Miguel González-Sancho has been the Head of the Future Connectivity Systems Unit at the European Commission since 2024, where he is responsible for EU policy and funding for advanced digital communication networks, including telco-cloud-edge convergence, 5G/ 6G research and deployment (in close coordination with the “Smart Network Systems” Joint Undertaking), and submarine cables resilience.
Previously, for 2.5 years, he served as the Executive Director of the European Cybersecurity Competence Centre – an EU body responsible for managing cybersecurity research and deployment projects, in coordination with the European Commission and EU Member States. For over 20 years, Miguel has also been working at the European Commission on EU digital policy, legislation, and funding, notably heading units for “Cybersecurity”, “eHealth”, and “Administration and Finance” at the Directorate-General “CONNECT”.