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

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!