World Trade Week Events - Estonia as a Model and U.S. Innovation in Public Sector Digitalization for Business Impact

Estonia as a Model and U.S. Innovation in Public Sector Digitalization for Business Impact

Monday, May 5, 2025

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT

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Event Description

Join us for an engaging lunch discussion exploring how Estonia's digital leadership is shaping global innovation and cooperation.

Estonia, a leader in digital governance, has achieved 100% digitization of its government services as of December 2024, setting a global benchmark for efficiency, transparency, and reduced bureaucracy. As a member of the European Union, Estonia offers businesses an easy entry point to the EU market, with streamlined processes and a thriving innovation ecosystem.

Key Highlights:

Estonia as a Gateway to the EU: Estonia’s digital advancements make it easier for businesses to establish themselves and access the 450+ million consumers in the EU.

Digital Governance Success: Learn from Estonia's best practices in e-government and discover opportunities for collaboration with US efforts to digitize public services.

Insights from Leaders:

Dr. Anna-Maria Osula, Embassy of Estonia in Washington, D.C.;

Elizabeth Kiehner, Estonian business representative from Nortal, a leading tech company recently selected as a supplier under NATO’s Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) program;

Colin Ahern, Chief Cyber Officer for the State of New York —
discuss digitalization progress in both Estonia and the U.S., focusing on public sector innovation and its impact on business.

The discussion will be moderated by Airi Hammalov, Partner at Baker & McKenzie LLP, and Honorary Consul of Estonia in New York.

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