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!
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hours of
seminars
- specialized paths
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speakers
from around the world
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.
Julian Barthel
- 🇩🇪 Germany
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Flight-1
The Canopy Flight Shool Instructor and founder, +9 000 jumps, AFF Instructor, Coach, Tunnel instructor, Tandem Instructor, flocking enthusiast and evangelist.
Armando Fattoruso
- 🇮🇹 Italy
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Flight-1
Flight-1 Instructor, +13 000 jumps, CP competitor, Top 5 world ranking, Top 3 European ranking, multiple record holder, 24 years in the sport.
Neil Wilcox
- 🇺🇸 USA
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UPT & CPS
UPT and CPS Tandem Program Director Neil holds all of the USPA Examiner ratings across all methods and is a USPA Examiner Rating Course Director (ERCD), He is a master parachute rigger and IBA Tunnel Instructor.
Maxine Tate
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇺🇸 USA
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Flight-1
10 000+ jumps, Flight-1 Instructor, Demostration Jumper, AFF Instructor, multiple record holder.
Ernesto Gainza
- 🇪🇸 Spain
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freelancer
Globally recognized skydiver, BASE jumper, wingsuit pilot, and four-time Guinness World Record holder.
Martin Mall
- 🇩🇪 Germany
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freelancer
Parachute jumper and record holder in FS formations, performer and juggler that will set the mood for the After Party!
James La Barrie
- 🇺🇸 USA
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Beyond Marketing
Jumper and founder of the first marketing agency dedicated to the skydiving community.
Pete Allum
- 🇪🇸 Spain
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Skydive Empuriabrava
Flight-1 instructor, coach, 36,000+ jumps, 40 years of experience, multiple FS-4 medalist.
Lesley Gale
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
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SkydiveMag
Organizer and participant of many skydiving world records, Hall of Fame 2021 inductee. Founder and editor of Skydive Mag.
Albert Berchtold
- 🇺🇸 USA
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USPA
Executive Director at the United States Parachute Association (USPA) with more than 20 years of experience in the sport, representing the US in Canopy Piloting.
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 €
- High quality event T-shirt
- Unlimited coffee/tea/water/juice
- Snacks
- Goodie bag with gifts
- Invitation to the After Party
- 1 ticket for the Grand Lottery
- Access to selected materials after the conference
2-Days Ticket
7% of people choose this ticket
99 €
- High quality event T-shirt
- Unlimited coffee/tea/water/juice
- Snacks
- Goodie bag with gifts
- After Party Invitation
- 1x Raffle Ticket
- Access to selected materials after the conference
3-Days Ticket
88% of people choose this ticket
149 €
- High quality event T-shirt
- Unlimited coffee/tea/water/juice
- Snacks
- Goodie bag with gifts
- After Party invitation
- 2x Raffle Tickets
- Access to selected materials after the conference
- Tickets for tandem pilots, instructors, riggers and DZOs
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
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
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SkydiveMag
Peter Svalø
- 🇩🇰 Dishes
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Skydive Denmark
Andreea Zoica
- 🇷🇴 Romania
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BENZOI Sport Club
Sebastian Sprill
- 🇸🇪 Sweden
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Swedish Parachute Association
Ruta Norvarsaite
- 🇳🇱 Netherlands
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Rigger
Emanuele Bielli
- 🇮🇹 Italy
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90 percent
Mark Procos
- 🇺🇸 USA
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UPT
Satu Ahola
- 🇫🇮 Finland
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Skydive Finland
Event venue
- Seville, Spain
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
Whether you want it or not – you have set an unmatched standard for skydiving conferences. Great job!
Willy Boeykens
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
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
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! ❤️
UPT
United Parachute Technologies, or UPT, builds skydiving harness/container systems for sport and military use. Our products include the Vector3, Sigma/Micro Sigma, Vector SE, and the Mutant.
Since the early 1970s, Bill Booth’s companies have designed and manufactured tens of thousands of top quality, harness/container systems to skydivers all across the world. Some of which are used in OUTER SPACE!
Since it’s release in 1994, the Vector 3 remains the top harness container system in the world. That’s right, we have been making “The BEST parachute container systems in THE WORLD” for over 50 years!!!
Platinum Sponsors are the most important partners of the European Parachute Symposium, offering significant financial and organizational support.
Burble
Burble is an all-in-one online booking software and manifest system specifically designed for skydiving operators. From booking to waiver to reception to manifest…Finally a complete solution for dropzone management!
CYPRES AAD
Our mission is simple – we save lives. As a company, we create a high precision pressure measurement device with an enormous degree of intelligence, supported by a highly sophisticated electronics; to work with virtually 100% reliability when you need it most.
Vigil
The original Multi-Mode AAD. Vigil has a 20-year life expectancy, with no scheduled maintenance, and a field-replaceable cutter and controller. Our device offers you more than just peace of mind, it offers you exceptional functionality at a low cost of ownership.
Diamond sponsors are an exclusive and prestigious category of organizations that significantly support financially the event.
MaxFly
Tunnel Tech
FAQ
Before reaching out to us, see if your questions is here. We might have answered it already for other participants in this section.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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. 😉
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!
Yes. During the registration, fill out the billing information. Please note that you will receive an invoice only after payment.
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.
We usually publish the agenda for each edition about 6 months before the event.
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.
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
- 718 participants
- 32 countries represented
- 42 sponsors at the Expo
- Warsaw
ESS 2022
4th edition
- 565 participants
- 22 countries represented
- 24 sponsors at the Expo
- Warsaw
ESS 2020
3rd edition
- 346 participants
- 16 countries represented
- 12 sponsors at the Expo
- Warsaw
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
- Poland, Outsourcing G7
- +48 601 393 035
- arek@skydivingsymposium.eu
Marta Molinska
- Poland, Sky Camp
- +48 604 970 170
- marta@skydivingsymposium.eu
Katarzyna Witkowska
- Poland, @dotykamchmur
- +48 606 242 372
- kasia@skydivingsymposium.eu
Victor Fernandez Grande
- Spain, Skydive Spain
- +34 670 426 735
- victor@skydivespain.com
Elias Garzón López
- Spain, Skydive Spain
- +34 646 039 825
- marketing@skydivespain.com
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