European Skydiving Symposium 2026

February 25-27, 2026, Seville, Spain

Learn from world-class experts in various disciplines! The event will feature a main track for all jumpers, as well as specialized stages for tandem instructors, AFF instructors, riggers and content creators. The agenda will be as interactive as possible – full of discussion panels, interviews, fireside chats and shows! This is the event not to miss!

Date of event

25-27 February 2026

Start at 8:00 am

Event location

Seville, Spain

Alcora Hotel, Avenida de Canal Sur, S/N 41920 San Juan de Aznalfarache Seville

Meet our Speakers

At the Symposium you will meet many skydiving experts from different countries in one place. This is a unique opportunity to integrate, learn from diverse experiences and make business contacts that may result in amazing projects.

Detailed agenda will be out by September 2025.

First block: "Super Floater" tickets.

The tickets available in this block are limited in number and time, but also the cheapest. You can choose from three types of tickets: 1-day, 2-day and 3-day. You don't have to decide right away which days you want to attend.

1-Day Ticket

5% of people choose this ticket

55 €

2-Days Ticket

7% of people choose this ticket

99 €

3-Days Ticket

88% of people choose this ticket

149 €

Best choice

Do you have a rating? Do you run a DZ? We want to recognize your level of commitment to the sport and safety by granting you a discount code. Email us a photo/scan of your license and you’ll get a code to use during registration.

About the event

The European Skydiving Symposium, is the only event of its kind in the EU, where you will meet hundreds of jumpers, instructors and experts in our industry - both civil and military.

The European Skydiving Symposium brings together skydiving enthusiasts, professionals, and industry leaders to share knowledge and advance the sport. It offers a unique opportunity for networking, learning about the latest trends, techniques, and innovations. Through workshops and seminars, participants can enhance their skills, stay updated on new safety protocols, and gain insights into advancements in skydiving gear. The event also fosters collaboration, promoting stronger connections within the European skydiving community and beyond. By attending, skydivers can improve their practices, contribute to the growth of the sport, and gain valuable tools to elevate their experience and performance.

Moreover, there will be a “DZO Conference” organized by the USPA the day before the conference, and a USPA Standardization Meeting in the days immediately following the event.

Ambassadors of the event

ESS Ambassadors are a group of exceptional people from our community who represent the Symposium in their country. If you are interested in the Symposium, but want to talk in your native language - the Ambassador from your country will help you get all the information.

Lesley Gale

SkydiveMag

Peter Svalø

Skydive Denmark

Andreea Zoica

BENZOI Sport Club

Sebastian Sprill

Swedish Parachute Association

Ruta Norvarsaite

Rigger

Emanuele Bielli

90 percent

Mark Procos

UPT

Satu Ahola

Skydive Finland

Event venue

The next European Skydiving Symposium 2026 is held in sunny Seville. It’s a leap of faith and we are convinced that it’s a new beginning for our event. The city’s rich culture and accessibility make it the perfect destination for skydiving enthusiasts to gather, learn, and connect.

Think about this trip as:

  • a combination of the Symposium and jumps before or after the event
  • a combination of the Symposium and a family trip to Spain

 

The Alcora Hotel, the venue for the European Skydiving Symposium, offers modern amenities, spacious conference rooms, and comfortable accommodations. Located in a prime area near Seville city center, it provides a perfect setting for networking, learning, and relaxation during the event.

Get your ticket!

The European Skydiving Symposium, is the only event of its kind in the EU, where you will meet hundreds of jumpers, instructors and experts in our industry - both civil and military.
What else? Expo Hall with 40+ exhibitors!

You can choose from three types of tickets: 1-day, 2-day and 3-day. You don’t have to decide right away which days to attend.

Do you have a rating? Send us a photo/scan of your license, and we’ll give you a discount code to use during registration.

Read real opinions

Read real feedback from the Participants of previous editions of the European Skydiving Symposium.

ESS 2024 was lit! I attended so many informative seminars and had lots of wonderful conversations with skydivers from all over Europe. The more we share our experiences from our own communities, the safer sport will be.
This was the most fun and professional symposium I have ever been to. You can’t afford to miss it.

Maxine Tate

Flight-1 Instructor

Whether you want it or not – you have set an unmatched standard for skydiving conferences. Great job!

Willy Boeykens

Vigil AAD

This is the BEST parachute conference I’ve been to. And I’ve actually been to many. I recommend it wholeheartedly and will definitely be back!

Tom Parker

Chief Engineer, SunPath

An event of this scale is extremely difficult to organize. Everything looked like it was a simple job, and this is the best proof of how hard you had to work for it. Thank you for this event and for uniting the European skydiving community. Great job!

Albert Berchtold

Executive Director, USPA

ESS Sponsors

A big shout out to our wonderful Sponsors, dropzones and supporting organizations! It may sound like a cliche, but it's true that without you, ESS would never be possible. Thank you!

Strategic Partner is the most important organization supporting the European Skydiving Symposium, offering support and commitment at the highest level. Special thanks for your trust! ❤️

Platinum Sponsors are the most important partners of the European Parachute Symposium, offering significant financial and organizational support.

Diamond sponsors are an exclusive and prestigious category of organizations that significantly support financially the event.

FAQ

Before reaching out to us, see if your questions is here. We might have answered it already for other participants in this section.

How can I become an Ambassador for my country?

Send us your application at marta@skydivingsymposium.eu and describe why you would make a good Ambassador. Describe your contact network, position in your community and ideas for popularizing the Symposium in your country.

How do I submit a presentation?

If you have an interesting topic that you want to share, and moreover, public speaking doesn’t scare you, go to the “Call-4-Speakers” section and submit your presentation.

What does sponsorship provide?

Depending on your company profile, we have a variety of options for Sponsors. ESS is an unique opportunity to share your products or service with the community – civil & military, professional & fun jumpers, beginners & advanced. If you would like more details, email us marta@skydivingsymposium.eu

How to attend the USPA DZO Conference?

The day before the ESS there is a DZO Conference organized by the USPA. To participate, you must register on the website of this event. A ticket to the Symposium IS NOT a ticket to the DZO Conference.

Does an ESS ticket entitle me to attend the USPA Standardization Meeting?

No – this is a separate event organized by the USPA. We have our events one after another and in the same venue so it’s easier for everyone, but you have to register separately for this event.

Will the presentations be translated?

In previous years, we provided live translation by interpreters. This year we plan to use a mobile application for live translation. More details coming soon.

Is this event for me if I am a beginner?

Yes! In our agenda you can find presentation for beginners and for advanced. In the mobile app you can set up your on plan of the day by selecting seminars you want to attend. 

Moreover… parties and other fun activities are for everyone, too. 😉

I'm not a skydiver yet, I plan to do the AFF. Is ESS for me?

Some of the presentations might be interesting for you, but many will be too advanced if you haven’t jumped yet. However, you will find many DZ representatives and discuss with them your start in the sport. 

Moreover, there are flight simulators in the Expo area, so you’ll get to fly even before your AFF starts!

Can I get an invoice for the tickets?

Yes. During the registration, fill out the billing information. Please note that you will receive an invoice only after payment.

Can I buy a ticket for only 1 day?

Yes, there are 1-day, 2-days and 3-days tickets to choose from. You also don’t have to decide right away which days you plan to attend.

When can I expect the agenda?

We usually publish the agenda for each edition about 6 months before the event.

Do you plan to share the presentations online?

No. Presentations are not recorded. Only your personal presence give you the benefit of all information shared during the event. You also get invitations to all additional events like parties and you have access to the Expo Hall.

Can I take a +1?

Each person must have their own ticket.
If you want, you can buy a ticket for your +1 or only you can get only the invitation to the After Party (30 eur).

Previous editions

See data, numbers, photos and videos from previous years. Discover how the symposium evolved, the highlights, and the parachute industry personalities who attended.

ESS 2024

5th edition

ESS 2022

4th edition

ESS 2020

3rd edition

Contact us

If you have any questions, doubts, suggestions, proposals or you just want to get in touch for any other reason – our team is ready to help. We usually reply in 2-3 business days.

Arkadiusz Majewski

Marta Molinska

Katarzyna Witkowska

Victor Fernandez Grande

Elias Garzón López

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