The next generation of government begins with a different conversation.
Bring a new perspective to even the most sophisticated audienceTechnology is changing what governments can do. Societies are changing what citizens expect. And global uncertainty is testing the capacity of institutions to adapt.
Yet many of the fundamental assumptions behind modern government remain remarkably unchanged.
My speaking engagements challenge audiences to look beyond immediate political debates and explore the structural questions that will define the future of the state.
Combining political history, institutional analysis, and practical experience from international government initiatives, I offer perspectives designed to provoke thought — and inspire action.
❋ The Government of Tomorrow: Reinventing the state for the 21st century (and beyond)
What would government look like if we designed it today? This keynote examines how inherited institutional structures can evolve to meet new expectations, technologies, and societal challenges.
❋ From Bureaucracy to Algorithms: AI and the Transformation of the State
Artificial intelligence promises more efficient public administration. But its deeper consequences may involve entirely new ways of organizing institutions, making decisions, and interacting with citizens.
❋ Why Governments Fail: Learning from what Doesn't Work
From failed reforms to institutional inertia, this talk examines why seemingly promising public initiatives often disappoint — and what their failures teach us about better governance.
❋ Beyond Efficiency: What Makes a Government Good
Lower costs and faster service delivery are valuable, but they do not necessarily make governments better. This keynote explores a broader understanding of public value, state capacity, trust, and institutional effectiveness.
Speaking formats
International conference keynotes
Executive leadership briefings
Moderated discussions and expert panels
Government leadership workshops
University lectures and institutional dialogues
Speaker biography
Igor Lys is a French governance expert, strategic advisor, author, and founder and president of Government Tomorrow Forum. His work focuses on the future of public institutions, state capacity, government reform, and the impact of emerging technologies on governance.
Through international research initiatives, advisory projects, and collaborative platforms, he brings together policymakers, researchers, and innovators to develop practical approaches to improving how governments work.
He is also the founder and president of Gambit Delys, a strategic advisory company based in France.
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