On Friday 9th November 2008 Festive Academy in hotel Vabo in Slovenj Gradec marked 15 years long period of this Region, which was established on 10th July 1992 and officially recognised on 6th November at the same place and hotel. This was also occasion to return thanks to many members who helped that Region becomes known in Slovenia and abroad as Region which organise big number IPA events every year and which is growing constantly.