Information for Press/Media
The Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) will hold its fourth biennial U.S.-Africa Business Summit this year from June 24-27, 2003 at the Washington Hilton Hotel in Washington D.C. The Summit’s theme is Building Partnerships.
Press Accreditation and Registration
CCA welcomes journalists at the conference. Press registration is open to any member of the broadcast, print and Internet media who can prove they work for a recognized organization or publication. These credentials are not available to book publishers, consultants, or production personnel at media outlets.
To Process Your Request for a Press Pass:
1: Complete registration form and send to Sonya Penn at or facsimile at (202) 835-1117
2: Submit the supporting documentation listed above via facsimile to (202) 835-1117
The deadline for submission is Friday, June 13, 2003.
Download the press registration form
Accreditation Guidelines
We welcome anyone to apply for press credentials but reserve the right to deny you a pass. Registration will not be guaranteed for those who fail to submit the proper documentation.
As such, please be prepared to show us copies of your articles should we request it.
Details of your credentials must be specified on the accreditation form. Acceptable press credentials are listed below
Appropriate Documentation Requirements:
For each category please provide one of the following
Trade and Business Publications/ Newspaper and Wires Services
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A business card with your editorial title from an established publication or media outlet
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A current editorial masthead that includes your name and title
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Two bylined articles published within the last six months
Broadcast TV/Radio Reporters, Producers and Camera/Sound Crews
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A business card with your name, station, and title that represents these roles
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A broadcast station identification card with your name and title that represents these roles.
Freelance Writers/Reporters
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Original letter of assignment or a copy of your contract from the editor-in-chief at a news organization
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Two samples of bylined articles published within the last six months
Those who are not currently under contract are not eligible for media credentials
Foreign Correspondents based in the United States
International Media based outside of the United States
Formal Notification of Accreditation
Persons seeking press accreditation will be formally notified that they have secured credentials for the Annual Meetings. Confirmations will be sent via e-mail by June 16. Those who do not receive a confirmation should contact
Journalists must come in person to register and must present their credentials along with a valid photo ID. Press will be issued press passes to be worn throughout their stay at the conference.
Journalists who have secured accreditation can pick up Press Passes for the conference at the press registration booth on the concourse level of the Washington Hilton Hotel. Registration will be open Tuesday, June 24, 8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday, June 25, 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.; Thursday, June 26, 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; and Friday, June 27, 7:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon. The Press Pass grants access to the Press Room, press conferences and briefings, plenary sessions and workshops at the conference.
*Please note that the press registration list is typically shared with conference participants.
Press Room and Communications Arrangements
CCA will provide a Press Room at the Washington Hilton Hotel; it will be open Tuesday, June 24, 8:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.; Wednesday, June 25, and Thursday, June 26, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; and Friday, June 27, 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
The Press Room will be equipped work stations and electrical outlets for laptop computers. Computers will not be provided. If members of the press would like a phone line, please arrange for it directly with the hotel. To purchase a phone line please contact Alex Bryant at (202) 797-5775 or by email . CCA will not be responsible for any costs.
CCA Media Relations Contacts
For further assistance prior to the conference, CCA’s Communications Department can be contacted at (202) 835-1115; by e-mail at ; or by facsimile at 202-835-1117.
Summit Program
The Summit agenda and workshops can be viewed by visiting The U.S.-Africa Business Summit website at http://africacncl.org/CCA_Summits/2003_Registration.asp. The site is updated regularly.
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