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In the newest episode of The Art of Digitalisation, host Johanna-Kadri Kuusk explores how governments can enable innovation through smarter policymaking. The episode takes listeners inside Accelerate Estonia, where Olari Püvi (CEO) and Oliver Rätsep (Head of Business Development) and explain how regulatory barriers are identified and redesigned to help new technologies reach the market. As a bonus, the episode also features an interview from the Global Government Forum in London with Sidsel Bülow Skovborg, Digitalisation Councellor at the Danish Embassy of London.
At the core of the discussion is a simple idea: innovation often moves faster than regulation. Accelerate Estonia works directly with companies to remove legal obstacles, test new solutions, and, where needed, adapt regulation instead of forcing innovation to fit outdated rules. From digital logistics and self-service pharmacies to new aviation use cases, the episode highlights how Estonia uses its flexibility to pilot ideas that can later scale internationally—even influencing EU-level policy.
The conversation from London adds an international perspective, comparing Estonia and Denmark as digital frontrunners. It underlines the importance of trust, digital identity, data exchange infrastructure, and citizen-centric services as the foundation of successful e-governance. At the same time, it shows that digital transformation is not only about technology, but about coordination across government and clear strategic direction.
🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify to learn:
- How Accelerate Estonia helps companies overcome regulatory barriers to innovation.
- Why governments should adapt regulation instead of slowing down new technologies.
- What makes small countries effective testing grounds for scalable digital solutions.
- How Estonia and Denmark build trust and efficiency through digital public services.
We’ve also got a quick invitation: First time in history, 2 of the biggest software events in Estonia are joining forces to create something even more impactful. Digit x PyCon 2026 is a one-day software engineering conference taking place in Tartu on October 9. There are multiple stages, hands-on workshops, side events, a demo area and lots of technical talks. The theme, Driving the Change, focuses on how software development is evolving in practice. With the rise of LLMs and AI-assisted workflows, the program looks at how developers are adapting, what is actually working, and where the limitations are. You can find out more at digit.dev .
To stay updated on how Estonia’s digital state is shaping innovation and governance, follow the podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify and watch for upcoming episodes.
