Canadian Vote Summit 2026
The Canadian Vote Summit is Canada’s only non-partisan, national event focused on electoral democracy.
Hosted by the Democratic Engagement Exchange, the Summit brings together leaders from Canada and around the world to tackle the toughest challenges in electoral democracy - from finding common ground and fostering civic responsibility to spear-heading democratic innovation. This cross-sector gathering fosters collaboration and builds solutions that strengthen trust and increase confidence in Canada’s democratic institutions.
This year’s theme, From Divide To Dialogue
Join us for a vibrant conversation in a province that reflects both the fractures and the resilience of our national conversation.
Our democracy will not thrive in silence. In a time when the quiet of division feels more familiar than the rigour of dialogue, our theme From Divide to Dialogue asks us to confront the fears that keep us silent. Fear of conflict. Fear of difference. Fear of being wrong. Join us as we work together to replace distance with understanding and fear with curiosity.
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Date: May 20-21, 2026