Media Policy

Policy: Media Participation at DCAT Week

Industry Publications: Non-DCAT Member Companies
DCAT provides complimentary registration, subject to approval by DCAT, to accredited members of the industry trade press to only one program at DCAT Week, the DCAT Member Company Announcement Forum. Kicking off DCAT Week, the program features senior executives from DCAT Member Companies making major news announcements to highlight mergers and acquisitions, capital expansions, and other important strategic developments. The program will be held Monday March 23, from 9:00 to 11:30 AM. 

To request complimentary registration to this program, contact DCAT’s Editorial Director at pvanarnum@dcat.org. Requests must be submitted by Monday March 9, 2026. Complimentary registration is for accredited journalists and editors only; it does not apply to publishing, sales, business development, communication, or marketing professionals of industry publications. Written approval from DCAT is required to attend the program, and DCAT will provide instructions for press badges upon written approval by DCAT.  

Industry Publications: DCAT Member Companies
Industry publications that are DCAT Member Companies may register for the Member Company Announcement Forum and DCAT Week education programs as any DCAT Member Company would register to attend programs.

Press Guidelines: All Journalists/Editors
All journalists and editors reporting on material presented at the DCAT Member Company Announcement Forum and DCAT Week education programs must adhere to the following press guidelines as outlined below.

Article Citation: DCAT Week and DCAT. Any print or online articles, blogs, or other published content derived from material presented at DCAT Week must properly reference DCAT Week as the event and the Drug, Chemical & Associated Technologies Association (DCAT) as the association organizing the event. 

Identifying phrase for DCAT. In citing DCAT, please identify as a not-for-profit, corporate member-supported, and volunteer-led global business development association for companies engaged in the Bio/Pharmaceutical business ecosystem. 

Must follow standard journalist practices. Journalists/editors reporting on material presented at the Member Company Announcement Forum and the education programs at DCAT Week must follow appropriate journalistic practices for verifying information and ensuring the accuracy of information in articles, blogs, or other published content. That process is direct through the journalist and company not through DCAT.  

All materials provided to registrants—including slides, reports, and presented content—are for individual reference only. Registrants may not copy, photograph, reproduce, or redistribute these materials and are solely responsible for any claims arising from violations of copyright or other intellectual property rights.

Filming/Photography: All on-site filming/multimedia interviews/photography at DCAT education programs and DCAT events is strictly prohibited.

Logo usage: The use of the DCAT or DCAT Week logo in editorial materials requires specific, written approval by DCAT. Send request to the DCAT Marketing & Communications Manager at cwhalen@dcat.org. 

Meeting with the Industry Press at DCAT Week
There is no designated press room at DCAT Week. DCAT Member Companies and members of the press must make their own arrangements for meetings with each other, including space for meetings. DCAT Member Company lounges are for DCAT Member Companies only and may not be used for press meetings. 

DCAT Member Companies interested in contacting the industry press to meet at DCAT Week should contact the editor/journalist or publication directly.