[Houston, Texas, USA] A non-profit international arts and education organization. Its purpose is to create an international forum in March and April for the exchange of photography and ideas and to promote public appreciation of this art.

Hosted by Professional Photographers of America. National photographic convention, exposition and image exhibition in the United States.

[Lodz, Poland] The International Festival of Photography in Lodz takes place in May, and features exhibitions, lectures, workshops, meetings with authors, movie projections, and slide-shows. Flash Site.

[Montréal, Canada] International biennale that investigates issues relating to contemporary photography. History of the event, themes, call for submissions, and archive. Site in English and French.

[Groningen, Netherlands] International Photofestival featuring many exhibitions which takes place in September-October.

The Toronto photography festival that occurs during May each year, providing a forum for education, exhibition and dialogue. Features a searchable database of past exhibitions and registration details.

[Perpignan, France] The International Photojournalism Festival of Perpignan takes place in September over 2 weeks, the first week for the press and the second for the public. The Visa d'Or is awarded for outstanding work, as well as other prizes for young photojournalists, women photojournalists, and humanitarian reporting.