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Upcoming Conferences
Conference #27
DATE: January 2024
COUNTRY: Uganda
LOCATION: To Be Determined
- Topic 1: Environment, Climate Change and the role of Parliament
- Topic 2: Diverse and Inclusive Parliaments (youth and gender sensitivity)
- Topic 3: Security measures for parliamentarians and parliaments
- Topic 4: Health and Wellbeing Support in Parliaments and the role of Speaker and Presiding Officers
- Special Plenary Session: Building Consensus for Parliamentary Business: the role of Speakers and Presiding Officers
Past Conferences
Conference #26
DATE: January 3-6, 2023
COUNTRY: Australia
LOCATION: Canberra, Australia
Topic 1: Parliaments and the pandemic
Topic 2: Security
Topic 3: e-Parliament
Topic 4: Role of the Speaker or Presiding Officer in leading parliamentary innovation
Special Plenary Session: Training for Members and staff
Conference #25
DATE: January 6-10, 2020
COUNTRY: Canada
LOCATION: Ottawa, Canada
Topic 1 - Parliamentary Engagement: Openness, Transparency and Accountability
Sujet 1 - Engagement parlementaire : ouverture, transparence et responsabilité
Topic 2 - Challenges and Opportunities Arising from the Displacement of a Parliamentary AssemblySujet 2 - Défis et occasions découlant du déplacement d’une assemblée parlementaire
Topic 3 - Parliamentarians as Effective Legislators and Constituency Representatives: Evolving Support Required
Sujet 3 - Efficacité des parlementaires à titre de législateurs et de représentants de circonscription : besoin de soutien évolutif
Topic 4 - Securing of Individuals in the Parliamentary Context and Beyond
Sujet 4 - Assurer la sécurité des gens dans le contexte parlementaire et au delà
Special Plenary Session – Inclusive Parliaments: The Role of the Speaker in Supporting Emerging Procedures and Practices Embracing the Changing Face and Needs of Parliament
Séance plénière spéciale – Parlements inclusifs : rôle du Président dans le soutien des procedures et des pratiques émergentes visant à accueillir le visage et les besoins changeants du Parlement
Conference #24
DATE: January 8-13, 2018
COUNTRY: The Seychelles
LOCATION: Victoria
- Program (PDF, 165 KB)
- Official Invitation (PDF, 669 KB)
- List of Topics, Presenters and Workshop Chairs (PDF, 152 KB)
- Information Circular (PDF, 259 KB)
- Workshop A (The role of the Speaker in strengthening parliamentary diplomacy in both regional and international cooperation) report (PDF, 486 KB)
- Workshop B (The role of the Speaker in strengthening parliamentary diplomacy in both regional and international cooperation) report (PDF, 293 KB)
- Workshop A (Use of technology to support Members and House Business) report (PDF, 95 KB)
- Workshop B (Use of technology to support Members and House Business) report (PDF, 17 KB)
- Workshop A (Strengthening Parliamentary Research for the Effective functioning of Legislatures) report (PDF, 136 KB)
- Workshop B (Strengthening Parliamentary Research for the Effective functioning of Legislatures) report (PDF, 43 KB)
- Workshop A (Emerging security issues for Parliamentarians) report (PDF, 41 KB)
- Workshop B (Emerging security issues for Parliamentarians) report (PDF, 143 KB)
- Discussion papers and documents
- The role of the Speaker in strengthening parliamentary diplomacy in both regional and international cooperation (Isle of Man) (PDF, 144 KB)
- The role of the Speaker in strengthening parliamentary diplomacy in both regional and international cooperation (Tanzania – not presented but permission granted to circulate) (PDF, 95 KB)
- Use of technology to support Members and House Business (keynote address from Prof. Mary Francoli) (PDF, 91 KB)
- Strengthening Parliamentary Research for the Effective functioning of Legislatures (keynote address from the Speaker of the Lok Sabah of India) (PDF, 90 KB)
- Strengthening Parliamentary Research for the Effective functioning of Legislatures (Guernsey) (PDF, 126 KB)
- Strengthening Parliamentary Research for the Effective functioning of Legislatures (South Africa) (PDF, 159 KB)
- Emerging security issues for Parliamentarians (keynote address from the Deputy Speaker of the United Kingdom) (PDF, 90 KB)
- Emerging security issues for Parliamentarians (keynote address from the Deputy Speaker of the United Kingdom – Powerpoint Presentation) (PPTX, 4937 KB)
- Emerging security issues for Parliamentarians (Kenya) (PDF, 283 KB)
- Emerging security issues for Parliamentarians (Australia) (PDF, 100 KB)
- The role of Speakers in strengthening Parliament as an Institution of Accountability, Openness and Transparency (keynote address from the Speaker of the House of Commons of Canada (PDF, 89 KB)
Conference #23
DATE: January 9-14, 2016
COUNTRY: Malaysia
LOCATION: Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
- Report of Proceedings (PDF, 984 KB)
- Press Release (PDF, 53 KB)
- Official Invitation (PDF, 163 KB)
- Program (PDF, 200 KB)
- List of Topics, Presenters and Workshop Chairs (PDF, 167 KB)
- Information Circular (PDF, 199 KB)
- Workshop 1 (The Challenges facing the Independence of Speakers) report (PDF, 371 KB)
- Workshop 2 (The Role of the Speakers in the Security of Parliaments and their Precincts) report (PDF, 353 KB)
- Workshop 3 ((Parliamentary Privilege – protecting the effective functioning of democracies) report (PDF, 187 KB)
- Workshop 4 (Orientation and Development for Parliamentarians) report (PDF, 292 KB)
- Discussion papers and documents
- The Challenges facing the Independence of Speakers (keynote address from the Speaker of the Malaysian House of Representatives) (PDF, 1MB)
- The Challenges facing the Independence of Speakers (Seychelles) (PDF, 481KB)
- The Challenges facing the Independence of Speakers (Mauritius) (PDF, 365KB)
- The Role of the Speaker in the Security of Parliament and their Precincts (keynote address from the Speaker of the House of Commons of Canada) (PDF, 1 MB)
- The Role of Speakers in the Security of Parliaments and their Precincts (Malta) (PDF, 200KB)
- The Role of the Speaker in the Security of Parliament and their Precincts (Australia House of Representatives) (PDF, 48KB)
- Parliamentary Privilege – protecting the effective functioning of democracies (keynote address from the Speaker of the Zambian National Assembly) (PDF, 728KB)
- Parliamentary Privilege – protecting the effective functioning of democracies (Rwanda Chamber of Deputies) (PDF, 249KB)
- Orientation and Development of Parliamentarians (keynote address from the Speaker of the New Zealand House of Representatives) (PDF, 624KB)
- Orientation and Development for Parliamentarians (India Lok Sabha) (PDF, 51KB)
- Building Trust in Legislatures: A Case Study of Malaysia (keynote address by Prof. Haidar Dziyauddin for the Special Plenary on The low citizen confidence in Parliamentary Insititions) (PDF, 351KB)
Conference #22
DATE: January 21-25, 2014
COUNTRY: New Zealand
LOCATION: Wellington
- Reconnecting Parliament with the public – keeping Parliament relevant in the digital age (keynote address from the Speaker of the New Zealand House of Representatives) (PDF, 190 KB)
- Reconnecting Parliament with the public – keeping Parliament relevant in the digital age (Kenya National Assembly) (PDF, 397 KB)
- Reconnecting Parliament with the Public (India Rajya Sabha) (PDF, 43 KB)
- Parliamentary Privilege – protecting the effective functioning of democracies (keynote address from the Attorney-General of New Zealand) (PDF, 63 KB)
- Parliamentary Privilege – protecting the effective functioning of democracy (Senate of Canada) (PDF, 118 KB)
- Privilege in the Isle of Man – the experience of a small jurisdiction (PDF, 310 KB)
- Small Parliaments, Big Challenges (keynote address from the Speaker of the Cook Islands) (PDF, 4,277 KB)
- Small Parliaments, Big Challenges (Jersey) (PDF, 45 KB)
- Small Parliaments, Big Challenges (Bermuda) (PDF, 597 KB)
- Openness and Transparency (keynote address from Professor Margaret Wilson) (PDF, 40 KB)
- Openness and Transparency (Pakistan National Assembly) (PDF, 2,173 KB)
- Openness and Transparency (Trinidad and Tobago House of Representatives) (PDF, 348 KB)
Conference #21
DATE: January 7 to 12, 2012
COUNTRY: Trinidad and Tobago
LOCATION: Port-of-Spain
Conference #20
DATE: January 4-8, 2010
COUNTRY: India
LOCATION: Delhi
- Agenda (PDF, 26 KB)
- Official invitation (PDF, 11 KB)
- Information circular (PDF, 61 KB)
- Program (PDF, 14 KB)
- List of Participants (PDF, 50 KB)
- Open Plenary transcript (PDF, 50 KB)
- Closing Plenary transcript (PDF, 50 KB)
- Workshop 1 (The Speaker's role as a mediator) transcript (PDF, 151 KB)
- Workshop 2 (The use of technology in the parliamentary context) transcript (PDF, 154 KB)
- Workshop 3 (The role of the Speaker in the administration of Parliament) transcript (PDF, 50 KB)
- Discussion papers and documents
Conference #19
DATE: January 2-6, 2008
COUNTRY: United Kingdom
LOCATION: London, England
- Agenda (PDF, 31 KB)
- Report of Proceedings (PDF, 701 KB)
- Conference Handbook (PDF, 145 KB)
- Biographies Handbook (PDF, 917 KB)
- Biographies Handbook Addenda (PDF, 117 KB)
- Information for Delegates (PDF, 653 KB)
- Discussion papers and documents
- Privileges and Right of Reply (PDF, 54 KB)
- Relations with the Courts/Separation of Powers (PDF, 23 KB)
- Keeping Order and Fostering Decorum — A New Zealand Perspective (PDF,57 KB)
- Keeping Order and Fostering Decorum in the House (PDF, 69 KB)
- Parliamentary procedures for the explusion and disciplining of Members (PDF,116 KB)
- Sin Bin Example Use of the video is authorized and provided by the Parliament of the Commonwealth of Australia (WMV, 3 MB)
- Parliamentary Codes of Ethics in the House of Commons of Canada (PDF, 96 KB)
- Standards and Ethics for Parliamentarians (PDF, 45 KB)
- Parliament's relations with the public (Dominca) (PDF, 26 KB)
- Parliament's relations with the public (Guyana) (PDF, 24 KB)
Conference #18
DATE: January 3-8, 2006
COUNTRY: Kenya
LOCATION: Nairobi and Mombasa
Conference #17
DATE: January 9-12, 2004
COUNTRY: Canada
LOCATION: Montebello, Québec
Conference #16
DATE: January 8-12, 2002
COUNTRY: Botswana
LOCATION: Kasane
Conference #15
DATE: January 5-8, 2000
COUNTRY: Australia
LOCATION: Canberra, Australia Capital Territory
Conference #14
DATE: January 6-9, 1998
COUNTRY: Trinidad and Tobago
LOCATION: Port-of-Spain
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Conference #13
DATE: 1996
COUNTRY: Cyprus
Conference #12
DATE: 1994
COUNTRY: Papua New Guinea
Conference #11
DATE: 1992
COUNTRY: Jamaica
Conference #10
DATE: 1990
COUNTRY: Zimbabwe
LOCATION: Harare
Conference #09
DATE: 1988
COUNTRY: United Kingdom
LOCATION: London, England
Conference #08
DATE: 1986
COUNTRY: India
LOCATION: New Delhi
Conference #07
DATE: 1984
COUNTRY: New Zealand
LOCATION: Wellington
Conference #06
DATE: 1981
COUNTRY: Canada
LOCATION: Ottawa, Ontario
Conference #05
DATE: 1978
COUNTRY: Australia
LOCATION: Canberra
Conference #03
DATE: 1973
COUNTRY: Zambia
Conference #02
DATE: 1971
COUNTRY: India
LOCATION: New Delhi
Conference #01
DATE: 1969
COUNTRY: Canada
LOCATION: Ottawa and Toronto, Ontario
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