Dear Media Colleague:
On behalf of the Gold Anti-Trust Action Committee, I invite you to attend our "GATA Goes to Washington: Anyone Seen Our Gold?" conference in Washington, D.C., from Thursday, April 17, to Saturday, April 19, 2008 to be held at the Hyatt Crystal City near the Ronald Reagan International Airport. At this conference we will continue the important dialogue we began in August 2005 at our "Gold Rush 21" conference in Dawson City, Yukon, Canada.
For "GATA Goes to Washington" we are drafting an exciting agenda, including formal presentations, panel discussions, and networking opportunities with leading figures in the currency and monetary metals markets.
We urge you register for the conference as soon as possible to ensure your place. And please watch www.GATA.org [1] for details about the conference.
Hoping to see you in Washington.
BILL MURPHY, CHAIRMAN
Gold Anti-Trust Action Committee Inc.
Registration:
Credentialed journalists – those employed by accredited news organizations and attending the conference for the purpose of editorial coverage – are invited to pre-register for this conference free of charge. To register as media for the conference, complete a media registration form and send it to us as soon as possible. Email and fax information is listed on the registration form. Note that the GATA conference reserves the right to request additional information to verify credentials.
Media are invited to all official conference program activities. On-site check-in and registration for media will begin 8.30 AM on Friday, April 18th, 2008. Media unable to attend may request press materials by contacting the Registrar, Chris Powell, at cpowell@gata.org [2].
To register, go to the Media Registration Form [3]
Eligibility:
To register as a media participant for the conference, proof of accreditation is required.
A maximum of two representatives from a media organization (not per publication, in the case of organizations that publish multiple newsletters), whether they are employed by the organization or freelancing, will be approved for media registration.
Freelance journalists wishing to cover the conference must submit proof of published articles in the financial arena.
Reporters from online publications that meet the below criteria are eligible to register:
- The Web site must provide original, editorial news coverage
- Personal Web sites do not qualify for media registration
News Media Policies: - Media identification. Registered media are required to wear their media badges at all times while on site at the conference.
- Embargo policy. Presentations are embargoed until the date and start time of the session.
- Press conferences. Please look for future updates on the content, timing and location of official conference press briefings at the conference. Media unable to attend the briefings in person will be able to participate by phone or can receive copies of the daily briefings and releases.
- Interview requests. GATA conference organizers will make every effort to assist you in arranging interviews with presenters or other spokespersons. Please do not hesitate to ask for assistance on-site or in advance through the Registrar.
- Video and Photography. Videotaping is restricted to registered, accredited, broadcast news media and will not be permitted without express advance authorization from conference media personnel. Filming will be limited, based on availability of a staff escort. Non-flash photography and audio recording of the sessions is permissible for personal and non-commercial use only, provided it is not disruptive to the session proceedings.
Any requests for videotaping of conference proceedings beyond this policy must be submitted to conference organizers at cpowell@gata.org [4] in writing by Wednesday, April 2nd, 2008 and will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Hotel Accommodations:
Reporters are responsible for making their own hotel accommodations and may register under the GATA conference room block at the Hyatt Crystal City and receive the conference rate.
We’re looking forward to seeing you in Washington, DC in April . If you have any questions, please contact the Registrar, Chris Powell, at cpowell@gata.org [5] . For additional information about the conference, please continue checking this site.
To register, go to the Media Registration Form [6]