Bússola Tech is proud to host a high-level panel discussion examining how to prepare parliamentary staff for the challenges and opportunities presented by the digital transformation. Titled “Preparing Parliamentary Staff to Work, Adapt, and Thrive in the Digital Transformation,” this session will provide strategic insights into how parliaments can equip their staff with the necessary skills, capacities, and mindsets to effectively operate in increasingly technology-driven legislative environments.

Moderated by Mr. Luís Kimaid, Executive-Director of Bússola Tech, the discussion will bring together prominent experts to explore practical approaches, emerging competencies, and technical considerations essential for staff adaptation during the ongoing process of institutional modernisation.

The panel will feature the following esteemed participants:
- Ms. Catherine Szpindor, Chief Administrator Officer at the U.S. House of Representatives;
- Mr. Jonathan Ruckert, CEO of NovaWorks Australia;
- Mr. Luiz Fernando Bandeira de Mello, Legal Director for the President of the Senado Federal of Brazil;
- Mr. Federico Fernandes - Head of Institutional Strengthening at the Senate of Argentina;

Panel Details:
- Date: June 18th, 2025
- Time: 09:00 (GMT-3 | Time in Brazil)
- Duration: 90 minutes
- Language: English

This panel will address essential questions, including how to manage staff concerns around job relevance and role evolution; which technical skills and competencies are becoming critical for parliamentary operations; how to prepare staff for AI-powered tools and data-driven processes; and how to empower non-technical staff to leverage no-code and low-code solutions within their respective areas while maintaining institutional coherence during the digital transformation.