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Ferdinand Wegener is a consultant based in our Brussels office. He specializes in EU digital, security, and defense policy. Combining legal, political, and technical expertise, he advises clients on the policy and geopolitical implications of emerging technologies, helping them navigate evolving EU regulatory frameworks and policy debates across the tech and defense sectors.
Prior to joining Trilligent, Ferdinand worked as a government affairs specialist at Siemens AG in Brussels, where he focused on EU policy developments related to the Digital Omnibus, AI, and data regulation. He also worked as a junior lawyer at the international law firm Luther, advising Chinese and Indian clients on M&A and corporate law matters with a particular focus on EU legal aspects. Earlier in his career, he served as a research assistant for international economic development at NRW.Global Business in Tokyo, Japan.
Alongside his professional work, he is co-founder and head of external affairs at EPIS Thinktank, Europe’s largest youth-led think tank on security and defence policy, with more than 750 members. In this role, he leads stakeholder engagement and partnerships and has represented the organisation at major defence and security forums across Europe, including the Munich Security Conference (MSC), Warsaw Security Forum (WSF), Paris Defense and Strategy Forum (PDSF), and the Black Sea Security Forum in Odesa. He also leads the think tank’s strategic partnership with Airbus Defence and Space.
Ferdinand holds a Master of Laws degree from the University of Cologne, Germany, with a specialization in European Law.
Infrequently Asked Questions
What is your favorite animal?
The lobster. It doesn’t age biologically. What’s not to like?