Press & Journalist Accreditation
Cover the h+h americas floor.
h+h americas invites working journalists, editors, and broadcast media professionals to apply for official press credentials. Press access opens the show floor, key sessions, and Koelnmesse press resources for editorial coverage of the North American craft industry.
Three eligible press categories.
Print Media.
- Current masthead listing
- A recent bylined article (within the last 3 months)
- Valid business card
Broadcast Media.
- Assignment letter on official letterhead
- Valid press ID
- Business card
Freelance Journalists.
- Assignment from a recognized publication
- Proof of recent published work
- Business card
All applicants must demonstrate an active editorial role and provide proof of published or aired work within the past three to four months.
Coverage-ready from the moment you arrive.
Show-floor access.
Full press access to the exhibit halls, product-launch showcases, and signature show features throughout the run of h+h americas.
Programme & Main Stage.
Access to key sessions on the h+h americas Main Stage and select programming from h+h University — the industry's teaching side of the show.
Press resources.
Koelnmesse press releases, high-resolution photography, brand assets, and Media Library materials for editorial use.
Team access.
Direct contact with the Koelnmesse Inc. communications team for interviews, on-site introductions, and background briefings.
The editorial-only guardrails.
Press accreditation is reserved for working editorial media. The following do not qualify for press credentials:
- Sales, marketing, or PR professionals
- Company-hired photographers or videographers
- Personal blogs without meaningful reach
- Product giveaways or contests without editorial context
Content creators, YouTubers, and social media influencers should apply through the Creator Accreditation program instead.
Request press credentials.
Applications for h+h americas 2027 open ahead of the show. To request accreditation now, or to ask a question about press access, contact the Koelnmesse Inc. communications team directly.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1.773.326.9920
Prior approval or past attendance does not guarantee future credentials — every edition is reviewed independently.