(wm-pcp) The importance of this major philatelic world exhibition in Essen next May 25-28 is also underlined by the fact that the FIP, the Fédération Internationale de Philatélie, the world federation of national collectors’ associations, uses the opportunity of IBRA for further training of its jurors, but also for discussion among members of the so-called FIP Commissions.

For example, the FIP Literature Commission will already meet on 27 May 2023 (Saturday) from 14.30-16 hrs in Room C following the preceding AIJP Congress of the World Association of Authors and Journalists to present and discuss the new FIP Literature Regulations. Interesting aspects on the qualification of jurors will be offered by key note speaker Ari Muhonen from Finland.

The event is open to everyone.

On Sunday, 28 May 2023, two FIP commissions will meet. The postal stationery commission in room K from 1 to 3 p.m. and the commission for traditional philately from 3 to 5 p.m. in room D/E. Such meetings underline the importance and esteem in which this World Exhibition is held. Others may follow and will be announced on the IBRA Homepage.