Convegno Nazionale ERSI

For the ERSI Convention 2026, thanks to the support of Bologna Welcome, we have arranged a discount code for those staying in Bologna during the event dates (April 22, 23 and 24, 2026).

How to use the discount code?
bookingbolognawelcome.com — Visit the link and enter the code during the initial search phase.

All available hotels in the area will be displayed online, and those participating in the convention will show the original price crossed out and replaced with the discounted price.

We suggest comparing offers from various hotel booking platforms to find the most convenient rate.

Within the exhibition area, there will be a special section dedicated to opening equipment. Access is restricted to Locksmiths only, subject to verification and approval by the ERSI Qualification and Control Committee.

Access can be requested within the registration procedure, and will be confirmed by the Organizing Secretariat.

Access will not be granted without prior authorization, submitted before the beginning of the Convention.

"Cylinders and Padlocks" Competition

The cylinders and padlocks lockpicking competition, open to professionals and lock enthusiasts, will take place on Thursday, April 23 at the Savoia Hotel Regency in Bologna. The competition will involve an elimination phase on Friday morning starting from 11:00 AM followed directly by the final. The conclusion is scheduled for 12:30 PM.

Each participant can register for the competition, subject to availability. Winners will be awarded a lock or cylinder opening tool as a prize. All participants will receive a participation certificate.

Rules

20 participants are allowed in the competition, divided into 4 groups of 5 people each. Each competitor will be assigned their place by drawing lots. Participants must use their own tools, and only manual picks are allowed.

The competition consists of 5 rounds of 5 minutes each. At the end of each round, each participant passes the cylinder or padlock to the competitor on their right. To qualify for the final, the sum of the number of openings and, secondly, the sum of the times will be considered.

The finalists will include the top performers from each group and the two best second-place finishers. The final consists of 6 rounds of 4 minutes each.

Good luck!

"Pentathlon" Competition

By Personal Invitation Only

The "Pentathlon" opening competition will test Locksmiths on various disciplines: picking a Europrofile cylinder with a traditional key, picking a Europrofile cylinder with a punched key, impression key, picking a double bitted lever lock, picking and decoding a car door lock.

The competition will take place on Thursday, April 23 at 2:30 PM at the Winter Garden of the Savoia Hotel Regency in Bologna. The conclusion is scheduled no later than 5:00 PM.

Winners will be awarded a lock or cylinder opening tool as a prize. All participants will receive a participation certificate.

Rules

10 participants are allowed in the competition, who will receive a personal invitation in advance. Each competitor will be assigned a table with 5 stations:

The ranking will be based on the points earned, and in case of a tie, based on the time taken.