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Accreditation information for media representatives

Press accreditations for the OMR Festival and the Finance Forward Conference on May 7 and 8, 2024 can be applied online on this website soon. The following sections contain all relevant information regarding the accreditation procedure for media representatives.

Accreditation guidelines for press

Press accreditation is exclusively reserved for the purpose of journalistic reporting. We ask for your understanding that it may take several days to verify accreditations due to the large number of requests. We are unable to provide press accreditation to the following groups of people: Persons without a journalistic background (e.g. account managers, sales managers, advertising managers, PR consultants, social media managers and private accompanying persons), persons who present a written assignment from a freelance journalist and persons who are only active privately on social networks.

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Registration open for press accreditation

Media representatives can now register for press accreditation for the OMR Festival & Finance Forward Conference 2024. Please note the accreditation guidelines.

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News

Current information and press releases from OMR can be found here.

9.4.2024

OMR24 for Impact: These 14 NPOs are represented in the new Impact Area

In cooperation with the non-profit organisation Lemonaid & ChariTea e.V., OMR is offering a dedicated exhibition space for NPOs at the OMR Festival 2024 for the first time. On 7 and 8 May, CORRECTIV, Sea-Watch e. V., Visions for Children e. V., Queermentor and Surfrider Foundation will be among the exhibitors.

12.3.2024

Robert Habeck and Christian Lindner to attend the OMR Festival in Hamburg

On stage at the OMR Festival are leading figures from the worlds of business, marketing, media, tech, pop culture, sport and politics. This year's speakers include Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Robert Habeck and Federal Minister of Finance Christian Lindner.

12.2.2024

Marketing and business insights highlight next OMR24 speaker drop: Delia Lachance, Brian O’Kelley, Matt Navarra and Kati Ernst to speak in Hamburg this May

Among the over 800 confirmed speakers at this year’s event are social media expert Matt Navarra, Westwing founder Delia Lachance, Brian O’Kelley, Co-Founder & CEO Scope3, and Kati Ernst, co-founder and CEO ooia.

11.1.2024

OMR announces next round of speakers: Kim Kardashian, Scott Galloway and Carsten Koerl to appear at the OMR Festival

The next wave of confirmed speakers is headlined by entrepreneur and pop culture icon Kim Kardashian, entrepreneur and marketing professor Scott Galloway, as well as German sports-tech billionaire Carsten Koerl.

14.11.2023

OMR24 – Announcing the first wave of confirmed speakers

The OMR Festival 2024 will feature talks by international experts such as the president of messenger app Signal and AI expert Meredith Whittaker, US artist Jeff Koons and author and entrepreneur Tim Ferriss.

10.5.2023

OMR Festival 2023 draws 70,000 attendees from across the marketing and digital industries to Hamburg

The two-day event offered the marketing and digital scene a packed program with more than 800 speakers on seven stages and numerous formats such as masterclasses, guided tours and side events.

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FAQ General information

Important information for the press

Are there special rules in place for camera teams?

We kindly ask you to conduct interviews without using wireless devices, i.e., use cables. We have a limited number of radio channels available that we require for internal, Festival-relevant purposes. Should you have any questions, please contact us at presse@omr.com

Can I schedule interviews ahead of time with speakers at the event?

Many speakers at the OMR Festival and the Finance Forward Conference are available for interviews. Accredited journalists who have received a press ticket can submit requests via a form.

Will there be a press area?

Yes. All credentialed press members will have access to the press lounge to, among other things, conduct interviews. This area is located in Hall A4. If you wish to book a room for interviews, please contact us at presse@omr.com.

Are there rooms available for podcast recordings that members of the press can book?

Yes, there are two interview booths at OMR24 that are equipped for podcast recordings. They include electric and USB outlets, a LAN connection and two microphones. To book, please contact presse@omr.com.

FAQs accreditation

All information on the accreditation process

I already have a ticket, but I need filming authorization for the OMR Festival or the Finance Forward Conference.

For permission to film, please contact the PR team at presse@omr.com.

Is the Press Ticket valid for both days?

Yes, for both days.

Is accreditation free?

Yes, press members can receive credentials for the OMR Festival or the Finance Forward Conference free of charge.

Who can apply for press accreditation?

Press accreditation is exclusively reserved for the purpose of journalistic reporting. We ask for your understanding that it may take several days to verify accreditation due to the large number of requests. We are unable to provide press accreditation to the following groups of people: Persons without a journalistic background (e.g. account managers, sales managers, advertising managers, PR consultants, social media managers and private accompanying persons), persons who present a written assignment from a freelance journalist and persons who are only active privately on social networks.

What documents are required for accreditation?

Press accreditation is exclusively reserved for the purpose of journalistic reporting. If you wish to apply for a press ticket, we kindly ask you to observe our accreditation guidelines.

Can I register for the OMR Festival and the Finance Forward Conference at the same time?

You will be asked which event you would like to attend when filling out the accreditation form.

When will I receive an answer regarding my application?

We are continuously reviewing the requests and will get back to you as soon as possible. We ask for your understanding that it may take several days to check the accreditation due to the large number of requests.

May I apply for press credentials on behalf of a colleague?

Not a problem. But please note that each email address may only be entered into our system once. Meaning that when applying for credentials, you must enter the recipient’s email address.

I’ve received my press credentials, but will not be able to attend the event, e.g. due to illness. Can I transfer my ticket to a colleague?

Yes, you may transfer your credentials to a fellow journalist colleague. Each individual who has received press credentials has access to their personal myOMR account. Here, you will find you digital press ticket. If you are unable to attend due to illness, etc., you may transfer your press ticket to another person via your myOMR account. Please note: once you have picked up your press credentials on-site, you can no longer transfer these to a third party.

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PR & Press relations OMR

Wencke Thielert

PR & Press relations OMR

+49 40 209 310 896
presse@omr.com