Boston 2026 World Expo
Exhibition1 January 2026EPA takes part
EPA commissioner: Omar Mohammad Ahmad.
- When
- 23-30 May 2026
- Where
- Boston Convention and Exhibition Centre, Boston, USA
- Standing
- FIP General World Stamp Exhibition
- Visitors
- 20,017
- Competitive exhibits
- 719 exhibits in 3,746 frames, plus 192 literature exhibits
- Medals
- 59 Large Gold, 167 Gold
- Jury
- More than 40 FIP-accredited jurors
- Bourse
- 113 booths and 31 postal administrations
Time now
UAE
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Boston
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8 hours behind UAE time
BOSTON 2026 was the General World Stamp Exhibition of the year, held at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Centre from 23 to 30 May 2026 under FIP patronage. More than 40 FIP-accredited jurors worked for six days.
The palmares were announced at the Palmares Dinner on 29 May: 59 Large Gold and 167 Gold medals. The competitive show filled 3,746 frames with 719 framed exhibits, alongside 192 literature exhibits.
The exhibition also had 118 societies, 113 bourse booths and 31 postal administrations. The Emirates Philatelic Association took part through its commissioner.
Exhibitors from the UAE (4)
Exhibits entered from the UAE and their awards.
- Shafiq Umar AwanPostal Marking of BritainLarge Vermeil · 85 points
- Ramprasad MahurkarA Dialogue with the Flying Jewels (Butterflies and Moths)Silver Bronze · 66 points
- Adil Al KhooriCats Portrayed as Human BeingsVermeil · 83 points
- Roshan PrasadThe Stamp Chronicles - A Journey Through PhilatelySilver · 70 points
Results
Vernon R. Morris Jr. (USA)
Transition of American Mail from British Colonial to USPO: 1685 to 1799
Grand Prix National
David L. Hobden (Canada)
In Defence of the Border: Canadian Military Mails 1667-1885
Grand Prix International
Dr Alfred Schmidt (Germany)
Prussia: The First Three Issues 1850-59
Grand Prix d'Honneur