The United Nations University Centre for Policy Research on Digital Governance (UNU-EGOV) participated in the inaugural event of the Training Cycle on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Digital Transformation in Public Administration and Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Viseu on Wednesday, February 26th. This initiative is promoted by the AI4PA consortium.
The AI4PA (Artificial Intelligence & Data Science for Public Administration Portugal Innovation Hub) consortium is led by the Agency for Administrative Modernization (AMA) and includes UNU-EGOV, which is recognized globally in the area of digital governance, among other partners. Deputy Director Luís Barbosa attended the event. Please note that the information about Deputy Director Luis Barbosa attending the event is from your query and is not present in the provided sources. This cycle of meetings is dedicated to professionals, managers, and technicians in the public sector. Its objective is to discuss the potential of Artificial Intelligence and digitalization strategies in the transformation of public services. The events include training blocks, a co-creative workshop, the dissemination of funding opportunities, and access to a portfolio of solutions from partners focused on digital modernization.
The aim is to optimize processes, increase efficiency, and strengthen the relationship between public entities and citizens. In Viseu, the event “Public Innovation: Digital Strategies and Artificial Intelligence in Public Administration and SMEs” featured morning presentations on Generative AI, AI-Driven public services, and high-impact AI solutions, culminating in a debate on digital governance. During the afternoon, a co-creation workshop on public services with AI encouraged active participation in creating solutions adapted to each organization. This was followed by an Exhibition / Pitch Sessions / Speed Meetings session where AI4PA partners presented their technological proposals, creating opportunities for the co-creation of pilot projects. Towards the end of the event, funding opportunities for digital transition projects were addressed, and Mosaico, an innovative digital transformation tool for the public sector, was explored. At the conclusion of the event, each participant will receive a training certificate issued by UNU-EGOV, NOVA IMS, and ISCTE.
In addition to Viseu, the Training Cycle on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Digital Transformation in Public Administration and SMEs has other scheduled destinations: Lisbon (March 12th, 09:30–17:30, Auditorium of the Lisbon Metropolitan Area), Faro, Évora, and Porto, among others.
