Miguel González-Sancho is since March 2024 Head of the Unit “Future Connectivity Systems" at the European Commission, 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. He was previously during 2,5 years Executive Director of the “European Cybersecurity Competence Centre” (an EU body managing cybersecurity research and deployment projects, in coordination with the European Commission and EU Member States). He has also been working for over 20 years at the European Commission on EU digital policy, legislation and funding, notably heading units for  "Cybersecurity”, “eHealth” and “Administration and Finance” at Directorate-General “CONNECT”.