NextGov is an official event within the international CMBEBIH 2025 conference, dedicated to showcasing concrete digital solutions and initiatives that public institutions in Bosnia and Herzegovina are developing, implementing, or planning. Through structured panels and open discussions, the goal is to foster knowledge exchange, inter-institutional cooperation, and create the conditions for faster integration of domestic innovations into the public sector.
LOCATION: Hotel Hills, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Hosts from public sector:
General Secretariat - Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Service for maintenance and development of electronic business and "e-government
Ministry of Communications and Transport of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Ministry of justice of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Agency for identification documents registers and data exchange of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Indirect Taxation Authority of BiH
At the beginning of the year, Bosnia and Herzegovina officially joined the EIT Regional Innovation Scheme (EIT RIS) — Europe’s leading innovation network. NextGov hosts EIT representatives, creating a direct bridge between this European infrastructure and national public institutions.
Moderator: Indirect Taxation Authority of BiH
Digital Taxes
The “Digital Taxes” panel will present key digital reforms by the Indirect Taxation Authority of BiH, including new qualified e-signatures and fully electronic customs procedures. These advancements aim to simplify compliance, reduce bureaucracy, and align with EU standards. For startups, SMEs, and researchers, this shift unlocks opportunities for easier market access, tech innovation, and cross-sector collaboration in building a modern digital economy.
Moderator: General Secretariat - Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Service for maintenance and development of electronic business and "e-government"
e-Government as a Shared Services Hub – Legal and Security Foundations of Data Exchange
This panel will explore how Bosnia and Herzegovina is building a secure, interoperable, and inclusive digital public infrastructure. With a focus on connecting institutions through the national VM platform, the discussion will address legal frameworks, cybersecurity, and the development of digital skills across public administration. A dedicated segment will highlight the role of artificial intelligence in modernizing public services, enhancing decision-making processes, and optimizing interactions between citizens and institutions. The panel is relevant for enabling seamless data exchange, empowering institutional innovation, and ensuring that digital transformation reaches every citizen and every service.
Moderator: Agency for identification documents registers and data exchange of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Digital Signature and Practical Application
From certification to everyday use, this discussion will offer concrete examples of implementation, legal foundations, and benefits for businesses and institutions; Also it will showcase how domestic tech companies and digital talent contribute to public digital infrastructure, service design, and the overall modernization of governance in BiH.
View the full NextGov program
Explore the full schedule with sessions, speakers, challenges, and activities waiting for you.
Why Participate?
Collaborate to innovative ideas
Gain visibility among EU decision-makers, industry, and investors
Access networks that can help turn your idea into a viable startup
SCHEDULE
Thursday, 11.09.2025
10:45 – 12:30
Setting the stage: Institutions enabling innovation
Thursday, 11.09.2025
Digital taxes
16:10 - 17:45
Thursday, 11.09.2025
e-Government as a Shared Services Hub – Legal and Security Foundations of Data Exchange
14:20 – 15:50
Thursday, 11.09.2025
Digital Signature and Practical Application
13:30 – 14:15
The program of this event will be held in local language.
