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ASPIRE (Advancing Systems and Practices through Innovation, Research and Education), formerly known as the HFES International Annual Meeting, will be held September 9-13, 2024, at the Arizona Biltmore Hotel in Phoenix, Arizona. This event brings together 2,000+ HF/E professionals and students across a spectrum of industries and institutions to learn the most innovative research and trends affecting HF/E. 

Please email Catherine Lockwood, Manager of Public Relations, with media inquiries.

Complimentary Media Registration

We are pleased to provide complimentary media registration for accredited media personnel.  Please email media@hfes.org and include two (2) relevant credentials for review and consideration by the HFES media team. 

Print Media

• Newspapers, Magazines, Freelance/Contributing Writers, Photographers
  • A scanned copy of the publication masthead with your name and title
  • A scanned image or link to your editorial work that shows product coverage within the industry from the last six months
  • An original letter or email on the publication's letterhead from the assigning editor or news director with a specific coverage assignment for the show

Online Media

• News Websites, Professional Blogs
  • A link to an About Page (or similar page) from your website or blog listing you as an editorial contributor
  • A link to an article or blog post published within the past six months with your byline
  • A screenshot of website analytics showing at least 5,000 unique visitors per month

Broadcast Media

• Reporters, Cameras/Videographers
  • An image of a business card from a major TV network reflecting your editorial role
  • A PDF letter from the producer, news director, or assignment editor on station/network letterhead stating that you have been assigned to represent the organization in an editorial capacity
  • Photo ID from your media outlet

All Other Media

If you fall outside of the previously listed media parameters, please email Proof of Credentials to media@hfes.org using the subject line: ASPIRE 2024 Proof of Credentials

Proof of Credentials can include the following:

• A recognized press card
• Links to previous news content within the last six months (I.e., Article, Byline, Blog, Bulletin, Podcast, YouTube Channel Analytics etc.)
• A PDF letter of assignment on official letterhead from a recognized editor, publication or producer of a broadcast program certifying that the individual is covering the ASPIRE for the respective news organization

On-site Media Registration

If you choose to register on-site, please bring printed copies of the qualification criteria noted above.

The following on-site registrants will not be provided with media badges:

• Blog writers/owners that do not provide previously mentioned site analytics
• Personal blogs/hobby blogs do not qualify as media
• Requests from those without the credentials criteria required, as detailed above
• People who applied online and were already denied credentials

Press Kit

Email us at media@hfes.org to request your press kit.

Media Office

 The ASPIRE Media Office will be located in the Arizona Biltmore Hotel, Superstition Room.

Media Office Hours:

Monday – Thursday, September 9-12	9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. MST
Friday, September 13	9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. MST

 

 Request for Interviews

Take coverage of ASPIRE to the next level by interviewing the experts directly.

If you are interested in conducting an interview with a speaker or presenter, email media@hfes.org to coordinate a time to meet during the ASPIRE meeting.

Questions?

For any other questions, feel free to email the media team at media@hfes.org.