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
- 3 hours
Registration Open
Hotel Westin Lobby - 1 hour 30 minutes
IAPC Board of Directors Meeting
Yauya Room - 3 hours
Welcome Cocktail Reception
Westin Hotel Pool
- 2 hours
Breakfast (included for hotel guests)
Anani Restaurant - 30 minutes
Welcome from a Special Guest
Grand Yauya Room - 15 minutes
Opening of the 58th IAPC World Conference
Grand Yauya Room - 1 hour
IAPC's Mission: Furthering Democracy
Grand Yauya Room - 15 minutes
Coffee Break
- 1 hour
Politics on Fire: Democracy Struggles
Grand Yauya Room - 30 minutes
Keynote Speaker
Grand Yauya Room - 1 hour
Lunch
Lounge - 45 minutes
The Perils of Polling
Grand Yauya Room - 30 minutes
Case Study: Utilizing Influencers, Volunteers and Members
Grand Yauya Room - 8 hours 50 minutes
Enjoy a Free Afternoon & Evening - Dinner on Your Own
- 2 hours
IAPC Board of Directors & Sponsors Dinner
Brassa Restaurant
- 2 hours
Breakfast (included for hotel guests)
Anani Restaurant - 15 minutes
Welcome Remarks and IAPC Memories
Grand Yauya Room - 1 hour
Politics in the Age of AI
Grand Yauya Room - 15 minutes
Coffee Break
- 45 minutes
Latin America in Flux
Grand Yauya Room - 30 minutes
Keynote Speaker
Grand Yauya Room - 1 hour
Lunch
Lounge - 30 minutes
Case Study: Politics of Nigeria
Grand Yauya Room - 30 minutes
Case Study: 2024 UK General Election: Changing the Political Landscape
Grand Yauya Room - 1 hour
Case Study: A Week is a Lifetime in Canadian Politics
Grand Yauya Room - 2 hours 30 minutes
Enjoy a Free Afternoon
- 1 hour 15 minutes
IAPC Board of Directors Meeting
Yauya Room - 2 hours 30 minutes
Canita Beers Amongst Colleagues
La Cana Golf Club Beach
- 2 hours
Breakfast (included for hotel guests)
Anani Restaurant - 5 minutes
Welcome to the Final Day
Grand Yauya Room - 1 hour 10 minutes
USA Midterm Preview and 2025 Analysis
Grand Yauya Room - 15 minutes
Coffee Break
- 45 minutes
Women in Politics and Political Consulting
Grand Yauya Room - 30 minutes
Keynote Session by IQM
Grand Yauya Room - 1 hour
Lunch
Lounge - 30 minutes
Case Study: An Australian Case Study - Hope is Not Strategy
Grand Yauya Room - 30 minutes
Case Study: Designing Influence – How Data-Driven Organizing Shaped Public Policy in the Philippines
Grand Yauya Room - 1 hour
IAPC General Assembly Meeting
Grand Yauya Room - 15 minutes
Introducing 59th IAPC World Conference
Grand Yauya Room - 2 hours 15 minutes
Enjoy a Free Afternoon
- 1 hour 45 minutes
58th World Conference Cocktail Reception
Patio Club House - 3 hours
Gala Dinner
Club House
