The Dialogue is a distinguished tech policy think-tank, deeply committed to fostering informed discussions and shaping impactful policy decisions in the ever-evolving technology landscape.
Engage in forward-looking policy debates to cultivate informed citizenry
The Dialogue is a distinguished tech policy think-tank, deeply committed to fostering informed discussions and shaping impactful policy decisions in the ever-evolving technology landscape.
Ideate impactful policies that address the evolving challenges of our time
The Dialogue is a distinguished tech policy think-tank, deeply committed to fostering informed discussions and shaping impactful policy decisions in the ever-evolving technology landscape.
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Our Pillars
The Dialogue aims to promote a progressive policy discourse in India by connecting people with important issues and fostering citizen participation.
Research
We conduct cutting-edge primary and secondary research
Stakeholder Engagement
We engage with policymakers, industry and experts
Public Discourse
We engage with public through different forms of consultations
Media Engagement
We get extensively featured and published in top tier media
The Dialogue operates across diverse work verticals, aiming to address the complex challenges of the digital age and drive sustainable, inclusive, and forward-looking solutions.
Data Governance, Privacy and GovTech Solutions
Analysing policy challenges in digital tech, leveraging data for faster services, and studying regulations’ impact on technology. This vertical also studies the impact of emanating policy and regulations on the data-driven technology ecosystem.
Platform Regulation
Comprehensive research initiatives and active stakeholder participation to address critical topics related to platform regulation and online safety to balance innovation with user rights and well-being.
Gender and Tech
Exploring the intricate interplay between gender dynamics and technological advancements to offer actionable recommendations to promote an inclusive and empowering technological future.
Digital Economy: FinTech, E-Commerce and Digital Tax
Research and discourse on key drivers of the digital economy, i.e. FinTech and E-commerce. This vertical also delves into cross-border taxation issues and domestic direct and indirect tax issues, keeping the growth of the digital economy at the core.
Online Gaming Regulatory Regime
Formulating policy recommendations and insights through empirical research and stakeholder engagement to explore multifaceted for an informed and responsible online gaming policy landscape.
Internet and Telecommunication
Research-driven public policy discourse on issues arising from the convergence of internet and telecommunication services and Satellite Communication.
Competition Law and Policy
Research, capacity building and thought leadership initiatives on sector-agnostic and digital market-focused themes in competition.
Emerging Technologies: AI
Drive research and foster meaningful discourse around the ever-evolving AI and online gaming landscape, propelling thought leadership in emerging technologies.
At the forefront of technology policy, we pioneered groundbreaking research,
facilitated policy reforms, and fostered cross-sector collaborations, catalysing a progressive digital ecosystem.
At The Dialogue, our success hinges on the dedication and expertise of our young policy professionals. This core group, integrating subject matter experts seamlessly, ensures dynamic and efficient project approaches. Our team’s commitment forms the bedrock, allowing us to navigate challenges and deliver impactful results.
Raunaq Sharma is a public policy professional specialising in AI, data privacy, and content moderation. With experience at Chase India, Carnegie India, PRS Legislative Research, and the Delhi CMโs Office, he brings a sharp policy lens and deep insight into Indiaโs regulatory landscape.
Saharsh Panjwani is a Senior Research Associate at The Dialogue, where he works in the Competition Law and Policy vertical. A law graduate from GGSIP University, Delhi, he previously served as a Judicial Law Clerk-cum-Law Researcher at the High Court of Delhi. He brings a keen legal acumen and policy-oriented lens to his work on evolving issues in competition regulation.
An important voice in India’s tech policy ecosystem, Kazim works on the intersection of technology, policy and society, with a focus on evidence-based research and discourse
Sachin is Deputy Director at The Dialogue, leading work on platform regulation, telecom policy, and cybersecurity. A dual-qualified technology lawyer, he brings 16 years of experience across academia, industry, and public policy, with a focus on data protection, free speech, and privacy. His work has been widely published and cited in both judicial and media platforms.
Kriti oversees programmes at The Dialogue, ensuring impact and efficiency while leading policy efforts in Online Gaming, Satcom, and Web 3.0. With a background in journalism and communication, she has covered politics, international affairs, and digital empowerment. She also fosters government, industry, and media engagement to amplify The Dialogueโs influence.
Akriti, with 11 years of diverse experience and a background in Journalism and Sociology, focuses on gender issues, women’s empowerment, and gender-integrated content creation.
Jameela leads The Dialogueโs AI initiatives and CoRE-AI Secretariat, engaging with policymakers for impactful outcomes. A law graduate from Symbiosis Law School, Pune, she previously served as Chief of Staff to MP Dr. Amar Patnaik. With 5.5+ years in policy, she blends legal expertise with a passion for ethical AI governance, contributing to informed discourse through her writings.
Meemansa Agarwal is a Senior Research Associate at The Dialogue, focusing on AI, online gaming, and the metaverse. She advocates for balanced tech regulations and holds a law degree from Symbiosis Law School.
Kamesh focuses on understanding the impact of policies and regulations on the data-driven technology ecosystem, contributing extensively to these critical fields.
Soham Jagtap is a Research Associate at The Dialogue, specializing in Fintech, E-commerce, and Digital Tax. His expertise lies at the intersection of law and technology, with a focus on advancing policies that foster innovation while safeguarding public interests.
Anuradha Bhattacharya is a Senior Research Associate at The Dialogue, specializing in competition law and digital markets. Anuradha holds a BA LLB (Hons.) from the University of Calcutta and an LLM in Competition Law from University College London. Her research interests include AI, sustainability, and data privacy in relation to competition law.
Bhoomika specialises in competition and AI policy, developing research reports and policy recommendations to address tech industry challenges.
Garima Saxena specialises in platform regulation, gender dynamics, and technology and conducts interdisciplinary research on social media governance, digital privacy, online safety, and more.
Shivam is a graphic and motion designer with a passion for continuous learning and a strong work ethic, excelling at translating design briefs into creative realities.
Our Partners
The Dialogue partners with diverse stakeholders to collaboratively develop innovative ideas rooted in research to enrich the broader tech policy.
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