Global leaders to converge in Madrid for Govtech 4 Impact 2026

Accelerating technology disruptions, evolving citizen expectations and demographic shifts have resulted in increased challenges for governments around the world.

To address these challenges and forge the way forward, Govtech 4 Impact (G4I) World Congress in Madrid (G4I 2026) will engage public sector leaders who are successfully driving transformation within their institutions, moving from advancing digital initiatives to pioneering new governance models.

G4I, to be held between May 5 to 7 this year, is an international forum designed to accelerate the digital transformation of governments by bridging the gap between public sector leaders and innovative technology providers.

The Congress is driven by the mission to present real, transformative, and practical content that helps reshape how governments operate, aiming to deliver impact on the lives of their citizens.

This year’s conference will feature nine curated sessions on each of the three days of the event designed to explore cutting-edge solutions and actionable insights across the GovTech ecosystem.

GovInsider is proud to be a media partner for this event.

Exploring impactful public sector transformation

The programme will cover themes such as digital governance, data-driven policymaking, and citizen-centric service delivery.

There will be focus on digital sovereignty, Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in public service, and scaling GovTech solutions with public-private partnerships.

Some sessions will explore approaches to legacy transformation for more reliable and uninterrupted citizen services.

They will include speakers such as United Arab Emirates’ Prime Minister’s Office, Innovation Advisor, Giulio Quaggiotto, and United Kingdom’s Director of Products and Services for Government Digital Service, Leanne Cummings.

Speakers such as Catalonia’s Government’s Secretary of Telecommunications and Digital Transformation, Albert Tort, and State of São Paulo’s State Attorney and Lead Counsel for Science, Technology, and Innovation, Rafael Fassio will discuss ways to translate AI policies into operational delivery.

They will share concrete examples and forward-looking perspectives that are helping to shape the global GovTech ecosystem.

The event will also offer high-level networking opportunities with senior government representatives, international organisations, and innovators committed to advancing public sector transformation.

Among the confirmed speakers are:

• Audrey Tang, Right Livelihood Award Winner; Taiwan’s City Ambassador; Taiwan’s 1st Digital minister and the world’s 1st nonbinary cabinet minister;
• Ott Velsberg, Government Chief Data Officer and Senior Government Official Responsible for National Data and Artificial Intelligence Policy, Estonia;
• Christine Bellamy, Interim Director General, Digital Products Group, Government Digital Service, United Kingdom;
• Alex Wong, Senior Advisor, Strategic Engagement and Initiatives, Office of the Secretary-General, International Telecommunication Union (ITU);
• Valeriya Ionan, Advisor to the First Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Digital Transformation of Ukraine, Mykhailo Fedorov;
• Natalia Bayona, Executive Director of UN Tourism, the United Nations World Tourism Organisation, Spain;
• Laura Gilbert, Senior Director of AI at The Tony Blair Institute for Global Change;
• Igor Lys, Founder of Government Tomorrow Forum and of Gambit Advisory.

Attendees will also have the opportunity to participate in case studies and discussions that turn theory into actionable insights.

Guided by experts

The event is guided by an Expert Committee comprised of innovators, policymakers, and key opinion leaders committed to redefining the future of governance.

Members of the G4I 2026 Expert Committee include:

• Fernando de Pablo, Digital Office Director, City of Madrid.
• Carlos Santiso, Senior Advisor on Digital Government and Artificial Intelligence with the Directorate of Public Governance of the OECD, (also Head of the Digital, Innovative and Open Government Division at the OECD, France).
• Miguel Porrúa, Digital Government Principal Specialist, Inter-American Development Bank, USA.
• Natalia Laguyas, Lead Specialist, Ecosystem Building and Acceleration Division at IDB Lab, member of the Inter-American Development Bank Group, USA.
• Jonas Onland, Chief Vision Officer, Serendipity tech.
• Tamara Srzentić, Minister of Public Administration, Digital Society and Media 42 Government of Montenegro.
• Marina Manzoni, EU Policy Officer at European Commission.
• Ana Rita Pereira, Public Sector Verticals Leader for Europe, Middle East & Africa at Microsoft.

As sector specialists, leaders from government, industry, academia, and civil society, they will be ensuring the programme addresses relevant challenges and showcases impactful solutions for the future of public sector transformation.

Registrations are open

In line with G4I’s mission to drive public sector transformation and deliver meaningful public value, government participation is complimentary.

Participants from other sectors can take advantage of Early Bird Rates, available until 4 March 2026. Register here.

The full programme, speakers, and registration can be accessed on the official website.