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Media Logistics Advisory
September 23, 2009

The White House and State Department released to following updated logistical information and schedule for The Pittsburgh Summit 2009. This information is provided for media logistical planning purposes only. It is not for broadcast or publication.

UPDATED: The pre-set from 11:00 – 11:30 at Phipps Conservatory has been cancelled. All media should plan to arrive at Mellon Arena for security screening between 3:00 and 5:00 PM.

UPDATED: Pool Gathering Times and Locations
Note: All pools REQUIRE a yellow USSS-issued press credential and appropriate underlay for participation. Press covering the airport MUST be on the access list.

Day Event Gather Time Gather Location
Thursday Argentina and European Commission delegation arrivals at airport 8:00 AM Airport Temporary Press Center

All other delegation arrivals at airport 10:30 AM Airport Temporary Press Center

Phipps Conservatory Leader and Finance Minister Arrivals

Shuttles will depart every 20 minutes between 3:00 and 5:00 PM
Mellon Arena Screening Checkpoint

Friday Opening Plenary Spray 9:00 AM Hall B entrance, 2nd Floor
Group Photo 11:15 AM Hall B entrance, 2nd Floor


PRESS SCHEDULE

Thursday, September 24, 2009

TIME
OFFICIAL SUMMIT EVENTS
MEDIA EVENTS

8:00 AM
Mellon Arena screening checkpoint opens

First shuttle departs for David L. Lawrence Convention Center

International Media Center opens

All media trucks covering airport arrivals must report to the temporary press center at the airport

Media trucks begin parking at Phipps Conservatory, trucks must be parked by 8:45 AM

Media access time for press covering European Commission and Argentina airport arrivals

Logistics contact at airport:

Kamyl Bazbaz (202) 647-2681

10:00 AM
Media credential pickup opens

Location: Gate 8 Box Office, Mellon Arena

10:30 AM
Media access time for press covering all other airport arrivals.

Logistics contact at airport:

Kamyl Bazbaz (202) 647-2681

3:00 PM
First shuttle departs Mellon Arena for Phipps Conservatory

5:00 PM
Media credential pickup closes

Last shuttle departs Mellon Arena for Phipps Conservatory.

6:00 PM
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama greet arriving Heads of Delegation at Phipps Conservatory.

Secretary Geithner greets arriving Finance Ministers at Phipps Conservatory.

7:30 PM
First Lady Michelle Obama and spouses of Heads of Delegation depart Phipps Conservatory.

8:00 PM
Press area at Phipps Conservatory closes.

Media shuttles depart Phipps Conservatory for Mellon Arena



Friday, September 25, 2009

TIME
OFFICIAL SUMMIT EVENTS
MEDIA EVENTS

6:30 AM
Warhol Museum arrivals area open for pre-set

7:00 AM
Warhol Museum preset ends

9:00 AM
Plenary spray pool gathers in Hall B entrance.

9:30 AM
President Obama convenes opening plenary session of The Pittsburgh Summit
Plenary spray pool escorted in to plenary room for 2 minute spray.

9:45 AM
CAPA School pool assembles in West Lobby of David L. Lawrence Convention Center.

10:15 AM
CAPA School pool escorted to CAPA School

CAPA School media logistics contact:

Kate Herbek (202) 714-8569

10:00 AM
First shuttle departs Mellon Arena for Warhol Museum

Warhol Museum media logistics contact:

Josh Sargen (484) 919-1977

11:15 AM
Last shuttle departs Mellon Arena for Warhol Museum

11:45 AM
Group Photo pool assembles in Hall B

12:00 PM
Group Photo pool escorted to Group Photo riser

12:30 PM
The Pittsburgh Summit Heads of Delegation assemble for group photo

1:30 PM
Press riser at Warhol Museum closes. Press shuttles depart Warhol Museum for Mellon Arena.

2:30 PM
Main Briefing Room opens for riser placement

3:00 PM
Main Briefing Room opens for seating

4:40 PM
President Obama hosts post-summit press conference

6:00 PM
Mellon Arena screening checkpoint closes



Saturday, September 26, 2009

TIME
OFFICIAL SUMMIT EVENTS
MEDIA EVENTS

8:00 AM
International Media Center closes for editorial use

12:00 PM
All media must vacate the David L. Lawrence Convention Center





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