Bússola Tech is proud to convene a high-level panel discussion examining the foundational priorities that must guide parliamentary digital transformation. Titled “What Should Be the First Investments in Parliamentary Modernisation?”, this session explores how legislatures can identify strategic, high-leverage investments that create durable institutional capacity before adopting advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence.

Moderated by Mr. Luís Kimaid, Executive Director of Bússola Tech, the discussion brings together senior parliamentary leaders and technology specialists who are directly responsible for designing, implementing, and governing modernisation efforts within their institutions.

The panel will welcome the following esteemed participants:

• Mr. Ciaran Doyle – Assistant Secretary and Chief Information Officer at the Houses of the Oireachtas (Ireland)
• Dr. Fotis Fitsilis – Head of Documentation and Research Service at the Hellenic Parliament (Greece)
• Ms. Rida Qazi – Special Advisor on Initiatives and Digital Transformation at the Senate of Pakistan
• Mr. Marty Bickford – Vice President at Xcential Legislative Technologies

Panel Details:

• Date: February 11th, 2026
• Time: 10:00am (GMT-3 – Brazil) | 13:00 (Ireland) | 18:00 (Pakistan)
• Duration: 80 minutes
• Language: English

This panel will discuss the strategic and operational choices that determine the long-term trajectory of parliamentary modernisation. The debate will address how institutions can move beyond tool-centric approaches toward structured governance, data architecture, interoperability, and institutional capacity-building. Particular attention will be given to roadmap design in politically dynamic environments and to how today’s foundational decisions directly shape the responsible and effective use of artificial intelligence in parliamentary work over the coming years.