Bússola Tech is proud to host a high-level panel discussion exploring the institutional and strategic considerations for the implementation of artificial intelligence in parliaments. Titled “The Main Challenges Secretaries-General of Parliaments Face When Considering an Artificial Intelligence Implementation,” this session will offer insights into the evolving role of parliamentary leadership in navigating technological change.

Moderated by Mr. Wade Ballou, former Chief Legislative Counsel at the U.S. House of Representatives, the discussion will bring together distinguished leaders from across the Americas, Africa, and the Commonwealth to share perspectives on innovation, capacity-building, and institutional readiness in the age of AI.

The panel will welcome the following esteemed participants:

• Mr. Jason Smith – House Parliamentarian at the U.S. House of Representatives;
• Mr. Bruno Thomasi – CEO at GovSys;
• Mr. James Pinnell – Deputy Head of Programmes at the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association;
• Mr. José Pedro Montero – Secretary-General/ President at the Cámara de Senadores de Uruguay/ Association of Secretaries-General of Parliaments;
• Mr. Julius Kampamba – Leader at the Technical Team at Society of Clerks at the Table in Africa (to be confirmed).

Panel Details:

• Date: August 15th, 2025
• Time: 12:30pm (GMT-3 – time in Brazil and Uruguay) | 11:30am (time in Washington, DC) | 5:30pm (time in Zambia)
• Duration: 90 minutes
• Language: English and Spanish

This panel will address key institutional questions, including how parliamentary leaders are approaching the integration of AI, what barriers are most commonly encountered, and how legislative institutions can prepare for the opportunities and risks of emerging technologies.