Frequently Asked Questions

• • Registration and accommodation

    • What does my press status give me access to at your shows?
      Press registration gives you free access to the exhibition area, the conferences and events (unless stipulated "invitation only").
      
      A few days after your press registration request is accepted, you will receive a personal login and password by email which will allow you to book your hotel online and contact participants through the Online Community which has the contact details of all attending professionals.
    • What are the services that you provide journalists during the show?
      Accredited journalists have access to the press club area which includes a lounge area and a bar, an editorial room equipped with MAC and PC computers, Internet connections, a printer and the assistance of a permanent staff member. Also available is a photo bank of show pictures to illustrate your articles (all services are provided free of charge).
    • What do I do if I lose my personal login and password?
      If you lose your personal login and password, please go to the Online Community web page and fill in the "Forgot Personal Login or Password" section using the email address you provided during your registration. You will receive an automated email with your login and password. (If you do not receive this email, please ensure that it has not been sent to your spam box). If you have a question regarding the Online Community, please review the tutorial under "Quick links" in the Online Delegate Database. If the tutorial does not answer your question, please contact the helpdesk.
    • How do I obtain press accreditation?
      To obtain press accreditation for the show you are required to work as a professional journalist for a relevant publication and comply with our set of criteria. Reed MIDEM reserves the right to grant press registration or not depending on these criteria.
    • How do I pick up my press badge?
      Your press badge must be collected in Cannes at the Press Registration desk. It will be issued upon the presentation of your official ID or your e-ticket.
    • How do I obtain my e-ticket and what advantages does it give me?
      Once you have registered as a journalist your e-ticket will be emailed to you. It enables you to pick up your badge quicker when you arrive at the Press Registration desk in Cannes. Don’t panic if you have not received your e-ticket! You may present your official ID such as an official press card, a passport, driver’s license, etc... to obtain your badge.
    • How do I get from Nice airport to Cannes?
      It’s easy and there are several options, you can take a bus, a taxi or rent your own car. For details please go to Accommodation & Travel.
    • How long before a show can I obtain press registration?
      The press registration request form is available on our show website approximately 3 months before the event.
    • Can you help me find accommodation?
      If you are a registered journalist we can help you find accommodation. Please be advised that there are a limited number of hotels located in Cannes and situated close to the Palais des Festivals. We advise that you organise accommodation as early as possible. In addition many hotels (especially in Cannes) request a minimum stay that varies between 3 and 4 nights.
      
      You can book your room via the Online booking service; you will need to use your login and password that you received with your registration.
      
      Alternatively our hotel department can help registered journalists find accommodation.
      
      Renting an apartment is also a good solution and our recommended apartment agencies, Immosol and EverythingCannes, can assist you in finding one that meets your requirements.

  • Conferences and events

    • How can I find out what events will be taking place?
      The show calendar of events which groups together client events and show events, conferences, concerts, press events… is available on the Home page of the press section a few weeks before the event and updated regularly. Please consult the calendar at regular intervals to check for eventual schedule changes or you may miss that special conference that your really wanted to attend!
    • Can I obtain video copies of the conferences?
      A selection of conferences is broadcast live on the home page of the website. Podcasts of conferences are available a few hours after the event in the midemBlog.
    • Where can I find a detailed description of the conference programme?
      You can get an overview of the full conference programme in conference programme at a glance. The detailed conference programme is available in the “Conference” section of the web site.
      
      You can also find photos and biographies of speakers in the Online Community.

  • Press releases, contacts, photos,...

    • How do I obtain the show press releases/press kit?
      midem press releases and press kit are posted on the midem Press releases & press kits page.
    • How do I obtain client press releases/press kits?
      Client press releases and press kits are posted on the same web pages as the shows.
    • How can I obtain copies of Show Publications?
      If you have a specific need or request post show please contact the press team.
    • When are the Show Publications’ online editions published?
      The Quick Review is published online the week after the market.
    • How can I obtain a copy of the show Guide Book?
      The show Guide Book is reserved exclusively for all show participants and is not for sale. It is available onsite at the registration desk.
    • How can I contact participants/conference speakers before and after the show?
      Show participants receive a login and password which gives them access to the Online Community. This database includes contact details of all participating professionals (exhibitors and visitors) including conference programme speakers.
      
      If you are a journalist but will not be attending the show, please contact the press team and we will do our best to help you.
    • Can I download photos of the show?
      The photo database, including photos of stands, events, conferences... is available for journalists during the show and three weeks after the event.
    • Can I obtain the show logo?
      Logos can be downloaded from the Reed MIDEM web site, in the download zone of the "press access".