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Estonia: A blueprint for the Digital Future
A CityAge Select Event
Vancouver, November 1, 2024
“Its government is virtual, borderless, blockchained, and secure. Has (Estonia) this tiny post-Soviet nation found the way of the future?”
– the New Yorker
Few countries have embraced the digital world as swiftly as Estonia, a small country that has a globally significant digital footprint.
We invite you to meet The Hon. Liisa-Ly Pakosta, Estonia’s Minister of Justice and Digital Affairs, and her business delegation, to explore the path to the digital future.
Join us November 1st, from 8:30am to Noon in downtown Vancouver. Space is limited, we encourage you to request an invitation in the form below as soon as possible.
More details will be announced soon.
With the support of:
SPEAKERS & WHO YOU WILL MEET
Liisa-Ly Pakosta
Estonia’s Minister of Justice and Digital Affairs
Rob Labbé
CISO in Residence at the Global Mining and Metals Information Sharing and Analysis Centre
PROGRAM
8:15 AM – 9:00 AM: Registration
9:00 AM – 9:15 AM
MC Welcome and Introduction by Evaleen Jaager Roy, Honorary Consul of Estonia in BC.
- Introduction of The Hon. Liisa-Ly Pakosta, Estonia’s Minister of Justice and Digital Affairs.
9:15 AM – 9:50 AM
Fireside Chat: Estonia’s Digital Transformation Journey.
- Liisa-Ly Pakosta, Estonia’s Minister of Justice and Digital Affairs
- Miro Cernetig, CEO of CityAge
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Panel One: Community Safety and Wellbeing in the Digital Age.
- Moderator: Nahanni Pollard, PhD, PwC Director, Community Safety and Justice
- Rob Labbé, CISO in Residence at the Global Mining and Metals Information Sharing and Analysis Centre
- Oliver Grouter-Andrew, E-Com 9-1-1
- Jacob Tyler, Ai Market Lead, Glia Inc.
- Brian Simmers, Providence CFO and VP Health Informatics
10:45 AM – 11:00 AM: Coffee Break
11:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Panel Two: Governing Data and Creating Digital Identity.
- Moderator: Kalev Ruberg, CEO, KARU Advisory
- Joni Brennan, President at Digital ID & Authentication Council of Canada
- Ville Sirviö – CEO Nordic Institute for Interoperability Solutions (NIIS)
- Alagan Mahalingam – Founder and CEO of Rootcode, e-Resident of Estonia and e-Residency Envoy.
11:30 AM to 11:45 AM: Q & A with audience
11:45 AM to Noon: Conclusion.
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