Media Information

Media Registration Information
Media representatives interested in attending and covering SC2003 should contact the SC2003 Media Relations representative. Our Media Relations team will verify your media credentials and direct you to the media registration site. The regular registration fee is waived for media representatives with proper credentials.

Media Access Guidelines
Credentialed media will have access to all invited talks, technical program sessions and exhibits. In addition to access during regular exhibits hours and to accommodate interviews in vendor booths, credential media representatives may request access to the exhibits floor from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Wednesday and Thursday, and from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday.

Who Qualifies for Media Registration
SC2003 defines media as reporters, writers, editors, publishers, photographers, or videographers assigned by a local, regional, national, or international publication to cover SC2003 . Industry Analysts and members of certain professional organizations are also included in this definition. These media representatives may be:

  • Full or part-time employees of a media organization
  • Freelance writers, photographers or videographers who have been retained by a media organization to cover SC2003
  • Members of the Computer Press Association (CPA), the National Association of Science Writers (NASW), the National Writers Union (NWU), and the National Press Club (NPC)
  • Industry Analysts

Limitations
A limit of two media/analyst passes will be issued per organization.

Establishing Credentials

  • Employees of media organizations must present a press pass, business card, or a letter from a supervisor confirming the registrant is on assignment to cover SC2003.
  • Freelance writers, photographers, or videographers must verify they have been retained to cover SC2003 by presenting a letter from a recognized news organization or a publication related to the high-performance computing and networking. Alternately, you may present clips of published articles you have written about past SC conferences.
  • Members of CPA, NASW, NWU or NPC must present current membership cards as proof of credentials.
  • To register as an industry analyst, you must have one of the media credentials listed above. If requested, you must show proof of previously published materials referring to SC or a similar conference.

SC2003 Media Room Information
The SC2003 Media Room will be located in Room 15, just off Lobby One in the Phoenix Civic Plaza Convention Center. All media representatives are asked to check in at the Media Room upon arrival. If you pre-registered by Friday, Oct. 10, you can pick up your registration in the Media Room. If you are planning to register at the conference, you'll need to have your credentials verified at the Media Room before your registration can be completed. See the Media Registration Guidelines for credentialing information.

The SC2003 Media Room will provide
Helpful staff
Telephones - the main Media Room phone number is not yet assigned.
Computers (both Mac and PC) with Internet connections for email and Web access;
A printer
Exhibitor media kits
Online exhibitor information
Message board
Calendar of events showing daily highlights
Refreshments
We are tentatively planning to staff the Media Room during the following hours to help you with facilities, scheduling interviews, or to provide any other assistance for your coverage of SC2003. Please check the Media Room at the conference for the final schedule.

Media room hours:
Saturday, Nov. 15: 3-5 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 16: 1-4 p.m.
Monday, Nov. 17: 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 18: 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov, 19: 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 20: 9 a.m,-4 p.m.

If you have questions or would like more information, please contact Media Room Coordinator Nick Veronico.

Registration Process
Advance registration is strongly encouraged and will mean less time waiting in line at the conference. Contact the SC2003 Media Relations Coordinator for credential verification and referral the SC2003media registration website.

Advance registration must be received by 5 pm Eastern Time, Friday, October 10, 2003. Registrations received after this date will not be acknowledged and must be resubmitted for processing at SC2003 at the Phoenix Civic Plaza Convention Center.

Those who register in advance may pick up their conference materials at the Convention Center in the Media Room beginning Saturday, November 15, after 3 p.m. (see Media Room hours).

Onsite Registration
Media representatives who register onsite should go to the Media Room, not to the general registration area, when they arrive at the conference. Credentials will be verified in the Media Room and registration materials will be provided.

Registration Confirmation
Written confirmation of conference registration will be sent by postal mail within five days of receiving your registration.

If you have any questions, please contact the SC2003 Media Relations Coordinator.