Media Credentials & Access

Receive a complimentary media badge for entry into the exhibit hall

Journalists and photographers employed by accredited news organizations and attending for the purpose of editorial coverage can receive a complimentary media badge for entry into the exhibit hall. VERTICON media credentials will be granted to content creators only (please scroll down for specific qualifications and exclusions) from the following types of news media:

• Newspapers, weeklies, magazines
• Broadcast news outlets
• Aviation trade news outlets
• Website news outlets
• Accredited aviation freelance writers
• Approved social media professionals.

Media Registration

Advanced VERTICON Press Registration will open October 29 2024. Eligible members of the media may also register on-site in Dallas.

On-site press registration is open the following hours:

• Mon., March 10 7:30 am – 4:30 pm
• Tue., March 11         7:30 am – 4:30 pm
• Wed., March 12       8:00 am – 4:30 pm
• Thu., March 13        8:00 am – 3:00 pm

Accepted Media Credentials

Reporters and writers must come to the VERTICON Newsroom and provide the following types of media credentials to receive a complimentary VERTICON media badge.

Journalists must provide at least one of the following:

• Media identification (such as a national or international accredited media pass) issued by a recognized news organization
• Business card clearly stating affiliation and position with the above-mentioned types of news organizations (for example, editor, publisher, writer, reporter, producer, etc.)
• A letter on official letterhead from the editor of a publication or website or producer of a broadcast program verifying the person’s affiliation and verifying the assignment to cover VERTICON.

Freelance writers must provide:

• Photo identification and
• Copies of bylined aviation-related articles or
• An official letter of assignment from an accredited news organization.

VERTICON media credentials will NOT be issued to the following:

• Publication management/executives who do not directly produce original content on a routine basis (must be bylined in the previous six months)
• Business staff or production staff members of publications, broadcasts or websites
• Advertising sales representatives of publications
• Advertising, marketing, or public relations representatives from exhibitor companies or agencies
• Advertising, marketing, or sales representatives from other aviation-related trade shows.
• Representatives of organizations selling or producing publications, video, audiotapes or websites intended for marketing, advertising, and public relations purposes
• Organizations whose main objective is to promote their products or services (for example: service directories, marketing, advertising, financial analysis, or public relations/advertising firms).
• Bloggers, social media influencers, or free-lance writers who cannot provide recent proof of creating and posting aviation-related content.

Forfeiture of Media Badges

Individuals who violate VERITCON Newsroom policies will immediately forfeit their VERTICON media badges to this and subsequent events. Violations include:

• Selling, marketing, or representing a company for the purpose of obtaining advertising or subscriptions from any registrant or exhibitor
• Misrepresentation to secure press badges to attend VERTICON
• Product promotion that implies VAI or VERTICON endorsement
• Usage of VAI logo without the express written consent of VAI.

Media Access

Media credentials provide access to the VERTICON Newsroom, news conferences, the exhibit hall during regular hours on March 11– 13, general sessions, and Foundation sessions. Additionally, credentialed media may access the exhibit hall 60 minutes prior to each day’s start. Media credentials do not provide access to ticketed events, such as the Salute to Excellence reception.

On-Site Newsroom

The VERTICON Newsroom will be used as a coordination point for exhibitors and media relations during the exposition. Exhibitors will post special event notices, distribute news releases, and display literature in the Newsroom throughout the exposition. A complete schedule of news conferences will be posted in the Newsroom. For further information on media events, contact Dan Sweet, Dans@verticalavi.org.

The VERTICON Newsroom will be open at the following times:

• Mon., March 10, 7:30 am – 5:30 pm
• Tue., March 11, 7:30 am – 6:00 pm
• Wed., March 12, 7:30 am – 6:00 pm
• Thu., March 13, 7:30 am – 4:00 pm