Macao 2026

Cotai Expo Hall A, The Venetian Macao, Taipa, Macao SAR

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Co-organized by the Macao Post and Telecommunications Bureau (CTT) and the Macao Philatelic Association under the patronage of the Fédération Internationale de Philatélie (FIP) and the auspices of the Federation of Inter-Asian Philately (FIAP), the Macao 2026 Specialized World Stamp Exhibition features over 1,500 frames of precious exhibits and more than 40 sales booths. Admission to the exhibition is free.

Event Schedule

Last update: 27.05.2026

Exhibition Dates

Theme Days and Commemorative Postmark Cancellation Service

Opening Hours

26/06/2026

Stamp Day

11:00 am - 07:00pm

Activity

Theme

Time

Speaker / Instructor

Seminar

Theme:

Greetings from “Kingdom of Stamps” – Liechtenstein

Time:

12:00 - 13:00

Speaker:

Christine Böhmwalder - Head of Philately, Liechtenstein Post

Cynthia Li – Chief Representative in Asia-Pacific Region, Liechtenstein Post

Seminar

Theme:

Miniature World, Crafted Stamp Soul – In-depth Analysis of Classic Stamp Printing Process and Core Techniques

Time:

14:45 – 15:45

Speaker:

Jackie Chang – Head of Overseas Division, Henan Posts and Telecommunications Technology Co., Ltd.

Seminar

Theme:

From Collecting Stamps to Creating Exhibits

Time:

16:00 – 16:45

Speaker:

Stephen Chan - Philatelist, Hong Kong

27/06/2026

Postcard Day

10:00 am - 07:00pm

Activity

Theme

Time

Speaker / Instructor

Award Ceremony

Theme:

“Draw My Story of Stamps Contest” Award Ceremony

Time:

10:00 – 10:45

Host:

Communications Museum

Workshop

Theme:

The Art of the Square Inch Workshop

Time:

11:00 – 13:00

Instructor:

Wilson Chi Ian Lam – Artist and Stamp Designer

Seminar

Theme:

China Post Enhances Stamp Printing Design and Continuously Improves Artistic Expression – Classic Stamp Interpretation

Time:

15:00 – 16:30

Speaker:

Liu Jianhui– Senior Expert in Stamp Issuance Management

28/06/2026

Art Day

10:00 am - 07:00pm

Activity

Theme

Time

Speaker / Instructor

Seminar

Theme:

The Earliest Foreign Post Office in China

Time:

10:00 – 10:45

Speaker:

Zhao Qiang - Royal Philatelic Society London, Former Researcher of China Post Culture and History Center

Seminar

Theme:

Sparking Youth Interest in Philately

Time:

11:00 – 11:30

Speaker:

Ung Chi Hong – Member of Macao Philatelic Association

Workshop

Theme:

Street Art Postcard Workshop (2 sessions × 30 minutes)

Time:

12:15 – 13:15

Instructor:

Thomas Si In Lo, Nicole Ka Mei Ng – Macau City Visual Arts Society

Seminar

Theme:

Miniature Canvas, Meticulous Craft - Sharing on Stamp Design by Ng Wai Kin

Time:

14:30 – 15:30

Speaker:

Ng Wai Kin – Artist and Stamp Designer

Workshop

Theme:

Street Art Sticker Design Workshop (2 sessions × 30 minutes)

Time:

16:15 – 17:15

Instructor:

Thomas Si In Lo, Nicole Ka Mei Ng – Macau City Visual Arts Society

29/06/2026

Youth Day

10:00 am - 07:00pm

Activity

Theme

Time

Speaker / Instructor

Seminar

Theme:

Prominent Figures on Macao Stamps

Time:

10:30 – 11:15

Speaker:

Ho Weng Hong – Vice President of Macao Philatelic Association

Seminar

Theme:

Philatelic Printing Technique

Time:

14:30 – 15:30

Speaker:

Matt Tobin – Stamp Production Manager, Brebner Print (Stamp Printer of New Zealand)

Workshop

Theme:

Street Art Postcard Workshop (2 sessions × 30 minutes)

Time:

16:15 – 17:15

Instructor:

Thomas Si In Lo, Nicole Ka Mei Ng – Macau City Visual Arts Society

30/06/2026

Collection Day

10:00 am - 06:00pm

Activity

Theme

Time

Speaker / Instructor

Seminar

Theme:

Coin Collection

Time:

10:30 – 11:30

Speaker:

Chio Hong Chi – President of Macau Numismatic Society and Senior Collector

Seminar

Theme:

Celebrating 160 Years of Stamps Innovation, Creating the Stamps of Tomorrow

Time:

12:15 – 13:15

Speaker:

Gelmer Leibbrandt – CEO, Royal Joh Enschedé (Stamp Printer of The Netherlands)

Workshop

Theme:

First Day Cover Workshop

Time:

14:00-15:30

Instructor:

Yigal Nathaniel – Frasers Stamps, Vice-President (Europe) of FIP

Workshop

Theme:

Street Art Sticker Design Workshop (2 sessions × 30 minutes)

Time:

16:15 – 17:15

Instructor:

Thomas Si In Lo, Nicole Ka Mei Ng – Macau City Visual Arts Society

01/07/2026

FIP Centenary Day

10:00 am - 04:00pm

Activity

Theme

Time

Speaker / Instructor

Seminar

Theme:

From Convention to Stamps: Stories Behind Cultural Heritage Stamps

Time:

10:30 – 11:30

Speaker:

Ung Vai Meng– Artist and Stamp Designer

Workshop

Theme:

Make Your Own Exhibition Badge (2 sessions × 30 minutes)

Time:

12:15 – 13:15

Instructor:

Facilitators of Communications Museum

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About Macao 2026 Specialized World Stamp Exhibition

The Macao 2026 Specialized World Stamp Exhibition, also called “MACAO 2026” is the first global-scale philatelic event to be held in Macao. The exhibition is co-organized by Macao Post and Telecommunications Bureau and Macau Philatelic Association, under the patronage of the Fédération Internationale de Philatélie and the auspices of the Federation of Inter-Asian Philately. The exhibition will have approximately 1,500 exhibition frames and around 50 sales booths.

This exhibition aims to strengthen international philatelic exchanges and cooperation, promote various philatelic activities and develop friendships among participants, allowing philatelists to appreciate the exquisite of stamps, experience the unique charm and vitality of Macao, where Chinese culture as the mainstream and coexistence of other cultures.

Admission to the exhibition is free, we warmly invite everyone to visit and participate in this exciting global philatelic event, from 26 June to 1 July 2026.

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