IBRA 2028 is delighted to receive generous support: Prof. Dr. rer. pol. Frank J. Müller from Hof an der Saale is supporting the International Stamp Exhibition IBRA 2028 with a donation of 1,000 euros. Frank J. Müller has been a passionate philatelist for more than 55 years. His main collecting areas are Saxony and Bavaria , but he also studies philately throughout Europe. He is a long-standing member of the German Old Letter Collectors' Association, the Saxony Research Associ

We are delighted to announce that Dr. Cheryl R. Ganz, one of the most respected figures in international philately, has joined IBRA 2028 as an International Supporter. A former curator at the Smithsonian National Postal Museum and past President of the American Philatelic Society, Cheryl is internationally renowned as an exhibitor, author, and researcher. Her work has inspired generations of philatelists around the world. We were especially touched by her personal message: “I

Frank Hansen is supporting the International Stamp Exhibition IBRA 2028 as a bronze partner. His passion for philately has lasted for over 50 years. Frank Hansen has been collecting stamps since 1971 and was actively involved in philatelic youth work for many years. To this day, he remains active in several philatelic societies: He is a member of the Schleswig Stamp Collectors' Association, a member of the Leipzig Trade Fair Working Group, and treasurer of the Working Group f

A special highlight of the 78th FIP Congress in Macau was the celebration of the centenary of the Fédération Internationale de Philatélie (FIP). BDPh President Alfred Schmidt and FIP President Dr. Prakob Chirakiti jointly cut the FIP Centenary cake, commemorating a century of international cooperation in the service of philately. The Congress also brought excellent news for German philately: IBRA 2028 in Ulm was granted final FIP Patronage. With this decision, the FIP Congres

The international network of IBRA 2028 continues to grow: We are delighted to welcome the first appointed Commissioners from Germany, Australia, Venezuela, Belgium and Switzerland. Their support, experience and international connections are an important step on the road to IBRA 2028 in Ulm. The Commissioners will serve as important contacts for exhibitors and philatelic organizations in their respective countries and help strengthen the international spirit of the exhibitio

The organizing team kicks off its 28-month work cycle. A significant milestone has been reached: IBRA 2028 in Ulm will officially be held as an FIP General World Stamp Exhibition under the patronage of the Fédération Internationale de Philatélie (FIP). This means the exhibition will include all competition classes, including the Championship Class. Alfred Schmidt, President of the BDPh (German Philatelic Federation), along with Peter Suhadolc, FIP Consultant, and Frank Blec

Following the great success of IBRA 2023 in Essen, the Federation of German Philatelists will once again host an international world stamp exhibition five years later—this time in Ulm, in cooperation with the Association of South-West German Philatelic Societies. Dieter Schaile, Chairman of the South-West Association, who successfully established the International Stamp Fair, is contributing his extensive expertise to the organization of IBRA 2028 and has already begun active