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
Call For Speakers
Application deadline: 31 July 2026.
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2026 Summit Chair
Founder and CEO, The NGO Whisperer® Centre For Social Impact, Manchester, United Kingdom
2026 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 | Panel 1. Digital Inclusion & Access |
| 11:30 GMT / UK | Panel 2. Future Ready Organisations |
| 13:00 GMT / UK | Health and Wellness Break | Virtual Abstract Presentations | Media Interview Session |
| 14:00 GMT / UK | Panel 3. Moving from Rules to Responsible & Ethical AI |
| 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 | Panel 4. Data for Social Good |
| 11:30 GMT / UK | Panel 5. Innovation for Development |
| 13:00 GMT / UK | Health and Wellness Break | Virtual Abstract Presentations | Media Interview Session |
| 14:00 GMT / UK | Panel 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 |
2025 Speakers
Minister, Ministry of Tinkhundla Administration and Development, Kingdom of Eswatini
Chief Executive of Macc and Director of 10GM, United Kingdom
President HOPE Partnerships, Operation HOPE, United States
World-renowned Business Mentor, Speaker and Author, Canada
Professor of Mental Health and Inclusivity and University Academic Lead for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, The University of Manchester, United Kingdom
Chief Social Investment Officer, Social Investment Solutions, Advanced Portfolio Management, United States
Deputy CEO, UBS Optimus Foundation Network, Head of Programmes and Impact Transparency, UBS Optimus Foundation, United Kingdom
UK Partnerships Advisor, Oxfam GB, United Kingdom
Professor of Statistical Literacy and EDI Disability Academic Lead, The University of Manchester, United Kingdom
Managing Director, MCM2, and Lecturer, Salford Professional Development, University of Salford, United Kingdom
Local Humanitarian Leadership Advisor, Oxfam America, Philippines
Founder of Green Bean Studios and Guest Speaker BBC Radio 5 Live, United Kingdom
Founder and Managing Director, FLOCONSULT, South Africa
President, The Human Side, Canada
Co-Founder, Nourishment Vitality, Israel
Co-Founder, Nourishment Vitality, Israel
Director & Coach, Business Change & Leadership Development, Lurig Ltd, United Kingdom
Founder and CEO, Umoja Students, South Africa
Inclusion Strategist, Technologist and Researcher, Gestoso Consulting, United Kingdom
Founder and Chief of Growth and Impact, REASONATE and Co Studio, South Africa
Co-Founder and Managing Director, Oxygen, United Kingdom
Co-Founder and Senior Designer, Oxygen, United Kingdom
Messaging Strategist, Oxygen, United Kingdom
Founder, Raiser, United Kingdom
CEO, goldyouth, Rwanda
Co-Founder and Solutions Architect, DigitAIzation, Lithuania
Young Safari Guide, Conservationist and Changemaker, South Africa
Multi-award-winning Non-Executive Director, Author, International Keynote Speaker, Publisher, UN Women UK Delegate and Retired Professional Footballer, United Kingdom
Executive Director, Red de Cooperación Internacional Mexicana (REDECIM), Mexico
Plan and Project Manager, TEGV – Türkiye Eğitim Gönüllüleri Vakfı, Turkey
Scientist, Educator, Author, Philanthropist and Professor of Organic Chemistry, South Africa and Uganda
Head of Partnerships, Breadline Africa, South Africa
International Governing Board Chairperson, Marydee Isibuko Serenity Foundation, Kingdom of Eswatini
Trustee and Director, Community Services Project Noor and Adapt, India
Deputy Executive Director, Greenlivelihoods, Malawi
Founder and President, Marydee Isibuko Serenity Foundation, Kingdom of Eswatini
Executive Director, Transformation Collaborative For Peace Initiative, Liberia
Program Director, Gdańsk Foundation for Social Innovation, Poland
Founder and CEO, Green Path Research and Development Champions, Somalia
Chief of Administration, Halo Generation Y, Antigua and Barbuda
Director, Inspired Nation Movement, Kingdom of Eswatini
Founder and CEO, Bold Girl Unite and Ambassador, Affecto Foundation, Kenya
Serial Entrepreneur, Co-Founder of Entrepreleaders School and Author, Gabon
Multi-award-winning author, publisher, TEDx speaker, and co-creator of Hallyu Con and UN Women UK delegate, United Kingdom
Multi-award-winning author, publisher, TEDx speaker, stocks and shares trader and UN Women UK delegate, United Kingdom
Multi-award-winning author and publisher, and aspiring Plastic Surgeon, United Kingdom
Multi-award-winning author and publisher, and ambassador for Water-to-Go, United Kingdom
Multi-award-winning author, publisher, and Honorary STEM ambassador for Brunel University London, United Kingdom
Fund Development Director, Life Child International, South Africa
Executive Director, Autism Eswatini, Kingdom of Eswatini
Strategic Partnerships, Central Himalayan Rural Action Group, India
Director, Arcadia Homes International, Kenya
Mental Health Director, Africa Healing Foundation, Kenya, United Kingdom and Zimbabwe
Programme Director, Mental Help Foundation, Cameroon
Co-Founder and Chief Functionary, Prajayatna, India
Director, Training and Resources in Early Education, South Africa
Founder and CEO, United We Change Lives, Tanzania
Executive Director, CFJ, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Lecturer in Health, Wellbeing and Social Care, Global Banking School (GBS), United Kingdom
Evangelist, Preacher, Musician and Social Justice Advocate, The Message Trust, United Kingdom
Co-Founder and Innovation Lead, Aspire Climate Vanguard (ACV), United Kingdom
Founder and Executive Director, Ultimate Tenderhelp Foundation, Nigeria