Bússola Tech is proud to host a high-level panel discussion examining strategies to secure members’ support for modernisation initiatives in subnational parliaments. Titled “Securing Members’ Support for Modernisation Initiatives in Subnational Parliaments,” this session will provide strategic insights into how senior parliamentary officials can effectively win and sustain legislative backing for institutional reforms, technological integration, and procedural improvements in legislatures.

Moderated by Mr. Luís Kimaid, Executive-Director of Bússola Tech, the discussion will bring together prominent experts to explore current practices, opportunities, and key considerations for successful parliamentary modernisation.

The panel will feature the following esteemed participants:

• Ms. Valerie Quioc Lim, Deputy Clerk of the Ontario Legislative Assembly (Canada);
• Mr. Tom Duncan, Clerk of the Australian Capital Territory Legislative Assembly (Australia);
• Mr. Carlos Eduardo Casa Grande, Secretary-General of the Legislative Assembly of Espírito Santo (Brazil);
• Mr. Marcos Aquino, CEO of Ágape Consulting;

Panel Details:

• Date: June 4th, 2025
• Time: 18:00 (GMT-3 | Time in Brazil)
• Duration: 90 minutes
• Language: English and Portuguese

This panel will address essential questions, including how to tailor modernisation proposals to members’ day-to-day priorities; which performance metrics and case studies best demonstrate tangible benefits; what governance structures and incentive mechanisms sustain engagement throughout implementation; and how to institutionalise continuous modernisation to endure through political shifts. Panelists will also share perspectives on integrating member concerns, anticipating future technologies, and aligning reforms with evolving legislative needs.

Attendees will gain valuable insights into securing and sustaining members’ support for parliamentary transformations, leveraging new technologies, and strategically embedding reform initiatives to deliver lasting impact.