World News Media Congress 2023

When will World News Media Congress 2023 take place?
From 28th to 30th June 2023 in Taipei, Taiwan.

Who is the organiser of World News Media Congress?
The World News Media Congress 2023 is organised by WAN-IFRA in cooperation with United Daily News of Taiwan.

How many times has the Congress taken place?
In 2023, the 74th World News Media Congress will take place.

What is the exact address of the Congress Venue?
Taipei Nangang Exhibition Centre Hall 2, Skyline Convention Centre, Floor 7,  Jingmao 2nd Rd, Nangang District, Taipei City 11568, Taiwan

Languages
Congress and Forums are presented in English. Simultaneous interpretation languages can be arranged on prior request.

Attire
The dress code is business casual.

Where do I find a list of all the sponsors and exhibitors?
You can find the information at the Meet the Sponsors section.

Tickets
The Tickets can be purchased through the “Register here” button at the homepage. Please refer to the Tickets page for price information and details.

Where can I get information about the programme?
We are constantly updating our website. Please check our programme section for new updates and developments.

Badges
Badges can be picked up from the Congress Venue registration desk from 8:00am onwards on 28 June. Please have your ID or business card ready.
Your badge will be the entrance card/ticket for all social events such as the Welcome Reception and Gala Dinner. So please bring your badge with you.

By Plane
For international travels, the closest and biggest airport is Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE), which is located about 50km from the Congress Hotel & Venue. In Taipei, one can also find Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA), which serves a small portion of international flights.

Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH) is also an international airport and is located at the south of the island.

Ground Travel
There are multiple options to travel from TPE airport to city centre.

• Pre-booked Taxi – You can pre-booked airport transfer here and have a private driver waiting for you at the Arrivals Hall.
• Stand-by Taxi – Taxis operate with a taximeter. Please note that there is a 50% surcharge on top of what is written on the taximeter for the route from Airport to City Centre. This typically cost approximately €42 (NT$ 1,100- NT$2000) and will take about 50 minutes.
• Uber – Uber is available in Taoyuan Airport. One-way trip fare to Taipei City is about NT$ 1,200 – 2,500. Note that it is not possible to use Uber in Taiwan if your account is linked to PayPal as a payment method, as PayPal is not accepted in Taiwan.
• Bus – several buses link TPE Airport to various Taipei districts. Please see more information here.
• Metro/MRT – There are 2 lines taking you both to Taipei Main Station in the city centre. The journey lasts between 40 – 50 minutes and costs €4.80 (NT$ 160). Tickets must be paid by cash at both the ticket machine or booth. More information on MRT can be found here.
• Train – there is no direct train connection between TPE airport and city centre. You would need to transfer at Taiwan High Speed Rail Taoyuan Station (also known as Taoyuan HSR), leaving the airport by MRT or BUS. More information can be found here.

• Bus Shuttles – WAN-IFRA, together with UDN, offers a free of charge shuttle bus between the Grand Hyatt Hotel (Congress Hotel), Nangang Exhibtion Center (Congress Venue) and Grand Hotel (Gala Dinner Venue). The exact timings of the shuttle bus will be published closer to the event date.
• Public Transport – To avoid paying for every single trip, one can purchase the “EasyCard”, which allows to you use all public transportation as well as paying for certain goods. The card can be bought from major convenience stores (7-
  Eleven, FamilyMart, Hi-Life, OK Mart) as well as from the airport or information centres at the metro station and starts from NT$100 (€3.00). For those who wish to also visit some popular attractions, then they can purchase “Taipei Fun Pass” which has option to combine public transport tickets together with entry passes to certain attractions. Further information about “Taipei Fun Pass” can be found here.

There are 66 countries from which visitors do not require a visa for short stays of 14 days or up to 90 days. Nationals of these countries need to only fill in the Arrival Card for immigration inspection before arriving.

Other nationals who require a Visa, are kindly requested to contact the Embassy or Consulate in their respective country directly. You can find out your nearest Embassy or Consulate here. Please note that a General Visitor/Tourist Visa is sufficient for attending the congress, and there is no need to apply for a Business Visa.

For more information about Visa and Entry into Taiwan, please click here.

Visa invitation letter
Once you register, you will automatically receive by email a Visa Invitation Letter Form which you can fill as a supporting document to your application. This is only needed if you are applying for a VISA, and not if you are from one of the exempted countries as mentioned above. Should you need any further supporting documents from our side please contact Joanne Busuttil (joanne.busuttil@wan-ifra.org).

As of 13 October 2022, arrivals from abroad will no longer be required to quarantine. The Taiwanese government suggests a 7-day period of self-initiated prevention, but this is totally up to the individual’s discretion.

Please note that this information might change, and we ask you to check on the official Taiwanese website for the latest updates as well as your respective local Embassy/Consulate.

Time Zone
National Standard Time (UTC+8)

Electricity
100V/60hz, 2-pin plug in horizontal orientation. If you are traveling from overseas, you will most likely need an adapter or transformer.

Currency and Money
The Republic of China’s unit of currency is the New Taiwan Dollar (NT$). Foreign currencies can be exchanged at government-designated banks and hotels. Major credit cards such as American Express, Master Card, Visa, and Diners Club are accepted.

Language
Mandarin Chinese is the common language spoken. However, there are signs and instructions in English, Chinese, and Japanese at popular tourist areas, shopping malls, and transport facilities.

Useful Contact Numbers

• 112 – Emergency Call (General)
• 119 – Emergency Call (Fire & Ambulance)
• 110 – Emergency Call (Police)
• 0800 011 765 – 24-Hour Toll-Free Travel Information Hotline
• 1900 – Information For Foreigners In Taiwan

Taiwan Customs
Before you travel, check Taiwan Customs for limits and documents you’ll need.

Shopping
Most businesses operate Monday to Friday 09:00 – 18:00pm, while many large malls operate every day of the week from 11:00 – 20:00. Taipei has also many convenience stores which are open 24/7.

Registered attendees who need to cancel due to COVID restrictions in their country or if they are unable to travel to Taiwan will receive a full refund (less 10% handling fee) of the amount they have paid toward their registration fee.

​​WAN-IFRA is committed to providing a safe environment for all participants of our events, free from discrimination and harassment. Your registration for, or attendance at any WAN-IFRA event, indicates your understanding of and agreement to abide by this Code of Conduct and its terms.

WAN-IFRA will not tolerate any form of discrimination or harassment based on race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, national origin, ethnic background, age, disability, political opinion, social status, veteran status, union membership or genetic information.

While at WAN-IFRA events, in-person or virtual, any participant, including speakers, attendees, volunteers, sponsors, exhibitors, booth staff and anyone else, should not engage in discrimination or harassment of any kind.  This holds for social and other adjacent activities.

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