From hyper-targeted persuasion in the United States to AI-driven mobilisation in India and data-rich field operations in Europe, political technology is reshaping elections across every continent. In this global tour of campaign innovation, Philipp Burkert and Mohan Sai Dutt Alla compare how different democracies deploy tech to understand voters, shape narratives, and win races.  

The session explores contrasting strategies—sophisticated polling and analytics ecosystems, creator-led communication models, WhatsApp-based organising, micro-volunteering platforms, and election-grade cybersecurity—as well as the cultural, regulatory, and economic factors that determine what works where.  

Through concrete case studies from recent high-stakes elections, the discussants will highlight emerging trends, red flags, and exportable best practices, offering participants a unique, comparative perspective on how political tech is transforming the mechanics of modern campaigning worldwide. Comment end