August 6 _ 9, 2025

Hampton Roads Convention Center
1610 Coliseum Drive
Hampton, Virginia 23666

Welcome to Hampton and the 2025 IPMS/USA National Convention

The IPMS/USA National Convention returns to Hampton Roads, Virginia in 2025. This is the 5th time IPMS-Tidewater has hosted the national convention, and I'm happy to say we're rested up from 2014, and ready to do it again.

If you attended our show in 2014, you'll hopefully be happy to learn that we're returning to the same venue, the Hampton Roads Convention Center in downtown Hampton Va. Hampton and the region, (known collectively as "Tidewater") is a rich and diverse community steeped in history! If you have never visited, you're in for a treat!

Stay tuned here for updates. Major updates will also be announced on the 2025 Convention Facebook page directing you here for all the details. https://www.facebook.com/groups/ipmsusanationals

We look forward to hosting you all and catching up with many of our extended IPMS friends and family. See you in August!

-Tom Jett
IPMS Tidewater
2025 IPMS/USA National Convention Chairman

News and Announcements

  • Hotels Still Available!

    Remember Pre-registration ends on June 30th. 

  • 2025 Seminar Schedule

    Hey Guys

    Here's the current seminar schedule for the upcoming 2025 National Convention.  We would like to thank all of our many presenters for their willingness to help out during the show!  We've got a fantastic variety of subject matter for you to choose from, from modeling skill development, to deep dives in into specific subject matter with notes experts in their fields.  There is truly something for everyone.  Please note that the Grex Airbrush workshops, and German Camo w/ Mig Jimenez are sold out.  

  • General Admission to the Convention, what's included and what's not

    Folks 

    We've seen a few questions about day passes (General admission) for the convention. 

  • Online Model Registration has begun!

    Online model registration is now open.  The online model registration system will remain available until August 7th.  The developed have made the process as simple and intuitive as possible.  If you used the system last year, it is largely the same, but we made some changes that were identified after the Madison Convention.  You can use your IPMS/USA USER ID and Password to access the system, no need to create a unique account.

  • Volunteer SignUp is Live

    Hey everyone!  

    The National Convention is right around the corner, and you know what that means?  It’s time for us to hang the “Help Wanted” sign in the window.  The National Convention is a team effort, and that team goes beyond the host chapter members.   It depends on all IPMS members, including you!

    We need YOUR help to ensure this Convention is a smooth, pleasurable, and most of all, fun experience for everyone involved!

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New Category Information

IPMS/USA has recognized what has captured the attention of the next generation of model builders and future IPMS members.  This year, IPMS is adding GUNDAM into the competition!  Nine new categories of GUNDAM will be added.  We know many younger members are heavily involved in Gunpla, so the new categories will encompass many of the most popular GUNDAM model types.  If you want to compete your Gunpla you're all set, just preregister when registration opens on March 1, 2025.  Otherwise, if you just want to display your best work, but not enter the contest, we've got you covered there too.  Just register for the Tiger Meet.  Either way Gundam and Gunpla have a new home in IPMS/USA!

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