The Pehlivanian International Conducting Competition (PICC 2026) is a global competition for conductors of all ages and backgrounds.
Applicants don’t need formal training—talent matters most.
The competition has several stages:
- Step 1: Application,
- Step 2: Global PreSelection (GPS) Round,
- Step 3: Preliminary Round Bled (PRB).
Winners share a prize pool of $75,000 and gain international exposure, career opportunities, and professional networking.
It’s designed to launch talented conductors onto the world stage.

