Taking place in Mauritius, this two day symposium will look at managing the logistics of holding elections using state of the art technology. Planning and procurement are vital elements of the electoral management process, but are all too often left until the last minute, increasing costs significantly, impacting on efficiency and straining credibility. Advice, best practice procedures, planning, contract management, and working with suppliers to best effect will all be examined over this two day event. The symposium will also look at current use of technology in elections and the trends in terms of usage throughout the whole of the electoral process.

Input will be given by suppliers of technology, electoral officials who have experience of planning in the context of the use of technology in elections, and other electoral experts. As well as the time allocated for presentations by experts, this two day event will provide several hours of networking opportunity, including a sponsored dinner on the first evening and a drinks reception on the second evening, ensuring that delegates and exhibitors have the maximum possible time to exchange ideas, explore possible solutions to identified needs and get to know each other in an informal setting.

The island of Mauritius is an ideal location for both delegates and exhibitors, allowing access to the event to people who might not otherwise be able to travel further afield. The electoral commission of Mauritius will be invited to participate at this year’s event, as they were on the last occasion the ICPS held a symposium here.