IGF 2022 High-Level Track

HIGH LEVEL EXCHANGE PANEL: Creating sustainable value and inclusive society – the role of digital platforms "Monday 6 December 14.00 - 15.00 CET"

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Mr. Roberto Viola

Director General of the Directorate-General for Communications Networks, Content and Technology of the EUROPEAN COMMISSION

Roberto Viola is Director General of DG CONNECT (Directorate General of Communication, Networks, Content and Technology) at the European Commission.

He was the Deputy Director-General of DG CONNECT, European Commission from 2012 to 2015.
Roberto Viola served as Chairman of the European Radio Spectrum Policy group (RSPG) from 2012 to 2013, as Deputy Chairman in 2011 and Chairman in 2010. He was a member of the BEREC Board (Body of European Telecom Regulators), and Chairman of the European Regulatory Group (ERG).
He held the position of Secretary General in charge of managing AGCOM, from 2005 to 2012. Prior to this, he served as Director of the Regulation Department and Technical Director in AGCOM from 1999 to 2004.
From 1985-1999 he served in various positions including Head of Telecommunication and Broadcasting Satellite Services at the European Space Agency (ESA).
Roberto Viola has a degree in Electronic Engineering and a Masters in Business Administration (MBA).