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At the invitation of LI full member parties The Democrat Party and Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), Liberal International is pleased to confirm that our 65th congress will take place from 2-6 November inclusive in Bangkok, Thailand and Taipei, Taiwan. At a time of extreme pressure on liberal-democratic parties and governments, especially in Taiwan, this congress will also mark LI’s first statutory event in Asia since 2014.
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Sunday, 1 November 2026 |
Arrival |
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Monday, 2 – Tuesday, 3 November 2026 |
Bangkok, Thailand |
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Wednesday, 4 November 2026 |
Transition to Taiwan |
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Thursday, 5 – Friday, 6 November 2026 |
Taipei, Taiwan |
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Saturday, 7 November 2026 |
Departure |
Following Congress proceedings in Bangkok, travel onward to Taipei is straightforward and well connected. There are daily direct flights between Bangkok and Taipei. The typical direct flight duration is approximately 3 hours 45 minutes, depending on the airline and routing. In total, there are usually around 15–20 direct flights per day, operated by several carriers.
Please check with your country’s foreign affairs ministry as to whether you require a visa to enter both Thailand and Taiwan as soon as possible. In the event you still need further assistance, please contact Jonathon Yates at the LI Secretariat via email: office@liberal-international.org
For password, please contact your party’s International Officer.
Bangkok, Thailand
Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre Bangkok
60 Ratchadaphisek Rd, Khlong Toei, Bangkok 10110
Taipei, Taiwan
The Grand Hotel Taipei
No. 1, Section 4, Zhongshan North Road, Zhongshan District, Taipei City 104427
LI Secretariat has negotiated preferential rates at the official Congress hotels. Delegates are encouraged to contact their International Officer before booking directly, as they may be eligible for the subsidised accommodation programme.
Building Resilient Democracies for a Secure Future
→ Monday 24th August 2026 (ten weeks) – Bureau jointly propose a draft theme resolution and an explanatory memorandum at the initiative of the Rapporteur
→ Monday 24th August 2026 (ten weeks) – Deadline for submission of any proposed constitutional amendments (if any)
→ Monday 7th September 2026 (eight weeks) – Submission of political documents (draft resolutions, world today resolution)
→ Monday 21st September 2026 (six weeks) – Political documents circulated to the LI membership, including amendment forms for draft and World Today resolutions
→ Monday 5th October 2026 (four weeks) – Submission of political positions (bureau nominations, committee nominations, membership applications, nominal vice presidents, etc.)
→ Monday 5th October 2026 (four weeks) – Deadline for returning amendment resolution forms to the secretariat
→ Monday 19th October 2026 (two weeks) – Text of all resolutions and amendments circulated to LI membership
→ Sunday 10:00 1st November 2026 – Deadline for receipt of urgency resolutions
→ Monday 2nd November 2026 – Congress
Please consult the constitution and standing orders of Liberal International in the first instance should you have any questions relating to the submission of political documents.
Participants are encouraged to take photos and share videos and send their comments to us on social media before, during and after the event.