SIGGRAPH 2014 online media registration is now closed. You may still apply to qualify as media in Vancouver. Be sure to bring all supporting documentation as well as a photo ID to the Media Headquarters office located in Room 201 in the West Building of the Vancouver Convention Centre. The Media Headquarters office will be open during the following hours:
Sunday, 10 August: noon - 6 pm
Monday, 11 August: 8 am – 6 pm
Tuesday, August 12: 8 am – 6 pm
Wednesday, 13 August: 9 am – 5 pm
Thursday, 14 August 14: 9 am – 4 pm
If you have questions, please contact SIGGRAPH 2014 Media Relations.
Media Registration Requirements
When you complete the media registration submission form at the Media Headquarters office, you will be asked to select the type of organization that you will be representing at SIGGRAPH 2014. You must provide the supporting documentation for that type of organization before your request for media registration will be considered. Everyone requesting media registration must be currently employed by a publication or news organization. Account representatives, sales executives, book authors, and engineers do not meet the criteria for media registration.
A separate credential for use of cameras or video equipment must be obtained by completing the Audio-Visual Agreement when you receive your media badge at SIGGRAPH 2014.
Please Note: Even if you have qualified for a SIGGRAPH media badge in the past, you must re-qualify for SIGGRAPH 2014.
Business and Trade Publications/News Wire Services
Reporters and editors from magazines, newspapers, trade publications, and wire services must provide a business card and a current masthead that includes their name. Contributing editors and reporters must verify they have been retained to cover SIGGRAPH 2014 by presenting an original letter of assignment.
Television and Radio
Broadcast reporters and producers from news organizations must provide a business card and an original letter of assignment.
Analysts
Analysts must provide a business card from a recognized analyst firm and one bylined article from the past six months.
Freelance Writers
Freelance writers must provide at least one bylined article published within the last six months and must verify they have been retained to cover SIGGRAPH 2014 by presenting an original letter of assignment. Those who freelance occasionally and are employed by non-news organizations are not eligible for media registration.
Online Publications
Reporters from online publications must provide a business card, at least two bylined articles printed from their web site, and an original letter of assignment. The site must contain editorial content and cover the computer graphics industry. Personal web pages and blogs will not be accepted.
University Publications
University publication reporters must provide at least two bylined articles published within the last six months and must verify they have been retained to cover SIGGRAPH 2014 by presenting an original letter of assignment from the university. University publications are limited to one media representative.
Media Badge: What It Entitles You To
Media badge holders are entitled admission to:
Art Gallery
Awards Presentation
Birds of a Feather
Computer Animation Festival
Courses
Dailies
Emerging Technologies
Exhibition
Exhibitor Tech Talks
Exhibits Fast Forward
Game Concept Art Lounge
Job Fair
Keynote Session
Panels
Posters
Production Sessions
Real-Time Live!
Studio
StudioXperience
Talks
Technical Papers
Technical Papers Fast Forward
Please Note: Full Conference attendees have first option on technical program seating.
Media Badge: What It Does Not Entitle You To
Full Conference DVD-ROM
Leonardo, the Journal of the International Society of the Arts, Sciences and Technology (ISAST) (Special Issue)
SIGGRAPH Video Review
Reception
If you have any questions regarding your media registration status, please contact Amalia Rocha via email or phone: +1.312.673.5719.