Vier je de zesde verjaardag van Digicampus met ons mee op donderdag 3 juli? Deze bijzondere middag brengt internationale perspectieven, academische inzichten en publieke innovatie bij elkaar. Je ontmoet onze PhD’ers die onderzoek doen naar GovTech en publieke digitale transformatie. Daarnaast kan je bijdragen aan het afsluitende OECD-event van het internationale TSI-project “Improving civic participation with emerging technologies”.

Het evenement omvat plenaire sessies, workshops, discussies en netwerkmogelijkheden met een brede groep professionals die betrokken zijn bij publieke innovatie. Of je nu een achtergrond hebt in beleid, onderzoek, digitale ontwikkeling, of een marktpartij of startup vertegenwoordigt, dit evenement biedt waardevolle inzichten en connecties. Vier je onze verjaardag met ons mee?

Will you join us in celebrating Digicampus’s sixth anniversary on Thursday, July 3rd?
This special afternoon brings together international perspectives, academic insights, and public innovation. You’ll meet our PhD candidates who are conducting research on GovTech and public digital transformation. You’ll also have the opportunity to contribute to the concluding OECD event of the international TSI project, “Improving civic participation with emerging technologies.”

The event includes plenary sessions, workshops, discussions, and networking opportunities with a wide range of professionals engaged in public innovation. Whether you have a background in policy, research, digital development, or represent a market player or startup, this event offers valuable insights and connections.

Program

13:45 – 14:00 | Walk-in

14:00 – 16:00 | Plenary Program

Introduction & Welcome
Wouter Welling (Program director of Digicampus) and Nitesh Bharosa (Professor of GovTech & Innovation TU Delft / Research director of Digicampus)

Panel Talk – Why we need Digicampus
With Digicampus board members: Lindy van de Westelaken (Ministry of Internal Affairs), Guido Gihaux (Logius), Koen Wortman (VNG)

OECD x Digicampus – Improving Civic Participation with Emerging Technologies
Presentation of the ConsultationAI prototype and lessons learned from the TSI project with:

• Bruno Monteiro and Gülin Ozcan (OECD)
• Giulietta Marani (Founder of Digicampus & representative Netherlands TSI Project)
• Tom Schuurmans, Ennio Mos & Rosalie van Beuningen (Kennisknooppunt Participatie, Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management)

Break

Mark de Reuver & Nitesh Bharosa – Introduction GovTech Master Program
TU Delft will start a GovTech master’s program in The Hague in 2026. Nitesh Bharosa and Mark de Reuver explain the plans in a nutshell. During the co-creation workshop, you can help shape the ideal profile of a GovTech professional of tomorrow.

High-level Panel: Future of Emerging Tech for Civic Participation in the Netherlands
We begin by setting the scene with sharp, forward-looking perspectives from European thought leaders. They’ll share what motivates them, the barriers we must overcome, and how we can work together to turn innovation talk into real-world impact. After the high-level panel, we will move on to the collaborative workshop to envision the future of participation in the Netherlands.

The high-level speakers are:

• David Mair (online) – Head of Unit, Joint Research Centre (European Commission)
• Daniel Fleischer-Ambrus – Team Leader, Democracy at Directorate-General for Justice and Consumers (European Commission)
• Wouter Welling – Program Director Digicampus
• Art de Blaauw – Chief Information Officer of the Dutch central government

16:00 – 17:15 | Workshops & Showcase of GovTech Research

Collaborative Workshop: Future of Emerging Tech for Civic Participation in the Netherlands (60 minutes workshop)
Workshop | After setting the scene in the high-level panel, where do we go from here? In this session, you will help shape a forward-looking vision for civic participation with emerging technologies in the Netherlands. Whether you’re a challenge owner, policymaker, or curious innovator, now is your chance to explore the future, share your ideas, and connect with like-minded individuals who are ready to make it happen.

Mark de Reuver – GovTech Professionals Wanted: Who Will Build the Architecture of Tomorrow’s Digital Government?
Workshop | We are looking for versatile GovTech professionals who can build data-driven architectures and understand the impact of digital technology, while making responsible choices that respect public values and institutions. In this session, we’ll share our vision of the next generation of T-shaped professionals and co-create the profile of tomorrow’s digital government architect.

Bert Lukkien – Digital Wallets: Surviving the Valley of Death (Dutch)
Showcase of GovTech Research | Bert Lukkien presents his PhD research on overcoming implementation barriers in the adoption of digital wallets within the public sector.

Wendy van Donge – Designing Public Information Sharing
Showcase of GovTech Research | Wendy van Donge presents her PhD research on identifying common configurations of information infrastructures to improve public information sharing.

Machiel van der Wal – Stacking Up Against Big Tech at Municipalities
Showcase of GovTech Research | Machiel van der Wal shares insights from his Master’s thesis on assessing and improving the digital strategic autonomy of municipalities in the face of Big Tech dependencies.

Alfredo Molina – Hoe kan aanbesteden bijdragen aan bredere EU-doelen? (Dutch)
Showcase of GovTech Research | Alfredo Molina presents his PhD research on rethinking procurement principles to ensure that public contracting not only supports the internal market, but also contributes meaningfully to horizontal EU policy goals.

17:15 – 19:00 | Recap & Drinks