How to innovate in Political Communication ?
Welcome to Paris 2026
Every year, the European Association of Political Consultants (EAPC) organizes the largest event for political communication and electoral campaign professionals in Europe.
We are delighted to welcome you to our 2026 Annual Conference in Paris from 27 to 29 of May, under the theme: Innovating in Political Communication.
In an increasingly complex world, has innovation become an absolute necessity or a mere trend? From strategies and tactics to trend analysis and research perspectives, we will explore this question through debates on artificial intelligence, emotional intelligence, and new digital mobilization tools.
At the Heart of Strategy and Power The program for this Parisian edition is exceptional. In addition to roundtable discussions, you will have exclusive access to the corridors of power and electoral strategy, just weeks after the French local elections :
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Visits to French political institutions.
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Cross-discussions between researchers and political communication professionals
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Immersive Master Classes with strategy and communication experts from the main political parties.
Join us in Paris to decipher the trends that will shape tomorrow's elections and share the latest analyses of the best electoral campaigns in Europe and around the world.
PROGRAM
DAY 1 Wednesday 27 May
Morning Arrival of participants
15:00 Board Meeting
16:00 General Assembly
20:00 Welcome cocktail
DAY 2 Thursday 28 May
09:00 Welcome words
09:30 Openning conference and discussions
Lecture : Getting re-elected - how to renew and innovate when you are the incumbent candidate ?
Discussion : How to beat the incumbent ?
10:30 Coffee break
11:00 Final conclusions of the online workshops and discussions
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The spin doctor facing innovation : a political or a technical role ?
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To run a campaign : innovationg through the use of sport in political communication.
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From local to national : multilevel innovation in political communication.
12:30 Lunch
15:00 Visit
16:00 Master class : Political marketing : innovating in the face of changes in the electoral market
17:00 Roundtable : Local communication or national communication, what is the best scale for innovation in political communication ?
19:30 EAPC 30th birthday dinner
DAY 3 Friday 29 May
09:00 Opening lecture
2024 : A year of elections across the World.
09:30 Roundtable discussions
What are the new tools and technologies that have tipped the vote ?
Digital mobilization tool ? Miracle or mirage ?
11:00 Partner's Fair and Roundtable discussions
12:00 Managing and winning intermediate elections (early elections, mid-term, local vote...)
13:00 Lunch
15:00 Visit
16:30 Master class : Campaigning in the area of permanent emotion
Discussion : Innovating in the capture of emotion - artificial intelligence versus emotional intelligence.
Free time
20:30 Gala dinner
Dates
May 27-29, 2026
Paris, France
Fees
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Participation fee EAPC Regular Member. 790 €
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Participation fee Non-Member. 990 €
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Participation fee Accompanying Persons, EAPC Member. 390 €
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Participation fee Accompanying Persons, Non-Member. 490 €
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Participation fee-Students (Only Conference) 200 €
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Participation fee-Students One day (only conference) 100 €
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