Technology, Sovereignty, and the Future of Public Systems: In the Age of AI, What Still Belongs to Us?

We are living through a moment when multiple systems are shifting at once—technology, global cooperation, funding models, and public trust in institutions. In our opening keynote address, Dr. Nithya Ramanathan, CEO & Co-Founder, NexLeaf Analytics, will reflect on what this transition looks like from the perspective of someone working closely with governments and public systems around the world.