The Premier Global Electoral Event
For over two decades, the International Electoral Awards & Symposium has been the foremost gathering for electoral professionals worldwide. The 22nd edition takes place from 29th November to 3rd December 2026 in Manila, Philippines, co-hosted by the Commission on Elections of the Philippines (COMELEC) and the International Centre for Parliamentary Studies (ICPS).
Building on 21 years of success, the 2026 event promises to be the largest and most ambitious yet. This will be the only international electoral symposium of its kind this year — an unmissable opportunity for election management bodies, technology providers, civil society organisations, and anyone committed to strengthening democratic processes around the world.
New for 2026: alongside the main symposium programme, this year will feature dedicated breakout sessions — offering fresh opportunities to engage in focused discussions, hands-on demonstrations, and peer-to-peer exchanges. Whether you want to dive deeper into a specific topic or connect directly with fellow practitioners and innovators, these sessions are designed to maximise your experience.
The symposium programme will cover a wide range of topics impacting the electoral community. Confirmed topics will be announced shortly — watch this space as the programme takes shape over the coming weeks.
Whether you are an electoral commission looking to showcase your innovations, a technology provider seeking to connect with decision-makers, or a practitioner wanting to learn from global best practice — Manila 2026 is the place to be.
Key Links
- Register for the event
- Hands-on workshops
- View the provisional schedule
- Explore award categories
- Meet our sponsors
- FAQs
- Submit a Nomination
Hands-On Workshops
Also new for 2026 are hands-on workshops: two-hour working sessions where you tackle a real electoral problem alongside peers from other jurisdictions, and leave with material you can use at home. The first, designed by ICPS with our partner BSVA, is Who’s Trained, Who’s Cleared? Trusted Records for the Election Workforce, on recording and verifying the training, qualification and clearance of the election workforce.
Places at each session are limited and we expect them to be oversubscribed.
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Organisers
International Centre for Parliamentary Studies
The International Centre for Parliamentary Studies (ICPS) is the organiser and host of the International Electoral Awards. The awards are an initiative to acknowledge notable contributions in electoral management.
Commission on Elections of the Philippines (COMELEC)
The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) is the constitutional body responsible for enforcing and administering all laws and regulations relating to the conduct of elections, initiative, referendum, and recall in the Philippines. As co-host of the 22nd International Electoral Awards, COMELEC brings decades of experience in managing large-scale democratic exercises across a diverse and dynamic archipelago nation.
FAQs
The International Electoral Awards & Symposium is the premier global event recognising excellence in electoral management and democratic innovation. Organised by the International Centre for Parliamentary Studies (ICPS), the programme brings together electoral commissioners, practitioners, academics, and observers from around the world for keynote addresses, panel discussions, and the prestigious Awards Ceremony.
The 22nd International Electoral Awards & Symposium will take place from 29th November to 3rd December 2026 in Manila, Philippines, co-hosted by the Commission on Elections of the Philippines (COMELEC) and ICPS.
Registration details will be announced in due course. To express your interest or be notified when registration opens, please email electoral@parlicentre.org.
Nominations for the 22nd International Electoral Awards are now open. You can submit a nomination through our online form. For guidance on categories and criteria, please visit the award categories page.
The four-day programme includes a welcome reception, two days of symposium sessions with keynotes and panels, the Awards Ceremony dinner, and an optional cultural tour. The programme will cover core themes including disinformation and electoral trust, inclusive participation, and reflections on the Philippines' 2026 General Elections. New for 2026, the programme will also feature dedicated breakout sessions — offering focused discussions, hands-on demonstrations, and peer-to-peer exchanges alongside the main symposium. Full session details will be announced shortly. For the provisional schedule, please see the schedule page.
The organisers provide accommodation at the venue, meals during the event, and airport transfers for all registered delegates. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide any support with airfare or travel costs. For further questions, please contact electoral@parlicentre.org.
For all enquiries about the 22nd International Electoral Awards & Symposium, please email electoral@parlicentre.org or visit our contact page.