WD2026 Media Accreditation

The Women Deliver 2026 Conference (WD2026) will take place 27–30 April 2026 in Narrm (Melbourne), Australia. WD2026 will focus on leadership and lived experience of feminists, First Nations leaders, and advocates from across the Oceanic Pacific and the world. Accredited media are invited to cover the conversations, announcements, and community action shaping gender equality globally.

Who Can Apply?

Accreditation is open to working media from around the world, including:

·       Reporters, editors, producers, and presenters/anchors

·       Photojournalists and videographers

·       Newsroom social/visual teams and podcast/radio journalists

·       Freelancers (with a commissioning/assignment letter)

·       Recognized non-profit and independent outlets

·       Content creators who produce independent, factual coverage on social issues

Priority will be given to:

·       Outlets, journalists, and content creators with a demonstrated editorial focus on gender equality, health, human rights, climate justice, development, or Oceanic Pacific issues

·       Representation from the Oceanic Pacific, including First Nations and Indigenous journalists

·       Media serving under-represented audiences and geographies

 

Key Dates

·       Applications open: 15 September 2025

·       Applications close: March 2025

 

What Accreditation Includes

·       Free WD2026 Conference registration providing access to the pre-conference, plenaries, concurrent sessions, the WD2026 exhibition, and official press events

·       Media Centre with workspace, power, and internet

·       Media briefings and embargoed press materials

·       Interview support: opportunities and assistance arranging interviews with speakers and WD spokespeople (subject to availability)

·       Official assets: photos, logos, and press kits

·       Visa support letter (upon request, after accreditation is approved)

Please note: Accreditation does not cover travel, accommodation, per diems, or insurance.


Selection Process

Applications are reviewed by the WD2026 team in consultation with regional partners. Approved applications will be based on evidence of professional journalism and recent relevant coverage and alignment of your outlet/audience with WD2026 themes. All successful applicants will be notified by email.


On-Site Guidelines

·       All accredited media must wear their badge and comply with venue security protocols.

·       Adherence to WD2026 Code of Conduct

 

Got Questions?

Please reach out to WD2026media@fiftyacres.com with “Media Accreditation” in the subject line.

 

A few guidelines for your application:
Please do NOT translate this registration form using google translate or similar softwares. This will stop the system from accurately working and may impact the success of your registration. To fill out the form in French, please follow the links below. 

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Haga clic aquí para acceder al formulario en español.

 

What You’ll Need to Apply

For a smooth process, please have the following required information ready.

Contact information

–       First and last name (as on passport)

–       Date of birth

–       Passport number

–       Email address and phone number

–       Mailing address (street, city, country)

–       Country and region of citizenship

–       Links to recently published content as it related to WD2026 gender and social justice themes.

Emergency Contact information

-        Name, phone number, relationship

If under 18 at time of Conference

-        Guardian’s full name, email, relationship, age, and contact information

When you’re ready to get started, simply click ‘Commence Application’ in the bottom-right corner to begin your registration.

Data Processing Consent

 

Arinex, on behalf of Women Deliver, is acting as the data processor for this event, processing personal data solely on behalf of and under the instructions of the event organisers. For comprehensive details on how your information will be collected, stored, and used, we encourage you to review the Event Data and Privacy Information.

By registering for this event, you are also agreeing to the Code of Conduct.

Women Deliver 2026, being held in Australia, adheres to the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), including the Privacy Amendment (Notifiable Data Breaches) Act 2017, which upholds individuals' rights to the protection of their personal information. In the European Union, personal data is protected under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which governs the processing and safeguarding of personal data. Please be aware that under Article 9 of the GDPR, dietary requirements are classified as sensitive personal data.

Please indicate your consent for your contact details to be shared with Arinex for the purposes of facilitating your participation in Women Deliver 2026.

Data Processing Consent

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Registrant Contact Information 

Preferred names and organizational information to be displayed on conference badge

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Personal Information 

To quickly select your birth year when entering your date of birth, click on the year at the top of the calendar pop-up to scroll back faster.

To ensure the safety and well-being of adolescents at WD2026, all registrants attending WD2026 in Naarm (Melbourne), who are under the age of 18 at the time of the Conference, are required to travel and attend the Conference with a guardian. Please share their name, relationship to the registrant, and their contact details below.

Accessibility & Inclusion

Women Deliver acknowledges that certain communities are disproportionately affected by discrimination. Do you identify with any of the following?

Women Deliver is committed to hosting a diverse, inclusive, and accessible conference for all, including persons with disabilities. Do you have any reasonable accommodation requests, including traveling with an assistant, companion, or sign language interpreter, to facilitate your participation? 

Professional and Organizational Background

Could you provide more details on your average audience reach?

e.g. circulation, monthly page views, social media followers, etc.

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Areas of reporting

Select your three (3)

Links to recently published work (publications, blog, content on social)

How long have you been reporting (including informal roles)?

WD Conference Attendance History

Have you attended a Women Deliver Conference?- select all that apply

Have you covered other major global conferences or summits in the last 24 months?

If yes, please provide more details.

What stories or themes do you plan to cover at WD2026?

Do you have any security concerns we should be aware of, including threats or harassment linked to your reporting?

If yes, please provide more details.

Language and Interpretation

What is your mother tongue or first language? (This helps us better understand the linguistic diversity of our global community.)

Other languages professionally proficient or fluent?

Currently the Conference will provide simultaneous interpretation in English, French, Spanish. International sign language interpretation will be provided in plenary sessions. While we cannot commit at this time to provide other options; please state your preferred language of communication.  

Additional information

Please specify here if you have any special dietary requirements 

Emergency Contact Information 

Emergency Contact information will not be shared with any other parties and will only be used for emergency situations.  

Review, Accept Terms & Proceed to Register

By registering for WD2026, you agree to adhere to the Conference Code of Conduct.

  • All tickets are non-refundable.
  • If you are unable to attend WD2026, you may transfer your ticket to another party. Please email womendeliver@arinexgroup.com if you need to transfer your ticket.
  • To ensure the safety and wellbeing of adolescents at WD2026, all registrants attending WD2026 in-person who are under the age of 18 at the time of the Conference are required to travel and attend the Conference with a guardian, who must also register for the Conference.
  • Children under the age of 12 may attend the Conference free of charge if they are accompanying a parent or guardian registered to attend the Conference. Women Deliver will provide more information on local childcare options closer to the Conference date.
  • Please email womendeliver@arinexgroup.com if you will be attending WD2026 with a child under the age of 12.
  • Single-day registration is not available.
  • In-person registration will be open on a rolling basis until capacity is reached. Once we have reached capacity, a waitlist will be initiated.

For full terms and conditions click here.

Please note: Once approved, a confirmation email will be sent to you on confirmation of your registration. Please ensure to check your junk folder.

Terms and Conditions

We have received your submission for the WD2026 Media Accreditation. Thank you for completing this step, your application will be reviewed by the WD2026 team in consultation with regional partners.

Approval will be based on evidence of professional journalism and recent relevant coverage and alignment of your outlet/audience with WD2026 themes. All successful applicants will be notified by email.

Got Questions?

Please reach out to WD2026media@fiftyacres.com with “Media Accreditation” in the subject line.

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