Media

Public Policy Day

Known on the auto circuit as the official “Public Policy Show”, the 10-day Washington, D.C. Auto Show is preceded by an official gathering of automotive industry leaders, government officials, and media contacts to address the current state of the country’s essential automotive sector and its future initiatives. 

Attendance Requirements & Participant Obligations
All attendees must adhere to the following requirements to ensure a professional and productive environment:

1. Attendance Requirements
   a) Participants must follow all event venue rules, policies, and procedures, including health and safety regulations, and comply with any reasonable instructions issued by the event organizers.
   b) Attendees must conduct themselves in a respectful, professional manner that aligns with the event’s purpose and does not violate any laws or regulations.
   c) Media representatives attending without charge must focus solely on reporting about the event. Personal activities unrelated to coverage, disruptions, or misrepresentation of media affiliation are strictly prohibited. All media attendees must accurately identify their name and publication upon registration.

2. Participant Obligations
   a) The event organizers reserve the right to deny entry or remove any participant at their sole discretion, without liability.
   b) Any participant causing disruption or failing to comply with event policies may be held responsible for any resulting loss or damages, including costs associated with their removal.

If you are interested in joining the days events including a Sneak Peek reception, please RSVP here. For any questions regarding attendance policies or Public Policy Day, please contact Michaela Watkins.

Press Credentials

Credentials are provided to local, national, and regional qualified journalists. These credentials provide members of the press access to attend our public policy day, opening sneak peek, press conferences, and other special events held throughout the 10-day show. To qualify for a press credential, a person must be working in print, broadcast or web. 

Please complete the form below to obtain your press credential. If you have any further questions or other media inquiries, please contact Michaela Watkins.

Show Press Room

A press room will be available at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center for all qualified media professionals. The press room will be open each day of the show, starting at 9:00 am. 

All media will be required to produce a photo ID, and all bags and equipment will be subjected to inspection.