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253 Grays Inn Road, London, WC1X 8QT, United Kingdom
electoral@parlicentre.org
+44 (0) 20 3137 8648

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Schedule

Sunday, 15th – Wednesday, 18th December 2024

Sunday: Arrival of Delegates & Welcome Dinner
TimeEvent
1000h

Arrival & Registration

1800h

Welcome Drinks & Entertainment

Monday: Symposium - Combating Disinformation & Harnessing AI for Fair and Secure Elections
TimeEvent
0900h

Symposium Registration

-

Symposium Opening & Welcoming Address:

  • President of the JCE, Roman Jaquez
  • CEO of ICPS, Matt Gokhool
1000h-1015h

Coffee Break

1015h-1115h

Morning Panel: Countering the Tide: Strategies for Combating Electoral Disinformation

This panel will explore multi-faceted approaches to identify, mitigate, and counter disinformation in elections. Experts will discuss the latest trends in disinformation tactics, share case studies of successful interventions, and debate the role of legislation, AI, and civic education in preserving the integrity of electoral processes.
  • Speaker 1: Sy Mamabolo, CEO of the Election Commission of South Africa
  • Speaker 2: Samira Saba, Smartmatic
  • Speaker 3: Ana Laura Maltos, Digital Media Observatory at Tecnologico de Monterrey
1130h-1200h

Keynote Presentation: One Nation, One Election

  • Dr Madhukar Gupta, Commissioner, SEC Rajasthan India
1200h

Group Photo

1215h-1330h

Lunch at Hotel

1345h-1415h

Keynote Presentation: Harmful Practices and Protective Measures in the Information Environment around the 2024 Elections

  • Ingrid Bicu, specialist in disinformation
1430h-1530h

Afternoon Panel: AI in Action: Enhancing the Electoral Process

This panel will explore the strategic use of AI throughout the electoral cycle, from voter registration to ballot counting and results dissemination. Speakers will discuss the impact of cutting-edge AI tools that are enhancing transparency and efficiency in electoral systems. The session will also highlight key ethical considerations and safeguards necessary to protect voter privacy and maintain electoral integrity.
  • Speaker 1: Thomas Hicks, US Election Assistance Commission
  • Speaker 2: Eduardo Correia, Smartmatic
1530h-1545h

Coffee Break

1545h-1615h

Keynote Presentation:

  • The Electoral Tribunal of the Federal Judiciary of Mexico (TEPJF)
1630h-1700h

Keynote Presentation: Do voter information campaigns make a difference?

  • Professor Daniel Stockemer, University of Ottawa
1700h-1800h

Fringe Events: Industry demonstrations

2000h

Dinner

Tuesday: Awards Ceremony & Symposium - Empowering Democracy: Advancing Electoral Integrity through Staff Training and Technological Innovations
TimeEvent
0930h

Symposium Opening

0945h-1015h

Keynote Presentation: Optimising Training and Conditions for Election Staff Success

  • Sonali Campion, Electoral Integrity Project
1015h-1045h

ICPS Presentation: Skillwise

  • Paul Greenhalgh, ICPS Skillwise
1045h-1100h

Coffee Break

1100h-1200h

Morning Panel: Safeguarding Democracy: Strengthening the Electoral Workforce to Prevent Democratic Backsliding

This panel will explore strategies for empowering the electoral workforce, vital for safeguarding democracy and preventing backsliding. Experts will discuss the importance of robust training systems and strong institutional frameworks to ensure electoral officials can uphold democracy effectively, even in challenging times. The session will highlight how ongoing professional development and effective management are crucial in maintaining a resilient electoral workforce.
  • Chair: Ian-Michael Anthony, former CEO of the Electoral Office of Dominica
  • Speaker 1: Helen G. Aguila-Flores, Deputy Executive Director for Administration of the Philippine Commission on Elections
  • Speaker 2: Ketevan Karenashvili, CEC of Georgia
  • Speaker 3: Laura Villalba, International Electoral Consultant, Argentina
1215h-1245h

Keynote Presentation: 2024 US Election & Beyond: the Role of the EAC

  • Thomas Hicks, US Election Assistance Commission
1245h-1300h

Symposium Closing

0930h-1300h

Fringe Events: Industry demonstrations

1300h

Lunch

1300h

Rest and/or explore places of interest nearby before the start of the Awards Ceremony

1900h

The International Electoral Awards

The International Electoral Awards Ceremony will start at 19:00, ending at 22:00. There will be a dinner and entertainment accompanying the awards ceremony.

Wednesday: Departures and Morning Sight Seeing
TimeEvent
1000h

Departures and morning sightseeing. We usually reserve this day for a day tour in the morning for delegates who have late departures, and departures throughout the day.

1000h

Sightseeing trip