4–8 March 2026 – Abano Terme, Italy
The Italian Section of the International Police Association is pleased to invite you to the Ordinary National Congress and the 20th National Elective Congress, taking place from 4 to 8 March 2026 in the renowned spa town of Abano Terme.
Join us for a programme combining official IPA proceedings with cultural visits, relaxation, and opportunities to meet colleagues from across Italy and beyond.
Afternoon
Arrival of members of the Ordinary National Congress
(National Executive Committee, Congress Delegates, Presidents of the Board of Auditors and Arbitrators, National Statutory Auditor) and guests
Hotel check-in
Free time (thermal pools or shopping in Abano)
Dinner and overnight stay
Morning
Breakfast
08:30 – Working session of the Ordinary National Congress
Guests and accompanying persons:
Free time (thermal pools or shopping)
Lunch in Piazza del Sole e della Pace
Afternoon
15:30 – Opening of the National Elective Congress Secretariat; arrival and reception of Delegation Boards
Continuation of the Ordinary National Congress
If the Ordinary Congress concludes in the morning:
14:00 – Excursion 1: Tour of the Euganean Hills, Arquà Petrarca & Este
Morning
Breakfast
08:30 – Opening Ceremony of the 20th National Elective Congress (all participants)
Start of the Elective Congress
Guests and accompanying persons:
Free time (thermal pools or shopping)
Lunch
Afternoon
15:30 – Working session of the National Elective Congress
Excursion 2 for guests: 14:00 – Guided tour of Padua
Dinner and overnight stay
Morning
Breakfast
08:30 – Working session of the National Elective Congress
Guests and accompanying persons:
Free time (thermal pools or shopping)
Lunch
Afternoon (all participants)
14:00 – Excursion 3: Botanical Garden & Basilica of Saint Anthony (Padua)
Return to hotel
Gala dinner and overnight stay
Breakfast
Departure and conclusion of services
2026 IPA Italy National Congresses ABANO TERME programme
2026 IPA ITALY National Congresses 2026 ABANO TERME Registration form
