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ITAPA International Congress 2026 (Autumn)
ITAPA is Slovakia's leading technology and digital-government congress, drawing 2,000+ participants and 400+ speakers to Bratislava each autumn to discuss digitalisation, e-government, AI and innovation across business and public sectors.
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Dates
November 24–26, 2026
Where
Crowne Plaza Bratislava
Price
Paid delegate tickets; tiered registration via the ITAPA website.
Official
www.itapa.sk ↗Last updated:
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What to expect
- Slovakia's flagship digital-government and innovation congress
- 400+ speakers and 2,000+ delegates from business, tech and the public sector
- Themes spanning AI, e-government, cybersecurity and digital transformation

Planning tips
- Held at the Crowne Plaza near the Presidential Palace — central and walkable from the old town.
- Register early; the autumn congress is the bigger of ITAPA's two annual editions.
- Much of the programme is in Slovak — check for English tracks/interpretation before booking.
Build a day around it
The easiest way to enjoy an event in Bratislava is to treat it as one clean block in your schedule — then add one meal and one simple walk. Keep buffer time and the day feels relaxed instead of “rushed between things”.
- If you have 2–3 hours: arrive a little early → event → short Old Town loop.
- If you’re making a full day: pair the event with one food anchor and one viewpoint at golden hour.
- If the weather turns: keep walking minimal and use cafés/museums as your buffer.
Before you go
- Confirm the details: check the official link for last-minute schedule or venue updates.
- Arrive with buffer: 15–30 minutes early usually makes the whole experience calmer.
- Have a weather plan: keep one indoor “warm stop” in mind in case the day turns.
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