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International Technical Rescue Association
ITRA Technical Rescue Congress 2026
The first international in-person congress dedicated exclusively to Technical Rescue.
3 DaysConference and workshops
PortoPortugal
Hands-onPractical learning
ITRAParticipation certificates
About the Congress
Building the future of Technical Rescue together.
The ITRA Technical Rescue Congress 2026 marks a historic milestone for the International Technical Rescue Association. This inaugural event brings together rescue professionals, instructors, evaluators, emergency responders, manufacturers and industry partners from around the world.
Hosted by Outside Academy, an ITRA Training Provider for Rope Rescue, Confined Space Rescue and Swiftwater Rescue, the Congress combines technical presentations, practical workshops and professional networking in one international meeting point.
Why attend?
Practical learning, international networking and operational experience.
Hands-on Workshops
Learn through practical workshops led by experienced instructors, partners and specialists.
Professional Development
Receive official certificates of participation for the practical workshops attended.
Innovation
Discover equipment, technologies, case studies and new approaches in Technical Rescue.
Programme
Three days in Porto.
27 September
Opening Conference
- Opening ceremony
- Keynote presentations
- Technical lectures
- Networking
28 September
Hands-on Workshops
- Practical rescue sessions
- Partner demonstrations
- Small group workshops
- Operational experience sharing
29 September
Hands-on Workshops
- Advanced scenarios
- Technical rescue systems
- Workshop rotation
- Closing session
Hands-on Workshops
Practical workshops across the Porto Metropolitan Area.
Workshops will last approximately 2 to 3 hours and will have limited places to ensure quality and participant rotation. The full programme will be published soon.
Venue
Hosted in Porto by Outside Academy.
The opening day will take place at the Outside Academy Training Centre. Practical workshops will be delivered in different locations across Porto and neighbouring municipalities.
Participants should arrange their own accommodation and transportation between workshop locations.
Porto, Portugal
27-29 September 2026
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Partners
Join the first ITRA Technical Rescue Congress.
The Congress welcomes organisations, manufacturers, rescue teams and specialists interested in delivering practical workshops or supporting the event.
ITRA
Outside Academy
Future Partner
Future Partner
FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
Is accommodation included?
No. Participants are responsible for arranging their own accommodation.
Is transportation included?
No. Workshops will take place in different locations, so participants should be autonomous in terms of transportation.
Are workshops certified?
Yes. Participants will receive an official certificate of participation for the workshops attended.
Will workshops have limited places?
Yes. Each workshop will have a participant limit to maintain practical quality and allow rotation between sessions.
When will registration open?
Registration information will be published soon.
Register Interest
See you in Porto.
Be part of the inaugural ITRA Technical Rescue Congress.