Centre of Data for Public Good

A powerful conversation unfolded at the 3rd Edition of the Symposium on Data for Public Good during the panel discussion on “Unlocking the Power of Data Spaces: Enabling Digital Public Good through Global Interoperability.” The session brought together an exceptional panel of…

The conversations at the 3rd Edition of the Symposium on Data for Public Good continue to inspire! The conversations at the 3rd Edition of the Symposium on Data for Public Good continue to inspire! An engaging session on “Data as the Catalyst for Innovation: Unlocking the Power…

The 3rd Edition of the Symposium on Data for Public Good featured a thought-provoking keynote by Shri Sharad Sharma, Co-Founder of iSPIRT Foundation, on “Why India’s Data Economy Matters to the World.” A passionate advocate for India’s software product ecosystem, Shri Sharma’s…

The 3rd Edition of the Symposium on Data for Public Good continued with an insightful keynote address by Shri S Krishnan, Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (@GoI_MeitY), on “Driving the Future: The Role of Government in Accelerating Data Science and AI…

Up next at the 3rd Edition of the Symposium on Data for Public Good, we had an insightful address by Shri Srinivas Voruganti, Secretary, Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (@DARPG_GoI, Government of India), on “Data-Driven Governance: Harnessing Innovation…

Today at the Symposium on Data for Public Good (3rd Edition), we were joined by Suna Akbayir,CEO, Entrepreneur, Innovation Strategist, Beyond Barcode & Artec, visiting from Belgium, who is here for the first time. She’s excited to learn more about India’s data ecosystem and…

Following the welcome address, the stage has been set by Prof. Inder Gopal, Chairman, Centre for Data for Public Good (CDPG) and Research Professor at IISc, who delivered the context-setting address for the 3rd Edition of the Symposium on Data for Public Good. Prof. Gopal…

The 3rd Edition of the Symposium on Data for Public Good kicked off at IISc Bengaluru with a warm welcome address by Prof. Govindan Rangarajan, Director of Indian Institute of Science (IISc). In his opening remarks, Prof. Rangarajan set the tone for two days of rich dialogue and…

We’re all set to kick off the 3rd Edition of the Symposium on Data for Public Good! We’re seeing great energy and an incredible turnout. Stay tuned for real-time updates and insights from the sessions! @WorldResources @IndiaIudx @IIITB_official @iiscbangalore @FSIDIISc…

At the Symposium on Data for Public Good 2025, the session on Data to Decisions will highlight case studies from cities and startups, through spotlight talks and panels led by industry leaders and innovators from @MercedesBenzInd, @BCG, ONDC, IISc, @WRIIndia , and @giz_gmbh.…

The Bengaluru Last Mile Challenge 2025 finale wrapped up today - and what a day it was! After weeks of hard work, brainstorming and relentless innovation, the shortlisted teams presented their final prototypes solutions at IISc Bengaluru. We saw some truly groundbreaking ideas…

How can digital ecosystems accelerate the transition to electric mobility at scale? At the Symposium on Data for Public Good 2025, the session "Accelerating the e-mobility transition through digital ecosystems & infrastructure" will feature leaders driving innovation in energy,…

Data fuels innovation, but partnerships amplify its potential. In this session, Urmila Chatterjee, Executive Director, DPIC, University of Chicago Trust, Hrishikesh Kunte - BCG - AI Products - Chief Product Officer, VP - Technology, @BCG, and Srinivasan R, Professor,…

How can we balance innovation and protection in the era of machine learning? At the Symposium on Data for Public Good 2025, the session on privacy & security issues in the ML space will delve into the challenges of safeguarding data and ensuring responsible AI development.…

Securing the digital backbone of nations begins with foresight, not reaction. At the Symposium on Data for Public Good 2025,Bapu Bindhumadhava, Head of POWERGRID Center of Excellence in Cybersecurity(PGCoE), will share insights on embedding resilience, intelligence, and trust…

At the Symposium on Data for Public Good 2025, the session Data spaces – latest advances in context information sharing will bring together experts shaping the evolution of interoperable and intelligent data ecosystems. Thomas Bousselin (@egm_sophia ) and Pierre Gronlier…

Calling innovators across India! Join the 2025 Hackathon on Interoperability of Digital Public Infrastructure to build seamless, secure digital identity solutions that cross borders. Date: 11–13 Oct 2025 | Bengaluru + Online Exciting prizes await! Winning teams get the chance…

At the Symposium on Data for Public Good 2025, the session on DPP & LEI will explore how Digital Product Passports (DPP) and the Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) can work together to build transparency and trust across global value chains. Register now to hear from Vikas Panwar,…

At the Symposium on Data for Public Good 2025, the session on sovereign AI using data spaces will highlight how data spaces can serve as the foundation for transparent and sovereign AI ecosystems. Chandrashekhar Redddy Challagonda, CEO of @FIWARE Foundation e.V. and Board Member…