Thursday, 4/6/2026 – Palazzo di Varignana

WHERE

PALAZZO DI VARIGNANA – Via Ca’ Masino 611A – Varignana – Castel San Pietro Terme (BO)
https://www.palazzodivarignana.com/

Located in the hills, 22 km from Bologna Exhibition Centre. A free shuttle bus will be available – while seats last - for both arrival and return after dinner, departing from and arriving at the square of Sidney Hotel, which is in front of Fiere di Bologna pavilions, at the following times:

Bologna -> Varignana departure 9:30
Bologna -> Varignana departure 13:30
Varignana -> Bologna departure 14:00
Varignana -> Bologna departure 22:30

The transfer must be requested at the time of registration for the FIWC Congress and/or Dinner Party.
The resort allows dogs, except in dining areas.
A large number of covered parking spaces are available, ensuring that dogs remaining in vehicles will be sheltered, even on hot, sunny days.

WHEN

10:00 – 12:30 – FIWC Ruling Council meeting
14:00 – 18:00 – FIWC Congress

SPEAKERS


Maria Giuseppina Strillacci / Prof. Stefano Paolo Marelli
Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, Università degli Studi di Milano
Genetic characterization of Irish Wolfhound dogs: a worldwide study of genetic variability and inbreeding

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Chris Amoo
Irish Wolfhounds from 1900 to these days, interview with Mrs. Nagle (Sulhamstead) and developments in the UK

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Sue Williams
100 year anniversary of IWCA, history and development of the breed in US

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DINNER

19:30 – 22:30 – FIWC Dinner Party

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FEES


FIWC Congress registration fee (including coffee break): € 25,00 per person.
FIWC Dinner Party fee (three-course dinner, including beverages): € 60,00 per person.
Discounted package: Congress + Dinner Party: € 75,00 per person (instead of € 85,00).
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