Estonia is globally recognised as a pioneer in digital government—transforming public services through secure digital identity, seamless online services, and a commitment to transparency.
Estonia has already enabled 100% of services to be accessed online. These digital services, underpinned with their “e-ID” Digital Identity since 2002, have transformed the efficiency, cost-savings and trust of their public services. It is estimated that the Estonian government saves 2% of its economic output, and 1407 years of working time every year through this system.
As governments everywhere face pressure to do more with less, Estonia’s experience shows how smart digital infrastructure can build trust, unlock efficiency, and deliver more responsive services.
In this exclusive roundtable, techUK is delighted to host Estonia’s Minister of Justice and Digital Affairs, Minister Liisa Pakosta, for an open discussion with UK tech leaders on the future of digital public services.
This December, the UK-Estonia tech partnership will enter its third year. With a new government and evolving tech landscape, join us to explore what more you’d like to see in this partnership, as we also unpack how to deepen and expand digital collaboration.
Agenda
12:30: Doors open and arrival
13:00: Opening remarks from Minister Liisa Pakosta , Estonian Minister of Justice and Digital Affairs
13:15-14:15: Roundtable discussion- How to build a Digital Nation: Estonia and the UK
14:15-15:00: Networking opportunity
Join us to explore
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What was Estonia’s long-term strategy for digitising government, and how has it evolved? Where is the UK right now in it’s digital transformation journey?
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How have Estonia and the UK approached private and public sector collaboration in developing digital public services?
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How can the UK incorporate trust and privacy into these services, to ensure wider public adoption?
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How can the UK ensure security in it’s digital systems?
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What emerging trends or technologies are both Estonia and the UK hoping to engage with? (AI, digital wallets, eIDAS regulation).
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How can UK tech businesses better engage with the Estonian digital ecosystem? What opportunities are there for deeper collaboration and scaling between countries?
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What can UK and Estonian policymakers do to expand market opportunities between countries?
Liisa-Ly Pakosta
