Election of the IPU Secretary General
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Event Agenda
- 12th April 2026
- 13 April 2026
- 14 April 2026
- 15 April 2026
- 16 April 2026
- 17 April 2026
- 18 April 2026
- 19 April 2026
09:00 to 13:00
Executive Committee (closed session)
14:00 to 18:00
Executive Committee (closed session)
10:00 to 13:00
Executive Committee (closed session)
15:00 to 18:00
Executive Committee (closed session)
09:00 to 18:00
Beginning of registration
09:00 to 10:00
Gender Partnership Group (closed session)
09:30 to 13:00
Committee on the Human Rights of Parliamentarians (closed session)
10:00 to 13:00
Executive Committee (closed session)
14:30 to 18:00
Committee on the Human Rights of Parliamentarians (closed session)
14:30 to 19:00
Twelve Plus Group meeting (closed session)
19:30 to 21:30
Arab Group meeting (closed session)
15:00 to 18:30
Group of Latin America and the Caribbean meeting (closed session)
17:00 to 20:00
African Group meeting (closed session)
09:00 to 10:00
Bureau of Women Parliamentarians (closed session)
09:30 to 11:00
Asia-Pacific Group meeting (closed session)
10:00 to 11:00
Briefing for Advisers and Secretaries to delegations
10:30 to 13:00
Forum of Women Parliamentarians
11:30 to 13:00
Joint Meeting with the Chairpersons of the geopolitical groups, the Presidents of the Standing Committees and the Presidents of the other specialized bodies of the IPU (closed session)
11:45 to 13:00
Forum of Women Parliamentarians (breakout session)
14:30 to 17:30
Committee on Health (closed session)
14:30 to 17:30
High-Level Advisory Group on Countering Terrorism and Violent Extremism (closed session)
14:30 to 17:30
Forum of Women Parliamentarians
14:30 to 18:00
Committee on the Human Rights of Parliamentarians (closed session)
16:00 to 17:30
Briefing on IPU Assemblies for Members of Parliament attending for the first time
18:30 to 20:00
Inaugural ceremony
17:30 to 18:15
Eurasia Group meeting (closed session)
08:00 to 09:00
Assembly Steering Committee (closed session)
09:00 to 11:00
Governing Council
09:00 to 13:00
Standing Committee on Peace and International Security
- Debate on the draft resolution on The role of parliaments in establishing robust post-conflict management mechanisms and restoring a just and lasting peace.
- Beginning of drafting in plenary
09:00 to 13:00
Standing Committee on Sustainable Development
- Debate on the draft resolution on Building a fair and sustainable global economy: The role of parliaments in combating protectionism, reducing tariffs and preventing corporate tax avoidance
- Beginning of drafting in plenary
09:30 to 11:00
Bureau of Young Parliamentarians (closed session)
11:00 to 13:00
Assembly: Start of the General Debate on the theme Nurturing hope, securing peace and ensuring justice for future generations
11:30 to 13:00
Bureau of the Standing Committee on Democracy and Human Rights (closed session)
14:00 to 17:00
Task Force on the peaceful resolution of the war in Ukraine (closed session)
14:30 to 17:30
Committee on Middle East Questions (closed session)
14:30 to 18:00
Forum of Young Parliamentarians
14:30 to 18:00
Committee on the Human Rights of Parliamentarians (closed session)
14:00 to 17:45
Assembly
- Continuation of the General Debate
14:30 to 18:30
Standing Committee on Peace and International Security
- Drafting in plenary of the draft resolution
14:30 to 18:30
Standing Committee on Sustainable Development
- Drafting in plenary of the draft resolution
09:00 to 10:30
Bureau of the Standing Committee on United Nations Affairs (closed session)
09:00 to 13:00
Assembly
- Continuation of the General Debate
09:00 to 12:00
Standing Committee on Democracy and Human Rights
- Preparatory debate on the next resolution of the Standing Committee: Inclusive social development for all: Parliamentary strategies to promote the rights and empowerment of people living with disabilities
09:30 to 11:00
Panel discussion on Promoting diversity in parliament
09:30 to 12:30
Committee to Promote Respect for International Humanitarian Law (closed session)
09:30 to 13:00
Committee on the Human Rights of Parliamentarians (closed session)
11:00 to 12:30
ASGP meeting
11:00 to 13:00
Special session on advancing the two-State solution for Palestine, Israel and peace in the Middle East
11:30 to 13:00
Standing Committee on United Nations Affairs
- Discussion on The UN field presence in Türkiye: A test case of greater UN engagement with parliaments
14:00 to 16:00
Workshop on Multistakeholder approaches to peace and reconciliation: Legislative and faith-based perspectives
14:30 to 17:30
Working Group on Science and Technology (closed session)
14:30 to 18:30
Standing Committee on Peace and International Security
- Completion of drafting in plenary of the draft resolution
14:30 to 17:30
ASGP meeting
14:30 to 18:30
Assembly
- Continuation of the General Debate
- Vote on the emergency item
16:30 to 18:00
Workshop on New global methane rules: Implications for trade and national economies
19:00 to 20:00
Dinner cruise for women parliamentarians
13:00 to 14:30
Workshop on Sustainable health financing through health taxes: The role of parliamentarians (organized by the IPU and WHO)
09:00 to 10:00
Gender Partnership Group (closed session)
09:00 to 10:30
Committee on Middle East Questions (closed session)
09:00 to 11:00
Bureau of the Standing Committee on Peace and International Security (closed session)
09:00 to 11:00
Standing Committee on United Nations Affairs
- Discussion on Towards a more effective and representative United Nations: The need for a Charter review.
- Elections
09:00 to 13:00
Assembly
- Continuation of the General Debate - Debate on the emergency item.
- Special segment on the 50th anniversary of the CHRP
09:30 to 12:30
Standing Committee on Democracy and Human Rights
- Debate on Implementing the parliamentary mandate on artificial intelligence: Progress, action taken and priorities
- Elections
10:00 to 12:30
ASGP meeting
10:00 to 12:30
Executive Committee (closed session)
11:00 to 12:30
Workshop on The UN Convention against Cybercrime: Parliamentary perspectives on ratification and implementation
11:00 to 13:00
Open session of the Committee to Promote Respect for International Humanitarian Law, on Parliamentary action to end statelessness
11:30 to 13:30
Bureau of the Standing Committee on Sustainable Development (closed session)
13:30 to 15:00
Bureau of Women Parliamentarians (closed session)
14:00 to 16:00
Standing Committee on Peace and International Security
- Adoption of the draft resolution on The role of parliaments in establishing robust post-conflict management mechanisms and restoring a just and lasting peace
- Preparations for future Assemblies.
- Elections
14:30 to 17:30
ASGP meeting
14:30 to 18:00
Committee on the Human Rights of Parliamentarians (closed session)
14:30 to 18:30
Assembly
- Special accountability segment on the implementation of IPU resolutions and other decisions.
- Conclusion of the General Debate
14:30 to 18:30
Possible drafting committee on the emergency item (closed session)
15:00 to 16:30
Workshop on Oceans and climate change: Parliamentary leadership in protecting our blue planet
16:30 to 18:00
Standing Committee on Sustainable Development
- Adoption of the draft resolution on Building a fair and sustainable global economy.
- The role of parliaments in combating protectionism, reducing tariffs and preventing corporate tax avoidance
- Preparations for future Assemblies
- Elections
16:30 to 18:30
Hearing with the candidates for the position of IPU Secretary General
19:30 to 22:00
Cultural evening for all delegates
09:00 to 13:00
Governing Council
- Election of the IPU Secretary General
- Decisions on the human rights of MPs
- Reports on the activities of Committees and other bodies
- Reports of specialized meetings
10:00 to 12:30
ASGP meeting
14:30 to 17:30
ASGP meeting
14:30 to 20:00
Governing Council
14:30 to 20:00
Assembly
- Adoption of resolutions
- Reports of the Standing Committees
- Outcome document of the General Debate
- Closing sitting
Meet Our Speakers
Mark Anderson
Cybersecurity Analyst at SecureNet Solutions
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Cybersecurity Analyst at SecureNet Solutions
Mark Anderson is a seasoned cybersecurity professional with over a decade of experience. Specializing in threat analysis and defense strategies, Mark has worked on numerous high-profile projects, helping organizations fortify their digital defenses against evolving cyber threats.
Sarah Johnson
Co-founder and CEO, TechLaunch Ventures
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Co-founder and CEO, TechLaunch Ventures
As the CEO of TechLaunch Ventures, Sarah Johnson is a trailblazer in the tech entrepreneurship landscape. With a passion for fostering innovation, she has successfully mentored and supported numerous startups, playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of tech entrepreneurship.
Dr. Allison Martinez
Chief Scientist at TechFusion Labs
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Chief Scientist at TechFusion Labs
Dr. Allison Martinez is a renowned expert in artificial intelligence, leading groundbreaking research at TechFusion Labs. With a Ph.D. in Computer Science, she has contributed significantly to advancing the frontiers of AI and is dedicated to shaping a responsible and ethical future for the technology.
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Election of the Secretary General
The IPU will elect its ninth Secretary General at the 152nd IPU Assembly in Istanbul, Türkiye, on 19 April 2026.
The Secretary General serves as the Chief Executive of the Organization, overseeing the management of the Secretariat and reporting directly to the IPU Governing Council. Together with the President, the Secretary General helps to shape and carry out the IPU’s strategic plans, guided by the Executive Committee.
The Secretary General is initially elected for a term of four years, which can be renewed. He or she will be elected by secret ballot by the Governing Council from a shortlist of applicants recommended by the Executive Committee.
Frequently Asked Questions: Election of the IPU Secretary General