The Art of Digitalisation

We explore Estonia’s bold leap into AI-powered education with insights from Gert Jervan, Dean of the School of Information Technologies at TalTech. Gert shares how Estonia is preparing to teach artificial intelligence in high schools and why the country’s new AI-focused bachelor’s program is critical for shaping future innovators. We also hear from Liis Siiroja, CEO of EdTech Estonia, who highlights the role of the private sector in driving educational innovation and explains how Estonian EdTech companies are scaling globally. Finally, Heli Aru-Chabilan, a long-time education policy expert, reflects on Estonia’s decades-long journey toward digital learning - from the Tiger Leap era to today’s AI Leap. She unpacks the strategic decisions, teacher training efforts, and cultural mindset that made it possible. Tune in to discover how Estonia is once again redefining the future, this time by transforming how we teach and learn in the age of AI.

We dive into Estonia's e-governance journey with insights from Joel Burke, AI policy expert and author of Rebooting A Nation. Joel shares his experience of Estonia's rise as a global leader in digital governance, highlighting the cultural mindset and political courage that helped shape the nation's innovative e-government systems. We also explore how AI is shaping the future of public services with experts Liina Kamm and Katrin Rajamäe-Soosaar, who discuss the importance of responsible AI deployment, its impact on local governments, and the role of digitalisation in improving everyday services. Tune in to discover the lessons Estonia’s digital transformation holds for the world.

This time, we explore the critical role of cyber security in an increasingly digital world. Our hosts, Johanna-Kadri Kuusk and Petra Holm, talk with two experts to explore the challenges and solutions associated with combining digital transformation and security.   In this episode: Nick Washer, the Global Head of Defence of Nortal [https://nortal.com/services/cyber-resilience/], discussed: * The role of digitalisation in modern defence and its complexities. * The importance of continuous investment in cyber security and data protection. Vjatšeslav Antipenko, Junior Research Fellow of  the University of Tartu [https://ut.ee/en], covered: * Cyber security challenges in Industry 4.0 and the integration of IoT in manufacturing. * The role of AI in cyber security, highlighting its dual use for both defence and attacks. * Practical advice for organisations to improve their cyber security posture, such as employee education and robust documentation.

We delve into the intriguing world of electronic identification, exploring its evolution and impact from local and global perspectives. Join our hosts, Petra Holm and Johanna-Kadri Kuusk, as they guide you through Estonia's groundbreaking e-ID initiatives in the 90s to the exciting prospects of the EU digital wallet.   In this episode: Kalev Pihl, CEO of SK ID Solutions, shares firsthand experiences of Estonia's e-ID's inception and its impactful evolution. Riho Kurg, Country Manager at Zetes, who is an expert in digital identity and trust, discusses the EU digital wallet and its integration with Estonia's digital infrastructure, emphasizing enhanced user privacy through selective information disclosure. Aivo Kalu, Lead Security Engineer at Cybernetica, addresses the EU digital identity wallet's potential to streamline privacy and improve interoperability across member states, highlighting Estonia's integration efforts with existing digital systems.

Join us in celebrating Estonia's remarkable achievement of full digitalization of all public services, including divorce, marking a new era of 0% bureaucracy. This episode features discussions with influential leaders like Priit Kongo, Siim Sikkut, and Luukas Ilves, who share insights on the digital transformation that has positioned Estonia as a global leader in governmental efficiency. Tune in to hear how these changes are enhancing public service and setting the stage for future innovations.