| Poland: Dr. Katarzyna Ziółkowska, Legal Expert,
Digital Identity Team, Central IT Unit
Katarzyna supports interinstitutional teams responsible for developing public eID solutions and the mCitizen app in the Polish government. Her main responsibilities include providing legal advisory and drafting proposal for legal acts enabling the digital transformation in Poland. She coordinates legislative works aimed at formulating Polish position on the eIDAS 2.0 file in the Council of the European Union. Katarzyna is a lawyer and academic by background with vast expertise in the fields of public law, e-government and eID.
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| Serbia: Oliviera Pecić, Educator and Operator, National Contact Centre for Child Safety on the Internet
Olivera Pecić is a graduated social worker, employed as an educator and operator at the National Contact Center for Children's Safety on the Internet, within the Ministry of Information and Telecommunications. She uses the knowledge gained at the university in her daily work with children and parents, to whom she provides advisory support and knowledge about children's safety on the Internet. In daily communication with citizens, she has direct insight into the advantages and disadvantages of a human-centric approach that makes a meaningful impact on digital transformation. In front of the Centar, she writes educational texts for children in the magazines "Ježurak" and "Fazon". She presented the platform's work at numerous conferences and events aimed at raising awareness of children's digital safety and the dangers citizens face in the online world.
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| Ukraine: Maksym Shkilov, Advisor to Deputy Prime Minister on Science, Innovation, Technology and Digital Transformation, Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine
Maksym Shkilov is a digital executive professional with expertise in the digital transformation field, with a focus on digitalizing government databases and services, enhancing their interoperability, and developing digital back-ends for government institutions. His experience covers a wide range of areas within digital transformation, equipping them with a strong understanding of the strategies, technologies, and tools needed to facilitate effective change in the public sector. He has a proven track record of leading and contributing to projects aimed at streamlining government processes, improving data accessibility, and enhancing the overall efficiency of public services.
Key Areas of Expertise: - Digital Transformation: conceptualizing, planning, and executing projects that modernize and digitalize government databases and services. His primary goal is to leverage innovative technologies to enhance public sector operations and citizen engagement.
- Interoperability: ensuring that government databases and systems are interoperable, enabling seamless data exchange and improved communication among different agencies and departments. This has significantly streamlined processes and expedited access to critical information.
- Digital Backend Development: designing and implementing robust digital back-ends for government institutions. These back-ends are tailored to support a variety of digital services, data analytics, and other essential functions, ultimately contributing to a more agile and responsive public sector.
His work has been dedicated to advancing digital transformation in the public sector, and he remains committed to driving further innovations in this field to meet the evolving needs of government organizations and the citizens he serves.
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| Sarah Delporte, Project Officer, International Telecommunications Union
Sarah Delporte is in charge of the UN Affairs and UN Partnerships, digital inclusion, child online protection, and green digital issues at the Europe Office of the ITU. Her responsibilities include managing projects and supporting Member States in these areas, as well as strengthening the cooperation between the ITU Office for Europe and the UN Sustainable Development System and EU structures on digital development and ICT projects to advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). She co-leads two regional UN working groups on digital transformation, under the UN Regional Collaborative Platform for Europe and Central Asia and the UN Brussels Team and serves as the Office's representative to the UN Country Teams in the Europe Region. She holds a master's degree from UNU-MERIT in Public Policy and Human Development as well as a bachelor's degree in communication and marketing. She has also received training in journalism.
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