Archive · 19 Jan 2026
India Hosts Global Democracy Conference 2026
India is hosting a big meeting called the India International Conference on Democracy and Election Management (IICDEM) 2026.
It will happen from January 21 to 23, 2026, in New Delhi.
Almost 100 people from over 70 countries will come to talk about how to make elections better.
They will have different sessions to discuss problems and new ideas in elections.
The Election Commission of India will also have meetings with other countries to share ideas and work together.
This meeting is important because it helps countries learn from each other to make elections fair and better.
India will host the inaugural India International Conference on Democracy and Election Management (IICDEM) 2026 from January 21 to 23 in New Delhi.
Nearly 100 international delegates from over 70 countries are expected to participate.
The conference will feature general and plenary sessions, including the Inaugural Session, EMB Leaders’ Plenary, and EMB Working Group meetings.
Thematic sessions will focus on global electoral challenges, international electoral standards, and innovations in election processes.
The Election Commission of India (ECI) will hold over 40 bilateral meetings with Election Management Bodies from around the world.
- Who
- Election Commission of India (ECI) and international delegates from over 70 countries
- What
- India International Conference on Democracy and Election Management (IICDEM) 2026
- When
- January 21-23, 2026
- Where
- Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
- Why
- To position India as a global hub for dialogue on democratic practices and election management
- Event
- India International Conference on Democracy and Election Management (IICDEM) 2026
- Date
- January 21-23, 2026
- Location
- Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
- Organizer
- India International Institute of Democracy & Election Management (IIIDEM)
- Participants
- Nearly 100 international delegates from over 70 countries
- Key Sessions
- Inaugural Session, EMB Leaders’ Plenary, EMB Working Group meetings
- Focus Areas
- Global electoral challenges, international electoral standards, innovations in election processes
- Bilateral Meetings
- Over 40 meetings with Election Management Bodies