Media Information Guide

Event Login

Please log in a few minutes early so we can get everyone placed in their breakout rooms on time.

THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 2026

ROUND 1

11:30am – 12:30pm Eastern

If you need to switch to Round 2

If you have a scheduling conflict and need to switch to Round 2, please email Nicole at nicole@newproductevents.com as soon as possible so we can determine if we can accommodate you in Round 2 from 1:30am-2:30pm Eastern. 

Editing your Zoom Display name

When all the display names are uniform, it helps us quickly sort and move everyone to their next breakout room for the pitching session.

Sign in to your Zoom account.

Go to Profile

Click Edit

Edit Display Name using all uppercase in this format:

YOUR MEDIA OUTLET (Your Name)
or FREELANCE (Your Name)

Click Save.

When the event is over, you can simply edit it back

Event Agenda

Orientation

For the orientation, we will all be together in the main room. Both media and exhibitors. We’ll go over the basics and answer questions.

Breakout Rooms

After that, media and exhibitors will be paired up into break out rooms for 5-minute one-on-one conversations.

You’ll get a 30-second countdown, then everyone will automatically be back in the main room.

Rotation

We will then move the exhibitors to the next break out room to speak with a new media person.

This process will continue until each of the exhibitors has met every media attendee.

Break Between Rounds

There will be a lunch break, then Round 2 will be the same process as Round 1 with new media attendees.

Exhibitor contact information

You will receive a detailed exhibitor contact list after the event.

online press kit gallery

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The Press Kits Gallery for the media will go live on Tuesday, April 7.

You will receive an email with the link.

Media Gift Card

A virtual gift card of $30 will be sent to your email after the event.  

To receive the gift card, you must be present for the entire event.

See you there!