Paolo De Rosa is a digital transformation expert with a strong passion for leveraging technology and economics as drivers of social and political progress. His career has been dedicated to harnessing these fields to foster innovation and create a more equitable and forward-thinking society. He views technology not just as a tool but as a transformative force that can shape a better future.

Paolo’s professional journey includes roles at Canonical and Deutsche Telekom. From 2018 to the end of 2022, he served as Chief Technology Officer for the Italian Government within the Presidency of the Council of Ministers. In this role, he focused on embedding technological advancements into government strategies, with a particular emphasis on digital identity, cybersecurity, and cloud technologies.

Currently, Paolo works at the European Commission, where he leads policy development efforts in trust services and the European Digital Identity Wallet. These initiatives represent not only technological breakthroughs but also opportunities to drive meaningful policy innovation and societal progress