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Stampex Talks
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Register to attend Virtual Stampex at stampex.vfairs.com​
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You can also see a list of Roundtables to join here: Roundtables
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Thursday 6th March, 08:00 UK/ 03:00 EST
Here Be Dragons
More information coming soon....
Thursday 6th March, 10:00 UK/ 05:00 EST
Collecting Modern Issues with Chris McFetridge
Join Chris McFetridge of Brixton Chrome for an invigorating talk about how to collect modern Elizabethan issues as a serious philatelist and how to make it a life-long journey full of twists and turns. He will use Canadian stamps as an example, but will also make equivalent references to GB philately as well. He will discuss the aspects of interest and give an example of how to realistically scope out a lifetime collecting project that is both fun, challenging and above all, affordable.
Thursday 6th March, 12:00 UK/ 07:00 EST
WNS - The WADP Numbering System
The WNS is the World Association for the Development of Philately (WADP) Numbering System for postage stamps created by the UPU and the WADP to provide a free, easy, and reliable reference database of only certified postage stamps! Join Benjamin Combes, the UPU’s Philately Development and Documentary Heritage Program Manager to learn more about all the new capabilities of the WNS and how its revolutionary evolutions will enhance authentication, promote collecting, and use technology to put philately into everyone’s pocket.
Thursday 6th March, 14:00 UK/ 09:00 EST
1810-1880 Great Britain Postal Reform and The Development of the Penny Value
The display and presentation given by Bill Barrell FRPSL to the members of the Royal Philatelic Society London on 12 December must be rated as probably the finest seen for many years of classic Great Britain. And now you have the chance to hear Bill present on the topic live at Virtual Stampex. Read more about what you can expect at: RPSL Press Release
Thursday 6th March, 18:00 UK/ 13:00 EST
Connecting Philately
Tom Droege of Philately.live (Booth A16) shares insights into the importance of making connections across the philatelic ecosystem, and provides practical tips on how you, your society, and your business can get more from philately through strengthening existing relationships, and making new connections.
Thursday 6th March, 20:00 UK/ 15:00 EST
Mail Robbery Postal History Around the World
With Steve Berlin. More info to follow....
Friday 7th March, 09:00 UK/ 04:00 EST
An insight into Philatelic Publications from the RPSL
The Royal Philatelic Society London’s Publications Committee Chairman, Jonas Hällström takes you on a philatelic journey from 1890 to 2025 covering the history of philatelic publications, challenges faced, and insights into some of the most remarkable publications, writers, and characters!
Friday 7th March, 11:00 UK/ 06:00 EST
Collecting trends and insights from eBay
Robert Parkinson, author of “Ecoinomics: Your Guide to the Global Numismatic Market” and Senior Category Manager, Coins & Stamps at eBay UK shares some fascinating insights into Supply and Demand and overcoming knowledge barriers in collectibles.
Friday 7th March, 13:00 UK/ 08:00 EST
Stamps prepared for use but never issued.
Oscar Young from Stanley Gibbons, examines the stories behind stamps that were prepared for use but never issued. During this talk we will discover the many reasons behind why some stamps never saw a post office; whether it be due to an error of design, change of postal rates or death of a monarch. Lastly we will discuss how some of these stamps despite never being made available to the public did reach collectors and how much some of these stamps are worth today.
Friday 7th March, 15:00 UK/ 10:00 EST
Why collect postal labels and markings?
The study of postal labels and markings can add manifold depth to a philatelists engagement with a cover. In this presentation, Gregg Redner will discuss the history and meaning behind a variety of labels and markings from countries across Europe.
Friday 7th March, 17:00 UK/ 12:00 EST
Collaboration Crew – what is it and how can you get involved?
The Collaboration Crew’s mission is to promote further innovative collaboration amongst philatelic societies and organizations worldwide. Harold Krische, David Ball, and Fred Reynolds will share the evolving work of this group of passionate philatelists and share how you can get involved.
Friday 7th March, 19:00 UK/ 14:00 EST
Greece's notorious Large Hermes Heads stamps—from classification chaos to a collector's dream
Join Dimitris Papitsis as he takes you on a journey deciphering these magnificent classical stamps, from classification, varieties, top tips, and literature recommendations to using technology to record your collection. Whether you are already an experienced collector in this field or are looking for new areas to study or be inspired by, this Talk is for you!
Friday 7th March, 22:00 UK / 17:00 EST
Latest News from Boston 2026
Mark Butterline, Executive Director of Boston 2026 World Stamp Show, Inc., delivers the latest news on preparations for the next American decennial international show. Get all the information you need to plan your trip to Boston in May of next year.
Friday 7th March, 00:00 UK / 19:00 EST
Astrophilately: Intersection of Space and Postal History
David S. Ball is President of the American Air Mail Society. He serves as US Delegate for Astrophilately to FIP. His book, American Astrophilately: The First Fifty Years, was in the running for the American Astronautical Society prize in 2010. The annual Eugene M. Emme Astronautical Literature Awards, named for NASA’s first Historian, recognize outstanding books that advance public understanding of astronautics. The book has received a Gold medal in APS literature competition. Join David to learn more!
Saturday 8th March, 10:00 UK/ 05:00 EST
Britain's First Stamp Engravers
Richard Scott Morel, the curator of the British Library’s Philatelic Collection presents “Britain’s First Stamp Engravers”.
Saturday 8th March, 12:00 UK/ 07:00 EST
Paleophilately - the focal point between Paleontology and Philately
Paleophilatelist, Michael Kogan invites you to discover the fascinating world of Paleophilately. You’ll be taken on a journey through time and learn of the first appearance of animals on philatelic items, the first appearance of prehistoric animals on stamps, all the way through to desirable paleophilatelic items to collect today.
Saturday 8th March, 15:00 UK (10:00 EST)
Telling stories through Topical and Thematic collecting
Jean Wang is a hematologist and leukemia researcher in Toronto, Canada. Her thematic exhibit “Blood: A Modern Medicine” has evolved from a three-frame National Silver in 2015 to a five-frame National Large Gold. It won the Grand Award at CANPEX 2019, becoming the first thematic exhibit to win the top award at a National level show in Canada. Jean’s ever developing exhibit went on to win the grand award at the National Topical Stamp Show competition in 2023. Jean will discuss topical and thematic collecting, how to diversify a topical collection with material beyond stamps, and how thematic collecting leads naturally to storytelling, using examples from her medical philately collections.
Saturday 8th March, 17:00 UK/ 13:00 EST
WW2 Airmail across the Atlantic
More information coming soon.... (Hosted by Gordon Eubanks)
Saturday 8th March, 19:00 UK (14:00 EST)
5 BIG DIFFERENCES between Coin and Stamp Collecting
Tom Droege has been writing auction systems of all kinds for 35 years. After developing Philately.live and Coin Collector.live, he also began collecting coins and getting back into the Coin Auction World. He will explain some amazing differences that he has picked up over the years both as a collector and auction professional so that we can learn from each other.
Saturday 8th March, 21:00 UK (17:00 EST)
WW I German Airship Combat Operations Postal History
Join Fred Reynolds as he takes you on a postal historians journey through WW I German Airship Combat Operations
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