Only accredited journalists, photographers and
camera operators will be granted access to the venues and Media Centre of 3SI 6th Summit, which will be held on 8th
and 9th of July 2021 in the National Palace of Culture in Sofia
(NPC), Bulgaria.
Accreditation badges are
issued only after the applicants have sent the necessary information, have
received a confirmation letter and subsequently sent back their photos.
Access
Accredited media representatives will be
welcomed at entrance B2 of the National Palace of Culture at least one hour ahead of the
welcoming ceremonies (both days). The
journalists have to bring their badges, ID cards and pass
through a security check.
At the venues of the Summit and the Business
Forum all health and safety measures will be observed. Media representatives
will pass through body temperature check-up. Wearing personal face masks is
mandatory.
During the event, journalists, except
photographers and camera operators, will have access exclusively to the Press
center and the stand-up points. Exception is the final press conference in Hall
6 (9th of July) for which the sitting places are limited. Access to Hall 6 will be provided with priority to the
press delegations accompanying the presidents who will participate in the press
conference.
Access to the Summit Area (Presidential Panels)
will be provided only for the Bulgarian National Television – official
broadcaster of the Summit, and for official photographers and cameramen to the
presidents (each delegation can be accompanied by no more but 1 official photographer
plus 1 official cameraman).
Coverage
Media
Centre (HALL 4 and Hall “Olymp” at NPC) will be equipped with working desks and
internet access. The accredited
media representatives can watch the forum (in English language) on the video
screens located in the Media Center. The official broadcaster will provide video for the accredited media at
the press center where 30 HD SDI slots will be available for video
distribution. Media will need to bring the relevant connection cable to use it.
Stand-up and briefing spots will be located nearby.
Media who are members of the EBU will be
receiving video directly through the international exchange. Photos will be
available on the following address: https://flickr.com/photos/193341046@N03/
Links for media who are not members of the EBU can
receive real time video on link that are to be published.
Collecting accreditation badges
Media representatives travelling with their
delegations (up to 10 journalists)
will receive their accreditation badges from the diplomatic missions of their
countries of origin. Other journalists covering independently the event are
invited to receive their badges in the Press Office of the Bulgarian Head of
State in the Administration of the President, blvd. Knyaz Aleksandar Dondukov 2
on 7th of July from 10.00 to 17.30.
Members of the media delegation are responsible
for their own transportation, accommodation and hotel reservation.
For any additional information, please contact
the Press Office of the President of the Republic of Bulgaria.
Contact person for
any media related issues:
Tanya Stefanova, Chief Expert, Press Office
Department
Phone: +359 (2) 9239 339
Mobile: +359 889 305 395
Email: t.stefanova@president.bg
Teodora Angelova, Senior Expert, Press Office
Department
Mobile: +359 890 912 721
Email: t.angelova@president.bg