1. General Provisions
1.1. The accreditation of representatives of mass media and bloggers at the 28th St Petersburg International Economic Forum (hereinafter referred to as "SPIEF") is conducted to ensure the necessary conditions for professional activities in preparing and distributing complete and reliable information about SPIEF events.
1.2. Accreditation is mandatory for media representatives and bloggers covering SPIEF events.
1.3. In their professional activities, media representatives and bloggers must respect the rights and legal interests of SPIEF participants and staff and adhere to generally accepted ethical norms.
1.4. To ensure a comfortable working environment and prompt access to necessary resources, the number of accredited media representatives and bloggers is limited, given the high demand for SPIEF coverage and infrastructure constraints.
1.5. SPIEF will be conducted in compliance with all necessary safety measures and the recommendations of the Federal Service for Surveillance on Consumer Rights Protection and Human Wellbeing of the Russian Federation to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
The SPIEF Organizing Committee reserves the right to determine the number of accredited media representatives and bloggers based on the epidemiological situation. Updates will be provided via the official SPIEF website and information bulletins.
1.6. Media outlets and bloggers are responsible for the accuracy of the information provided about their staff, in accordance with the laws of the Russian Federation.
2. Accreditation of Media and Bloggers
2.1. Application Procedure
- Media representatives and bloggers wishing to cover SPIEF must submit an accreditation application (hereinafter referred to as "application") via the official SPIEF website: forumspb.com/en/.
- All fields in the application must be completed, with special attention to required fields marked with an asterisk (*).
- The application period via the official SPIEF website is 17 March to 16 May 2025.
- Applications will be reviewed within 10 calendar days after the registration period for media representatives and bloggers closes.
- Accreditation for media representatives and bloggers is valid for all days of SPIEF.
- Bloggers whose applications are accepted will hold a 'Verified Account' status in the Forum's accreditation system. In accordance with Clause 13, Part 1, Article 10.6 of Federal Law No. 149-FZ On Information, Information Technologies, and Information Protection, dated 27 July 2006, bloggers with more than 10,000 subscribers must include a registration extract from Roskomnadzor in their cover letter, along with a link to the Gosuslugi portal for confirmation.
2.2. Accreditation Quotas for Media Representatives and Bloggers
- Print media:
- Newspapers: 3 people (2 journalists, 1 photographer)
- Magazines: 2 people (1 journalist, 1 photographer)
- News Agencies: 4 people (2 journalists, 2 photographers)
- Online Publications: 2 people (1 journalist, 1 camera operator)
- TV Companies: 7 people (2 journalists, 1 producer, 2 camera operators, 2 sound engineers)
- Radio Companies: 2 people (2 journalists)
- Bloggers: 3 people
The number of media representatives from SPIEF's official media partners will be determined based on partnership agreements.
2.3. Issuance of Accreditation Badges for Media Representatives and Bloggers
- Media representatives and bloggers will receive their accreditation badges only after their registration application has been approved by the SPIEF Organizing Committee.
- Accreditation badges will be issued at designated accreditation points in Moscow and St. Petersburg. Information on their locations and operating hours will be available on the official SPIEF website.
- Accreditation badges will only be issued under the following conditions:
- The applicant has confirmed accreditation in the SPIEF database.
- The applicant has provided written consent to the processing of personal data.
- The applicant has presented their passport (all passport details must match those in the registration form).
- If collecting a badge by proxy, the authorized person must present a power of attorney and a copy of the applicant's passport.
- For bloggers: The applicant should have 'Verified Account' status in the Roscongress Foundation system.
- For bloggers with more than 10,000 subscribers: The applicant should provide a registration extract from Roskomnadzor.
- Accreditation badges are personal and non-transferable during SPIEF. They must be worn visibly at all times while at the Forum venue.
- Other forms of accreditation will not be valid for entry to SPIEF.
- If an accreditation badge is lost, misplaced, or stolen, the media representative or blogger must immediately report it to any information stand. The lost badge will be blocked, and a duplicate will be issued upon submission of a written request.
2.4. Access Rules for SPIEF Events
- Accreditation for media representatives and bloggers is mandatory for access to all SPIEF events.
- Technical personnel accompanying media representatives and bloggers will be subject to SPIEF's technical personnel access regulations.
- Access to the SPIEF venue for media representatives, bloggers, and technical personnel will be allowed only after passing a COVID-19 test. The procedure and details for testing will be clarified later. Testing must be conducted exclusively in laboratories accredited by Rospotrebnadzor. Information on accreditation points and testing procedures will be posted on the official SPIEF website.
3. Denial of Accreditation
The SPIEF Organizing Committee reserves the right to deny accreditation without explanation.
4. Rights and Obligations of Accredited Media and Bloggers at the 28th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum
4.1. Accredited Media Representatives and Bloggers Have the Right to:
- Use all services specially designated for media and bloggers.
- Receive information about official SPIEF events and exhibitions (press releases, business programmes, etc.).
- Work in the SPIEF press centre during official events, using its infrastructure.
- Participate in press conferences, briefings, and other press events.
4.2. Accredited Media Representatives and Bloggers Must:
- Verify the accuracy of the information they report.
- Comply with requests to attribute information sources.
- Inform individuals before recording audio, video, or taking photos.
- Not use their professional privileges to conceal or falsify socially significant information.
- Stop filming or photography upon request from SPIEF security.
- Not conduct filming or photography in SPIEF security screening areas.
- Not distribute printed materials on SPIEF premises without Organizing Committee approval.
- Follow SPIEF's Mentioning Policy, which includes:
- Citing SPIEF as the source of official information.
- For digital media and bloggers: providing a link to the official SPIEF website (forumspb.com/en/).
- No alterations, additions, or distortions to quoted information are allowed.
