Addis Ababa, July 6, 2026 (FMC) – The Ethiopian National Dialogue Commission (ENDC) has announced that it has completed all logistical, security, and technical preparations for the National Dialogue Main Conference, scheduled to begin in Addis Ababa on July 15.
The announcement came during a press briefing at which the Commission outlined the final preparations ahead of the landmark national gathering.
Chief Commissioner of the Ethiopian National Dialogue Commission, Mesfin Araya, said eight key national agenda items have been finalized to guide deliberations during the conference. He noted that the agenda was consolidated from proposals submitted by various segments of Ethiopian society through the nationwide consultative process conducted during the preparatory phase.
He said all participant accreditation procedures and travel arrangements have been completed, while intensive training sessions are underway for delegates arriving from different regions to help ensure informed, productive, and constructive deliberations.
The Addis International Convention Center has been fully prepared to host the conference, with both plenary and breakout meeting halls arranged to facilitate comprehensive discussions and support participants in building broad national consensus on the identified agenda items.
Accommodation has been secured at the Ethiopian Civil Service University and the Federal Technical and Vocational Education and Training Institute, both of which have extensive experience hosting large-scale national events.
In collaboration with the Ministry of Health and the Addis Ababa City Administration Health Bureau, emergency medical services will be available throughout the conference. Measures have also been put in place to accommodate participants’ cultural and dietary requirements, ensure accessibility for persons with disabilities, and provide childcare services for delegates with young children.
The Commission is working closely with the Ministry of Transport and Logistics and regional authorities to facilitate air and land transportation for participants, while coordination with federal and regional security institutions is underway to ensure the safety of delegates throughout the conference.
The Chief Commissioner called on public and private institutions to support the selected representatives and facilitate their participation, stressing that doing so is both a legal obligation and a national responsibility.
He also urged all participants to arrive in Addis Ababa by July 11 to complete the necessary preparations ahead of the conference and fulfill what he described as an important national responsibility.
The Commission expressed appreciation to religious leaders, mothers, and media organizations for their contributions during the earlier stages of the dialogue process and called on the Ethiopian public to continue supporting the initiative to help ensure its success.
Established in late 2021, the Ethiopian National Dialogue Commission is mandated to lead an inclusive national dialogue process aimed at building consensus on longstanding national issues and promoting lasting peace, stability, and unity.