• Register for 2026 IPA Photo Fest in Athens, Greece

  • Celebrate Excellence in Photography!

    Join us in Athens for IPA 2026 Photo Fest — a 4-day celebration of international photography. Experience the global premier of the 2026 IPA Best of Show Exhibition, inspiring Portfolio & Peer Reviews, Artist Talks & Symposium, and networking with top industry professionals.

    The festival culminates in the IPA 2026 Awards Gala, honoring the year’s most outstanding photographers and unveiling the winners of Photographer of the Year and Discovery of the Year.

    Complete the registration form to secure your place at this landmark event!

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  • Award Information

  • Please select the top prize you won in IPA 2026 Edition:*
  • Your Winning Entry*

  • Register for Events

  • Register for Events. (Please make sure to mark each individual event that you plan to attend):*

  • Best of Show Exhibition Opening
    October 8, 18:00 – 21:00 | House of Lucie Gallery, Athens

    Join us for the IPA 2026 Best of Show Exhibition opening on October 2nd and register now to experience an unforgettable evening of award-winning photography and artistic excellence!


    Artist Talks
    October 9, 10:00 – 12:00 | House of Lucie Gallery, Athens

    Join us for the IPA 2026 Artist Talks, where IPA Winners and fellow photographers take the stage to share the stories behind their work. While the list of photographers presenting their work is now full, we warmly welcome everyone else to attend and enjoy an evening of inspiration. Come and hear firsthand experiences, creative processes, and personal insights from fellow photographers.


    Peer Reviews
    October 9, 13:00 – 15:00 | House of Lucie Gallery, Athens

    Join fellow photographers for an engaging and collaborative session where you’ll have the chance to sit down with your peers, view each other’s portfolios, exchange valuable feedback, and gain fresh perspectives on your work.


    Meet the Curator
    October 9, 16:00 – 17:30 | House of Lucie Gallery, Athens

    Guest Speaker, Elizabeth Krist, 2026 BOS Curator

    Portfolio Reviews
    October 10, 10:00 – 13:00 | House of Lucie Gallery, Athens

    Register now for the IPA 2026 Portfolio Reviews on October 4th and seize the opportunity to have your work reviewed by top industry professionals!


    Photography Symposium
    October 10, 15:00 – 17:00 | House of Lucie Gallery, Athens

    FROM IMAGE TO IMPACT

    In a rapidly changing photography landscape, talent is only part of the equation. *From Image to Impact* brings together leading editors, curators, gallery directors and industry professionals to explore what it takes to build a successful photography career today — from developing meaningful, distinctive work and getting it seen, to building relationships, turning recognition into opportunity, and creating a sustainable career.

    This practical and candid conversation will offer insights into what industry professionals are really looking for, how photographers can create meaningful opportunities, and how great work can become a career that lasts.

    IPA 2026 Awards Gala
    October 11, Arrivals/Reception: 18:00 – 19:00 | Award Ceremony: 19:30 – 22:00 | Benaki Museum, Athens

    Join us as the International Photography Awards honors its 2026 Category Winners and finalists. Each category winner will be presented with the prestigious IPA trophy on stage during the Awards Ceremony. Following the ceremony, we warmly invite all winners, esteemed jury members, and guests to continue the celebration at the IPA Winners Party. Reserve your spot today and be part of this unforgettable evening!
    Dress code: Formal / Evening Wear

  • Events Registration

  • Artist Talks

    International Photography Awards invites you to join our Artist Talks! While the list of photographers presenting their work is now full, we warmly welcome everyone else to attend and enjoy an evening of inspiration.

    Come and immerse yourself in captivating images and the stories behind them, as photographers from all genres and levels of expertise take the stage to share their passion.

    If you’ve entered your work to IPA or simply love photography, this is the perfect opportunity to connect with fellow enthusiasts and be inspired.


    DATE & TIME
    October 9, 2026 | 10:00 - 12:00

    LOCATION
    House of Lucie Gallery
    4 Charalampi Sotiriou str,
    11472 Athens, Greece

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  • Portfolio Reviews

    This exclusive review event is limited in availability, so photographers are required to submit an application. You can apply for up to 2 sessions with IPA’s distinguished judges and industry experts for one-on-one portfolio reviews. Each session will last 20 minutes.

    To participate, please select the two reviewers you would like to meet with, choose from the available time slots for each, and pay a one-time $50 registration fee to confirm your registration. While the sessions are free, they are subject to last-minute changes based on reviewers' availability.

    At the reviews, participants MUST bring their portfolio in print or digital form for presentation. Please note there may not be wifi so have any online material downloaded ahead of time.

    Priority will be given to IPA 2026 Winners and participants.

    Applicants should have at least one complete, cohesive body of work to present.

    PARTICIPATING REVIEWERS:

    • Hossein Farmani
    • Annette Fausboll
    • Danielle Scruggs
    • Daria Bonera
    • Emanuele Cucuzza
    • Emre Küheylan
    • Jamason Chen
    • Elizabeth Krist
    • Nina Kassianou
    • Eleni Mouzakiti
    • Shoun A. Hill
    • Patricia Lanza

    DATE & TIME
    October 10, 2026 | 10:00 - 13:00

    LOCATION
    House of Lucie Gallery
    4 Charalampi Sotiriou str,
    11472 Athens, Greece

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  • Gala Awards Ceremony Information

  • IPA 2026 Awards Gala Ticket Pricing

    Please note that main Category Winners receive 2 free tickets, 1st/2nd/3rd Prize Winners receive 1 free ticket. Additional tickets are available for $50 each.

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  • Please list the full name of each additional guest that you will bring to the event. Only registered guests will be able to attend.

  • Winner's Guests*

  • Pricing

    Winner Package: 
    $250

    • 1 ticket to IDA Award Ceremony, Reception and Dinner
    • IDA Trophy awarded on stage during the award ceremony
    • 1 copy of IDA Winner Catalog & Gift Bag
    • 1-day access to the National Museum's exhibitions
    • Free Access to all additional IDA & Partner events

    Additional guests:
    Price per guest - $150 

    • 1 Ticket to IDA Award Ceremony, Reception and Dinner
    • 1-day access to the National Museum's exhibitions
    • Free access to all additional IDA & Partner events

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