Centre of Data for Public Good

At the 3rd Edition of the Symposium on Data for Public Good, this session examined how data-driven collaboration between public and private sectors can unlock meaningful innovation and create sustainable impact.

Featuring leaders from DPIC, BCG, and IIM Bangalore, the discussion highlighted actionable pathways – from governance frameworks to responsible data sharing – that enable partnership-led progress.

Explore more moments from the Symposium → https://dataforpublicgood.org.in/symposium-2025/

World Resources Institute India Urban Data Exchange IISc Bangalore IIIT-Bangalore WRI India FIWARE

A powerful conversation unfolded at the 3rd Edition of the Symposium on Data for Public Good during the session on Unlocking the Power of Data Spaces: Enabling Digital Public Good through Global Interoperability.

The discussion brought together global experts to explore how data spaces can enable trusted data sharing, foster interoperability, and support scalable digital public infrastructure grounded in open standards.

From governance models to collaborative frameworks, the session offered clear pathways to make data ecosystems more transparent, connected, and impactful for society.

An inspiring example of global collaboration – where innovation, technology, and policy converge to advance the public good.

See more highlights: https://dataforpublicgood.org.in/symposium-2025/

World Resources Institute IISc Bangalore India Urban Data Exchange IIIT-Bangalore WRI India FIWARE

From Data Spaces and WebSciX to Mobility and Privacy & Security, the four themes of the Symposium on Data for Public Good 2025 explored how data can reshape systems, strengthen trust, and drive sustainable impact.

Each track brought together global experts and local innovators to translate ideas into actionable frameworks – proving that when research, policy, and technology converge, the results serve everyone.

Revisit the ideas and collaborations that defined the event: https://dataforpublicgood.org.in/symposium-2025/

World Resources Institute India Urban Data Exchange IISc Bangalore IIIT-Bangalore WRI India FIWARE

The Bengaluru Last Mile Challenge 2025 reached its exciting finale at IISc Bengaluru – an amazing day full of innovation in motion.

After weeks of brainstorming, the shortlisted teams showcased cutting-edge solutions to transform urban mobility and last-mile connectivity across the city.

Organised by BMTC, Namma Yatri, CDPG and CiSTUP (Centre for infrastructure, Sustainable Transportation and Urban Planning) at IISc, and hosted on IEEE DataPort, the finale took place at the 2025 Symposium on Data for Public Good, demonstrating how data, AI, and creative problem-solving can power smarter, more sustainable mobility solutions.

See more exciting moments from the symposium: https://dataforpublicgood.org.in/symposium-2025/

From policy rooms to breakout halls, every conversation at the Symposium on Data for Public Good echoed one belief: collaboration is the cornerstone of progress.

See how partnerships shaped the dialogue, as researchers, policymakers, and innovators came together to turn ideas associated with data and AI into real-world solutions: https://dataforpublicgood.org.in/symposium-2025/

World Resources Institute IISc Bangalore India Urban Data Exchange IIIT-Bangalore WRI India FIWARE

From policy vision to global collaboration – opening keynotes at the 3rd Edition of the Symposium on Data for Public Good set the stage for two days of transformative dialogue.

From Shri S Krishnan, Secretary, Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology, Government of India , offering a roadmap for accelerating India’s Data & AI ecosystem to Shri Srinivas Voruganti, Secretary, Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG), Government of India, Government of India, discussing data-driven governance, these voices reflected a shared vision: a future where data, technology, and policy align to drive lasting public good.

Watch highlights and full keynote sessions →

https://youtu.be/nSObeZeVR0A

https://youtu.be/tAJ79ZufTkA

World Resources Institute India Urban Data Exchange IISc Bangalore IIIT-Bangalore WRI India FIWARE

Thought leaders. Innovators. Policymakers. One shared vision.

The 3rd Edition of the Symposium on Data for Public Good 2025 concluded at IISc Bengaluru with two days of high-impact dialogue, featuring dignitaries from Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology, Government of India, Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG), Government of India, iSPIRT, Microsoft Research India, Google DeepMind, the World Bank, Mercedes-Benz, FIWARE, Gaia-X, ETSI, GLEIF and more.

From government-led AI policy to global data interoperability and sustainable mobility, the Symposium brought together over 1,000 participants and showcased real-world innovations through two international hackathons.

The event concluded with a renewed commitment to advance cross-sector collaboration and frame new directives for leveraging data and AI for public good — shaping the next phase of India’s digital public infrastructure.

Get comprehensive information here: https://dataforpublicgood.org.in/media-releases/symposium-on-data-for-public-good-2025-concludes-at-iisc-bengaluru-advancing-dialogue-on-data-ai-and-innovation-for-society/

https://dataforpublicgood.org.in/media-releases/symposium-on-data-for-public-good-2025-returns-on-october-14-15-at-iisc-bengaluru-with-sharper-data-and-ai-focus/