Bússola Tech is proud to host a high-level panel discussion examining the essential role Clerks and Secretaries-General play in leading parliamentary modernisation efforts. Titled “The Role of Clerks and Secretaries-General of Parliaments in Driving the Modernisation,” this session will provide strategic insights into how senior parliamentary officials can effectively guide institutional reforms, technological integration, and procedural improvements in legislatures.

Moderated by Mr. Luís Kimaid, Executive-Director of Bússola Tech, the discussion will bring together prominent experts to explore current practices, opportunities, and key considerations for successful parliamentary modernisation.

The panel will feature the following esteemed participants:

• Mr. Kevin McCumber, Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives;
• Mr. Eric Janse, Clerk of the House of Commons of Canada;
• Mr. James Pinnell, Deputy Head of Programmes at the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA);
• Mr. Grant Vergottini, CEO at Xcential Legislative Technologies;

Panel Details:

• Date: April 16th, 2025
• Time: 14:30 (GMT-3 | Time in Brazil)
• Duration: 90 minutes
• Language: English

This panel will address essential questions, including the criteria Clerks and Secretaries-General should consider when assessing proposed modernisation initiatives, the advantages and complexities of embedding technological advancements into parliamentary rules, and how institutions can adapt international best practices effectively. Panelists will also share perspectives on proactively anticipating future technologies and preparing parliamentary institutions for sustainable modernisation.

Attendees will gain valuable insights into leading parliamentary transformations, leveraging new technologies, and strategically aligning modernisation initiatives with the evolving needs of parliamentary institutions.