Share experiences,
change the way you see pole vault.

March 14-15, 2026

The Padova Pole Vault Convention is an international convention on study and training of pole vault. It is organised by Corpo Libero Padova, Sport & Marketing and Gruppo Asta Padova.

The best coaches and experts will talk about the most difficult and suggestive discipline of athletics.

The conference is open globally and will therefore be conducted in English.

Feb 13 2026

Competition pre-registration is open

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Speaker List
Dec 30 2025

2026 Speaker Lineup Confirmed

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Dec 23 2025

Register now for the Padova Pole Vault Convention 2026

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Programme

March 14 – Pole Vault Convention

First day of the Padova Pole Vault Convention.
Six speakers ready to share their insights and experience in pole vaulting. A full-day event, from morning to afternoon.
We look forward to seeing you there!

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March 15 – Pole Vault Convention

Second day of the Padova Pole Vault Convention. Three speakers ready to share their insights and experience in pole vaulting.
The event takes place in the morning and ends before lunchtime.
We look forward to seeing you there!

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March 15 – HJ & PV Competition

The afternoon session of the second day of the Padova Pole Vault Convention.
Invitation-only competitions in pole vault and high jump.

Further information will be available soon.

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Speaker & Guests

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Location
FOOD & DRINKS
COMPETITION

Palaindoor Padova

Palaindoor of Padova is a training facility of dedicated mainly to two disciplines: artistic gymnastics and athletics, the second most important in Italy.
Home of the Gruppo Asta Padova, the facility boasts the presence of numerous international figures including Vitaly Petrov and his athletes preparing the indoor season, and the group of Marco Airale.

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Food & Drinks

Hungry? Don’t worry! For the entire day of the convention there will be a catering service that will provide food and drinks, included in the price of the convention. The service will include lunch, coffee breaks between speakers and at the end an aperitivo with a fantastic spritz.
On the day of the competition there will be a bar service for athletes and the public.

Competition

The Padova Pole Vault Convention 2026 competition is by invitation only. If you are interested in participating, send us an email and we will add you to the waiting list!

Come and enjoy a day of athletics, free entry for all. 

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About the Padova Pole Vault Convention

Daniel
Thank you for organizing this event.
Daniel
Switzerland
☆☆☆☆☆
Thank you for organizing this event.
Daniel
Daniel
Switzerland
Ernesto
The convention has improved year after year. Congratulations to all of you. Recommended for all coaches.
Ernesto
Italy
☆☆☆☆☆
The convention has improved year after year. Congratulations to all of you. Recommended for all coaches.
Ernesto
Ernesto
Italy
John
A very interesting and friendly conference continuing the ethos of the Cologne High Jump Conferences. Linguistically it was very accessible thanks to the presenters and to the real time translator for the one Italian presentation. I look forward to seeing what next year's conference will offer!
John
UK
☆☆☆☆☆
A very interesting and friendly conference continuing the ethos of the Cologne High Jump Conferences. Linguistically it was very accessible thanks to the presenters and to the real time translator for the one Italian presentation. I look forward to seeing what next year's conference will offer!
John
John
UK
Luciano
Very interesting event with the participation of renowned coaches
Luciano
Italy
☆☆☆☆☆
Very interesting event with the participation of renowned coaches
Luciano
Luciano
Italy
Aurélie
Thank you for such a well organised event with really interesting and accessible speakers! Will definitely try to come back.
Aurélie
France
☆☆☆☆☆
Thank you for such a well organised event with really interesting and accessible speakers! Will definitely try to come back.
Aurélie
Aurélie
France
Patrick
It was a very interesting week-end with high level speakers. The facilities are great. Will come back next year. Good Job!
Patrick
France
☆☆☆☆☆
It was a very interesting week-end with high level speakers. The facilities are great. Will come back next year. Good Job!
Patrick
Patrick
France
Luca
Impeccable organisation, a pity I was not present. Productive conference also online. See you next year!
Luca
Italy
☆☆☆☆☆
Impeccable organisation, a pity I was not present. Productive conference also online. See you next year!
Luca
Luca
Italy
Ailish (2024)
This is my second year attending this event (1 in person, 1 virtual). Excellent speakers, plenty of opportunities for coaches and athletes to get feedback and ask questions. Very friendly atmosphere and assistance with travel arrangements.
Ailish
Ireland
☆☆☆☆☆
This is my second year attending this event (1 in person, 1 virtual). Excellent speakers, plenty of opportunities for coaches and athletes to get feedback and ask questions. Very friendly atmosphere and assistance with travel arrangements.
Ailish (2024)
Ailish
Ireland
Gianluca
Training convention with excellent organisation. Absolutely interesting. I hope it will be repeated in the future.
Gianluca
Italy
☆☆☆☆☆
Training convention with excellent organisation. Absolutely interesting. I hope it will be repeated in the future.
Gianluca
Gianluca
Italy
Michael
Satisfied, I will definitely come back for future events.
Michael
Cuba
☆☆☆☆☆
Satisfied, I will definitely come back for future events.
Michael
Michael
Cuba
Jacopo
Beautiful experience. Interacting with athletes and coaches from all over the world and hearing world class speaker was really inspiring. The Staff was awesome. Thanks to everyone that made this convention possible. I hope we’ll meet again next year!
Jacopo
Italy
☆☆☆☆☆
Beautiful experience. Interacting with athletes and coaches from all over the world and hearing world class speaker was really inspiring. The Staff was awesome. Thanks to everyone that made this convention possible. I hope we’ll meet again next year!
Jacopo
Jacopo
Italy
Nataliia
Thank you for this fantastic pole vault event!  
Nataliia
Ukraine
☆☆☆☆☆
Thank you for this fantastic pole vault event!  
Nataliia
Nataliia
Ukraine
Hiro
I loved your event! It was so fantastic time for the international pole vaulting family.  
Hiro
Japan
☆☆☆☆☆
I loved your event! It was so fantastic time for the international pole vaulting family.  
Hiro
Hiro
Japan
Massimo
Capable, energetic, inspiring. Good team. Well done!
Massimo
Italy
☆☆☆☆☆
Capable, energetic, inspiring. Good team. Well done!
Massimo
Massimo
Italy
Eamon
Throughly enjoyable event, well run and very efficient. Great speakers and very friendly support team.
Eamon
Ireland
☆☆☆☆☆
Throughly enjoyable event, well run and very efficient.  Great speakers and very friendly support team.
Eamon
Eamon
Ireland
Ailish
Highly recommend this convention. A great welcome, top class speakers and competition.
Ailish
Ireland
☆☆☆☆☆
Highly recommend this convention. A great welcome, top class speakers and competition.
Ailish
Ailish
Ireland
Dani
It was a pleasure to be present at the Convention, it was very interesting and educational, we met a lot of interesting people, hope to come again.
Dani
Israel
☆☆☆☆☆
It was a pleasure to be present at the Convention, it was very interesting and educational, we met a lot of interesting people, hope to come again.
Dani
Dani
Israel
Nikolaos
It was a perfect performance.
Nikolaos
Greece
☆☆☆☆☆
It was a perfect performance.
Nikolaos
Nikolaos
Greece
Giorgia
A unique event in Italy, of high level. Well done!
Giorgia
Italy
☆☆☆☆☆
A unique event in Italy, of high level. Well done!
Giorgia
Giorgia
Italy
Francesca
Excellent! Great organisation and qualified speakers!
Francesca
Italy
☆☆☆☆☆
Excellent! Great organisation and qualified speakers!
Francesca
Francesca
Italy

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