Accreditations open at 9:30 am and will remain open until 5 pm. There is no need to register every day
Welcome & Opening Session
Introduction by the IPFA team and invited speakers, presenting achievements from the first year and outlining shared goals for 2026.
Pablo Giori, Laura Ligari, and Pedro Pereira
Best Practices Manual for Photography Festivals - Towards a Shared Vision
Presentation of the draft IPFA Best Practices Manual, followed by small-group discussions to refine proposals, define amendments, and plan the final approval process.
Laura Ligari and Pablo Giori
Collective Networking Lunch
A shared lunch to strengthen dialogue, exchange experiences, and build cooperative dynamics among festivals.
Presentation of the II Report: Global Economics of Photography Festivals
Presentation of the second IPFA Report, offering a global overview of the financial structures, funding models, labour ecosystems, and production costs that shape photography festivals worldwide.
Pablo Giori and Laura Ligari
Open Forum: What Photographers Expect from Festivals
Photographers from different countries and backgrounds share their needs, frustrations, and ideas to improve open calls, communication, and selection processes.
Report on Open Calls and New Tendencies by Emily McSweeney from Picter
An analysis of global open call data, trends, and future directions presented by Emily McSweeney from Picter.
Emily McSweeney
Collective Video Screening
Two-minute videos from each festival highlighting their mission, programming, and artistic identity.
IPFA Awards 2025 Ceremony
Announcement of winners and awards ceremony of the IPFA Award 2025.
Pablo Giori, Laura Ligari, and Pedro Pereira
Opening exhibitions at Centre Cívic Pati Llimona
Announcement of winners and awards ceremony of the IPFA Award 2025.
Pablo Giori, Laura Ligari, and Pedro Pereira
Time Out Maremagnum Market Dinner and Cocktails
