(FEB 28) HO TRAM, VIETNAM – The International Boxing Federation (IBF) is proud to announce that its 41st Annual Convention will take place from May 24 to May 28, 2026, at the prestigious Grand Ho Tram Resort in Vietnam. This historic event marks the first time the IBF has held its premier global gathering in Southeast Asia, reflecting the region's rapidly growing influence in professional boxing.

"We are proud to bring our convention to Vietnam, a country whose story of resilience and modernization reflects the same values that define the sport of boxing," stated IBF President Daryl Peoples.

Registration is now open. You can use the following link to register online, https://cvent.me/wlZD3a?rt=pdsoNItxG0-GFE2I3n9-WA.  The deadline for registration is April 24.  More details:  PDF  Journal Ad Request Form:  PDF

The IBF has outlined the schedule for the week as follows:

Sunday, May 24

9:00 AM – 4:30 PM Registration
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Board of Directors Meeting
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Welcome Cocktail

Monday, May 25

9:00 AM – 4:30 PM Registration
7:00 AM – 6:00 PM Full day Tour to Ho Chi Minh City (time is approximate, open to all and complimentary for IBF Members)

Tuesday, May 26

9:00 AM – 4:30 PM Registration
9:30 AM – 11:30 AM General Session
1:30 PM – 5:00 PM Referees Seminar
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM Meet the Champions

***Elections

Wednesday, May 27

9:00 AM – 2:00 PM Registration
9:30 AM – 11:30 AM Medical Seminar
1:30 PM – 5:00 PM Judges Seminar
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Ratings Meeting
7:00 PM – 11:00PM Cocktail Hour & Annual Banquet

Thursday, May 28 (No Registration Office Hours)

9:30 AM – 11:00 AM General Session (Last convention session)
12:00PM – 5:00PM Board of Directors Meeting

For more information and registration details, please visit the official IBF website at www.ibf-usba-boxing.com.

Hotel Reservations:

You can explore everything The Grand Ho Tram Resort has to offer by visiting their official website: www.thegrandhotram.com. We’ve secured special rates at InterContinental Grand Ho Tram and Holiday Inn Resort Ho Tram Beach, both within The Grand Ho Tram complex—offering seamless access to accommodations, convention facilities, and amenities via short walks and indoor connections. The following room rates include daily breakfast and complimentary in-room internet access. 

InterContinental Grand Ho Tram

• May 23: $125 per night
• May 24–29: $100 per night

Booking Link - InterContinental Grand Ho Tram – IBF 2026 

Holiday Inn Resort Ho Tram Beach

• May 23: $100 per night
• May 24–29: $90 per night

Booking Link - Holiday Inn Resort Ho Tram – IBF 2026 

Please note - The credit card information you provided at the time of reservation will be kept for hotel records only; no charges will be processed at this stage. Approximately 30 days prior to your check-in date, the hotel will send you a secure payment link to complete the full payment for your room reservation. Rates do not include a 5% service charge and applicable taxes at the time of stay. Maximum occupancy per room based on the above rates is 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children under 12 years old. Extra person fees apply.

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