Events

    • Wednesday, April 15, 2026
    • Friday, April 17, 2026
    • Bratislava, Slovakia
    Register

    Our next Board Meeting and Members Trip has been set for 15-17 April, 2026 in Bratislava, Slovakia. Please RSVP by 15 March, 2026.

    All IHAA members are welcome. There is no attendance fee; members are responsible for their own lodging, travel, and meal costs. IHAA covers the cost of transportation to/from meetings and factory tours, as well as lunch during the board meeting.

    Itinerary details are subject to change.


    Wednesday, 15 April, 2026

    Welcome drink and 4-course dinner at Crowne Plaza


    Thursday, 16 April, 2026

    Morning: Tour of Europur in Nove Mesto and Vahom

    Morning: spouse/partner program (TBA)

    Afternoon: Lunch and board meeting in the refectory of the historical Provost Palace. Includes a tour of the Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary and a private organ demonstration.

    Evening: Dinner at Fabrika Beer Pub


    Friday, 17 April, 2026

    Morning: Workshop at Crowne Plaza and lunch

    Afternoon: Bratislava city tour

    Evening: dinner at Grand Cru Wine Gallery, with wine tasting and Slovak specialties


    HOTEL INFORMATION

    Crowne Plaza Bratislava. Room rate for single occupancy is 115 EUR/per night, exclusive of city tax. Double occupancy is an additional 20 EUR/per night. All rates include breakfast buffet. To book your room, start here: IHAA 2026 - Crowne Plaza Bratislava

    AIRPORT INFORMATION

    The nearest airport is Vienna International Airport, 60 km from Bratislava. To get to Bratislava, you may rent a car or take a shuttle bus (information here).

    Past events

    Wednesday, September 10, 2025 2025 Fall Board and Members Meeting
    Wednesday, May 14, 2025 2025 Spring Board and Members Meeting
    Wednesday, September 25, 2024 19th Technical Symposium
    Wednesday, April 10, 2024 2024 Spring Members Meeting
    Wednesday, September 27, 2023 2023 Fall Board Meeting
    Friday, April 14, 2023 2023 Spring Board Meeting
    Wednesday, September 21, 2022 18th Technical Symposium
    Friday, May 20, 2022 2022 Spring Board Meeting
    Friday, September 24, 2021 2021 Fall Board Meeting
    Friday, June 18, 2021 Virtual Board Meeting
    Friday, May 21, 2021 2021 Spring Board Meeting
    Friday, April 16, 2021 Virtual Board Meeting
    Friday, February 19, 2021 Virtual Board Meeting
    Friday, January 01, 2021 2021 Quality Seal Fees
    Friday, December 04, 2020 Virtual Board Meeting
    Friday, October 02, 2020 2020 Fall Board Meeting - Virtual Meeting
    Friday, June 05, 2020 IHAA Board Meeting - Virtual Meeting
    Friday, May 22, 2020 2020 Spring Board Meeting - Virtual Meeting
    Thursday, October 17, 2019 2019 Fall Board Meeting
    Thursday, May 02, 2019 2019 Spring Board Meeting
    Wednesday, September 19, 2018 17th Technical Symposium