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We are approaching the final days for submitting proposals for presentations, panels, and workshops for the 25th Jubilee Conference of the International Observatory on Participatory Democracy (OIDP). This conference is one of the most significant global events dedicated to participation, co‑decision, and social innovation.
If you are working on projects that engage residents, strengthen social dialogue, or introduce new methods of co‑creating public policies, don’t miss this opportunity to share your knowledge and experience with an international community of practitioners and experts.
Registration ends soon! The deadline is April 30!

Join practitioners, activists, academics, and local authorities from around the world who will gather in Kraków to discuss the future of participatory democracy. The International Conference of the Observatory on Participatory Democracy (OIDP) will take place on 21–23 September 2026.
Registration is open from 27 April to 30 June 2026. Don’t miss the opportunity to expand your knowledge, exchange experiences, and discover new perspectives.
You can find more information and the registration form on the event website: https://oidp2026.krakow.pl

The Call for Proposals for the OIDP 2026 Conference is now open. The conference will take place on September 21–23, 2026.
We invite submissions in the form of workshops, project presentations, individual presentations, and fully developed thematic panels.
Registration will be open from 11 March 2026 to 30 April 2026, until 11:59 p.m. (CEST).
Detailed information regarding the thematic scope is available at: Concept Note - OIDP 2026
Submission forms are available at: Call for Proposals - OIDP 2026
We encourage you to participate and co-create the conference program.

OIDP 2026
The 25th Conference of the International Observatory on Participatory Democracy (OIDP), titled “Hope and Renewal in the Face of a Global Crisis of Democracy: The Future of Participatory Democracy from Local to International Governance” will be held in Kraków, Poland, from 21 to 23 September 2026.
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