Menu Summit for Democracy Summit for Democracy 2023 Summit for Democracy 2021 Written Commitments Year of Action Frequently Asked Questions Remarks and Releases HomeThe Summit for Democracy hide The Summit for Democracy History and common sense tell us that liberty, opportunity, and justice thrive in a democracy, not in an autocracy. President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. November 2022 Latest News Declaration of the Summit for Democracy FACT SHEET: The Biden-Harris Administration’s Abiding Commitment to Democratic Renewal at Home and Abroad FACT SHEET: Advancing Technology for Democracy Summit for Democracy 2023: Agenda and Video of Official Events Joint Statement by President Biden and President Yoon on the Third Summit for Democracy On March 29-30, 2023, President Biden co-hosted the second Summit for Democracy with the governments of Costa Rica, the Netherlands, Republic of Korea, and Republic of Zambia. The second Summit assembled world leaders in a virtual, plenary format, followed by gatherings in each co-host capital with representatives from government, civil society, and the private sector. Together, we showcased progress made by Summit partners on commitments announced at the first Summit for Democracy hosted by President Biden in December 2021, and organized collective action to address emerging challenges to democracy. At the second Summit for Democracy, it was announced that the Republic of Korea will host a future, third Summit for Democracy. Highlights from the Second Summit for Democracy Democracy Delivers Democratic Renewal in Action