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The 5th Edition of The NGO Whisperer® Global Summit - Shaping our Digital Futures, 2026
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The 5th Edition of The NGO Whisperer® Global Summit - Shaping our Digital Futures, 2026

Accredited With: The CPD Group
Event Number: #600989
Event Dates: 24 Nov 2026, 00:00 → 27 Nov 2026, 00:00
Provider: #781790

About This Event

The 5th Edition of The NGO Whisperer® Global Summit, under the theme Shaping Our Digital Futures, brings together technology and AI experts, civil society, governments, businesses, academia and communities with lived experiences, regardless of technical background, to see themselves as co‑architects of a future where technology, innovation and artificial intelligence strengthen human dignity, expand opportunity and accelerate social impact.

Stages

SUMMIT DAY 1: ACCESS 24 November 2026 | 09:00–17:30 GMT Wilson Hall, Holiday Inn Manchester City Centre and virtually

Summit Day 1 establishes the foundations for an inclusive and equitable digital future. Topics: Opening and Closing Keynotes from government officials and leaders in the industry; Panel 1 - Digital Inclusion & Access; Panel 2 - Future Ready Organisations; Panel 3 - AI Governance, Digital Safety & Safer Online Spaces.

SUMMIT DAY 2: INNOVATION 25 November 2026 | 09:00–17:30 GMT Wilson Hall, Holiday Inn Manchester City Centre and virtual

Summit Day 2 dives deeper into emerging technologies, ethical considerations, and inclusive digital growth. Topics: Opening and Closing Keynotes from government officials and leaders in the industry; Panel 4 - Data for Social Good Panel 5 - Innovation for Development Panel 6 - Digital Economies & Opportunity Graduation Ceremony Class of 2026, Orientation Ceremony Class of 2027 – The NGO Whisperer Global Fellowship Programme

POST-SUMMIT DAY 1: COMMUNITY ROUNDTABLE 26 November 2026 | 09:00–13:00 GMT Manchester Community Central

This Global South-Global North community roundtable creates space for grassroots organisations, community leaders, and local service providers to share their experiences and shape the local digital agenda.

POST-SUMMIT DAY 2: ACADEMIC ROUNDTABLE 27 November 2026 | 09:00–13:00 GMT The University of Manchester

This academic roundtable event brings together community leaders and academics to explore the research dimensions of digital transformation, responsible AI, and social impact.

Programme

Tuesday, 24 November 2026

Opening Ceremony – Day 1

Mike Wild, CEO, Manchester Community Central

SUMMIT DAY 1: ACCESS 24 November 2026 | 09:00–17:30 GMT Wilson Hall, Holiday Inn Manchester City Centre and virtually
09:00 – 10:00 (60 min)

Panel 1 - Digital Inclusion & Access

Katy Ollerenshaw, Foundations for Change Programme Delivery and Development Lead, Breakthrough, UK

SUMMIT DAY 1: ACCESS 24 November 2026 | 09:00–17:30 GMT Wilson Hall, Holiday Inn Manchester City Centre and virtually
10:00 – 11:30 (90 min)

Panel 2 - Future Ready Organisations

Claire-Marie Boggiano, Director & Coach, Business Change & Leadership Development, Lurig Ltd, United Kingdom

SUMMIT DAY 1: ACCESS 24 November 2026 | 09:00–17:30 GMT Wilson Hall, Holiday Inn Manchester City Centre and virtually
11:30 – 13:00 (90 min)

Health and Wellness Talk

Steve Puterman, Co-Founder, Nourishment Vitality, Israel

SUMMIT DAY 1: ACCESS 24 November 2026 | 09:00–17:30 GMT Wilson Hall, Holiday Inn Manchester City Centre and virtually
13:00 – 14:00 (60 min)

Panel 3 - AI Governance, Digital Safety & Safer Online Spaces

Charles Opil, CEO and Founder, The Dream Market, Kenya

SUMMIT DAY 1: ACCESS 24 November 2026 | 09:00–17:30 GMT Wilson Hall, Holiday Inn Manchester City Centre and virtually
14:00 – 15:30 (90 min)

Closing Remarks

Carolyne A. Opinde Dr.h.c., Founder and CEO, The NGO Whisperer Centre For Social Impact, UK

SUMMIT DAY 1: ACCESS 24 November 2026 | 09:00–17:30 GMT Wilson Hall, Holiday Inn Manchester City Centre and virtually
15:30 – 17:00 (90 min)

Wednesday, 25 November 2026

Opening Remarks – Day 2

Professor Toni Haastrup, FAcSS, SFHEA Chair in Global Politics, School of Social Sciences, University Academic Lead for Equality, Diversity & Inclusion – Race, The University of Manchester, UK

SUMMIT DAY 2: INNOVATION 25 November 2026 | 09:00–17:30 GMT Wilson Hall, Holiday Inn Manchester City Centre and virtual
09:00 – 10:00 (60 min)

Panel 4- Data for Social Good

Josephine De-love Yeboah, Healthcare Data & Operations Professional, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Founder, The Women’s Voice Circle, United Kingdom

SUMMIT DAY 2: INNOVATION 25 November 2026 | 09:00–17:30 GMT Wilson Hall, Holiday Inn Manchester City Centre and virtual
10:00 – 11:30 (90 min)

Panel 5 - Innovation for Development

Jacqueline Tsuma, Chief Innovation Officer, UNDP Timbuktoo Foundation, Rwanda

SUMMIT DAY 2: INNOVATION 25 November 2026 | 09:00–17:30 GMT Wilson Hall, Holiday Inn Manchester City Centre and virtual
11:30 – 13:00 (90 min)

Health and Wellness Talk

Steve Puterman, Co-Founder, Nourishment Vitality, Israel

SUMMIT DAY 2: INNOVATION 25 November 2026 | 09:00–17:30 GMT Wilson Hall, Holiday Inn Manchester City Centre and virtual
13:00 – 14:00 (60 min)

Panel 6 - Digital Economies & Opportunity

Karen Kimani, Operations and Training Coordinator, Breakthrough, UK

SUMMIT DAY 2: INNOVATION 25 November 2026 | 09:00–17:30 GMT Wilson Hall, Holiday Inn Manchester City Centre and virtual
14:00 – 15:30 (90 min)

Closing Ceremony – Day 2

Mary Hagerty Ehrsam, President, HOPE Partnerships and HOPE Global Initiatives, Operation HOPE, US

SUMMIT DAY 2: INNOVATION 25 November 2026 | 09:00–17:30 GMT Wilson Hall, Holiday Inn Manchester City Centre and virtual
15:30 – 17:00 (90 min)

Thursday, 26 November 2026

Global South and Global North Community Roundtables

Josephine De-love Yeboah, Healthcare Data & Operations Professional, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Founder, The Women’s Voice Circle, United Kingdom

POST-SUMMIT DAY 1: COMMUNITY ROUNDTABLE 26 November 2026 | 09:00–13:00 GMT Manchester Community Central
09:00 – 13:00 (240 min)

Friday, 27 November 2026

Academic Roundtable

Dr Julian Skyrme, The University of Manchester - Social Responsibility Office, UK

POST-SUMMIT DAY 2: ACADEMIC ROUNDTABLE 27 November 2026 | 09:00–13:00 GMT The University of Manchester
09:00 – 13:00 (240 min)

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Event Dates

24 Nov 2026, 00:00 → 27 Nov 2026, 00:00

Provider ID

#781790

Accredited With

The CPD Group

Event Location

Holiday Inn Manchester City Centre, Manchester

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