Bússola Tech is proud to host a high-level panel discussion examining the integration of legacy systems with new technologies in parliamentary institutions. Titled “Integrating Legacy Systems and New Technologies in Parliaments,” this session will explore the architectural, operational, and strategic dimensions of modernising parliamentary infrastructure while ensuring continuity, interoperability, and long-term sustainability.

Moderated by Mr. Luís Kimaid, Executive-Director of Bússola Tech, the discussion will bring together leading experts from across regions to share practical experiences in reconciling legacy platforms with emerging solutions such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and modular system design.

The panel will feature the following esteemed participants:

• Mr. Esteban Sanches – Chief of Development Projects of the Cámara de Diputadas y Diputados of Chile;
• Mr. Jonathan Ruckert – CEO of NovaWorks Australia;
• Mr. Ludovic Delepiné – Head of IT Governance and Enterprise Architecture at the European Parliament;
• Mr. Prince Kenneh – AI Desk Officer at the Parliament of Sierra Leone;

Panel Details:

• Date: July 16th, 2025
• Time: 09:00 (GMT-3 | Time in Brazil)
• Duration: 90 minutes
• Language: English

This panel will address core technical and strategic questions, including how to ensure data interoperability between legacy and AI-driven systems; how to determine when continued investment in outdated infrastructure becomes unsustainable; and how modular architectural strategies can enable gradual, secure, and cost-effective modernisation without disrupting legislative operations.