Welcome to the 2026 Winter Congress and 155th General Assembly of Delegates to be held in Castelfidardo, Italy. The Winter Congress is being hosted by our CIA Voting Member Italian Accordion Culture (IAC) organized by Mirco Patarini.
Please confirm your attendance (or non-attendance) by sending an email to the CIA General Secretary Kimmo Mattila: secretariat_cia@harmonikkaliitto.net, confirming your organization represented, your arrival and departure information, so that organizers are able to arrange transportation for you and where you will stay.
Deadline for registrations is 28th February.
Local Contact Person: Ms. Elisa Lanariemail: elisa.lanari@scandalli.com or phone mobile +39 333 593 8133.
The Winter Congress will be held in conjunction with the Jazz Accordion Festival, so during the weekend you will have a splendid opportunity, in addition to the meeting, to enjoy top-class concerts.
Accommodation
Please book your accommodation independently according to your travel plans and means of transport. There are several bed-and-breakfast options in the center of Castelfidardo and in the surrounding area. Many hotels are available nearby, but public transportation can be difficult. Booking.com and Airbnb are the most convenient platforms for finding accommodation.
Our schedule will be detailed according the festival program, but the tentative plan of the meetings is as follows:
PLACE FOR MEETINGS: Castelfidardo City Hall, Piazza Repubblica, 8, 60022 Castelfidardo AN, Italy
Schedule
Friday - 13 March 2026
Saturday - 14 March 2026
