Conference Overview
Description
In 2024, the "LegisTech: The Commonwealth Community of Legislatures - 2nd Edition", focuses on the advancements and challenges in legislative modernisation and digital transformation. This session presents a unique opportunity for exploring how innovative technologies, particularly in the realms of Artificial Intelligence and accessibility, are shaping the future of parliamentary operations.
The Commonwealth community of Legislatures is a diverse group of institutions that at the same time hold many institutional similarities, enabling further opportunities for institutional cooperation.
The session, occurring virtually on January 25th and 26th, 2024, will be structured around Case Presentations and Thematic Panel Discussions. These sessions are designed to foster a rich exchange of ideas and experiences, encouraging participants to delve into the complexities and opportunities presented by technology in legislative environments.
Dates
January 25th and 26th, 2024
Location
Online (via Zoom)
Programme Summary
Day 1 - See the Full-Programme
Case Presentations: 10min presentations, with additional 10min of Q&A about Modernisation efforts of Parliaments and Subnational Legislatures
Panel on Cybersecurity in Parliaments: This panel will address the critical topic of cybersecurity within the context of parliamentary operations. It would cover strategies for protecting sensitive data, the importance of secure communication channels, and the challenges and solutions related to cybersecurity in a legislative environment.
Panel on AI-Powered Services Applications in Parliaments: This session will focus on specific service applications in parliamentary operations, with potential to embark artificial intelligence.
Panel on AI-Powered Legislative Drafting: A discussion on how AI is transforming the process of drafting legislation, making it more efficient and precise.
Day 2 - See the Full-Programme
Case Presentations: 10min presentations, with additional 10min of Q&A about Modernisation efforts of Parliaments and Subnational Legislatures
Panel on Leveraging Artificial Intelligence for Plain Language in Parliaments: This panel will address the critical topic of cybersecurity within the context of parliamentary operations. It would cover strategies for protecting sensitive data, the importance of secure communication channels, and the challenges and solutions related to cybersecurity in a legislative environment.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: For those interested in attending more than one day, please fill out a distinct registration form for each day you wish to attend, utilising the unique link provided for each specific day.
Full Programme
Day 1
The times displayed are in the Brazilian Timezone (GMT-3)
Case Presentation
The Modernisation Case of the House of Lords in the United Kingdom
Time: 09:30am (GMT-3)
Speaker: The Right Honourable Jim Knight, from the House of Lords of the United Kingdom
Case Presentation
Possible Applications of Generative AI in Parliaments
Time: 10:00am (GMT-3)
Speaker: Jonathan Ruckert from NovaWorks Australia
Panel Discussion
Cybersecurity in Parliaments
Time: 10:30am (GMT-3)
Moderator: Luís Kimaid from Bússola Tech
Speakers:
- Jonathan Ruckert from NovaWorks Australia
- Konrad Kyc from the House of Commons in Canada
- Moises Benamor from the Organization of American States
- Mwaula Solopi from the National Assembly of Zambia
Case Presentation
The Modernisation Case of the Parliament of South Africa
Time: 12:00pm (GMT-3)
Speaker: Jurgens Pieterse from the Parliament of South Africa
Case Presentation
The Modernisation Case of the National Assembly of Nigeria
Time: 12:30pm (GMT-3)
Speaker: Tonye Clinton Jaja from the National Assembly of Nigeria
Panel Discussion
AI-Powered Services Applications in Parliaments
Time: 13:00pm (GMT-3)
Moderator: Luís Kimaid from Bússola Tech
Speakers:
- Ari Hershowitz from Govable.ai
- Christopher Henry from the House of Commons in Canada
- Konrad Kyc from the House of Commons in Canada
- Immanuel Kooper from the Parliament of Namibia
- Shirley-Ann Fiagome from the Parliament of Ghana
Panel Discussion
AI-Powered Legislative Drafting
Time: 14:30pm (GMT-3)
Moderator: Luís Kimaid from Bússola Tech
Speakers:
- Andy Neale from the Parliamentary Counsel Office of New Zealand
- Grant Vergottini from Xcential Legislative Technologies
- Tonye Clinton Jaja from the National Assembly of Nigeria
- Jurgens Pieterse from the Parliament of South Africa
Case Presentation
The Modernisation Case of the Parliamentary Counsel Office of New Zealand
Time: 16:00pm (GMT-3)
Speaker: Andy Neale from the Parliamentary Counsel Office of New Zealand
IMPORTANT NOTICE: For those interested in attending more than one day, please fill out a distinct registration form for each day you wish to attend, utilising the unique link provided for each specific day.
Day 2
The times displayed are in the Brazilian Timezone (GMT-3)
Case Presentation
The Presentation of the CPA Parliamentary Handbook On Disinformation, AI And Synthetic Media
Time: 09:30am (GMT-3)
Speaker: James Pinnell from the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association
Case Presentation
The Modernisation Case of the Parliament of Malaysia
Time: 10:00am (GMT-3)
Speaker: Mas Liza Maslan from the Parliament of Malaysia
Panel Discussion
Leveraging Artificial Intelligence for Plain Language in Parliaments
Time: 10:30am (GMT-3)
Moderator: Patricia Roedel from the Câmara dos Deputados of Brazil
Speakers:
- Andy Beattie from the Commonwealth Association of Legislative Counsel
- Priyanka Moonesinghe from the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association
- Jonathan Ruckert from the NovaWorks Australia
- Natalie Foster from the House of Commons in Canada
Case Presentation
The Modernisation Case of the National Assembly of Zambia
Time: 12:00pm (GMT-3)
Speaker: Mwaula Solopi from the National Assembly of Zambia
IMPORTANT NOTICE: For those interested in attending more than one day, please fill out a distinct registration form for each day you wish to attend, utilising the unique link provided for each specific day.
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