Schedule

Wednesday, 1st – Saturday, 4th October 2025

Day 1 — Arrival of Delegates & Welcome Drinks

Time	Event
All day	Arrival & Registration
18:00	Welcome Drinks / Informal Networking Reception

Day 1 — Arrival of Delegates & Welcome Drinks

Time	Event
All day	Arrival & Registration
18:00	Welcome Drinks / Informal Networking Reception

Day 2 — Symposium

Time	Event
08:30	Symposium Registration
09:00	Opening & Welcoming Session Directors of Ceremonies - IEC & ICPS National Anthem – Botswana Police Service Band Prayer Introductions – District Commissioner Welcome Remarks – Hon Justice Barnabas Nyamadzabo, Chairman, Independent Electoral Commission of Botswana Official Opening – Advocate Duma Gideon Boko, President of the Republic of Botswana Remarks - CEO, International Centre for Parliamentary Studies (ICPS) Vote of Thanks – Commissioner Thebeyame T. Tsimako, IEC, Botswana
10:00	Group Photo
10:15 – 10:30	Coffee Break
10:45 – 11:15	Keynote Presentation: "Trust‑Building and Integrity in Emerging Democracies in Electoral Management" Hon Justice Gaolapelwe Ketlogetswe, Chief Justice, Botswana
11:30 – 12:30	Morning Panel — "Botswana 2024: Good Practices, Opportunities & Challenges" Session Moderator – Commissioner Wame T. Thanke, IEC, Botswana Jeff Siamisang, SIEC - Review of 2024 General Elections of Botswana: Perspectives from Election Management Body – Independent Electoral Commission of Botswana Prof David Sebudubudu – Perspectives from an academic
12:30 – 13:45	Lunch
14:00 – 14:30	Keynote — "Designing Inclusive Electoral Frameworks: Gender, Youth & Disability" Maureen Shonge, Regional Policy Specialist – Women’s Political Participation, UN Women East & Southern Africa
14:45 – 15:45	Afternoon Panel — "From Access to Influence: Making Elections Truly Inclusive" Melatwork Hailu – Chairperson of the National Election Board of Ethiopia Mr. Kutlwano Pelontle – Botswana Coalition of Non-Governmental Organisations (BOCONGO) Executive Director, Federation of Disabled People's Organisations – Botswana Ms Pamela Dube – Gender Links Helen G. Aguila-Flores – Commission on Elections Philippines
15:45 – 16:00	Coffee Break
16:00 – 16:30	Keynote — "Digital Tools for Inclusive Voter Education" Mr Kenneth Setimela – Founder & MD at LeveragePoint
16:45 – 17:15	Keynote — "Buenos Aires City Elections 2025" Dr. Federico Fahey – Electoral Management Institute Buenos Aires
17:30 – 18:00	Keynote – "Online Voting Introduction: How to introduce online voting in the electoral process" Victor Hidalgo – Global Solutions Manager, Lumi

Day 2 — Symposium

Time	Event
08:30	Symposium Registration
09:00	Opening & Welcoming Session Directors of Ceremonies - IEC & ICPS National Anthem – Botswana Police Service Band Prayer Introductions – District Commissioner Welcome Remarks – Hon Justice Barnabas Nyamadzabo, Chairman, Independent Electoral Commission of Botswana Official Opening – Advocate Duma Gideon Boko, President of the Republic of Botswana Remarks - CEO, International Centre for Parliamentary Studies (ICPS) Vote of Thanks – Commissioner Thebeyame T. Tsimako, IEC, Botswana
10:00	Group Photo
10:15 – 10:30	Coffee Break
10:45 – 11:15	Keynote Presentation: "Trust‑Building and Integrity in Emerging Democracies in Electoral Management" Hon Justice Gaolapelwe Ketlogetswe, Chief Justice, Botswana
11:30 – 12:30	Morning Panel — "Botswana 2024: Good Practices, Opportunities & Challenges" Session Moderator – Commissioner Wame T. Thanke, IEC, Botswana Jeff Siamisang, SIEC - Review of 2024 General Elections of Botswana: Perspectives from Election Management Body – Independent Electoral Commission of Botswana Prof David Sebudubudu – Perspectives from an academic
12:30 – 13:45	Lunch
14:00 – 14:30	Keynote — "Designing Inclusive Electoral Frameworks: Gender, Youth & Disability" Maureen Shonge, Regional Policy Specialist – Women’s Political Participation, UN Women East & Southern Africa
14:45 – 15:45	Afternoon Panel — "From Access to Influence: Making Elections Truly Inclusive" Melatwork Hailu – Chairperson of the National Election Board of Ethiopia Mr. Kutlwano Pelontle – Botswana Coalition of Non-Governmental Organisations (BOCONGO) Executive Director, Federation of Disabled People's Organisations – Botswana Ms Pamela Dube – Gender Links Helen G. Aguila-Flores – Commission on Elections Philippines
15:45 – 16:00	Coffee Break
16:00 – 16:30	Keynote — "Digital Tools for Inclusive Voter Education" Mr Kenneth Setimela – Founder & MD at LeveragePoint
16:45 – 17:15	Keynote — "Buenos Aires City Elections 2025" Dr. Federico Fahey – Electoral Management Institute Buenos Aires
17:30 – 18:00	Keynote – "Online Voting Introduction: How to introduce online voting in the electoral process" Victor Hidalgo – Global Solutions Manager, Lumi

Day 3 — Awards Ceremony & Symposium

Time	Event
09:00	Symposium Opening
09:00 – 09:20	Reflection on the 2024 Indian Election Dr Madhukar Gupta – State Election Commissioner of Rajasthan, State Election Commission
09:25 – 09:40	Reflection on the 2024 Somaliland Presidential Election Musa Hassan Yousuf, Chairman of the Electoral Commission of the Republic of Somaliland
09:45 – 10:15	In Conversation Lee Jung-ok – Former Minister of Gender Equality and Family of South Korea Joe Matthews – Founder-Publisher of Democracy Local,
10:15 – 11:15	Morning Panel — "Improving Trust in Election: Global Approaches & Tools" Commissioner Dr Gerson Sindano – Electoral Commission of Namibia Tamar Tsertsvadze, Central Election Commission of Georgia Juan Pablo Prezzoli, Director of International Relations, Comitia
11:15 – 11:30	Coffee Break
11:30 – 12:00	Keynote – "Tackling Misinformation" Sy Mamabolo – CEO of the Electoral Commission of South Africa
12:15 – 12:45	Keynote — "Election Truth in the Age of AI‑Generated Content" Commissioner Thomas Hicks – United States EAC
12:45 – 13:00	Symposium Closing
09:30 – 13:00	(Parallel) Fringe Events / Industry Demonstrations
13:00	Lunch
Afternoon	Rest or optional local tours prior to the Awards Ceremony
19:00 – 22:00	The International Electoral Awards Dinner, entertainment & presentation of awards; as well as closing delivered by Hon. Moeti Caesar Mohwasa, Minister for State President, Republic of Botswana

Day 3 — Awards Ceremony & Symposium

Time	Event
09:00	Symposium Opening
09:00 – 09:20	Reflection on the 2024 Indian Election Dr Madhukar Gupta – State Election Commissioner of Rajasthan, State Election Commission
09:25 – 09:40	Reflection on the 2024 Somaliland Presidential Election Musa Hassan Yousuf, Chairman of the Electoral Commission of the Republic of Somaliland
09:45 – 10:15	In Conversation Lee Jung-ok – Former Minister of Gender Equality and Family of South Korea Joe Matthews – Founder-Publisher of Democracy Local,
10:15 – 11:15	Morning Panel — "Improving Trust in Election: Global Approaches & Tools" Commissioner Dr Gerson Sindano – Electoral Commission of Namibia Tamar Tsertsvadze, Central Election Commission of Georgia Juan Pablo Prezzoli, Director of International Relations, Comitia
11:15 – 11:30	Coffee Break
11:30 – 12:00	Keynote – "Tackling Misinformation" Sy Mamabolo – CEO of the Electoral Commission of South Africa
12:15 – 12:45	Keynote — "Election Truth in the Age of AI‑Generated Content" Commissioner Thomas Hicks – United States EAC
12:45 – 13:00	Symposium Closing
09:30 – 13:00	(Parallel) Fringe Events / Industry Demonstrations
13:00	Lunch
Afternoon	Rest or optional local tours prior to the Awards Ceremony
19:00 – 22:00	The International Electoral Awards Dinner, entertainment & presentation of awards; as well as closing delivered by Hon. Moeti Caesar Mohwasa, Minister for State President, Republic of Botswana

Day 4 — Departures & Morning Sightseeing

Time	Event
10:00	Optional City / Cultural Tour for delegates with late flights
All day	Departures

Day 4 — Departures & Morning Sightseeing

Time	Event
10:00	Optional City / Cultural Tour for delegates with late flights
All day	Departures

Awards Ceremony Timings

Time	Event
19:00	The International Electoral Awards Move attendees into main ballroom
19:15	Award Ceremony Start
19:25	Presentation from CEO of ICPS
19:30	Presentation from IEC
19:40	Opening Entertainment
19:50	Presentation 1: International Institutional Engagement Award
20:00	Presentation 2: Electoral Conflict Management Award
20:10	Presentation 3: Meritorious Achievement Award
20:20	Entertainment
20:30	Presentation 4: Accessibility for All Award
20:40	Presentation 5: First Time Voter Award
20:50	Presentation 6: Election Management Award
21:00	Entertainment & Main Course to be served
21:10	Presentation 7: Citizens' Engagement Award
21:20	Presentation 8: Electoral Ergonomic Award
21:30	Presentation 9: Lifetime Achievement Award
21:40	Dessert to be served
21:50	Presentation 11: Electoral Commission of the Year
22:00	Presentation 12: Electoral Commissioner of the Year
22:10	Mr Matt Gokhool, CEO of ICPS & Hon. Ms Maipelo Mophuting, Assistant Minister for State President, Republic of Botswana, closing speech

Awards Ceremony Timings

Time	Event
19:00	The International Electoral Awards Move attendees into main ballroom
19:15	Award Ceremony Start
19:25	Presentation from CEO of ICPS
19:30	Presentation from IEC
19:40	Opening Entertainment
19:50	Presentation 1: International Institutional Engagement Award
20:00	Presentation 2: Electoral Conflict Management Award
20:10	Presentation 3: Meritorious Achievement Award
20:20	Entertainment
20:30	Presentation 4: Accessibility for All Award
20:40	Presentation 5: First Time Voter Award
20:50	Presentation 6: Election Management Award
21:00	Entertainment & Main Course to be served
21:10	Presentation 7: Citizens' Engagement Award
21:20	Presentation 8: Electoral Ergonomic Award
21:30	Presentation 9: Lifetime Achievement Award
21:40	Dessert to be served
21:50	Presentation 11: Electoral Commission of the Year
22:00	Presentation 12: Electoral Commissioner of the Year
22:10	Mr Matt Gokhool, CEO of ICPS & Hon. Ms Maipelo Mophuting, Assistant Minister for State President, Republic of Botswana, closing speech

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Wednesday, 1st – Saturday, 4th October 2025

Day 1 — Arrival of Delegates & Welcome Drinks

Day 1 — Arrival of Delegates & Welcome Drinks

Day 2 — Symposium

Day 2 — Symposium

Day 3 — Awards Ceremony & Symposium

The International Electoral Awards

Day 3 — Awards Ceremony & Symposium

The International Electoral Awards

Day 4 — Departures & Morning Sightseeing

Day 4 — Departures & Morning Sightseeing

Awards Ceremony Timings

The International Electoral Awards

Awards Ceremony Timings

The International Electoral Awards