60th ICA Conference The Human-Digital Compact: Governance, Innovation, and Impact The 60th ICA Conference concluded successfully in Tallinn, Estonia, from October 5–8, 2026, bringing together global public sector leaders, Chief Information Officers (CIOs), and digital strategists under the theme, "The Human-Digital Compact: Governance, Innovation, and Impact." Moving decisively past abstract AI ethics and vendor marketing, the multi-day gathering focused heavily on real-world public sector execution and the practical architecture of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI). Central to these high-level discussions was the concept of Sovereign Resilience, with participants analysing how central IT authorities can maintain strict sovereignty over data layers, semiconductor supply chains, and critical infrastructure to prevent vendor lock-in and operational disruptions. Furthermore, delegates explored the technical and architectural evolution toward the Agentic State, examining the shift from static online portals to proactive, autonomous AI agents capable of orchestrating complex public workflows. These strategic sessions concluded with a strong emphasis on global collaboration, evaluating critical cross-border interoperability models designed to foster seamless international digital cooperation. 60th ICA Conference Programme | Previous Conferences
