Fórum internacional sobre o e-APP

14th International Forum
on the electronic Apostille Programme (e-APP)

Marrakech, Morocco 12-13 May 2026

The e-APP is an integral part of the operation of the HCCH 1961 Apostille Convention. The e-APP is designed to ensure the practical, effective and secure operation of the Apostille Convention in an environment of constant technological development.

The International Forum on the e-APP gathers experts and stakeholders from around the world and provides a unique international platform for governments, organisations, and the private sector to learn more about the benefits of the e-APP, to promote its effective implementation, and to discuss the latest developments in relation to the e-APP worldwide.

The e-APP Forum will be held for the first time in Africa and will be organised by the HCCH’s Regional Office for Africa, with the support of the Ministry of Justice of Morocco. Participants are encouraged to attend this event in person, if possible.

Presentations

Session 1: e-APP a global outlook and its importance to the business climate

  • The e-APP: an overview and global update - Ms Melissa Ford, First Secretary (HCCH)
  • The Business Ready (B-READY) Methodology: measuring the global business and investment climate in the digital age
    The World Bank Group (WBG) - Mr Raman Maroz, Topic Lead (Dispute Resolution team); and Mr Enrique Orellana Tamez, Regulatory Analyst (World Bank Business Ready Unit)

Session 2: e-APP implementation

  • e-APP implementation: the experience of Morocco - Mr Ayoub Kaddouri, Officer (Directorate of Civil Affairs and Legal and Judicial Professions) – Ministry of Justice of Morocco
  • e-APP implementation: the experience of France - Ms Fatiha Bousarghin, Legal Officer (Rédactrice) (International Law and Civil Cooperation Unit) – Ministry of Justice of France
  • e-APP implementation: the experience of Ukraine - Ms Olha Riabukha, Deputy Minister of Justice (Digital Transformation), Chief Digital Transformation Officer - Ministry of Justice of Ukraine; and Mr Dmytro Matrosov, Senior Expert (Artificial Intelligence and Data Management Competence Centre) - e-Governance Academy 

Session 3: Focus on e-Apostille

  • The implementation and practical operation of the e-APP: responses to the e-APP Questionnaire - Mr Caio Gomes de Freitas, Legal Officer (HCCH)
  • Expert Panel I: the e-Apostille
    Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Rwanda     - Mr Eric Ngabo, Chief Digital Officer  Rwanda
    Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China - Mr DU Jitao, Director of the Legalisation Divion (Department of Consular Affairs)
    Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Dominican Republic - Mr Esteban Pichardo Castillo, Representative of the Legal Department; and Ms Claribel Mercedes Herrera Montero, User Support and Document Analysis Officer
  • Roundtable discussion: e-Apostilles and the cross-border use of underlying public documents
    Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Rwanda     - Mr Eric Ngabo, Chief Digital Officer
    Ministry of Justice of Israel - Dr Itai Apter, Director (International Civil Affairs), Office of the Deputy Attorney General (International Law); and Adv. Gilad Erlich, Head of the Public Inquiries Unit (Ministry of Justice)
    Ministry of Justice of Ukraine & e-Governance Academy - Ms Olha Riabukha, Deputy Minister of Justice (Digital Transformation), Chief Digital Transformation Officer; and Mr Dmytro Matrosov, Senior Expert (Artificial Intelligence and Data Management Competence Centre)
    Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (United Kingdom) - Mr Danial Smith, Deputy Head and Digital Manager
    United States Department of State - Mr William P. Fritzlen, Senior Counsel (Office of the Legal Adviser)

Session 4: e-APP innovation

Session 5: e-Register implementation

  • Expert Panel II: the e-Register
    The High Court of the Hong Kong SAR of China     - Master Jack Wong (Master of the High Court)
    Ministry of Law and Human Rights of Indonesia - Ms Agvirta Armilia Sativa, Director of Central Authority and International Law (Directorate General of Legal Administrative Affairs)
    Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia - Mr Amarsanaa Ganzorig, Attaché (Consular Department)
    Department of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines - Ms Janice C. Sanchez-Rivera, Acting Director (Authentication Division, Office of Consular Affairs)

Session 6: effective e-APP implementation

  • Roundtable discussion: e-APP implementation, technical best practice, promotion, and education
    Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Rwanda - Mr Eric Ngabo, Chief Digital Officer
    Federal Public Service Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation (Belgium) - Ms Charlotte Van Belleghem, Legal Attaché (Directorate-General for Consular Affairs)
    Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China - Mr Gong Qing, Second Secretary (Legalisation Division, Department of Consular Affairs)
    The High Court of the Hong Kong SAR of China - Master Jack Wong (Master of the High Court)
    Ministry of Justice of Ukraine & e-Governance Academy - Ms Olha Riabukha, Deputy Minister of Justice (Digital Transformation), Chief Digital Transformation Officer; and Mr Dmytro Matrosov, Senior Expert (Artificial Intelligence and Data Management Competence Centre)
    Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (United Kingdom) - Mr Danial Smith, Deputy Head and Digital Manager