Bússola Tech is proud to host a high-level panel discussion examining the future of parliamentary transparency and digital innovation through the modernisation of Hansard. Titled “Digitalisation of the Hansard – Beyond The Automatic Transcriptions,” this session will explore transformative advancements in parliamentary transcription processes, highlighting recent developments and strategic considerations in adopting artificial intelligence and digital tools.

Moderated by Mr. Luís Kimaid, Executive-Director of Bússola Tech, the panel brings together prominent leaders from parliamentary institutions and private-sector innovators, who will provide their insights on the evolving nature of parliamentary reporting, classification of debates, and enhanced citizen engagement.

The esteemed participants will include:

• Mr. Ahto Saks – Administrative Director at the Riigikogu of Estonia;
• Mr. Brahma Mishra – CEO of MeetMonk;
• Ms. Juliana Baldoni Figueiredo – Hansard Director at the Câmara dos Deputados of Brazil;
• Ms. Lynne Frappier – Head of Parliamentary Publications at the House of Commons of Canada;
• Mr. Roberto Eberhardt – Chief Information Officer at the Ontario Legislative Assembly, Canada.

Panel Details:

• Date: August 28th, 2025
• Time: 11:00am (GMT-3 - time in Brazil) | 10:00am (time in Canada) | 5:00pm (time in Estonia) | 8:00am (time in Colorado, USA)
• Duration: 90 minutes
• Language: English

This event will explore deeply into how Hansard departments are navigating the integration of digital technologies, including advanced speech-to-text transcription, classification of parliamentary interventions such as leadership speeches, votes, and points of order, as well as identifying speakers and tagging discussed topics. Participants will also explore the transformative potential of AI-driven conversational interactions with Hansard content, examining practical benefits, implementation challenges, and strategic preparations required for parliamentary institutions transitioning to these enhanced digital solutions.