Overview

Boston will be the world's center of philately for eight days in 2026, as the twelfth international philatelic exhibition of the United States gathers at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center (BCEC). To be held during Memorial Day week (May 23-30, 2026) in the Seaport section of the city, Boston 2026 World Expo will be a significant part of the country's 250th anniversary festivities.

In a 352,000 square foot contiguous exhibition area, Boston 2026 will be hosting a large dealer bourse, as well as a sizable postal administration bourse, and society presence. There will be an FIP competitive exhibition of approximately 3,500 frames, plus other special/court of honor exhibits, as well as a large FIP literature competition.

We will be hosting hundreds of meetings/presentations in 40+ meeting rooms of various sizes. A large opening ceremony and closing awards dinner will be staged using the BCEC's banquet room facilities. Travelers from out of town will appreciate that Boston's Logan Airport and Amtrak's South Station are less than 15 minutes away from the BCEC, and that eight show hotels will be within walking distance.

And best of all, attendance is FREE!!!