The sample sessions below demonstrate expected thematic tracks for Hyderabad 2027. All schedule slots and presenter details remain draft samples subject to confirmation.
Dr. Amina Bello
Amina leads digital sovereignty research in Lagos, focusing on community-led data governance and mitigating algorithmic extraction in regional public health systems.
Sample Session: Decolonizing Knowledge Infrastructures in the Global South. Examines policy frameworks for equitable platform participation and open resource stewardship.
Dr. Vikramaditya Rao
Based in Bengaluru, Vikramaditya advises open access coalitions on public data trusts and policy models supporting sustainable contributor retention in local ecosystems.
Sample Session: Community-Owned Data Trusts & Public Goods. Discusses legal frameworks and shared infrastructure for regional open data collaboratives.
Maria Santos-Luz
Maria coordinates grassroots archival preservation across Southeast Asia, empowering indigenous communities to digitize and govern their oral heritage online.
Sample Session: Sustaining Indigenous Knowledge Systems Online. Practical strategies for participatory archiving, consent-based metadata, and digital sovereignty.
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Help us build an inclusive lineup. We invite suggestions for keynotes, panel discussions, and workshop facilitators working at the intersection of open knowledge and community governance.
All submissions are reviewed by the program steering committee ahead of final speaker confirmations in late 2026.
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Submissions are open for research papers, interactive workshops, and panel sessions on open knowledge capacity and governance.