DigitalEU Ambassadors

The DigitalEU Ambassadors scheme of the Directorate‑General for Communications Networks, Content and Technology (DG CONNECT) gives you the opportunity to join an exclusive pool of journalists, editors and influencers, active in the field of digital & tech topics. As a DigitalEU Ambassador, you will get a chance to access a direct exchange of materials, information and ideas with DG CNECT's Communication team and policy experts.

Please note that, as a DigitalEU Ambassador, you will act in your personal capacity or in your professional capacity representing your organisation, not on behalf of the European Commission. Being a DigitalEU Ambassador does not involve organisational or financial support from the Commission. The European Commission reserves the right to select the DigitalEU Ambassadors based on an overall consideration of the objectives, values and ongoing development of the initiative.

For more information about the project contact our team: CNECT-SOCIAL-MEDIA@ec.europa.eu

Chatting with the DigitalEU Ambassadors

Watch a series of chats with the EU #DigitalEU Ambassadors about AI, online platforms and the Digital Future of Europe. Enjoy the conversations! 

 

 

Who are the DigitalEU Ambassadors? 

[notranslate]Aleksandra Przegalińska[/notranslate]

[notranslate]Aleksandra Przegalińska[/notranslate] is an artificial intelligence Researcher and futurist. She is Associate Professor of management and Artificial intelligence and Vice-rector at Kozminski University. A highly-respected commentator and lecturer, she is a senior Research Associate at Harvard’s Labor & Worklife Program.

X: @Przegaa

 

[notranslate]Alessandra Sibiriu[/notranslate]

[notranslate]Alessandra Sibiriu[/notranslate] is Engineer interested in communicating on cybersecurity and tech topics on Instagram. She recently opened her blog and she is still very active on Instagram, where she has a passionate community.

Instagram: @takeyourtech

 

[notranslate]Digital World Italia[/notranslate]

Digital World Italia is a web magazine focusing on IT. Andrea Grassi is Editor at with a scientific and technical training, his area of interest is digital transformation and artificial intelligence. In the past, Andrea covered topics including Internet evolution, web and social platforms, cybercrime and IT security.

Website: digitalworlditalia.it/tag/digitaleu | LinkedIn | X: @andreagrassi

 

[notranslate]Antonio Grasso[/notranslate]

Founder and CEO of Italian start-up Digital Business Innovation, Antonio Grasso is regarded as one of the top digital transformation influencers and researchers on artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, the Internet of Things, block chain, and sustainability. He is an enterprise and public sector consultant. 

X: @antgrasso | LinkedIn

 

[notranslate]Cives[/notranslate]

Cives is an Italian media page focused on producing information tailored to students and young adults. Among the various formats presented on the page one is specifically focused on the EU’s initiatives that get underreported by the national media. Instagram

 

[notranslate]Clara Fontaine-Say[/notranslate]

Clara is currently enrolled at the Institut français de Géopolitique. She is passionate about cybersecurity from a geopolitical and social sciences point of view. On Instagram, she publishes contents on tech, cybersec & artificial Intelligence.
Instagram | LinkedIn

 

[notranslate]Cristiano De Nobili[/notranslate]

Cristiano De Nobili is a lead AI Scientist at Pi School, Ph.D in Theoretical Particle and Statistical Physics at SISSA, he has a strong interest in AI research and Quantum Technologies. Machine Learning lecturer at Master in HPC and Deep Learning lecturer at Bicocca University. Passionate about inspiring people towards science and a positive use of technology.
Instagram @denocris X: @denocris

 

[notranslate]CyberDefence24[/notranslate]

CyberDefence24 is a major internet media outlet reporting on cybersecurity, digital threats, regulation, technology, military and political issues. Part of Defence24, the largest defence policy and military technology portal in Poland.

 

[notranslate]Denise Silber[/notranslate]

Denise Silber is an international digital health pioneer, strategist, author, and social media key opinion leader. Founder of Basil Strategies digital health communications agency in 2001 and launched the Doctors 2.0 & You conferences in 2011. In 2020, she co-founded VRforHealth, an information platform devoted to therapeutic uses of Virtual Reality, and published ‘Le Praticien Connecté’.  X: @health20aAris

 

[notranslate]Factanza[/notranslate]

Factanza is a media company on a mission to make information accessible to anyone, particularly to social media users. Born as an editorial project in March 2019, Factanza Media launched as a start-up in September 2020. In April 2022, Factanza launched its first podcast 'Vitamine'.
Instagram Factanza

 

[notranslate]Franck Bazin[/notranslate]

Journalist in the regional press for over 3 decades, Franck has keenly followed digital developments since the 1990s. He coordinates a team of columnists covering trends in computing and electronics for the audience of La Voix du Nord.

 

[notranslate]Gen Stiri[/notranslate]

Gen știri is a news channel created by young professional curators, targeting Romania-speaking youth. The channel is specialised in communication through social media platforms, such as Instagram and TikTok. The team provides analyzes, explains and depicts events in a more informal and engaging manner that is easy to grasp and connect to for the youngsters. Instagram | Tik Tok

 

[notranslate]Henrik Roonemaa[/notranslate]

Highly accomplished Estonian tech journalist, boasting over two decades of experience in the industry. Throughout his career, he has held positions at several of Estonia's largest newspapers, as well as in radio and television. Roonemaa has also founded numerous tech-focused magazines, radio shows, and podcasts. In 2015, he established the successful digital publisher Geenius.ee, before exiting the company in 2021. He has made significant contributions to the tech industry through his coverage of a diverse range of topics, including personal technology, digital government, startups, digitalization, and digital society. His expertise and insights have played an important role in shaping the conversation surrounding Estonia's digital transformation, which has propelled the country to the forefront of e-government and digital society.
LinkedIn | Mastodon | Facebook | Threads

 

[notranslate]Ilaria Potenza[/notranslate]

Ilaria Potenza is journalist and storyteller writing on EU news for Rolling Stone, Linkiesta Europa and Il Sole 24 Ore. She is also MD and podcaster, author for ‘Generazione Covid’ hosted by the newspaper Domani and promoted by Banca Etica.
X: @ilpotenza
Instagram @ilariapotenza

 

[notranslate]Isabelle Rouhan[/notranslate]

Isabelle Rouhan is president of Colibri Talent and host of Les Metiers du Futur, a podcast showcasing inspiring innovation in the world of work and profiling the leaders, entrepreneurs and researchers who are making it happen.
Twitter @isarouhan

 

[notranslate]Giornalettismo[/notranslate]

Giornalettismo is a web magazine engaged in general news, covering cybersecurity, privacy and Internet, tech and online media. Ilaria Roncone is Editor at Giornalettismo and she is interested in developing the magazine with a new editorial line focused on digital and tech.

Instagram: @giornalettismo | X: @giornalettismo | LinkedIn

 

[notranslate]Jakub Mrugalski[/notranslate]

Jakub Mrugalski is a cybersecurity specialist, a web security coach, and pentester and entrepreneur. A frequent commentator in the field of online safety, he is a contributor on cybersecurity with a major Polish media outlet, and hosts a YouTube channel and two podcasts.
Instagram @uwteam_org
X: @uwteam

 

[notranslate]Jennifer Miraballes[/notranslate]

Jennifer Miraballes is a data and tech enthusiast. With a background in accounting and business administration, Jennifer has leveraged her skills as a software implementer to transition successfully to a freelance data analyst role. She has a passion for unlocking business insights through data visualization. She is currently pursuing data science studies and dedicated to sharing her insights, tips, and experiences with the Spanish-speaking community on Instagram to help them achieve fulfilling careers in data. Instagram | Tik Tok

 

[notranslate]José Maria Pimentel[/notranslate]

José Maria Pimentel is an economist, podcaster and lecturer. With a career in the banking sector, he is creator and host of the award-winning podcast ‘45 Graus’, a platform for conversations and debates with experts and thinkers in diverse fields (science, politics, culture, philosophy, economics, society). José is also invited professor at ISCTE-IUL and Católica Lisbon SBE is currently a Ph.D. candidate in Political Science at ISCTE-IULs. Author of «Política a 45 Graus». Instagram | LinkedIn

 

[notranslate]Jowita Michalska[/notranslate]

A digital transformation expert and educator, Jowita is an entrepreneur, and founder of a Digital University providing programmes to adult audiences. She is a social activist, an advocate of women in tech, and a technology enthusiast.
X: @JowaJowita Instagram @jowita_digital

 

[notranslate] Kamil Wszołek[/notranslate]

Kamil is a radio journalist and the presenter of the programme “Web Trends” on Radio Krakow. He specialises in media education, technology and cybersecurity and is a PhD candidate at the Faculty of Management and Social Communications at the Jagiellonian University in Krakow. His thesis focuses on media influence and image in popular culture.
X: @Kamil_Wszolek

 

[notranslate]Karim Hallal Peche[/notranslate]

Karim Hallal Peche is Spanish YouTuber whose passion is to communicate about Europe and the European Union. He has been for more than 5 years creating videos on European affairs in his channel "El Viejo Continente". Besides, he has given lectures about the EU and its functioning in several universities and institutions, such as the European Parliament, Council of Europe and Committee of the Regions. His aim is to make the European Union more understandable and entertaining. 
Instagram | YouTube

 

[notranslate]Laura De Almeida[/notranslate]

Laura De Almeida is a student of International and European Studies, Laura is a member of the Eurosorbonne association and stagiaire at Europanova. She writes monthly news reviews and articles on new technologies for the Eurosorbonne online magazine, which has created a section dedicated to DigitalEU Ambassadors program.
X: @eurosorbonne
Instagram @eurosorbonne

 

[notranslate] Lukasz Olejnik [/notranslate]

Lukasz Olejnik is a independent cybersecurity and privacy researcher and consultant, Lukasz has a PhD in Computer Science from INRIA (France). He has worked at CERN (European Organisation for Nuclear Research) and was a research associate at University College London.  Former cyberwarfare advisor at the International Committee of the Red Cross in Geneva, he worked on the humanitarian consequences of cyber-attacks. Media commentator, he writes both scientific publications and opinion pieces.
X: @lukolejnik

 

[notranslate]Maciej Kawecki[/notranslate]

Maciej Kawecki is a blogger, co-host of a morning TV show segment on tech-related issues, and contributor to the tech section of Poland’s largest news portal onet.pl. President of future and technology think-tank, the Stanisław Lem Institute and Vice-Dean of the Warsaw School of Banking.
X: @kawecki_maciej
Instagram @kawecki.maciej

 

[notranslate]Mathieu Flaig [/notranslate]

Mathieu Flaig is a French B2B Tech Expert. He created a blog about marketing and technology, which has been one of the leading blogs on marketing in France for many years. He is also an analyst about technology-related issues, a key opinion leader on X and LinkedIn, a regular keynote speaker, and a digital trainer.
Instagram @mathieuflex

 

[notranslate]Nicolas Babin[/notranslate]

Nicolas Babin is a Senior Executive with over 35 years of international, multilingual and multicultural experience. Key Opinion Leader and Influencer for many international brands as well as Start-ups and Scale-ups on subjects like AI, 5G, Robotic, Metaverse, digital transformation and Gamification. He has had management experience in both the East and West, setting up and managing international teams in Europe, US and Japan and he is a sought-after international keynote speaker on innovation, e-health, digital and robotics.  Author of the award winning book "The talking dog – immersion in new technologies”. 
X: @Nicochan33 | Blog | LinkedIn

 

[notranslate]Orizzonti Politici[/notranslate]

Orizzonti Politici is an Italian think-tank focused on international politics analysis, public policies and economy. As the “The Generation Z think tank”, it involves university students and young professionals tackling and explaining complex issues by innovative instruments and formats and adopting a simple and inclusive language. 
Instagram @orizzontipolitici
X: @OrizzontiPo

 

[notranslate]Otto Lanzavecchia[/notranslate]

Originally from Milan, Italy, Otto studied literature and journalism in London, where he started writing about international politics, the intersection of technology and society, and the ecological transition. He currently reports for Formiche and Decode39.
X: @otto_lanza
X: @formichenews

 

[notranslate]Rayna Stamboliyska[/notranslate]

Creative and analytical strategist, Rayna focuses on security governance, digital diplomacy and data protection. She is an Associate Lecturer at Sciences Po Paris and a Board Member of the European Women4Cyber Foundation.  She is an independent expert and rapporteur to European Network and Information Security Agency’s ad hoc working group on Emerging and Future Threats. Author of 'The Dark Side of the Internet', she has extensively explored the impact of data and technology in conflict and post-conflict zones in the MENA region, Eastern Europe and Central Asia. Rayna is a renowned expert on information security who is committed to educating those outside of the industry on security threats and best practices.
X: @MaliciaRogue

 

[notranslate]Riga Tech Girl[/notranslate]

Riga Tech Girl is the first community in Latvia dedicated to educating and inspiring girls and women about technology. They create workshops teaching the basics of computer programming and other valuable skills needed in the information age and organise meetups with inspirational women from the IT as speakers, sharing success-stories and telling about the industry. Instagram | LinkedIn

 

[notranslate]Rodrigo Taramona[/notranslate]

Rodrigo Taramona is a renowned communicator and content creator focusing on the technological impact on humans. He ventured into the social media realm to share his narratives centered on the value of pro-human technology, the opportunities presented by AIs, and the importance of aligning them to serve people. His work emphasizes enhancing our capabilities instead of exploiting our vulnerabilities and underscores the significance of maintaining digital hygiene. Rodrigo offers a unique perspective on a promising future and how to live in it harmoniously, keeping our humanity in sight. 

Instagram | Tik Tok | YouTube | LinkedIn | X 

 

[notranslate]Salvatore Borzacchiello[/notranslate]

Salvatore Borzacchiello coordinates Igers Italia, which promotes Italian culture heritage on Instagram. Igers Italia also works with Italian institutions to involve the Igers community and the wider public on the subject of culture, museums and heritage.
X: @igersitalia
X: @Borzac
Instagram @borzac

 

[notranslate]Siracusa News[/notranslate]

Founded by Giangiacomo Farina in 2008, Siracusa News is a digital newspaper covering news, politics, sport and local cultural heritage. It’s the leading Sicilian newspaper in the western part of the island.
 Facebook @siracusanewsit
Instagram @siracusanewsofficial
Tik Tok @siracusanewsofficial
LinkedIn

 

[notranslate]Sylwia Błach[/notranslate]

Blogger, programmer, tech enthusiast, model, author of horror books, Sylwia is passionate about breaking barriers for people with disabilities. She is an activist and a leading advocate defending the interests of people with disabilities. Named one of '22 Women to Watch in 2022' by Forbes Magazine, she is active on Instagram and Facebook.

 

[notranslate]Tomasz Rożek[/notranslate]

A physicist and the presenter of Like Science, a popular science and technology channel Tomasz is a respected commentator and expert, involved in numerous initiatives and activities aimed at popularising science and scientific achievements, including the Academy of Superheroes.
X: @RozekTom
Instagram @tomasz.rozek

 

[notranslate]Vincenzo Tiani[/notranslate]

Data protection consultant, digital policy advisor, journalist and adjunct professor. Vincenzo specialises in privacy and IT law. Host of the #PanettaTechNews podcast, he writes about European digital policies on Wired, Sole 24 Ore, StartupItalia! and VICE. Professor of Law at IULM University, he lectures on topics related to internet and communication.
X: @VincenzoTiani
Instagram @VincenzoTiani

 

[notranslate]Vito Verrastro[/notranslate]

Vito Verrastro is a journalist, communicator, trainer. Curious and passionate about work and innovation, manager of the Facebook project "Vivere Digitale" at schools in the Southern of Italy (with Fondazione Mondo Digitale). Correspondent for RDS and INN, the first Italian all-news TV. Press Officer Responsible at Basilicata Chamber of Commerce. Host of the podcast “Lavoradio on work and innovation opportunities. Co-founder of the journalism community Constructive Network, teacher of "constructive communication" and at 24 Ore Business School. Facebook | LinkedIn

 

[notranslate]Wojtek Kardyś[/notranslate]

Wojtek is a blogger, commentator, educator specialising in content, internet communication and digital marketing. He teaches courses, consults for business, and speaks at numerous events.
X: @WojtekKardys
Instagram @wojtekkardys