ECI to Host Global Democracy Summit on AI, Misinformation in New Delhi
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News18•08-01-2026, 07:08
ECI to Host Global Democracy Summit on AI, Misinformation in New Delhi
- •The Election Commission of India (ECI) will host the inaugural India International Conference on Democracy and Election Management (IICDEM) 2026 from January 21-23 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
- •The conference, themed "Democracy for an inclusive, peaceful, resilient and sustainable world," will gather nearly 100 delegates from global Election Management Bodies (EMBs) and international organizations.
- •Key discussions will focus on integrating AI in elections, ensuring electoral roll purity, and combating misinformation, reflecting modern challenges to democratic processes.
- •CEC Gyanesh Kumar and Election Commissioners Dr Sukhbir Singh Sandhu, Dr Vivek Joshi will lead over 40 bilateral meetings, showcasing India's electoral framework and technological innovations.
- •High-level academic participation from IITs, IIMs, and National Law Universities will enrich the discussions, alongside the unveiling of the IICDEM 2026 logo.
Why It Matters: ECI's global conference in New Delhi will address AI, misinformation, and election management challenges.
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