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We are a transatlantic think tank, focused on technology education, digital transformation and the ethics of futurism.
The tragedy of technology is the negligence of humanity. We like to emphasise the importance of numbers, codes and machines; we dwell on optimisation, regulations and infrastructure; we build cables, warehouses and hulls. Digital Round Table unites people who are curious and curiouser in their neverending quest towards amalgamating technology with society.
We ask uncomfortable questions. We like to look at systems and processes through the lens of social sciences and tell you if you’re veering at the abyss. If you want us to look at yours, drop us a note.
We teach meaningful technology. Not just numbers, not just code. If you want to learn, or know someone who does, drop us a note.
We connect and inspire. Hosting talks and events, providing a platform for speakers and thought leaders and fiercely lobbying for the inclusion of humanities in technology, we aim to change the world by bringing beauty and meaning into the tech world.
siret schutting
Founder & CEO
Siret is an information security and strategic communication expert with 20 years of experience in technology, media and government sectors.
She has a Master’s degree (summa cum laude) in change management in society, focusing on digital transformation, technology education and space technology, and a Bachelor’s degree in journalism and public relations. She has also studied financial management and corporate law at Estonian Business School and Bordeaux Ecole de Management, now Kedge Business School (Bordeaux, France). She is currently studying design at the Estonian Academy of Arts, and is enrolled in the IT educator Master’s programme at Tallinn University. Siret is a member of IEEE and the IEEE Society of Systems, Man and Cybernetics.
She has advised and been a part of several large-scale governmental initiatives, such as e-Residency, internet voting, government cloud and others. She has advocated for artificial intelligence ethics and been a speaker on the topic since 2012. Siret has spoken about technology on stages around the world, mostly in Europe, the US, and Asia. She has consulted governments and organisations on e-governance and digital transformation and her work has been featured in ACM, Nature, Wired, CNN etc. Siret is a guest lecturer for Master programs at Tartu University for cyber hygiene and information security risks. She currently focuses her professional efforts on building the Digital Round Table think tank and running an art atelier in Kalamaja. She also owns 314 Design Lab, focused on disruptive change management and digital transformation advisory; and Excalibur Group, a cybersecurity consultancy & training firm.
Siret lives in Tallinn, Estonia with her family. She is a skipper on S/Y Athena and aims to circumnavigate one day. Siret speaks fluent Estonian, English, French and is studying Japanese. Her favourite book is “In Watermelon Sugar” by Richard Brautigan.
crystal lagrone
Chief of Governmental Affairs
Crystal has twenty years of experience in political consultation and administration. She holds a Master’s degree (summa cum laude) in Engineering in e-Government Technologies from Taltech and a Bachelor’s degree in Political Sciences from Oklahoma State University.
She has advised numerous Democratic candidates and ran for office in 2022 and 2024. Sharing her time between Europe and the US, she has an extensive technology sales experience from tech companies both sides of the Atlantic. Crystal is particularly adept in government technologies and digital transformation. Her Master’s thesis focused on digital voting.
She lives in Oklahoma and Tallinn with her family, including several dogs. She is passionate about community work and is an activist for several organisations both locally and globally. Her favourite book is “Pride and Prejudice” by Jane Austen.
main activities
Our activities focus on three core areas. Please reach out to know more.
research
We provide research and publish papers on information security, focusing on cyber defence, space tech and ethics of frontier technology
advisory
We consult governments and enterprises on digital transformation, security and implementation of frontier technologies
education
We provide lectures, study materials and educational tools for all age and skill levels on technology, information security, cyber hygiene and frontier technology