We believe balloon artists, when globally united, will grow our industry and make this world a better place.
Guido Verhoef
Guido Verhoef
IFBP Chairman

Inflating a better world, together

Our Mission

The International Federation of Balloon Professionals is a not-for-profit association of balloon artists and professionals worldwide dedicated to:

  • Fellowship and collaboration of balloon artists and professionals worldwide;
  • Raising the artistic and professional level of all balloon artists;
  • Promoting longevity of the balloon industry with health, safety, and environmental recommendations;
  • Supporting balloon artistry and community outreach.

Our Vision

The engine driving the federation is a movement of artists sharing the same passion for balloon art and believing in serving a world bigger than themselves.

By acting in concert we bring together the voices of all balloon artists. We care, we act and we all matter.

The goal of the Federation is to activate and nurture this movement by establishing a structure with clear member-driven goals and measurable outcomes that support the community; promulgating guidelines for critical areas of the balloon industry; protecting the global interests of the balloon industry; providing an inclusive forum for concerns of artists of all backgrounds.

Work Groups

Work groups focus on specialized topics and are where much of the visionary growth of the Federation happens.

Environment

The Environment work group studies and educates about the environmental footprint and impact of balloons to establish recommend “green balloon practices”.

Health & Safety

The Health & Safety work group researches and promulgates knowledge of how working with balloons affects our health, and how to enjoy a long and safe career as a balloon professional.

Humanitarian & Artistic

Our greatest gift is to share our humanitarian and artistic efforts with the rest of mankind. The members of this work group support and promulgate outreach and artistic endeavors.

Education

The experts collaborating in the Education work group bring together the best practices and techniques to improve the global level of all balloon artists.

Competitions & Events

The numerous balloon conventions, conferences, seminars, and competitions all join together in the Competitions & Events work group.

World Records

The Word Records work group tracks the numerous categories and variations of records in the balloon industry. 

Contact Us

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(0031) 575 516169

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