Registration

Science writers and public information officers of all nations are welcome to attend this conference and to register in advance by 08 April 2005 at the very latest by completing and returning the "Press-Pre-Registration Form". Press registration at the meeting at the opening hours of the conference office is also possible. The "Press Registration" is free-of-charge, and upon registration the registrant will receive his/her name badge and the press kit, including the programme book and the abstract CD-Rom of the conference. The name badge provides access to any of the scientific sessions of the conference as well as to the press room and its facilities free of extra charges. Eligibility for press registration is limited to the following persons:

• Working press employed by bona fide news media: must present a press card, business card, or letter of introduction from an editor of the publication.
• Freelance science writers: must present a current membership card from EUSJA (or other national affiliate of EUSJA), NASW, NCSWA (or other regional affiliate of NASW), CSWA, ISWA, or SEJ, or evidence of by-lined work pertaining to science intended for the general public and published in 2003 or 2004.
• Public information officers of scientific societies, educational institutions, and government agencies: must present a business card.

Note: Representatives of publishing houses, for-profit corporations, and the business side of news media must pre-register through the normal pre-registration web site or register at the main registration desk at the conference and pay the appropriate fees.