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To better assist the process, attached are a diagram of the Preregistration and Walk in registration areas inside the convention center and a diagram of the entire layout.  There will be large flags to identify each area, so look for the appropriate flag to join the queue. 

We do sincerely apologize however for any inconvenience this may cause.

A new Seminar Schedule is attached here, with changes denoted with an *

For those attending the convention who may want to show off your work without the stress of a contest, we have the Tiger Meet sponsored by Agora Models.  

Tiger Meet is for individuals, Clubs, group builds, and Special Interest groups alike.  Models entered in the Tiger Meet are not judged and do not get awards, but they do offer you the chance to proudly show off your work, and generate conversation among those attending the show.  The Tiger Meet is also a great way to ease into a National…

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We've seen a few questions about day passes (General admission) for the convention. 

General admission is $12/day for individuals and $20, for families.  A general admission ticketing area will be clearly visible.  Do not go to the registration or pre-registration tables.  Also this is very important.  Models displayed in the Tiger Meet cannot later be moved to the Contest!

Remember that General admission only grants you admission to the Contest (Model) room (including Tiger Meet), and Vendor room.  You…

Hey everyone!  

The National Convention is right around the corner, and you know what that means?  It’s time for us to hang the “Help Wanted” sign in the window.  The National Convention is a team effort, and that team goes beyond the host chapter members.   It depends on all IPMS members, including you!

We need YOUR help to ensure this Convention is a smooth, pleasurable, and most of all, fun experience for everyone involved!

This year, we built a ton of flexibility into our volunteer scheduled…

Online model registration is open and doing well, but you only have a short while left to get those models registered for the show.  We currently have about 1500 models registered, but we're expecting close to 3000.  If you're coming and haven't registered your models, please get it done soon.  The more we pre-register, the quicker and easier it will be on everyone at the show, to get you checked in and off to enjoy the convention!

Remember, you MUST Check in and pick up your packet and Badge, before heading to check in your models!  We'll need to see your…

Pre-registration will run through June 30, 2025.

If you haven't pre-registered yet, click on the "Registration and Sponsorship Tab" on the home page of this website and select "Convention Registration" form the drop-down.  That will take you to the IPMS system, where you'll hake all your selections.  Please consider attending the Special Tunnel to Towers Benefit event on…

2025 IPMS National Convention Hotel Reservation Contact Information

Please see registration Information under “Hotel Information” before making your reservation

We worked closely with our partners to provide our attendees with an easy and efficient means to register for a convention hotel room. It was suggested we provide instructions/tips on each hotel’s reservation process/system to minimize any difficulties with the reservation process. Unfortunately, with all the tasks associated with planning and executing a national convention, we just don’t have the bandwidth to study the intricacies of each contracted hotel’s reservation…

1. NACA to NASA - Any model, any scale, related to the evolution of NASA, this can include but is not limited to any historical spacecraft, aircraft, ground vehicles or figures. A NACA entry will be post war and represent a NACA test subject, marked with the NACA logo. These include the X-craft. A NASA entry must have participated in NASA testing, carrying test markings or operated as part of NASA.
2. Dawn of the Atomic Age - The focus is on early developmental and…