**Executive Summary**
The Election Commission of India (ECI) will host the inaugural India International Conference on Democracy and Election Management (IICDEM) 2026 from January 21st to 23rd in New Delhi. The conference aims to be the largest global event of its kind and expects nearly 100 international delegates from over 70 countries. The event will also showcase initiatives taken by the ECI to strengthen electoral processes and feature a docuseries on the Lok Sabha 2024 elections.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Conference Overview:**
* IICDEM 2026 is a 3-day conference held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, starting January 21, 2026.
* It aims to be the largest global conference on democracy and election management.
* **Participants and Delegates:**
* Nearly 100 international delegates from over 70 countries are expected to participate.
* Representatives from international organizations, foreign missions in India, and academic/practicing experts in the electoral domain will also attend.
* The event will be attended by Shri Gyanesh Kumar, Dr. Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Dr. Vivek Joshi.
* **Conference Program:**
* The program includes general and plenary sessions for Election Management Bodies (EMBs).
* 36 thematic groups, led by CEOs of States/UTs and supported by academic experts, will contribute to in-depth discussions.
* Participation from leading academic institutions including 4 IITs, 6 IIMs, 12 National Law Universities (NLUs) and IIMC.
* Over 40 bilateral meetings between ECI and EMBs for further discussions and cooperation.
* **ECI Initiatives and Exhibition:**
* The ECI will formally launch ECINET, its one-stop digital platform for election information and services.
* An exhibition will showcase the magnitude of conducting elections in India and the ECI's initiatives to strengthen electoral processes.
* The docuseries "India Decides," highlighting the Lok Sabha 2024 elections, will be showcased on day one.
**Impact Analysis**
**Election Commission of India (ECI)**
* **Impact:** ECI will host a significant international conference, promoting India's role in democracy and election management. It provides a platform to launch ECINET and showcase initiatives.
* **Action Required:** The ECI needs to successfully organize and execute the IICDEM-2026 conference, ensuring participation and facilitating meaningful discussions.
**International Delegates and Organizations**
* **Impact:** Opportunity to participate in discussions on global electoral issues, share best practices, and network with other EMBs and experts.
* **Action Required:** Delegates should prepare to actively participate in sessions and bilateral meetings.
**Academic Institutions (IITs, IIMs, NLUs, IIMC)**
* **Impact:** Opportunity to contribute expertise to thematic discussions and engage with international delegates and EMBs.
* **Action Required:** Institutions should identify and assign relevant experts to participate in the conference.
**CEOs of States/UTs**
* **Impact:** Opportunity to lead thematic groups and contribute to discussions on election-related challenges.
* **Action Required:** Prepare and lead their respective thematic groups, ensuring productive and insightful deliberations.
Key Entities Referenced
India International Conference on Democracy and Election Management (IICDEM) 2026: A 3-day conference organized by IIIDEM, focusing on democracy and election management globally.
Election Commission of India (ECI): The primary organizer and host of the IICDEM-2026 conference.
India International Institute of Democracy & Election Management (IIIDEM): The organizing body for the IICDEM-2026 conference.
Election Management Bodies (EMBs): The subject of general and plenary sessions at the conference, promoting discussion on electoral standards and processes.
ECINET: ECI's one-stop digital platform for all election related information and services, to be formally launched during the conference.
Election Commission
ECI to host IICDEM-2026 from Jan 21st to 23rd
Nearly 100 delegates from over 70 countries to participate
Over 40 bilateral meetings; 36 breakout sessions scheduled
over 3 days
प्रव तथ: 19 JAN 2026 11:39AM by PIB Delhi
1. Election Commission of India (ECI) is fully geared up for the inaugural India International
Conference on Democracy and Election Management (IICDEM) 2026. The 3-day conference,
being organized by the India International Institute of Democracy & Election Management
(IIIDEM) starting on the 21st of January will be held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
2. IICDEM 2026 is poised to be the largest global conference of its kind hosted by India in the field of
democracy and election management. Nearly 100 international delegates, representing over 70
countries from across the world, are expected to participate, along with representatives of
international organisations, foreign missions in India, and academic and practicing experts in the
electoral domain.
3. Chief Election Commissioner of India, Shri Gyanesh Kumar, along with Election Commissioners
Dr. Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Dr. Vivek Joshi will receive the delegates and flag-off the
proceedings at the inaugural session on January 21, 2026.
4. The three-day programme includes general and plenary sessions of Election Management Bodies
(EMBs) including the Inaugural Session, EMB Leaders’ Plenary, EMB Working Group Meetings,
besides thematic sessions focusing on global electoral issues, model international electoral
standards, and innovations and best practices in electoral processes.
5. A total of 36 thematic groups, led by CEOs of States/UTs and supported by national and
international academic experts, will contribute to in-depth deliberations during the conference.
These discussions will also have participation from leading academic institutions, including 4 IITs,
6 IIMs, 12 National Law Universities (NLUs) and IIMC.
6. ECI will hold over 40 bilateral meetings with the EMBs to further discussions and cooperation on
various challenges confronting EMBs around the world. The Commission will also formally launch
ECINET, ECI’s one-stop digital platform for all election related information and services.
7. An exhibition showcasing the magnitude and complexity of conducting elections in India along with
the recent initiatives taken by ECI to strengthen the two pillars of elections – preparation of
electoral rolls and conduct of elections will also be held alongside the events.
8. The docuseries “India Decides”, highlighting the making of the largest election in the world, the
Lok Sabha 2024 elections will also be showcased on day-one of IICDEM- 2026.
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