The Brazilian public sector is experiencing a decisive moment. Seeking greater efficiency, transparency, and innovation, managers and specialists have turned to digital transformation as a strategic tool.
THE Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is one of the pillars of this transformation. According to the study “Brazilian Software Market 2025: overview and trends”, published by ABES, the government represents 9.8% of investments in software and services in Brazil, highlighting the strategic role of the public sector in adopting digital solutions. But how can this modernization be achieved effectively and how can these resources be best utilized?
To answer this question, a free live stream will be held. “Think Tank: Digitalization and Modernization of the Public Sector”, on the day August 21, at 8:30 amThe event will bring together researchers from the ABES Think Tank, who study information technology and public policy, to discuss the main challenges and opportunities of the digital age in government. During the live broadcast, key topics for those working in, researching, and selling solutions for the public sector will be discussed:
Featured Topics:
- More efficient and transparent public procurement
How digitalization can reduce bureaucracy, increase competition, and ensure greater social control over public spending. - The power of open data
The importance of making public information accessible and usable, promoting innovation, social control and better public policies. - The digital government revolution
Transformations that go beyond the digitalization of services, involving organizational culture, interoperability and a focus on citizens. - The importance of open government
Transparency, participation and collaboration as pillars of more democratic and responsive public management.
They will be with us:
Prof. Dr. José Luiz Esteves
Researcher at Think Tank ABES, with a postdoctoral degree in Innovation for Organizational Sustainability
Dr. Marcelo Batista Nery
Researcher at ABES Think Tank and Technology Transfer Coordinator at NEV-USP
Prof. Dr. Regiane Relva Romano
Researcher at ABES Think Tank and Director of Smart Cities at Facens
Rodrigo Barreto
Researcher at ABES Think Tank and CEO at FUNETEC (PB)
Camila Murta
Lawyer, Specialist in Municipal Public Law and Leader of the ABES Public Procurement Working Group
The event is aimed at public managers, technology professionals, researchers and those interested in public policies, offering a unique opportunity to access strategic analyses and trends that are defining the future of public administration
Service:
Live: “Think Tank: Digitalization and Modernization of the Public Sector”
Date: 21/08/2025
Time: 8:30 am
Free event: Participate!
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