IPA Video Competition

The IPA Marketing team are pleased to announce

IPA Video Competition 2026

Rules and Guidelines

Aim of the Competition

• To create a high-quality promotional video for the IPA
• To showcase the values, activities, and international spirit of the IPA
• To generate content that can be used globally across IPA platforms

Eligibility

• Open to all IPA Sections and members worldwide
• Entries may be submitted by Sections, regions, or individual members

Video Requirements

• Duration: Minimum 30 seconds, maximum 2 minutes
• Format: High-resolution video (minimum Full HD recommended)
• Language: Any language, but English subtitles are required for international use
• Content: Suitable for global audiences and respectful of all cultures

Each video must:

• Reflect IPA core values: friendship, professional cooperation, international understanding
• Include a reference to the official website at the end:
  www.ipa-international.org

Content & Branding

• Correct use of the official IPA logo and corporate identity (new logo) is mandatory.
• Content must align with IPA principles and reputation
• Videos may include operational, social, cultural, or professional elements of IPA life

Permissions and Rights

• All individuals featured must provide explicit consent for filming and publication
• By submitting a video, Sections grant the IPA:
  • Full worldwide usage rights
  • Unlimited duration of use
  • Rights to edit, adapt, translate, and publish across all platforms
• All content must comply with copyright laws, including:
  • Music
  • Images
  • Third-party materials

Submission Timeline & Method

• Submission deadline: 20 September 2026
• Evaluation period: 21 September – 1 October 2026
• Final preparation: By mid-October 2026
• Presentation of winners: World Congress 2026, Sri Lanka

How to Submit

All entries must be submitted via the official electronic submission form: https://form.jotform.com/261252952380052

Due to file size limitations, videos must not be sent by email.

Participants are required to:

• Upload their video using a file-sharing platform such as:
  • WeTransfer
  • Google
  • Dropbox
• Copy and paste the download link into the submission form or send the link to marketing@ieb-ipa.org

Please ensure:

• The link is fully accessible (no restricted permissions)
• The video can be downloaded without issues
• If using WeTransfer, the file remains available for download (organisers may request resubmission if the link expires)

For any technical issues, please contact: marketing@ieb-ipa.org

Jury Panel

The competition will be evaluated by an international jury, consisting of:

• One representative from the Marketing Commission
• One representative from the Socio-Cultural Commission
• One additional appointed member (e.g. International representative)
• One media/video expert

Evaluation Criteria

Videos will be assessed based on:

• Creativity and storytelling
• Representation of IPA values
• Technical quality
• International relevance
• Overall impact and engagement

Prize

To recognise excellence, the winning entry will receive:

• Official recognition at the World Congress 2026
• Opportunity for the video to be used as part of the official IPA promotional campaign
• A special expenses paid invitation to an International IPA event to be discussed with winner

Good Luck!