Global Government Technology Centre

Digital sovereignty can seem like an abstract concept to governments - until it's brought to life. That's what we aimed to do in our panel "Digital Sovereignty in Times of Rapid Technological Change" at the World Economic Forum #AnnualMeeting 2025, co-hosted with our founding member Capgemini. The panel featured insightful contributions from H.E. Mohamed BinTaliah (Chief of Government Services of the #UAE), Marianne Janik (VP for Cloud at Google), Dr. Fabian Mehring (Minister at the Bayerisches Staatsministerium für Digitales), Markus Richter (Federal CIO at the Bundesministerium des Innern und für Heimat), and Timo Graf von Koenigsmarck (EVP at Capgemini Invent), moderated by Manuel Kilian (MD at the Global Government Technology Centre). All panelist brought unique perspectives on how to navigate the space of digital sovereignty, followed by a lively debate with the audience. Thanks everyone for joining us!

We are very happy to announce the signing of a Letter of Intent, making UnternehmerTUM a #KnowledgePartner of the Global Government Technology Centre (#GGTC) The Letter of Intent was signed by Helmut Schoenenberger, CEO of UnternehmerTUM, and Manuel Kilian, Managing Director of #GGTC, in the presence of the Bavarian Minister for Digital Affairs, Dr. Fabian Mehring. This partnership leverages UnternehmerTUM's expertise in building world-class tech ecosystems to support GGTC's mission to advance GovTech globally. The GGTC has a dedicated Knowledge Partnership track to work with academia and research institutions. We are open to additional Knowledge Partners - get in touch if you are interested in joining us! #GovTech #KnowledgePartnership #GGTC #UnternehmerTUM #DigitalTransformation

It is great to see this amazing collaboration being kicked off today at the #AnnualMeeting of the World Economic Forum:

We are announcing the launch of the #GlobalGovTechBoard, guided by the leadership of Mykhailo Fedorov, Vice Prime Minister of Ukraine and Minister at the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine, and Markus Richter, State Secretary and Federal CIO at the Bundesministerium des Innern und für Heimat. This global initiative, initiated by strong Ukrainian-German cooperation, was just unveiled at the World Economic Forum #AnnualMeeting in Davos. Co-led by Global Government Technology Centre Berlin and Global Government Technology Centre Kyiv, the Board serves as the first global forum to unite CIOs, CDOs, ministers, and key officials responsible for digital transformation in national and federal governments. Its mission is to advance GovTech practices, facilitate knowledge sharing, and foster collaboration to transform government operations and enhance citizen services. Manuel Kilian, Managing Director of the Global Government Technology Centre (GGTC) on the launch of the Board: "The growing importance of new technologies to governments means that CIOs, CDOs and digital ministers must prioritise strategic collaboration - with other countries and the GovTech ecosystem alike. The Global GovTech Board provides the world's first dedicated platform to make this collaboration a reality". The establishment of the #GlobalGovTechBoard is a significant milestone in digital governance, creating a connected and effective global network for GovTech. We thank all the partners and contributors who have made this possible. GovTech Campus Deutschland Lars Zimmermann Ammar Alkassar Valeriya Ionan Zoya Lytvyn Marc Reinhardt Timo Graf von Koenigsmarck Anna-Sophia Herkenhoff Stephan Mergenthaler Sebastian Buckup Kelly Ommundsen Kateryna Bakulina Leon Martinez

We are excited to have hosted the panel "Up-Skilling and Capacity Building: Preparing Public and Private Organizations for their Digital Future" together with Capgemini at the World Economic Forum #AnnualMeeting in Davos. With approximately 650 million public sector employees worldwide, many of whom work in environments with low technology maturity, the panel addressed the monumental challenge of preparing this workforce for a digital future. The discussion focused on how governments and private sector organisations alike can not only adopt new technologies, but also equip their teams with the skills needed to implement and manage these transformations effectively. It was great to have Martina Klement, Chief Digital Officer of Senatskanzlei Berlin, share her insights alongside Barbara Frei-Spreiter, Till Alexander Leopold, Gina Vargiu-Breuer, Claudia Crummenerl and Timo Graf von Koenigsmarck. Thank you to everyone who joined us for this important conversation on shaping a digital future for public and private organisations. GovTech Campus Deutschland Lars Zimmermann Ammar Alkassar Marc Reinhardt Victoria Angel Florentine Breteau Anna-Sophia Herkenhoff Stéphanie Bertrand

When we opened the Global Government Technology Centre (GGTC) in Berlin at the end of September last year, we set ourselves an ambitious goal: to bring the topic of #GovTech to the forefront of the World Economic Forum's #AnnualMeeting in Davos and make it a key theme. Today, as the #AnnualMeeting kicks off, GovTech is everywhere. Every day, there will be multiple events dedicated to GovTech, as well as countless bilateral meetings. To explore the wide range of activities planned by us, the Forum, and its partners, check out the document highlighting the growing momentum of this critical topic. It’s inspiring to see GovTech taking its place on the global stage, being actively discussed by political leaders, business, academia, and civil society. This aligns with the findings of our recent global report on GovTech: GovTech is about public impact, and its importance should resonate with everyone (read the report here: https://lnkd.in/eCAbpBM2). Thank you to everyone who has contributed to making this happen. We’re looking forward to an impactful week in Davos and will keep you updated on all our activities here on #LinkedIn. GovTech Campus Deutschland Markus Richter Dr. Fabian Mehring Lars Zimmermann Ammar Alkassar Global Government Technology Centre Kyiv Valeriya Ionan Zoya Lytvyn Stephan Mergenthaler Sebastian Buckup Kelly Ommundsen Leon Martinez Capgemini Marc Reinhardt Timo Graf von Koenigsmarck Victoria Angel Florentine Breteau Anna-Sophia Herkenhoff Senatskanzlei Berlin

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One week before the World Economic Forum’s #AnnualMeeting in Davos, the GovTech community of GovTech Campus Deutschland came together for an inspiring Campus Night. During the evening, we presented and discussed our recently published report, “The Global Public Impact of GovTech: A $9.8 Trillion Opportunity”, which highlights why a strategic approach to GovTech is crucial for unlocking its immense potential. Developed in collaboration with Capgemini and the World Economic Forum, the report examines how GovTech can drive efficiency, transparency, and sustainability in governance. A special thank you to our co-authors Capgemini, represented on stage by Marc Reinhardt, and to our founding member and report contributor, the Senatskanzlei Berlin, represented by the city's CDO Martina Klement. This is a pivotal moment for governments worldwide to make GovTech a strategic priority. Next week in Davos, we look forward to hosting nearly a dozen GovTech-related activities, continuing to advance this important global conversation. 📄 Explore the report here: https://lnkd.in/eCAbpBM2

We are excited to share our first report on the global state of #GovTech, just in time for the upcoming World Economic Forum #AnnualMeeting in #Davos. The report, titled “The Global Public Impact of GovTech: A $9.8 Trillion Opportunity”, underscores why a strategic approach to GovTech is essential to unlocking its immense potential. Developed in collaboration with Capgemini and the World Economic Forum, it explores how GovTech can drive efficiency, transparency, and sustainability in governance. Key insights include: ▶️ The GovTech market is expected to grow from $606 billion in 2024 to $1.4 trillion by 2034, creating a public value impact of $9.8 trillion. ▶️ Real-world examples from Rwanda, Germany, and Ukraine showcase the transformative potential of GovTech in modernizing public services. ▶️ GovTech is about more than digitization—it is about building governance systems that are citizen-focused, resilient, and accountable. This is a crucial moment for governments worldwide to embrace GovTech as a strategic priority. By fostering collaboration and strong leadership, we can transform public services and create a more inclusive, connected future. Special thanks to the GovTech Campus Deutschland, our founding members Senatskanzlei Berlin and Capgemini, and all the co-authors of the report for their invaluable contributions. Explore the report to learn how GovTech is reshaping our work: https://lnkd.in/eCAbpBM2 Lars Zimmermann Markus Richter Ammar Alkassar Stephan Mergenthaler Sebastian Buckup Kelly Kateryna Bakulina Marc Reinhardt Timo Graf von Koenigsmarck Victoria Angel Florentine Breteau Dr. Michael Greineder

Check out today's op-ed in Handelsblatt by our Managing Director, Manuel Kilian, and Marc Reinhardt from our Founding Partner, Capgemini. They discuss the critical role of ambition—or the lack thereof—in shaping governments' approach to GovTech and its impact on successful implementation 👇 👇 👇