The GovTech Summit 2020

Event Date: From 29 September, 2020 to 29 September, 2020
Venue: Online, Global
Event Provider: Public and Unbound

The GovTech Summit brings together the world’s brightest technological innovators with Europe’s leading public sector decision-makers to rethink how governments can operate and thrive in the new post-COVID-19 world. Taking place on the 29th September, this virtual event will offer you access to some of the most prominent political and public figures leading Europe’s accelerating transfer to the digital economy and recovery from the COVID-19 crisis.

The GovTech Summit has been supported by French President Emmanuel Macron, Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo, and the European Commission. Organized this year by PUBLIC and UNBOUND, it is an unparalleled opportunity for public servants, startups, technologists, and investors to ignite conversation and connect with the people who can unlock their potential to improve public services and empower citizens.

Agenda:

The program at the GovTech Summit will combine a unique combination of senior public sector leaders and cutting edge entrepreneurs. This dynamic blend is perfect for exploring the future of public services, and how technology will change the way in which governments operate.

Themes include:

Transforming Government: How will COVID change the way we use technology to govern?
Healthtech: Has the pandemic accelerated the adoption of health tech?
Living with COVID: How can technology help us to adapt our cities to make them safe and sustainable?
Track and Trace: What impact has COVID had on attitudes to surveillance technology?
The Future of Work: Is remote working the new normal? What does this mean for the Government?

In the context of the GovTech Summit 2020, the GovTech is looking for great technologies powered by startups, that have been helping government departments around the world during the pandemic. Selected companies will get a chance to present their solution together with their government partner in front of an international audience of policymakers and investors.

Enter here for the Pitch competition.