The National Democratic Institute is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization working to support and strengthen democratic institutions worldwide through citizen participation, openness and accountability in government.

Tech@State: ElecTech will examine how technology can improve the way elections are organized, conducted and analyzed, learning from the U.S. experience and focusing on applications that can be used around the globe. The conference will take place Friday, Nov. 30 at 8:45 a.m.

Tech@State: ElecTech will examine how technology can improve the way elections are organized, conducted and analyzed, learning from the U.S. experience and focusing on applications that can be used around the globe. The conference will take place Friday, Nov. 30 at 8:45 a.m.

Mobile technology has revolutionized how we communicate with one another, but is also transforming the world in the areas of culture, education, banking and personal finances and politics. How is mobile technology being used to engage voters, raise money, deliver candidate messages, and help reporters cover campaigns domestically and globally? What is mobile technology’s impact on different populations, ethnic groups and communities? Which countries are best leveraging mobile innovations to enable democracy and empower citizens?