The 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC) was held in New Delhi, India, from January 14–16, 2026, chaired by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla. The event brought together 61 parliamentary leaders from 42 Commonwealth countries to discuss AI in parliament, social media, security, and institutional resilience.
Key Details of the 28th CSPOC (2026):
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- Host and Venue: New Delhi, India; hosted by the Parliament of India at Samvidhan Sadan.
- Chairperson: Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla.
- Inauguration: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the conference.
- Focus Areas: The sessions covered the role of Artificial Intelligence in parliamentary work, the impact of social media, strengthening citizen engagement, and the health and security of members of parliament.
- Participation: 61 parliamentary leaders and delegates from 42 Commonwealth countries, including four semi-autonomous parliaments.
- Significance: This marks the fourth time India has hosted this conference (previously in 1971, 1986, and 2010), reinforcing its commitment to parliamentary democracy and international cooperation.
The conference concluded with a renewed focus on making democratic institutions more responsive, transparent, and accountable.
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