30th IAPTC Annual Conference · 29 November – 4 December 2026 · Kunduchi, Dar es Salaam

30th IAPTC Annual Conference

Join us for the 30th IAPTC Annual Conference, taking place from 29 November to 4 December 2026 at the Tanzania Peacekeeping Training Centre (TPTC) in Kunduchi, Dar es Salaam.

Register through the conference portal to receive your personal access code and participate in the programme at TPTC in Kunduchi, Dar es Salaam.

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Executive Committee of the 30th IAPTC Annual Conference — Tanzania Peacekeeping Training Centre

Brig Gen George Itang'are

Karibuni Tanzania / Welcome to Tanzania

A Word from the Commandant

On behalf of the Tanzania Peacekeeping Training Centre (TPTC), I am honoured to welcome you to Tanzania and to our Centre in Kunduchi, Dar es Salaam.

It is our privilege to host the IAPTC family here in Kunduchi, Dar es Salaam, for the 30th IAPTC Annual Conference. We look forward to meaningful dialogue, the exchange of knowledge and experience, and the strengthening of partnerships that contribute to more effective peacekeeping and peace operations around the world.

May your time in Tanzania be peaceful and rewarding, and may our discussions and shared experiences continue to strengthen the missions we serve.

Yours in Service,

Brig Gen George Itang'are

Commandant

Tanzania Peacekeeping Training Centre

Dates 29 Nov – 4 Dec 2026
Venue Kunduchi, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Host TPTC
Partner UNITAR

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IAPTC · Conference · TPTC

International Association of Peacekeeping Training Centres
IAPTC International Association of Peacekeeping Training Centres
30th IAPTC Annual Conference
Conference Building peace together
Tanzania Peacekeeping Training Centre
TPTC Tanzania Peacekeeping Training Centre

Building peace together

Shaping the future of peace operations through training, innovation, and partnership.

Dar es Salaam · 29 November – 4 December 2026

About the conference

The 30th IAPTC Annual Conference comes to Tanzania

The 30th IAPTC Annual Conference brings together peacekeeping training centres, UN partners, and regional institutions. From 29 November to 4 December 2026 the gathering is hosted by the Tanzania Peacekeeping Training Centre (TPTC) in Kunduchi, Dar es Salaam. UN Police Day on 29 November is part of the conference programme, with sessions continuing through 4 December.

This portal is the official digital host for IAPTC at TPTC — registration, meeting codes, hotels, travel guidance, and live conference rooms for civilian, military and police training professionals.

  • Military
  • Police
  • Civilian
Executive Committee of the 30th IAPTC Annual Conference at the Tanzania Peacekeeping Training Centre

Conference life

Uniforms and suits — IAPTC in the room

IAPTC brings together people in uniform and people in suits: military, police and civilian trainers. These moments reflect that mix — formal dress, service uniforms, and professional dialogue.

See photo archives on iaptc.org →
Mount Kilimanjaro — iconic peak of Tanzania
Mount Kilimanjaro — iconic peak of Tanzania
Delegates at the table — uniform, suit, and IAPTC notes
Delegates at the table — uniform, suit, and IAPTC notes
Serengeti plains — wildlife and open skies
Serengeti plains — wildlife and open skies
Officer addressing the hall at the Tanzania Peacekeeping Training Centre
Officer addressing the hall at the Tanzania Peacekeeping Training Centre
Indian Ocean coast near Dar es Salaam
Indian Ocean coast near Dar es Salaam
Executive committee around the table — military, police and civilian
Executive committee around the table — military, police and civilian

Agenda

Conference week at TPTC

The 30th IAPTC Annual Conference gathering runs from 29 November to 4 December 2026. Sunday 29 November is UN Police Day and forms part of the conference programme. Sessions continue from Monday 30 November to Friday 4 December.

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29 November 2026
UN Police Day
United Nations Police Day at TPTC — opening day of the conference programme
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30 November – 4 December 2026
30th IAPTC Annual Conference
Conference of the International Association of Peacekeeping Training Centres — fee payable in cash, in US dollars, on arrival

Partners

With appreciation to UNITAR

As host of IAPTC, TPTC gratefully acknowledges the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) for partnership in peacekeeping training excellence and for supporting this conference dialogue.

UNITAR — United Nations Institute for Training and Research
UNITAR United Nations Institute for Training and Research — valued partner in training & research

Featured speakers

Voices guiding IAPTC

Opening voices of the 30th IAPTC Annual Conference. Further speakers will be announced.

President of the United Republic of Tanzania Guest of honour
Tanzania
Minister of Defence and National Service United Republic of Tanzania
Tanzania
Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Tanzania Peoples’ Defence Forces
Tanzania
President of IAPTC International Association of Peacekeeping Training Centres
IAPTC
Further speakers To be announced
TBD

Dar es Salaam

IAPTC host city

IAPTC meets in Kunduchi — on Dar’s northern coast, a short drive from Masaki, Oysterbay and the waterfront districts that feel closest to a Mediterranean city: palm avenues, sea-view residences, and a modern skyline on the Indian Ocean.

Tanzanite Bridge linking Msasani and Kivukoni, Dar es Salaam

Tanzanite Bridge

Dar’s cable-stayed landmark from Msasani to Kivukoni — the city’s most recognisable new gateway across the creek.

Oysterbay and Msasani coastline with turquoise water, Dar es Salaam

Oysterbay & Msasani

Turquoise water, cliff-top villas and the diplomatic peninsula — the stretch international guests often compare to the Mediterranean.

Masaki and Victoria Plaza skyline in Dar es Salaam

Masaki & Victoria

Tree-lined high-rises, cafés and sea-view apartments — Dar’s polished residential quarter for embassies and visiting delegations.

Azania Front Lutheran Church, German colonial architecture in Dar es Salaam

Azania Front

White walls, red tiles and a clock tower from 1898 — German Gothic on the harbour, framed by palms on Sokoine Drive.

Dar es Salaam harbour skyline with glass towers and cathedral spire

Waterfront skyline

Glass towers, the cathedral spire and the harbour — a compact city-by-the-sea that reads like a European port on first arrival.

Photographs via Unsplash and Wikimedia Commons.

Visit Tanzania

Ten places every delegate should know

Beyond the conference in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania holds some of Africa’s great landscapes. These ten destinations are the country’s signature experiences — parks, mountains, islands and lakes.

Serengeti National Park
Northern circuit

Serengeti National Park

Endless plains and the Great Migration — Tanzania’s most famous wildlife stage.

Visit official website →
Ngorongoro Crater
Northern circuit

Ngorongoro Crater

A volcanic caldera holding one of the densest wildlife concentrations on Earth.

Visit official website →
Mount Kilimanjaro
Kilimanjaro

Mount Kilimanjaro

Africa’s highest peak — snow on the equator and a once-in-a-lifetime climb.

Visit official website →
Zanzibar Stone Town
Indian Ocean

Zanzibar Stone Town

UNESCO alleys, carved doors, spice markets and dhows on the Indian Ocean.

Visit official website →
Tarangire National Park
Northern circuit

Tarangire National Park

Baobab country and great elephant herds along the Tarangire River.

Visit official website →
Lake Manyara
Rift Valley

Lake Manyara

Soda lake, tree-climbing lions and flamingos beneath the Rift Valley escarpment.

Visit official website →
Nyerere National Park
Southern circuit

Nyerere National Park

Africa’s largest national park — boat safaris on the Rufiji and vast wilderness.

Visit official website →
Ruaha National Park
Southern circuit

Ruaha National Park

Remote southern circuit: lions, kudu and the Great Ruaha River.

Visit official website →
Gombe Stream
Western Tanzania

Gombe Stream

Jane Goodall’s chimpanzee forest on the shores of Lake Tanganyika.

Visit official website →
Pemba Island
Indian Ocean

Pemba Island

Clove farms, coral reefs and quiet beaches north of Unguja.

Visit official website →

Nyerere and Ruaha photographs via Wikimedia Commons.

Accommodation

Where delegates stay

Confirmed partner hotels near the venue. Delegates book directly with the hotel of their choice. Quote IAPTC2026 when booking. A daily shuttle links hotels to the conference site.

Ramada Resort by Wyndham
★★★★ · Mbezi Beach

Ramada Resort by Wyndham

International brand with pool, fitness centre, and shuttle for registered delegates.

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Giraffe Beach Hotel
★★★ · Kunduchi

Giraffe Beach Hotel

Garden pool stay — a short shuttle from Kunduchi sessions.

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White Sands Resort & Conference Centre
★★★★ · Kunduchi

White Sands Resort & Conference Centre

Long private beach, spa, and conference-ready facilities for visiting teams.

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Seascape Hotel and Conference Centre
★★★★ · Mbezi Beach

Seascape Hotel and Conference Centre

Beachfront rooms and conference facilities on the Kunduchi–Mbezi coast, near the venue.

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Travel

International routes to Dar

Arrive at Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR). Most overseas delegates connect through Nairobi, Addis Ababa, Dubai or Doha.

Air corridors

East Africa Nairobi (NBO) · Addis Ababa (ADD) · Entebbe · Kigali
Middle East Dubai (DXB) · Doha (DOH) · Istanbul (IST)
Europe Amsterdam (AMS) and EU cities via regional hubs
Regional carriers Precision Air · Kenya Airways · Ethiopian

Visa & health

Most visitors need a Tanzania visa (on arrival or e-Visa). EAC passports may enter visa-free. Yellow Fever certificate required; malaria prophylaxis recommended.

On the ground

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DAR → Kunduchi

45–90 minutes by road. Taxi about $35–55. Uber/Bolt available; plan for peak traffic.

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Conference shuttle

Hotel ↔ venue runs (~08:00 out; ~13:00 & 18:30 return on session days).

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Zanzibar link

Ferry ~2 hours or flight ~30 minutes to ZNZ for post-event stays.

Registration fees

30th IAPTC Annual Conference fees

The 30th IAPTC Annual Conference fee is payable in cash, in United States dollars (USD), on arrival.

Conference fee

USD 150

29 November – 4 December 2026. Full conference access, including UN Police Day, personal meeting code, dashboard, and a printable badge. Pay in cash, in US dollars, on arrival.

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Model of payment

Cash in US Dollars

Conference fees are paid in cash, in United States dollars (USD), on arrival.

Communication by email: 30iaptc.enquiry@tptc.net

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30th IAPTC Annual Conference · 29 November – 4 December 2026 · Kunduchi, Dar es Salaam

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