India to Host 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth
India will host the 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC) in New Delhi from 15–16 January 2026, bringing together parliamentary leaders from over 60 Commonwealth countries.
Chaired by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the conference will focus on strengthening parliamentary democracy, with key discussions on artificial intelligence, social media, and best legislative practices, reinforcing India’s role as a global leader in democratic governance.
Key Takeaways
- India hosted the 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC) in New Delhi from 14–16 January 2026.
- Established in 1969, the 28th CSPOC held in New Delhi brought together 61 Speakers and Presiding Officers of Commonwealth – a historic participation.
- The Conference provided a high-level forum for deliberations on the evolving role of legislatures in strengthening democratic governance and constitutional institutions.
- India chaired the CSPOC Standing Committee in Guernsey (January 2025), shaping the agenda and institutional direction for the 2026 Conference.
- The 2026 CSPOC themes focused on AI, social media, security, and public engagement, reflecting evolving challenges to parliamentary functioning and democratic resilience.
- Next Conference: The chairmanship was passed to the Speaker of the UK House of Commons, with the 29th Conference planned for London in 2028.