Two days to learn, create, and get inspired alongside fellow balloon art lovers. Dive into classes with international pros, get your hands dirty with practical projects, and enjoy experiences built to level up your creativity and blow the doors wide open for your decorating business.
Get Ready for the 2026 International Balloon ConventionWhen: August 26 & 27, 2026
Where: Bogotá, Colombia
The Spot: Hotel Casa Dann (Cl 93b #19-44)
Don't miss out on early bird prices—ends July 31
3 outstanding international artists from the balloon decoration industry, recognized for their expertise and creativity, will join us at our 2026 International Balloon Convention.
Get to know them!
NOELI REMIRO
United States - @soprettyballoons
Balloon artist and international educator with more than 17 years of experience in the world of balloon art. She is passionate about floral decorations, the classic-organic style, and everything that allows for the transformation of spaces into experiences full of wonder. She enjoys sharing her knowledge as an instructor, inspiring both future artists and colleagues alike, bringing the magic of balloons to every stage where she has the opportunity to teach and create.
Audrey Parsons
UK-@audreyparsons.mbp
Audrey Parsons MBP is a renowned British balloon artist, educator, and Sempertex Ambassador. She is distinguished by her style of luxury and elegance, specializing in installations that combine latex balloons with textures and fabrics for weddings and corporate events.
In addition to her creative work, Audrey is dedicated to teaching, leading workshops where she guides other professionals in organic and classic techniques to elevate the quality of their designs and adapt them to high-level brands.
Ana Karina
Venezuela - @akballoons
Ana Karina Montilla is the founder and creative director of Ana Karina Balloons in Toronto. Since 2018, she has transformed her passion for balloon art into a successful career, leading a team specialized in innovative and high-end installations.
Following her outstanding participation as an instructor at IBC 2025, she arrives in Colombia to share her experience as an entrepreneur and her focus on impeccable design, with the goal of inspiring new artists in the industry.
Casa Dann Carlton Hotel & Spa offers a stay defined by comfort. Their services include express check-in and check-out, a private dining area, minibar access, a swimming pool, personalized service, and an exclusive executive floor.
Its strategic location puts you right near one of Bogota's most prestigious areas. Guests can enjoy an exquisite culinary experience at the Trattoria and Mediterráneo restaurants, as well as the London Bar. Additionally, you can recharge your energy at Elixia Spa, a space specifically designed for guest wellness.
Discover everything we have planned.
Please keep the following instructions in mind when attending our Balloon Jam!
All registered attendees are invited to the Balloon Jam!
A free and creative space where the main focus is playing with balloons. Here, you can share your knowledge, learn from other artists, and experiment with a wide variety of Sempertex balloons in a collaborative, dynamic, and inspiring environment.
Date, Time, and Location
• Wednesday, August 26, 2026
•7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
•Victoria Hall
Voting and Recognition: During the Balloon Jam, creativity will be awarded in two categories:
• Individual Design
• Group Design
Winners will be chosen by a vote from all attendees.
The ballot box will be located at the reception desk and will remain open until Thursday, August 27, at 2:00 p.m.
If you are participating in the contest, please note:
The design must be created only between 6:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. on August 26. Starting before or continuing after the established schedule is not permitted.
Maximum Dimensions: The decoration size is a maximum of 2 x 2 meters with a height of 2.8 meters.
Upon completion, you must officially present your decoration to a Sempertex team member, who will provide a label for you to write the project name and the participants' names. Only designs with an official label may participate in the contest.
Sempertex will provide a wide variety of balloons. You may bring your own balloons as long as they are Sempertex brand.
Categories this year:
•Individual Design: Created by a single person. Anyone participating in this category cannot be part of a group design.
•Group Design: Teams of minimum 2 and maximum 6 participants.

