Please note that there is no registration fee for accredited press representatives. Amsterdam RAI’s Communications & PR Department will verify all credentials and reserves the right to ask for further proof of journalistic work if necessary.

General rules on accrediting journalists for Amsterdam RAI events
As event organisers we aim to facilitate access to information on our events and our company by providing accreditation to journalists. Accreditation is granted solely for the purpose of enabling journalistic coverage.

The following persons may receive press accreditation:

• Holders of a valid press card/work pass from a non-industry affiliated press association, either from the Netherlands or abroad. The press card/work pass must not be older than 1 year.
• Holders of a valid press card/work pass from a specialist journalists’ association covering topics of the event in question, either from the Netherlands or abroad. The press card/work pass must not be older than 1 year.
• Persons from the Netherlands or abroad who can demonstrate their journalistic (or photojournalistic) activities as follows:

1. Print media representatives may be required to submit the originals of two bylined articles within the past four months and a copy of the publication
2. Radio and TV media representatives may be asked to submit two recordings of reports within the past four months
3. Photographers are required to submit original tear sheets or photos with credits of the issuing organization
4. Online media must meet the following requirements:
- The web publication must belong to a registered media organization, and have a specific, verifiable non-web address and a telephone number
- The online journal requesting accreditation for its correspondent must have a substantial amount of original news content or commentary or analysis on event related issues
- 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 outlet's audience
- The applicant must have an established record of having written extensively on event-related issues and must present copies of three recently published articles with his/her by-line
- Please note that online publications which are communications outreach or advocacy publications of non-governmental or non-profit organizations do not qualify for media accreditation
- Work samples must demonstrate active engagement in covering the activities related to the event. Samples must be unaltered clippings or media products of the bona fide organization with by-lines of the individual requesting renewal.
5. By presenting the original copy of a masthead/publishing details naming that person as an editor, or as a member or contributor on the permanent editorial staff, from no earlier than six months prior to the event in question
6. By submitting proof, not more than six months old, that a person works for student publications, or by submitting a valid press pass from a youth press organisation.

Furthermore, Amsterdam RAI reserves the right to conduct further investigations to establish proof of journalistic activities, even if a valid press card/work pass has been submitted. Proof of identification should be submitted in Dutch or English. In individual cases Amsterdam RAI reserves the right to additionally request submission of a valid ID containing photographic identification. There is no entitlement to accreditation. If necessary Amsterdam RAI reserves the right to restrict accreditation or to revoke it entirely and ban persons from the premises.

Please note that only named members of editorial teams and journalists are eligible to receive press accreditation. Non-journalistic staff members (i.e. members of management, assistants, advertising dept. employees, etc.) do not qualify as journalists and will not receive press accreditation. There is no automatic entitlement to press accreditation, and we reserve the right to reject requests on a case-by-case basis. Our accreditation regulations are posted online and can be sent as an e-mail attachment on request.

INFORMATION FOR PRE-ACCREDITED PRESS

Once your accreditation has been approved, you will receive further information, including information on accommodation etc. via e-mail.

Pick up your press badge
As a pre-accredited press you will be able to pick up your press badge at the Press Registration Desk at Amsterdam RAI. Press badges will not be sent beforehand.

Please note that you might be asked to present a copy of the above mentioned press credentials together with an identification document with a photo (photo ID) on site.

ON-SITE ACCREDITATION

Please note that after October 27, 2011 no press accreditation will be accepted via e-mail. From that day onwards, the press accreditation procedure will be handled at the Press Registration Desk located at Amsterdam RAI. You will need to present your original press credentials together with an identification document with a photo (photo ID).

Opening hours Press Registration Desk
October 31 10:00 – 17: 00 hours
November 1 08:30 – 18: 30 hours
November 2 08:30 – 18: 30 hours
November 3 08:30 – 18: 30 hours
November 4 08:30 – 17: 00 hours

To those who plan to report the Opening on October 31, please complete the registration form by October 27 at the latest.

Parking facilities
Before your visit to Amsterdam RAI you can reserve a space in one of the RAI’s car parks. Please contact the Communications & PR Department of Amsterdam RAI. You will then receive a special pass and car park ticket valid for the day on which you wish to visit. On production of this ticket you can gain access to the specified car park even if the signs outside show that it is full (“VOL”).

Press Room
The Press Room of Aquatech Amsterdam and the International Water Week is located above the entrance of hall 1.

To facilitate the preparation time and help make your stay as pleasant as possible, our Communications & PR Department offers a wide range of services to journalists.

• Color photos of the event are available online in high resolution
• Information supplied by exhibitors, Amsterdam RAI and other parties involved can be picked up from our press pigeonholes in the Press Room
• The Press Room is equipped with PCs, DSL-lines and Internet access
• Fax machine and photocopier services are available on request
• Dates and times of all upcoming press events are displayed in the Press Room
• Coffee, tea, soft drinks and lunch is available in the Press Room