GovTech4All’s Post

It was an absolute honour to deliver the welcoming address for the GovTech4All Partners' gathering at the SMART CITY EXPO in beautiful Barcelona. Here are three key takeaways from the event: 1️⃣ Pan-European Collaboration: The digital transformation of European society depends on pan-European collaboration. Each region, locality, and organisation brings unique strengths that, when harnessed in synergy, not only bolster innovation but also foster vital knowledge exchange. This collaboration connects partners with varying levels of maturity in digital technologies and innovation procurement, enriching all involved. 2️⃣ Unlocking the Potential of European Startups: Europe has a vast reservoir of exceptional startups eager to contribute to digital transformation. Tapping into this talent pool is essential for delivering top-tier digital public services to citizens across Europe. 3️⃣ Value of the Mini Prize in Open Innovation: The addition of a mini prize in the open innovation process and design contest provides startups with an extra assessment opportunity and a stepping stone without requiring them to invest substantial resources without assurance of winning. A heartfelt thank you to all the speakers for their insightful presentations, including J.Ignasi Bonet Pocino, Pau Molinas, Paula Ferraté, Alex Garate Arrazola Garate, iago romero, Alonzo Romero, and especially Albert Tort for highlighting the potential of GovTech4All and the power of pan-European collaboration for digital transformation. And a special thanks to Dani Marco for his outstanding moderation and the smooth, well-executed organisation of this stellar event. Finally, I’d like to extend my gratitude to the engaged audience, including GovTech4All partners and the exceptional startups from GovTech Connect. Your participation made the event truly memorable.