Welcome to the 5th Edition of
The NGO Whisperer® Global Summit
Manchester, UK | Virtual
24 – 27 November 2026
The 5th Edition of The NGO Whisperer® Global Summit opens with a unifying call to action: Shaping Our Digital Futures. This theme recognises that the world is undergoing profound digital transformation, and that civil society, governments, businesses, and communities all have a shared role in ensuring these changes lead to more equitable, inclusive, and sustainable outcomes.
The NGO Whisperer Centre For Social Impact cordially invites every delegate, regardless of technical background, to see themselves as co‑architects of a future where technology strengthens human dignity, expands opportunity, and accelerates social impact, because together we are ‘Shaping Our Digital Futures’.
Tickets
- The summit offers a 50% discount on all ticket types. Get your tickets today!
- The summit offers lower registration ticket fees for delegates from the global south.
Global North
In-Person Delegate
£99
Global South
In-Person Delegate
£89
Global North
Virtual Delegate
£59
Global South
Virtual Delegate
£49
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Summit Chair
Speakers
Venue
Holiday Inn Manchester City Centre
25 Aytoun Street, Manchester, M1 3DT, United Kingdom | +441612425444
https://www.himanchestercity.com
Getting There
By car – use postcode M1 3DT
Manchester Piccadilly railway station and tram stop – 0.2 miles (0.3 km)
Manchester Airport – 9 miles (14.5 km)
Agenda
Day 1: Tuesday, 24 November 202608:00 – 17:30 GMT (United Kingdom) |
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| 08:00 GMT / UK | Registration | Networking Session | Media Interview Session |
| 09:00 GMT / UK | Opening Ceremony | Keynote Addresses | Artists |
| 10:00 GMT / UK | Track 1. Digital Inclusion & Access |
| 11:30 GMT / UK | Track 2. Future Ready Organisations |
| 13:00 GMT / UK | Health and Wellness Break | Virtual Abstract Presentations | Media Interview Session |
| 14:00 GMT / UK | Track 3. AI Governance, Digital Safety & Safer Online Spaces |
| 15:30 GMT / UK | Special Remarks | Keynote Addresses | Masterclass |
| 17:00 GMT / UK | Networking | Refreshments | Media Interview Session |
Day 2: Wednesday, 25 November 202608:00 – 17:30 GMT (United Kingdom) |
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| 08:00 GMT / UK | Registration | Networking Session | Media Interview Session |
| 09:00 GMT / UK | Opening Remarks | Keynote Addresses | Masterclass |
| 10:00 GMT / UK | Track 4. Data for Social Good |
| 11:30 GMT / UK | Track 5. Innovation for Development |
| 13:00 GMT / UK | Health and Wellness Break | Virtual Abstract Presentations | Media Interview Session |
| 14:00 GMT / UK | Track 6. Digital Economies & Opportunity |
| 15:30 GMT / UK | Closing Ceremony | Keynote Addresses | Artists Graduation Ceremony The NGO Whisperer Global Fellows Class of 2026 Welcoming Ceremony The NGO Whisperer Global Fellows Class of 2027 |
Post-Summit: 26-27 November 202609:00 – 16:00 GMT (United Kingdom) |
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| 26 November: Community Engagement Forums | Manchester Community Central – St. Thomas Centre |
| 27 November: Academic Roundtables | The University of Manchester |