Lucia
Velasco
Lucia Velasco
AI Policy Lead
Madrid | Spain
Biography
Lucia is a Spanish economist and researcher specialising in the societal impact of technology. She is the author of 'Are You Going to Be Replaced by an Algorithm?'.
She began her career in the Spanish parliament and has since held various governmental positions including Director General of the National Observatory for Tech and Society. Currently, supports the United Nations Secretary General's High-Level Advisory Body on AI, focusing on global AI governance.
Organisation
United Nations - Office Secretary General's Envoy on Technology
International organisation
Speaker session
Parallel Track 3 (Technical): Next generation digital government: Interoperability solutions for automated, proactive public services
SILVER HALL
This session will discuss how governments are seeking to increasingly automate public services, so that they require as little interaction from users and service providers as possible. It implies a capacity to anticipate societal and economic developments, as well as users’ needs, by capturing real-time information and applying it to re-design services. Panellists will also discuss what interoperability solutions are needed to support the development of these next generation digital public services that are (close to) fully automated and proactive.
Moderation: Andrea Halmos, Deputy Head of Unit, Interoperability and Digital Government, DG DIGIT, European Commission
Pedro Viana
Advisor
Lisboa | Portugal
Biography
Pedro is Advisor to the Secretary of State for Justice at the Ministry of Justice of Portugal, where he spearheads the justice reform and modernization agenda. With over 19 years of experience in public sector digital transformation, eProcurement, and ICT strategy and implementation, he has collaborated with both national and international organizations and stakeholders. Pedro is dedicated to delivering innovative and efficient solutions that enhance the quality and accessibility of public services, improve the transparency and accountability of public administration, and promote digital inclusion and empowerment for citizens and businesses. He has a proven track record in designing and executing successful projects in the realms of information society, eGovernment, and eProcurement. Notable achievements include the development of the Portuguese national eProcurement system, the Portuguese eGovernment and Public Sector Digital Transformation strategies, and the Portuguese Public Sector Strategy for ICT. In addition to his public sector accomplishments, Pedro has extensive consulting and management experience in the private sector. He has worked with leading IT suppliers and managed his own consulting business. He holds a licentiate degree in Engineering and Industrial Management from ISCTE - Instituto Universitário de Lisboa.
Speaker session
Parallel Track 3 (Technical): Next generation digital government: Interoperability solutions for automated, proactive public services
SILVER HALL
This session will discuss how governments are seeking to increasingly automate public services, so that they require as little interaction from users and service providers as possible. It implies a capacity to anticipate societal and economic developments, as well as users’ needs, by capturing real-time information and applying it to re-design services. Panellists will also discuss what interoperability solutions are needed to support the development of these next generation digital public services that are (close to) fully automated and proactive.
Moderation: Andrea Halmos, Deputy Head of Unit, Interoperability and Digital Government, DG DIGIT, European Commission
Agustin Villar Iglesias
Deputy director
Sevilla | Spain
Biography
Speaker session
Parallel Track 3 (Technical): Next generation digital government: Interoperability solutions for automated, proactive public services
SILVER HALL
This session will discuss how governments are seeking to increasingly automate public services, so that they require as little interaction from users and service providers as possible. It implies a capacity to anticipate societal and economic developments, as well as users’ needs, by capturing real-time information and applying it to re-design services. Panellists will also discuss what interoperability solutions are needed to support the development of these next generation digital public services that are (close to) fully automated and proactive.
Moderation: Andrea Halmos, Deputy Head of Unit, Interoperability and Digital Government, DG DIGIT, European Commission