DataLeads

09/06/2026

In a world where health information is everywhere and trust is harder to find than ever, the need for honest, evidence-based public dialogue has never been greater.
Misinformation spreads faster than facts. Complexity gets flattened into headlines. And the people who need reliable health guidance the most are often the furthest from those who have it.
First Check LIVE is our response to that.
A 12-part dialogue series uniting clinicians, researchers, public health experts, journalists, and citizens on a single platform. Structured across four learning tracks and featuring twelve expert-led conversations, the series will tackle the health questions that matter most with the rigour, transparency, and inclusivity they deserve.
Scan the QR code to register for the Inaugural Webinar which focuses on The Trust Audit: Health, Information & Public Trust

We are a digital media & information initiative working in the spectrum of data analysis, fact-checking initiatives, media research & training.

17/05/2026

Kritika Goel, Editorial and Strategic Lead at Asian Dispatch, will join the 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁 & 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗗𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘂𝗲 as a speaker, bringing deep expertise in countering online harms and navigating digital ecosystems.

An award-winning fact-checker, editor, and writer, Kritika previously served as India’s Head of Editorial Operations at Logically Facts and led The Quint’s fact-checking initiative, WebQoof, scaling its efforts through platform partnerships.

She will be serving as the moderator for the panel discussion on 𝗞𝗶𝗱𝘀 & 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆: 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗱𝘀, steering the conversation towards actionable insights to protect families, implement platform safeguards, and build secure digital environments for the next generation.

Date: May 21, 2026
Venue: Google Gurgaon
🔗 Register now: Link in Bio OR Scan QR code

To express your interest in attending, please fill out the form. Selected participants will receive a confirmation email along with further event details.

| | | Norman Ng | DataLEADS | | | Kritika | Atul Gupta | Urvashi | .in | Tanya Yadav

OnlineSafety DigitalLiteracy

17/05/2026

Surbhi Pandit Nangia Group Vice President, DataLEADS, will join a distinguished group of speakers, including policymakers, law enforcement leaders, telecom experts, industry executives, and digital safety researchers, at the 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁 & 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗗𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘂𝗲.

To express your interest in attending, please fill out the form. Selected participants will receive a confirmation email along with further event details.

Date: May 21, 2026
Venue: Google Gurgaon
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| | | Norman Ng | | | | Atul Gupta | Urvashi | Kritika | .in |

OnlineSafety DigitalResilience StrategicPartnerships

16/05/2026

Syed Nazakat, Founder and CEO, DataLEADS, will join a distinguished group of speakers, including policymakers, law enforcement leaders, telecom experts, industry executives, and digital safety researchers, at the 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁 & 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗗𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘂𝗲.

A globally recognized leader in media, open source data, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation, Syed provides strategic leadership to DataLEADS and drives its collaborations. Under his guidance, DataLEADS has pioneered initiatives in building large scale Information infrastructures, newsroom leadership, digital safety, and AI preparedness working to strengthen the information ecosystem and ensure the responsible use of technology.

He will be sharing his insights on what 10 years have taught us at DataLEADS about content provenance and digital safety and security, and the trust imperative.

Date: May 21, 2026
Venue: Google Gurgaon
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OnlineSafety DigitalResilience InformationIntegrity

15/05/2026

As India marches toward a digitally connected economy, the threats we face are evolving at an unprecedented pace. Financial scams are becoming faster, more sophisticated, and increasingly AI-enabled. From UPI fraud and fake job schemes to the chilling rise of deepfake-enabled deception, cybercriminals are finding new ways to exploit digital trust.

How do we stay ahead of these threats?

At the 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁 & 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗗𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘂𝗲, our session on '𝗙𝗿𝗮𝘂𝗱𝘀, 𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗺𝘀 & 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗺 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗜 𝗘𝗿𝗮' will dive deep into the evolving landscape of online fraud. We are bringing together experts from law enforcement, tech, telecom, and fintech to explore how we can collectively build a more resilient and secure digital future.

Join the conversation.
Date: May 21, 2026
Venue: Google Gurgaon
🔗 Register now: Link in bio OR Scan the QR code

| Vinit Kumar | Aditi Chaturvedi | Rahul Vatts | Mehnaz Perveen | Adv (Dr.) Nisheeth Dixit |
Research and Information System for Developing Countries (RIS) | | | | | | Norman Ng | | |

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27/04/2026

𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗱. 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱. 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗟𝗼𝘀𝘁.
₹2,000 crore lost to scams. Over 1,24,000 cases reported in 2024 alone.

Fraudsters posing as law enforcement officials are using fear and urgency to manipulate victims—making so-called “digital arrests” one of the most alarming cyber threats today.

If you want to stay informed, protect your networks, and be part of shaping solutions—join this important conversation.

𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁 & 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗗𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘂𝗲
📅May 21, 2026 | Venue: Google Gurgaon

🔗 Register now : https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfE3lCXv6vpPcM6t9jqqES2FMEhggQCRnCuoTkliGVd_BzLgQ/viewform

DataLEADS, in collaboration with Google, is convening this high-level dialogue that brings together policymakers, industry leaders, technologists, and civil society. The dialogue will focus on addressing emerging threats like these, protecting communities—especially families—and building collaborative frameworks for effective prevention, response, and long-term operational solutions.

To express your interest in attending, please fill out the form. Selected participants will receive a confirmation email along with further event details.

Cyber Dost

21/04/2026

Trust & Safety India Dialogue — Join the Conversation
A safer internet takes shared responsibility.

As India’s digital economy accelerates toward a new era of scale, the mandate to build a resilient, secure ecosystem has never been more urgent.
Digital safety and security are no longer backend functions—they are the foundation of growth.

DataLEADS, in collaboration with , is convening a high-level dialogue that brings together policymakers, industry leaders, technologists, academics, and civil society.

The dialogue will focus on addressing emerging digital threats, protecting communities—especially children and families—and building collaborative frameworks for effective prevention, response, and long-term policy and operational solutions.

Join the conversation

📅 Date: May 21, 2026
🔗 Register now: Link in bio or Scan QR code in image

To express your interest in attending, please fill out the form. Selected participants will receive a confirmation email along with further event details.

18/04/2026

It was a privilege to have Dr. Surabhi Pandey, Program Director at Indian Institute of Public Administration, as a panelist at the 𝗔𝗜 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲.

As part of the session 𝗕𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺: 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗢𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗜, she contributed to a wider conversation on how journalism can draw from cross-sector experiences spanning governance, banking, healthcare, and beyond.

She highlighted that while AI is rapidly being adopted across sectors, its real value lies in responsible and inclusive implementation. From addressing biases and hallucinations to ensuring ethical use, she emphasised the need to build systems that are transparent and accessible to all.

A key takeaway from her perspective was the importance of keeping humans in the loop across systems to ensure trust, accountability, and responsibility. She also underscored that meaningful progress depends on investing in people through continuous upskilling, enabling more effective and ethical use of AI.

DataLEADS | British High Commission in India | GREAT Britain & Northern Ireland Campaign

08/03/2026

“Women’s Day is about having the courage to choose your own path.

I am happily the CEO of my own life—independent, bold, and in control of my own decisions.”
—Jyoti Singh Rathore, Programme Manager, DataLEADS

08/03/2026

This International Women’s Day, Misthy Sablok, Programme Manager at DataLEADS, reflects on three essential pillars of women’s empowerment: Rights, Access to Information, and Women’s Agency.

“Rights become meaningful when women have access to the right information. It gives them the power to question and the platforms to act and exercise their rights. At DataLEADS, women’s empowerment takes place by imparting knowledge and skills that strengthen voices shaping a more equal and informed world.”



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