European Skydiving Symposium 2026
February 25-27, 2026, Seville, Spain
Hear from world-class authorities in their disciplines. The event will feature a main track for all jumpers, as well as thematic tracks for tandem pilots, instructors, riggers and content creators. We’re betting on an interactive and discussion-packed agenda, the uniqueness of which is the reason you need to be here!
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hours
presentations
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thematic paths
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speakers
from around the world
Date of event
25-27 February 2026
Start on Wednesday at 8:00 a.m.
Completion on Friday at 18:00
Event location
Seville, Spain
Ilunion Alcora Hotel, Avenida de Canal Sur, S/N 41920 San Juan de Aznalfarache Seville
Meet our speakers
At the Symposium you will meet many parachuting experts from different countries in one place. This is a unique opportunity to integrate, learn from diverse experiences and make business contacts.
Norman Kent
- 🇺🇸 USA
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Norman Kent Production
32 000+ jumps, 50+ years in skydiving, world-class skydiving photographer and cameraflyer, the Skydiving Hall Of Fame inductee, the Path Of Excellence award winner, multiple record holder and educational movies creator.
Angie Aragon
- 🇺🇸 USA
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USPA
7500+ jumps, USPA National Director, USPA Coach, AFF & Tandem Instructor Examiner with 400+ graduates to date, UPT & Firebird Tandem ExaminerCoach, AFF & Tandem Instructor, FAA Senior Rigger.
Kate Cooper-Jensen
- 🇩🇰 Denmark
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Big Way Organizer
+14 000 jumps, 40+ years of experience, multiple records holder and big-way organizer. The only female skydiver to participate in all the “even number” FS World Records – 100, 200, 300, and 400. Kate organized also Jump For The Cause organizer, and numerous other national and women’s records globally.
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.
We plan to publish the detailed agenda by the end of September 2025 at the most.
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 Parachute Symposium, is the only event of its kind in the European Union, where you will be able to meet exceptional jumpers, instructors and experts in our industry.
The 3-day event will unite the skydiving community in one place, and will allow you to exchange experiences, meet new people or plan overseas trips. During the event, 4 thematic tracks are planned: for Tandem Pilots, for Instructors, for Riggers and for content creators, while at the same time there will be presentations for all skydivers, panel discussions and much more.
In addition, 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.
Nidas Dvilaitis
- 🇱🇹 Lithuania
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Y1T rigging workshop
Ricardo Pettená
- 🇧🇷 Brazil
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Skydive University
Emanuele Bielli
- 🇮🇹 Italy
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90 percent
Joseph Just
- 🇸🇰 Slovakia
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Skydive Slavnica
Jana Spevackova
- 🇨🇿 Czech Republic
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Pink Skydive
James La Barrie
- 🇺🇸 USA
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Beyond Marketing
Konstantinos Provias
- 🇬🇷 Greece
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Skydive Attica
Ruta Norvarsaite
- 🇳🇱 Netherlands
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Rigger
Event location
- Seville, Spain
This year’s edition of the European Parachute Symposium will be held for the first time in sunny Seville – a city with a unique atmosphere, rich history and unique charm. It’s the perfect location for skydivers – the renowned Skydive Spain zone is nearby, and the mild, warm climate during the conference is conducive to both jumping and industry meetings.
We especially recommend people who:
- They want to combine the Symposium with jumps before or after the event
- They want to combine the Symposium with a family trip and a tour of Spain
The exact location of the conference, is the elegant Hotel Ilunion Alcora, which impresses with its unique interiors and friendly environment conducive both to networking in the expo areas, but also to absorbing new knowledge. After the intensive lectures, participants will have the opportunity to discover the charms of Seville – a city full of life, great architecture and excellent cuisine.
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 thank you to our wonderful Sponsors, zones and supporting organizations! Without you, we could not organize ESS. Thank you that we can count on you!
Strategic Partner is the most important organization supporting the European Parachute Symposium, offering support and commitment at the highest level. Special thanks for your trust! ❤️
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.
Platinum Sponsors are the most important partners of the European Parachute Symposium, offering significant financial and organizational support.
AAD CYPRES
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.
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!
UPT
United Parachute Technologies, or UPT, manufactures harness and cover systems for sport and military use. Our products include the Vector3, Sigma/Micro Sigma, Vector SE and Mutant.
Diamond sponsors are an exclusive and prestigious category of sponsors, offering a high level of financial and in-kind support.
MaxFly
Safran Group
Tunnel Tech
FAQ
Find answers to frequently asked questions, including information about registration, the event program and participation options.
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 of the Symposium
See summaries, 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
- 28 countries represented
- 42 sponsors at Expo
- Warsaw
ESS 2022
4th edition
- 565 participants
- 22 countries represented
- 24 sponsors at Expo
- Warsaw
ESS 2020
3rd edition
- 346 participants
- 16 countries represented
- 12 sponsors at 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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