The following people are eligible for media badges:

• Publishers and anyone in an editorial position with trade publications or consumer media
• Publication sales people that have exhibits or trade outs with the show

Requirements for Obtaining GIE+EXPO Editor/Publisher Media Credentials.

Check here for Media Requirements. Salespeople with publications that are not exhibitors and not involved in a trade out will be charged $350 to attend until September 6. September 7 – October 14: $400. Onsite: $450. This is the same admission fee charged to manufacturers and suppliers who are not exhibitors. This policy is intended to provide a benefit to the show’s exhibitors by decreasing the number of solicitations in the aisles of the show floor.

Do not register online. In order to receive free media credentials, you must use the Official Media Badge Application or you can call the media office at 502-562-1969 to request a form. If you register by October 1, you will receive your badge by mail. If you register after October 1, you can pick up your press credentials in the Press Center at the Ky. Exposition Center when you arrive onsite.

The Press Center (Room C-111) will be open during normal operating hours of the show.

Louisville is on Eastern Time.
Indoor Exhibits:
Wednesday, — Dealers only: 11AM – 3 PM; All Attendees: 3 PM – 7 PM
Thursday, Open to all attendees — 9 AM – 5 PM
Friday, Open to all attendees — 8 AM – 2 PM

Outdoor Exhibits:
Thursday — 9 AM – 5 PM
Friday — 8 AM – 1 PM

Prior to the show, please contact the show’s media office – (502) 562-1969 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. During the show, stop by the Press Center, located in room C-111.

Photography is allowed on show floor; however, you are required to ask exhibitors’ permission before photographing products.