Congress of the Workers' International

A Congress of the Workers' International, also widely and informally known as an InterCon, is a large, plenary meeting held by the Workers' International. Typically, they are organised annually, and hosted in different cities from year to year; figures and organisations with relevance to the socialist movement internationally are invited to attend, for the purpose of making statements, corresponding on policy, setting out tactics and such. The first Congress was held in 1901, at the founding of the Workers' International.

InterCon has great significance for the socialist parties and states of the world because of its wide ambit and prestigious history. While earlier in its history, it was often the scene of turbulent events, today it tends to be more organised, and controversial motions worked out beforehand. Negotiations which take place behind the scenes at InterCon, though not officially part of its proceedings, are also important; it is a convenient venue for such talks because of the wide range of simultaneous attendees.

Attendees

The following states, organisations and individuals were invited to and did send at least one delegate to InterCon.

Sender	Type	Years
Azmaran Section of the Workers' International	Political party	1901–2003
Caldish Section of the Workers' International	Political party	1901-1931
Dezevauni Section of the Workers' International	Political party	1914–1980
Imaguan Section of the Workers' International	Political party	1901-present
Lemovician Section of the Workers' International	Political party	1976-present
Republic of Dezevau	State	1981–Present
Obergondan Section of the Workers' International	Political party	1939-1953
Satrian Section of the Workers' International	Political party	1951-Present