EVENT

Towards a Digitally 'Fit' EU Public Sector

We are delighted to invite you to our upcoming special live event, from EIPA’s premises in Maastricht, celebrating the signing of the cooperation agreement between EIT Digital and EIPA, on October 14 from 14:00 to 15:30 CEST.

The event marks the beginning of a new phase in driving digital transformation and innovation within the public sector across Europe. With a focus on “Digital Skills for the Public Sector,” it will explore how cutting-edge innovation is empowering public administrations to lead the way in both digital and green transitions across the continent.

During the event you will:

  • Learn how upskilling public administration can accelerate both digital and green transitions.
  • Discover inspiring case studies showcasing GovTech innovations and success stories from across the EU’s digital innovation ecosystem.
  • Explore how collaboration between educational institutions, public administrations, and private-sector players can drive sustainable change.

Register today and be part of this important moment in European innovation!

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Programme Overview

Please note: the programme is subject to change

14:00 - 14:10

Opening and Welcome Remarks

Digital Transformation for a ‘fit’ public Sector

Speakers:

Marco Ongaro, Director-General EIPA

Federico Menna, CEO, EIT Digital

14:10 - 14:25

Keynote Address

Speaker:

Normunds Popens, Deputy Director-General, European Commission DG EAC

14:25 - 15:20

Panel Discussion

Moderator:

Salvatore Moccia, Head of Education & Skills, EIT Digital

Panelists:

Martijn Pluim, Programme Director, EIPA

TBC, Digital Forensic Platform Hansken

Natalia Aristimuno-Perez, Director, European Commission DIGIT

Kieran Mccarthy, Member of the European Committee of the Regions (online)

Arne Schoenbohm, President, German Federal Academy of Public Administration 

Aidan Finn, Co-Founder & CEO, Binarii Labs (online)

Maria Cupido, Chief Marketing Officer, Binarii Labs (online)

Key Topics:

  • Upskilling public administration to lead the digital and green transitions
  • Case studies and examples of successful transitions in the public sector and the use of GovTech coming from the EU digital innovation ecosystem
  • How collaboration between educational institutions, public administrations, and the private sector can accelerate these efforts
15:20 - 15:30

Q&A Session 

An opportunity for online and in-person attendees to ask questions to the panellists.

15:30End of livestream

If you have problems registering for the event via EIPA, please contact b.mantovani@eipa.eu and she will take care of the registration for you.

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Co-Funded by the European Union