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Digital Government Forum  in Partnership with ADEF

The most transformative thing a government can do for its citizens in 2026 is to make itself work better — faster, more accessible, more transparent, and more responsive. From national ID systems to AI in administration, the question is not whether to transform digitally — it is how.

About this stream

What this stream covers.

The most transformative thing a government can do for its citizens in 2026 is to make itself work better — faster, more accessible, more transparent, and more responsive. From national ID systems to AI in administration, the question is not whether to transform digitally — it is how.

Delivered in partnership with ADEF, this stream covers digital identity, data protection, AI-enabled public administration, and the communication strategies that build public trust in government digitisation.

Focus areas
National digital ID and identity systems
Data protection and cybersecurity in government
AI and automation in public administration
Digital communication and public trust
What you’ll leave with
  • Working models for national ID and data protection frameworks
  • AI adoption case studies from public administration
  • Partnership contacts through the ADEF digital government network
Session format

Keynote in partnership with ADEF, followed by a digital transformation panel and live systems demonstrations.

Who should attend

Digital transformation leads, data protection regulators, national ID authorities, and gov-tech partners.

Join this stream

Register for APSCA 2026 and select Digital Government Forum — in Partnership with ADEF as one of your areas of interest.

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On this stream

Speakers

The confirmed leaders speaking on this stream.

Madam Shamima Muslim

Madam Shamima Muslim

Deputy Presidential Spokesperson, Ghana

Evelyn Cheluget

Evelyn Cheluget

Director General, Immigration Services, Kenya

Dr. Vincent Olatunji

Dr. Vincent Olatunji

National Commissioner/CEO, Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC)

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