‘Reimagining India’s Urban Future Through Digital Innovation and Institutional Reform’, is the core theme of the event
The Center for Digital Public Goods (CDPG) at IIM Bangalore, in partnership with e-Gov Foundation, will host the Policy Conclave 2025 on 9 August 2025.
With a core theme of ‘Reimagining India’s Urban Future Through Digital Innovation and Institutional Reform,’ the conclave will feature a diverse mix of stakeholders, policymakers, technologists, urban practitioners, and researchers to deliberate on the evolving role of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) and Digital Public Goods (DPGs) in strengthening urban governance. The event will be held from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, at the IIMB Campus.
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Deadline for registration: 2nd August 2025
Key Sessions:
Key sessions at the CDPG Policy Conclave 2025 will explore how urban India can harness digital ecosystems to foster transparency, participation, and accountability, while enabling public-private collaboration for long-term impact. The Conclave will open with an inaugural address by Prof. Rishikesha T Krishnan, Strategy Area, IIMB.
Subsequent fireside chats and panel discussions will delve into key themes such as platform-based service delivery models, open urban data, and digitally empowered local institutions. These sessions aim to bridge on-the-ground experiences with broader policy goals, laying the foundation for inclusive, adaptive, and future-ready urban transformation.
As cities navigate challenges around service delivery, infrastructure, and citizen engagement, digital tools present a timely opportunity to build more resilient, equitable, and responsive urban systems. Through a day of plenaries, panels, and breakout sessions, the conclave will surface cross-sectoral perspectives on advancing citizen-centric digital infrastructure, strengthening data governance, and fostering scalable local innovations.
Beyond being a space for dialogue, the conclave will act as a launchpad for collaboration, bringing together 60-70 senior government officials, municipal commissioners, policy researchers, urban practitioners, technology leaders, and civil society representatives.