Digital and Technology / Kreab Brussels

Digital and Technology

Kreab has deep issue expertise, institutional process knowledge and extensive strategic communication and stakeholder management skills to help clients reach their goals in relation to digital and technology policy issues.

We translate political, industry, and societal developments into coherent and practical client advice aligned with immediate needs and strategic objectives of clients across various business sectors, ensuring messaging has impact and results are delivered.

The Digital & Technology team brings together a broad set of professionals, including former policymakers, parliamentary advisors, and industry experts, offering clients deep subject matter knowledge and access to wide networks.

Kreab’s long history and track-record in government relations and public affairs has made us a trusted partner and interlocutor for our clients and institutional actors alike.

Platform economy

The platform economy is rapidly evolving, driven by new EU regulations. Kreab has deep expertise advising providers and users of digital platforms on government relations, strategic positioning and profiling, and regulatory outcomes, ensuring positive lawmaking and effective implementation of regulations.

Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence is revolutionising industries and reshaping the entire digital landscape at an unprecedented pace. Kreab does in-depth policy analysis on various AI initiatives. With this knowledge, we are well-equipped to help clients navigate emerging regulations and challenges, as well as seize strategic opportunities.

Data

We are experts in digital trends and can provide high-quality regulatory guidance on data protection and data governance models, along with analytics to support strategic decision-making. By offering up-to-date and actionable insights into data policy, we empower our clients to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of data.

Competition

We have expertise in EU competition policy, with a focus on the impacts of the Digital Markets Act, rules on investment screening, and foreign subsidies. We effectively assist in assessing the impact of regulatory changes and helping navigate through them, shape positioning, and engage with EU institutions, to ensure our clients stay competitive and compliant.

Consumer protection

The new and evolving marketplace means that consumer protection standards are changing rapidly. Kreab has in-depth knowledge of key issues in the field, including EU consumer acquis and upcoming initiatives, as well as access to key policymakers in the consumer protection sphere.

Geopolitics

Technology regulation is increasingly shaped by geopolitical dynamics. At Kreab, we have strategic insights into global security trends, including cyber and hybrid threats. This allows us to help clients to effectively to assess implications of security policies and developments.

Fintech

Technological innovations are also reshaping finance and financial services. Our advisors have strategic insights into fintech innovations, financial regulations, anti-money laundering rules, and cybersecurity protocols, together with the skills and connections to do policy engagement for favourable fintech regulations.

Internet of Things and Cybersecurity

With the increasing sophistication of digital threats, with increased connectivity and the internet of things, cybersecurity is a top concern of the digital age. Kreab’s advisors have extensive expertise on cybersecurity policies and regulations as well as their impacts on organisations, allowing them to provide thorough guidance for diverse clientele.

Connectivity

Connectivity is the foundation of digital services, enabling modernisation at large. Our team has specialist insight on key issues in connectivity, such as broadband deployment, policy engagement for infrastructure projects, and cross-border connectivity issues.