About This Event
The NGO Whisperer® Centre For Social Impact cordially invite NGOs, social enterprises, governments, funding agencies and the private sector to the fourth edition of The NGO Whisperer® Global Summit convened under the theme ‘Let’s’ Arise Together’ to be held at the Holiday Inn Manchester City Centre, United Kingdom and virtually on Zoom Events Platform.
Purpose of the Summit:
The NGO Whisperer® Global Summit – Let’s Arise Together, is an urgent call for global and community leaders from the public, private and social impact sectors to unite, champion innovative strategies, and commit to investing in a safer and sustainable world now and in the future. Visit the summit website to view the final agenda, line of confirmed speakers and learn more about our work.
Pre-Summit Arrival and Registration
03 November 2025
Holiday Inn Manchester City Centre, United Kingdom and virtually on Zoom Events Platform
Summit Day 1 & 2
04–05 November 2025 | 08:00–17:30 GMT
Holiday Inn Manchester City Centre, United Kingdom and virtually on Zoom Events Platform
Post-Summit Engagement Forums & Academic Roundtables
06 November 2025 at Macc, St Thomas Centre, Manchester, United Kingdom from 09:00 – 12:45 GMT
07 November 2025 at The University of Manchester – Social Responsibility Office, Manchester, United Kingdom from 09:00 – 12:45 GMT
Featured Speakers Include:
1. Mike Wild, Chief Executive, Macc and Director, 10GM, United Kingdom
2. The Honourable Minister S’khumbuzo Dlamini, Minister of Tinkhundla Administration and Development, Eswatini
3. Professor Dawn Edge, Professor of Mental Health and Inclusivity, The University of Manchester, United Kingdom
4. Nalini Tarakeshwar, Deputy CEO, UBS Optimus Foundation Network, Head of Programmes and Impact Transparency, UBS Optimus Foundation, United Kingdom
5. Dominic Vickers, UK Partnerships Advisor, Oxfam GB, United Kingdom
6. Professor Jackie Carter, Professor of Statistical Literacy and EDI Disability Academic Lead, The University of Manchester, United Kingdom
7. Claire-Marie Boggiano, Director & Coach, Business Change & Leadership Development, Lurig Ltd, United Kingdom
8. Dr Patricia Gestoso, Inclusion Strategist, Technologist and Researcher, Gestoso Consulting, United Kingdom
9. Mary Hagerty Ehrsam, President, Operation Hope Partnerships, United States
10. Phyllis Kurlander Costanza, Chief Social Investment Officer, Advanced Portfolio Management, United States
11. Les Evans, Coach & Executive Mentor to CEO’s, Entrepreneurs, Sports & Entertainment Luminaries, Political Figures, Canada
