Data Dialogues: A Full-Day Forum for NGOs Working With Data
Are you a non-profit struggling to make sense of your data? Does it feel like your team spends more time managing data than actually learning from it? If yes, Data Dialogues is for you.
Data Dialogues is a full-day, in-person opportunity for non-profits looking to resolve their most pressing data challenges. Brought to you by Dalgo (Project Tech4Dev) and Centre for Data Science and Social Impact (CDSSI) at the Indian School of Development Management (ISDM) — this session is designed to help organisations step back, reflect, and move forward with clarity.
By the end of the day, you’ll understand your organisation’s data maturity, identify what’s holding you back, and stand a chance to receive one-on-one expert support — all while learning alongside peer NGOs navigating similar challenges. You’ll leave with practical, realistic next steps, not just ideas.
Limited spots available. Read below to learn more and register.
Why attend?
Work alongside other NGOs facing similar data challenges
Get a clearer picture of your organisation’s data maturity
Create a practical, organisation-specific Data Action Plan
Learn how peers are structuring, reviewing, and using data in real life
Access expert guidance through group discussions and limited 1:1 consult slots
Who is this for?
This session is best suited for NGOs that:
Have active data collection and M&E processes
Are dealing with fragmented data, manual effort, or reporting fatigue
Want to strengthen how data supports programs, decisions, and storytelling
Ideal participants:
M&E Managers / Data or Tech Leads
OR Program or Org Leadership involved in data decisions
Event details
Date: January 20, 2026
Time: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: Delhi (exact venue to be announced soon)
Cost: Free (registration & approval required)
Includes: Meals and refreshments
Schedule
9:00 – 9:30 AM : Arrival & informal networking
9:30 – 10:00 AM : Welcome & setting the context
10:00 – 11:15 AM : Understanding your data maturity
11:15 – 11:30 AM : Tea break
11:30 – 12:45 PM : Making sense of the data lifecycle
12:45 – 1:30 PM : Lunch & peer conversations
1:30 – 3:00 PM : Building your Data Action Plan
3:00 – 3:30 PM : Case examples & open Q&A
3:30 - 4 PM : Closing
4 – 5:00 PM : Optional 1:1 consultations & wrap-up
About registration & participation
This is a limited-capacity, working session. After you register, our team will review submissions to ensure the session is a good fit for your organisation. Selected participants will receive a confirmation email (and, where needed, a quick follow-up call) with final event details.