CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS
2026 Theme: Energy, Defense, Artificial Intelligence
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Former President of Mexico, Vicente Fox
Vicente Fox Quesada grew up at Rancho San Cristóbal in Guanajuato, a communal land, where the only difference between him and his childhood friends was the opportunities he had. He always remembers from his childhood that one of the harms that can be avoided in our country is poverty.He studied Business Administration at the Universidad Iberoamericana, and later he received a Top Management Diploma from the Harvard BusinessSchool.In 1964 he joined the Coca-Cola Company in Mexico and started from thebottom; through his perseverance he became President of the company forMexico and Latin America.He served as President of Mexico from 2000 to 2006. He was the firstcandidate from an opposition party to be elected president.Nowadays, he is actively involved in encouraging leadership and creatingopportunities for the less favored people through his organization namedCentro Fox.
WELCOME RECEPTION
11 November
Begin your conference experience where kings and queens once held court. Our welcome reception unfolds inside the Real Alcázar, Seville's breathtaking royal palace and one of the city's unmissable treasures. Enjoy a private guided tour through centuries of Mudéjar artistry, lush gardens, and storied halls - then raise a glass among fellow delegates in a setting few visitors ever experience after hours. It's the perfect first impression of Seville, and of the connections you'll build all week.
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Tapas Hopping Dinner
12 November
Dinner, Sevillano-style. We'll split into small groups and wander from one celebrated tapas bar to the next, sampling the signature plates of different chefs along the way. Each stop brings new flavors, new conversations, and a genuine taste of Andalusian street life. It's relaxed, social, and the ideal way to turn fellow attendees into colleagues and friends - one bite and one toast at a time.
OPTIONAL EXCURSION - SPACE EXTREMELY LIMITED!
13 November (approximately 4-7 PM)
Steal an afternoon away to one of the oldest continuously operating wineries in the world. Set among Seville's sun-drenched vineyards, Góngora offers a rare and unforgettable experience: a living piece of winemaking history, exceptional tastings, and views that capture the soul of Andalusia. A memorable escape, and a conversation you'll carry home long after the conference ends.
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OPTIONAL EXCURSION - SOLD OUT
Rooftop Tour of Seville Cathedral
14 November (time TBD)
Visit the magnificent Seville Cathedral, the largest Gothic cathedral in the world and a treasured UNESCO World Heritage Site. Rich with centuries of history, this private visit offers a rare and unforgettable experience: a journey from its 12th-century Islamic roots as a grand mosque to its golden age as a monumental Christian temple. Wander beneath soaring stone vaults, stand before the breathtaking Retablo Mayor, and discover the legendary tomb of Christopher Columbus. From the tranquil, orange-scented courtyard to the panoramic views atop the iconic Giralda tower, it is a memorable escape that captures the very soul of Seville—and a conversation you'll carry home long after the conference ends.
THE GALA DINNER VENUE
14 November
Our gala unfolds in the legendary Hotel Alfonso XIII, built for the 1929 World Exhibition and a protected cultural heritage landmark. Expect an evening worthy of the setting: refined Spanish cuisine from the hotel's finest chefs, distinguished Spanish wines, and a live artistic program featuring flamenco - plus a special surprise we're keeping under wraps. When the gala winds down, the night continues at the nearby Lobby Club Sevilla, where the celebration and the conversations roll on.
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Schedule
- 2 hours 30 minutes
Welcome Reception - Real Alcázar of Seville
- 15 minutes
Welcome to IAPC's 59th World Conference
- 30 minutes
Spanish Politics Panel
- 1 hour
Which issues are affecting voters in Europe and beyond?
- 15 minutes
Coffee Break
- 30 minutes
AI Case Studies
- 30 minutes
AI Case Studies
- 30 minutes
Keynote Speaker: Former President of Mexico, Vicente Fox
- 1 hour
Lunch
- 45 minutes
Latin America Update
- 30 minutes
Case Study (USA) - Opposition Research in 2026
- 30 minutes
Case Study (Australia) - Unregulated Information
- 1 hour
Unconference - New Presenters
- 3 hours
Tapas-Hopping Dinner
- 15 minutes
IAPC Memories - Welcome to Day 3
- 1 hour
Where does each US Political Party go?
- 15 minutes
Coffee Break
- 45 minutes
Campaigns During Conflict
- 30 minutes
Keynote Speaker: IQM
- 1 hour
Lunch
- 30 minutes
Case Study - TBD
- 30 minutes
Case Study - TBD
- 1 hour
European Elections: Rise and fall and rise of the new right
- 3 hours 40 minutes
Gorgona Winery Excursion (Additional Ticket Required)
- 5 minutes
IAPC's 2027 Conference Location Revealed!
- 1 hour 10 minutes
The Intersection of Sports and Politics
- 15 minutes
Coffee Break
- 45 minutes
The Energy Crisis
- 45 minutes
Keynote Speaker: Morten Rud (Denmark) - Greenland and Defense and Energy
- 1 hour
Lunch & IAPC Board Meeting
- 1 hour
IAPC General Membership Meeting
- 2 hours
Seville Cathedral Rooftop Tour (times are subject to change)
- 3 hours 30 minutes
Gala Dinner (Full Conference or Additional Ticket Required)