Barbara Ubaldi

This opening GovTech session brings together two leading voices in digital government to explore how leadership, innovation, collaboration, and technology are reshaping the next generation of public administration. Through an open dialogue, Albert Tort and Barbara Ubaldi will discuss how governments can embrace GovTech as a strategic lever for building smarter, more agile, efficient, and citizen-centric institutions. The conversation will highlight key lessons from Catalonia and international best practices, focusing on data-driven governance, AI integration, and the balance between innovation and public trust. It will also address the importance of fostering innovation and collaboration across the digital ecosystem — connecting public institutions, startups, and technology partners to drive systemic transformation and deliver real public value.