On November 5, 2024, Americans will cast ballots for president and vice president, and to determine who will control the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate. Thirteen state and territorial governorships and numerous other state and local elections will also be at stake. 

Since 1992, IFES has convened global partners in Washington, D.C., to observe and learn about the U.S. Presidential Elections firsthand. This flagship event brings together election officials and thought leaders from around the world to observe and learn about the U.S. electoral system, and discuss elections and voting from comparative perspectives. The 2016 U.S. Election Program (our last in-person program) featured 550 participants from 90 countries. 

2024 sessions will include panels helmed by IFES experts and featuring luminaries from across the spectrum of the democracy community. 

Topics will include: 

• Election technology in the U.S.
• American Elections Overview
• Information Integrity, Artificial Intelligence, and Freedom of Speech
• Out-of-country and Absentee Voting
• Access for All: 34 years of the Americans with Disabilities Act
• Money in Politics, U.S.-style
• Voter Engagement: Music, Arts, and Beyond...

and more!

Register today and get the most up-to-date information here.