Macao 2026 Specialized World Stamp Exhibition
Macao 2026 Specialized World Stamp Exhibition from 26 June-1 July was held in one of the many halls with adjoining rooms for meetings at the Parisian Hotel connected with the Venetian. As the names indicate the décor was completely Parisian and Venetian, respectively, but with lots of great Asian food in the Food Markets. Being a Specialized World stamp Exhibition there were no Open Philately exhibits. The Open Philately Working Group held its Conference on 29 June with 23/24 delegates, twice the minimum of a quorum of 25% of all OP delegates (44). The result of the election of the Open Philately Bureau was: Chairwoman Iva Mouritsen, Secretary Marco Occhipinti, Representatives from FIAF Bruce Chadderton, from FEPA Jari Majander, and from FIAF Liz Hisey. This election was ratified at the 78th FIP Congress on 1 July 2026, and for the first time Open Philately is now a formal FIP Class with a Bureau and a Commission.