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23 Jul

Exploring innovation, technology, and sustainability of BRIDGE

23 July

Australia

The BRIDGE Partners are conducting the first BRIDGE Facilitator Community of Practice virtual event for 2026.

As part of the implementation of the BRIDGE Strategic Plan 2025–2029, this event aims to further strengthen engagement across the BRIDGE Community of Practice. The theme for this year’s series is “Exploring innovation, technology, and sustainability of BRIDGE,” with this first session focusing on the role of technology in BRIDGE programming and its implications for future delivery. The event will bring together members of the global BRIDGE Facilitator Community, with a particular focus on the Indo-Pacific region.

Agenda highlights

  1. Opening Session – welcome remarks AEC, International IDEA
  2. Setting the scene – Poll and Partner Innovations
  3. Showcase 1: Togo teamAI, Digital Technology and Elections
  4. Showcase 2: Joint League of Arab States and Independent Election Commission of Jordan team Cyber Security, Youth and Elections
  5. Reflection activity – Poll
  6. Wrap-up and close – Evaluation link and final thanks

Facilitators:
Location:
Canberra
Format:
Online workshop
Audience(s) for this workshop:
Language(s):
English, French
Modules used at this workshop:
Introduction to Electoral Administration
Expected Outcomes:
AEC
IDEA