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# Thomas Jarzombek
Shaping Germany's technology policy and government modernization as Parliamentary State Secretary.

## About

Thomas Jarzombek shapes Germany's digital policy as Parliamentary State Secretary for Digital Transformation and Government Modernisation. A Member of the Bundestag since 2009, he focuses on technology legislation and start-up growth.

He previously served as the government's aerospace coordinator and representative for the digital economy. His current work centers on advancing Europe's position in global technology, specifically figuring out how to accelerate AI development and adoption across the continent.

Before entering federal politics, he spent years serving on the City Council in his hometown of Düsseldorf.



## Past Sessions

### World Congress 2026 Europe · July 8, 2026
Berlin, Germany
- [Creating Europe's AI Moment – Now or Never](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100059-creating-europe-s-ai-moment-now-or-never) · 30 min · 🎥 Watch recording



## Videos

- [Creating Europe's AI Moment – Now or Never](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100059-creating-europe-s-ai-moment-now-or-never) · Antonella Mei-Pochtler, Thomas Jarzombek, Thomas Saueressig, Jasper Bennink