Registrations for the 2026 Global Forum on Modern Direct Democracy are now open.

 
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Join us for the 2026 edition of the Global Forum on Modern Direct Democracy!

Taking place in Gaborone, Botswana from 7–10 October 2026 under the theme Indigenous. Resilient. Empowering., this year’s forum will explore democratic innovation through the lens of Botswana’s political experience.

For the first time, the Global Forum heads to Southern Africa. Over four days in Gaborone, participants from around the world will come together for one of the leading global conferences on participatory and direct democracy, engaging in dialogue, exchange, and collaboration on the key challenges and opportunities shaping democracy today.

Register for the Global Forum on Modern Direct Democracy

Where: Gaborone, Botswana

When: 7 - 10 October 2026

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Step I: My information

Please check whether you require a visa to visit Botswana here: https://evisa.gov.bw/#/
By completing this form, you will receive a confirmation of registration to support your visa application. The invitations are sent out automatically at fixed intervals, you will receive you visa support letter within the next 4 weeks.