be organised so that they conflict with the official Congress programme, including any possible IOF WCO-ECCEO10 media briefings.

Interview Opportunities/Facilities
The IOF WCO--ECCEO10 Congress will be happy to facilitate one-on-one interviews with speakers and faculty members. For contact details, please refer below.

Please Note:
IOF and ESCEO reserve the right to bar from this and future meetings, any representative who fails to adhere to these policies or who misuses his/her media privileges to engage in activities other than journalistic pursuits.

Media unable to attend the IOF WCO-ECCEO10 Congress may request press materials by contacting IOF Communication Staff.

If you have any questions please contact:
Laura Misteli
IOF Website Editor
IOF - International Osteoporosis Foundation
9, rue Juste-Olivier - CH-1260 Nyon - Switzerland

Tel. Nyon Office: +41 22 994 0100
Fax: +41 61 753 8042 or +41 22 994 0101
E-mail: lmisteli‎@‎iofbonehealth.org