Call for Panel Contributions: Global Conference on Electoral FIMI and Democracy

International IDEA invites organisations to submit proposals for panels at a two-day global conference on Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference (FIMI) in electoral contexts and democratic resilience.

The conference will bring together civil society organisations, academic researchers, and regulatory bodies from across the world to share evidence, methods, legal tools, and strategies for advancing a more global understanding of FIMI, as one of the most emerging threats to democratic integrity.
The event will take place on 3-4 March 2027 in Chisinau, Moldova. International IDEA has funding available to support a limited number of selected panels (up to five). Funded support may cover:

Eligibility

• Proposals are welcome from Civil society organisations (CSOs) and non-governmental organisations working on disinformation, monitoring social media, media literacy, content regulation, information integrity, election integrity, or democratic governance.
• Proposals are welcome fromAcademic and research institutions with relevant expertise in FIMI, foreign influence operations, political communication, or related fields.
• Proposals are welcome fromGovernment bodies, intergovernmental organisations, regulatory bodies, and policy institutions engaged in electoral oversight, cybersecurity, information integrity, or democratic resilience.
• Proposals for panels from partnerships or consortia across two or more types of organisations are particularly encouraged. International IDEA is committed to geographic diversity and strongly encourages applications from organisations based in the Global South, as well as regions where FIMI poses acute electoral risks.
• Thematic priority is given to proposals about The Enablers and Incentives of FIMI, Civil Society Accountability and Advocacy, Institutional, Legal and Policy Issues,
• Gender, Equality, and Inclusion

How to apply

Proposals for full panels should be submitted through the Microsoft Form below and include the following:

• Panel title and thematic focus: indicate which of the four themes your panel primarily addresses.
• Panel description: a summary of the panel’s focus, key questions, and intended contribution (max. 400 words).
• Speaker profiles: names, titles, organisations, and brief bios for each proposed speaker (up to four speakers). Max. 70 words for each speaker.
• Gender statement: a brief note on how the panel ensures gender balance in its speaker composition.
• Format and structure: a short description of the proposed panel format and how the 90-minute slot will be used.
• Funding requirements:  indicate whether you are requesting funding support and, if so, for which elements (travel, research, interpretation)
• Submitting organisation(s): name, type, and country of the submitting organisation(s), and a designated point of contact

Submit your proposals here.

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