The 4th edition of The NGO Whisperer Global Summit

Date & time: 04 November 2025, 8:00am - 05 November 2025, 5:30pm
Venue
Holiday Inn, 25 Aytoun Street, Manchester, M1 3DT

Under the theme ‘Let’s Arise Together’, this landmark Summit will convene global changemakers, young leaders, and distinguished voices from 50+ countries across the public, private, and social impact sectors, as well as academia. Together, the event will address the urgent 2025 funding crisis affecting development and humanitarian work worldwide.

Featured speakers include:  

  • Mike Wild, Chief Executive, Macc and Director, 10GM
  • The Honourable Minister S’khumbuzo Dlamini, Minister of Tinkhundla Administration and Development, Eswatini
  • Professor Dawn Edge, Professor of Mental Health and Inclusivity, The University of Manchester
  • Dominic Vickers, UK Partnerships Advisor, Oxfam GB
  • Professor Jackie Carter, Professor of Statistical Literacy and EDI Disability Academic Lead, The University of Manchester
  • Claire-Marie Boggiano, Director & Coach, Business Change and Leadership Development, Lurig Ltd
  • Dr Patricia Gestoso, Inclusion Strategist, Technologist and Researcher, Gestoso Consulting

Expect high-level panel discussions, strategic networking, and actionable insights designed to catalyse inclusive leadership, sustainable partnerships, and systemic change.

Your voice matters. Your leadership inspires.  

 

Cost
Free
Provider
The NGO Whisperer
Shared Topic Areas
Further details / booking

Complimentary Tickets for Macc Members and Manchester-based Changemakers, to secure your complimentary ticket, email: Carolyne at carolyne@ngowhisperer.com by 31 October 2025.  

Find out more about the event here