Hadrien Valembois

Director, Policy — EMEA

Hadrien Valembois is Director, Policy – EMEA at BSA | The Software Alliance in Brussels, Belgium. In this role, he works with BSA members to develop and advance policy positions on a range of key issues, with a focus on data and cloud policies. Before joining BSA, Valembois was a Policy Officer at the Europe Office of the International Trademark Association (INTA), where he advocated issues pertaining to intellectual property, the fight against counterfeiting, the digital single market, cybersecurity, Brexit, AI, and blockchain in front of EU institutions and Member States. Previously, Valembois was a Senior Manager at the Brussels-based lobbying firm Europtimum. Valembois holds an LL.M. in International Legal Studies from Georgetown University Law Center in Washington, DC He also holds a master’s degree in law, a master’s degree in international relations, and a certificate in philosophy from the Catholic University of Louvain in Belgium.

Posts by Hadrien Valembois

The New European Commission Takes Office: What’s Next?

Dec 4, 2024 in Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing

From implementing ambitious digital legislation to implementing the European Union Green Deal and proposing a new green industrial policy, this Commission has a full agenda for the term ahead in an era of shifting global dynamics. Read More >>

EU AI Update: New Rules for General-Purpose Models

Oct 30, 2024 in Artificial Intelligence

As the European Union begins to implement its landmark Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act, it has initiated a process to develop a tailored, voluntary Code of Practice (CoP) for General-Purpose Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) models that can be adapted for a wide variety of uses. Read More >>

Change in Continuity: the 2024 EU Elections Results & Roadmap

Jun 20, 2024 in Global Markets

In this TechPost, we explore the major takeaways from the 2024 EU elections: the key political shifts, how numbers were impacted and the upcoming appointments to top EU roles. We also outline the (quite busy) roadmap through the end of this year. Read More >>

Protecting What Matters: European Economic Growth

Jun 4, 2024 in Cloud Computing, Global Markets, Industry

Some advocate for more robust rules for the EU Digital Single Market, while others worry these measures could potentially lead to protectionism. Amidst these discussions, it is imperative to prioritize the safeguarding of European economic growth. Read More >>

BSA: More Clarity Needed in EU Data Act

Mar 29, 2023 in Data

BSA is urging European officials to address several lingering concerns on the EU Data Act during upcoming inter-institutional negotiations before agreeing on a final text. Read More >>