India Hosts IICDEM 2026 Conference
Analysis based on 16 articles · First reported Jan 07, 2026 · Last updated Jan 23, 2026
The IICDEM 2026 conference, hosted by the India — Election Commission of India, enhances India's global standing in democratic governance and electoral practices, potentially fostering international cooperation and technological advancements in election management. The launch of ECINET by the India — Election Commission of India could streamline election-related information and services, improving efficiency and transparency.
The India — Election Commission of India is hosting the inaugural India International Conference on Democracy and Election Management (IICDEM) 2026 from January 21-23 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. Organized by the India International Institute of Democracy and Election Management, the conference will gather nearly 100 international delegates from over 70 countries, along with representatives from international organizations and academic experts. Chief Election Commissioner Bhuvneshwar Kumar, along with Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi, will lead the proceedings. The event aims to facilitate the exchange of ideas, best practices, and innovations among Election Management Bodies worldwide, focusing on global electoral challenges and standards. Key activities include general and plenary sessions, 36 thematic group discussions with participation from institutions like Indian Institutes of Technology, Indian Institute of Management Raipur, National Law Universities, and Indian Institute of Mass Communication, and over 40 bilateral meetings. The India — Election Commission of India will also formally launch ECINET, a digital platform for election-related information and services, and showcase an exhibition on India's electoral scale and the docuseries 'India Decides' on the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
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