Past events

In this section, (re)discover the IPU's past events. For events prior to 2018, please consult our archives. 

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2026 IPU Parliamentary Hearing at the United Nations

Feb122026
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New York, United States

Parliaments and the United Nations: Better together, delivering for the people
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Introducing the AI Maturity Framework

Feb042026
The AI Maturity Framework serves as both a mirror and a map: it helps parliamentary leadership understand where their institution currently stands in its AI journey, while providing clear guidance on practical next steps.
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Global governance of AI: How prepared is the UN?

Jan212026
Briefing for MPs on the United Nations #12
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Towards effective action against discrimination: Parliaments and human rights treaty bodies

Dec162025
This roundtable debate will allow parliamentarians to share good practices and real-life examples of how they can take effective action against discrimination in their daily work.
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Can reducing methane emissions build a healthier, more sustainable future?

Dec112025
A collaborative dialogue among parliaments, governments, civil society and experts
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Parliaments and the Next Generation: A Shared Agenda for Disarmament

Dec112025
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Sixth Expert Roundtable on the Common Principles for Support to Parliaments

Dec092025
From principle to practice: Enhancing parliamentary development through gender equality
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Navigating health misinformation in the age of AI

Dec082025
The webinar will bring together parliamentarians, experts and civil society representatives to explore the intersection of misinformation, AI and health with a focus on women’s, children’s and adolescents’ health.
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Conference

The Role of Parliament in Shaping the Future of Responsible AI

Nov282025
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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Conference on The Role of Parliament in Shaping the Future of Responsible AI, to be held from 28-30 November 2025 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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Empowerment series– social media self-defence training for young Women MPs

Nov262025
The Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) will mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women by offering young women parliamentarians and their staff a virtual training session on enhancing online safety.
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Ending violence against women in politics: ensuring safe online spaces

Nov252025
Virtual round table to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
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Information seminar on the structure and functioning of the IPU for parliaments in Latin America and the Caribbean

Nov172025
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This seminar is open to parliamentary officials who serve as Secretaries of IPU Groups or are responsible for managing their parliament’s relationship with the IPU. It aims to strengthen their understanding of the Organization’s structure, functioning, and work.
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Meeting

IPU Parliamentary Meeting at COP30

Nov142025

Belém, Brazil

The Parliamentary Meeting at COP30 is being jointly organized by the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and the Parliament of Brazil.
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Methodologies for assessing the digital maturity of parliaments

Nov052025
For parliaments that want to advance their digital transformation journeys, understanding their level of digital maturity is critical.
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Side event

Parliamentary Forum at the Second World Summit for Social Development

Nov042025
The Parliamentary Forum, jointly organized by the Shura Council of the State of Qatar and the IPU, will be an official side event of the Second World Summit for Social Development, aimed at accelerating action on poverty eradication, the promotion
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Meeting

Strengthening democracy: Toward coherent and stronger support for resilient parliaments

Oct242025

Geneva, Switzerland

The IPU and the United Nations Development Programme are hosting a one-day meeting on Strengthening democracy: Toward coherent and stronger support for resilient parliaments, immediately after the 151st IPU Assembly, at the CICG on 24 October in Geneva, Switzerland.
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Assembly

151st IPU Assembly and related meetings

Oct192025
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Geneva, Switzerland

The 151st Assembly of the IPU will take place in Geneva, Switzerland, on 19-23 October 2025.
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Virtual event

Strategic actions towards AI governance

Oct082025
This webinar introduces the IPU guideline on Strategic actions towards AI governance, which is part of the Guidelines for AI in Parliament published in December 2024.
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Summit

11th G20 Speakers’ Summit (P20)

Oct012025
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Cape Town, South Africa

The 11th G20 Parliamentary Speakers’ Summit (P20) will be hosted by the Parliament of South Africa in collaboration with the IPU from 1 to 3 October 2025 in Cape Town.
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Virtual event

Regulating Military AI - A Parliamentary Perspective

Sep302025
This webinar will explore how parliamentarians can address the risks of an AI arms race, prevent the misuse of emerging technologies, and strengthen oversight, legislation, and international cooperation to ensure innovation in warfare does not come at the expense of
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