The Election Commission of India is set to host the Inaugural India International Conference on Democracy and Election Management (IICDEM) 2026 from January 21 to 23 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. The three-day conference aims to position India as a global hub for dialogue on democratic practices and election management, with nearly 100 international delegates from over 70 countries expected to participate.
The conference, organised by the India International Institute of Democracy & Election Management (IIIDEM), will feature a mix of general and plenary sessions, including the Inaugural Session, EMB Leaders’ Plenary, and EMB Working Group meetings. Thematic sessions will focus on global electoral challenges, model international electoral standards, and innovations and best practices in election processes.
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Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, along with Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi, will receive the delegates and formally flag off the proceedings. The ECI will also hold over 40 bilateral meetings with Election Management Bodies from around the world to deepen cooperation and exchange views on shared challenges.
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