Paul Timmers is a leading European expert in digital strategy, cybersecurity, and technology policy. Having held the position of Director for Digital Society, Trust & Cybersecurity at the European Commission (DG CONNECT), he was instrumental in developing European policy on cybersecurity, digital privacy, and the digital economy. Currently, he advises governments, enterprises, and international organizations on digital innovation, strategic autonomy, AI, cybersecurity, and the geopolitical impact of technology. Additionally, he serves as an entrepreneur, researcher, and visiting professor at various European universities. His expertise centers on the future of the digital economy, European digital sovereignty, and Europe’s strategic positioning within a shifting geopolitical landscape.