Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla announces record turnout for CSPOC 2026 in India

New Delhi: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday said that 42 countries have confirmed their participation in the 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of Commonwealth (CSPOC), which will be hosted by the Parliament of India from January 14 to 16, 2026.

Addressing a press briefing, Birla said the upcoming CSPOC will witness the highest participation of countries in the history of the conference. A total of 61 Speakers and Presiding Officers are expected to attend the event, which is being organised under the aegis of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA).

Birla said Speakers and Presiding Officers from 56 Commonwealth countries were invited, of which 42 have already confirmed their participation. He added that countries including Australia, Canada and the United Kingdom will be attending the conference, while Pakistan will not be participating.


“It is a matter of pride that the 28th CSPOC being hosted in India will see the highest participation so far,” Birla said.

The Lok Sabha Speaker said the conference will focus on the future of parliamentary democracy, with discussions on the use of technology, including artificial intelligence, to strengthen legislative institutions.

He also said that a web-based and mobile application system is being developed to facilitate interaction between participating countries and their media during the conference.

The Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of Commonwealth (CSPOC) is a biennial forum that brings together Speakers and Presiding Officers of Commonwealth legislatures to share experiences, best practices and challenges related to parliamentary democracy. The conference serves as a platform for strengthening democratic institutions and enhancing cooperation among Commonwealth parliaments.

India will host the 28th edition of CSPOC from January 14 to 16, 2026, with sessions expected to cover themes ranging from technology-driven legislative processes to institutional reforms aimed at making parliaments more inclusive and efficient.