Ott Velsberg
Government Chief Data Officer
Ministry of Justice and Digital Affairs (Estonia)
Dr. Ott Velsberg is a renowned Estonian IT specialist and government official, known for his expertise in data governance and data science. As the current Chief Data Officer of Estonia, he is responsible for driving the country’s data and AI policy and initiatives related to the use of data in the public sector. Under his leadership, Estonia has gained a reputation as a trendsetter in data governance, open data, and artificial intelligence.
SESSIONS
Day 1
8.50
International virtual keynote: Lessons from Estonia’s national AI and digital transformation agenda
As the architect of Estonia’s national data and AI agenda, Ott Velsberg has helped transform one of the world’s most digitally advanced governments. In this keynote, he will share lessons, learnings, and best practices from Estonia’s journey that New Zealand can adapt and scale within its own ecosystem, from policy frameworks and ethical AI governance to cross-agency collaboration. Ott will explore the evolution of Estonia’s national AI strategy, its groundbreaking Bürokratt virtual assistant network, and how governance, consent, and accountability are shaping the next generation of trusted, citizen-centric digital infrastructure.
Ott Velsberg, Government Chief Data Officer, Ministry of Justice and Digital Affairs (Estonia)