Date and theme announced for International Anti-Corruption Conference 2026
The 22nd edition of world's largest anti-corruption gathering will take place from 1-4 December 2026 in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
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We are delighted to announce that the next edition of the International Anti-Corruption Conference (#IACC2026) will take place from 1-4 December 2026 in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, under the theme ‘Igniting the Power of Integrity’.
At a time when the erosion of democratic values and the debasing of freedoms continue ruthlessly, we are calling on people of integrity around the world to unite to stand up for our shared vision of a world free from corruption. You can read more about the rationale for the theme here.
Now, in its 22nd edition, the world's largest gathering of people committed to tackling corruption and promoting transparency and social justice is a unique opportunity to advance action to counter the growing risks posed by spread of authoritarian regimes worldwide.
The International Anti-Corruption Conference is the world’s leading forum for dialogue and collaboration, gathering over 2,000 participants from more than 140 countries and diverse backgrounds. If you have a story that can inspire action or a tool to further the fight against corruption, this is your moment. You can shape the conference's agenda by submitting your workshop proposal here.
Today, like never before, people standing up for integrity face increasing pressure and risks while political corruption, democratic backsliding and growing insecurity threaten us all. The conference will offer an opportunity to confront these challenges, connecting world leaders with international networks of activists, experts, journalists, businesses, and more. Over the years, this global alliance has sparked momentum for bold and transformative anti-corruption initiatives.
Now more than ever, we must unite, support and recognise the work and sacrifice of leaders and advocates of integrity. As a global movement, we must strengthen our work defending democratic values and holding leaders accountable. We must deepen our alliances and stand with those on the front lines, and particularly with the most vulnerable, who often, pay the biggest price. May the power of integrity lead our way.
We encourage interested participants – including heads of state, policymakers, business leaders, civil society organisations, journalists and younger generations– to join forces and fight back against the rising tide of authoritarianism and kleptocratic regimes. Only together we can overcome the damage caused by greed and the broken moral compass of a powerful few. Only together we can ignite the power of integrity.
International Anti-Corruption 2026: FAQs
Find more information about the chosen theme, dates, logistics, and the host country in the following section.
The International Anti-Corruption series is the world’s largest gathering of people who are united by a passion for promoting transparency, tackling corruption and progressing social justice. Over four decades it has brought together people from around the world to advance the fight against corruption, take stock of the impact of our collective work and show support for the countless victims of corruption around the world. This year, under the theme of ‘Igniting the Power of Integrity’, we are inviting people of integrity around the world to unite to stand up for our shared vision of a world free from corruption, at a time when the erosion of democratic values and the debasing of freedoms continue ruthlessly.
The conference agenda will address how corruption and a lack of accountability fuels many of the world’s most pressing challenges - from poor governance and democratic backsliding to climate crisis, inequalities and insecurity - and promote solutions and action. There will be an extensive and varied agenda including plenary discussions and workshops with brilliant speakers, opportunities to connect and collaborate in side events, as well as documentary screenings (Films4Transparency) and live music (Fair Play) inspired by social justice themes.
The 22nd edition of the 2026 International Anti-Corruption Conference (#IACC2026) will take place from Tuesday, 1 December until Friday, 4 December 2026, in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.
It's the first time the conference will take place in the Caribbean, which provides a valuable opportunity to connect people in this politically dynamic region with global anti-corruption efforts. The Dominican Republic has taken important steps on its journey to reduce corruption since 2021, with actions to improve transparency, strengthen judicial independence and boost protection of independent media. As with all countries, there remains room for improvement.
Punta Cana meets the accessibility and infrastructure requirements for a large international event of this kind, with a well-connected airport, large conference facilities and plenty of accommodation options. We expect to host around 2,000 participants from over 140 countries.
Anyone interested in fighting corruption and promoting transparency is welcome to register. We welcome participants from any background: from community activists and those working in civil society organisations, to policy experts and academics, as well as the business community, journalists, members of the judiciary, and decision-makers such as heads of state, ministers and policymakers. We especially encourage participation by young people, minority groups and others who are interested in developing their understanding of how to tackle corruption. We typically host around 2,000 people from around 140 countries.
Yes! We welcome suggestions for the conference agenda. Anyone interested in fighting corruption and planning to attend the Conference can suggest a workshop session idea or be a speaker here. You can also write to [email protected] with your ideas. All submissions will be reviewed by our team but unfortunately not every idea will make it onto the final agenda. The call for workshop proposals is open until 23 February 2026.
We value diversity and are committed to welcoming and providing a safe space to everyone to speak, move and meet. The venue is wheelchair-accessible and we are committed to providing ways for those with specific requirements to be able to participate.
All events will take place in the official conference languages of English and Spanish, and for the plenary sessions there will also be translation into the six UN languages (Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, Russian and Spanish).
No, this is an in-person event only. However, plenary sessions, fireside chats, workshop sessions and Masterclasses will be available to watch back after the event on our YouTube channel: @IACCseries
You can find also find interviews and features from our young journalist initiatives here.
Media accreditation will open some months before the conference. If you would like to register your interest please email iaccpress@transparency.org. Members of the press do not pay to attend the conference.
If you are a journalist at the beginning or middle of your career you may be eligible to apply for our young journalists initiative, which aims to welcome new journalists to join our network. We invite successful applicants to report on the IACC, meet and interview anti-corruption experts, receive multi-media and thematic trainings, and join conference sessions and workshops. To date, over 100 young journalists from around the world have taken part. More information here or by emailing [email protected]
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