Expert Interviews
Step right into the DIGICOR International Conference 2023, a remarkable gathering aimed at fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange about innovation in the correctional field.
Experts from various domains discussed issues such as Digital Innovations in prisons, AI, and machine learning and shared their unique perspectives and approaches to shaping the future of inmate reintegration supported by innovative digital solutions.
The participants also reflected on practical implementation experiences of digitalization in prisons and probation in some European countries.
The event was hosted by Directorate-General for Reintegration and Prison Services and IPS_Innovative Prison Systems in Lisbon, Portugal, on the 19th and 20th of April 2023.
Pedro das Neves
CEO of IPS Innovative Prison Systems
Simon Bonk
Chief Research Officer of Telio Group
Steven van de Steene
Consultant and Researcher at SMART Corrections Consulting
Pia Puolakka
Senior Specialist and Team Leader at the Finish Custodial Agency
Marjan Lukavecki
Chair of EuroPris expert group
Patrick Fransen
Vice Regional Director of Belgium Prison Service
Anne Klockmeier
Digitalisation Manager at the Bremen Ministry of Justice
Rhianon Williams
Coordinator of DIGICOR project | Bremen Ministry of Justice
George Jackson
Former CIO of Irish Prison Service
Andrada Istrate
Consultant and Researcher at European Strategies Consulting
Jorge Monteiro
Head of programmes and projects department of Portuguese Prison and Probation Services
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