Nicklas Berild Lundblad

Nicklas Berild Lundblad is a globally recognized expert in technology policy and AI governance with over 25 years of experience at the intersection of technology, society, and public affairs.
Currently he is working with research, advice and investing. He most recently served as a Strategic Advisor at Google DeepMind, he has previously held leadership roles in public policy and government affairs at DeepMind, Google, and Stripe. As VP of Public Policy for EMEA at Google, Nicklas led teams navigating complex regulatory environments and worked closely with high-level stakeholders including EU institutions and national governments. He also founded Google’s policy foresight function.
He holds a PhD in Informatics with a dissertation on "Law in the Noise Society" and academic qualifications in ICT law, privacy, and philosophy. His scholarly interests include the governance of emerging technologies, the nature of complexity in regulatory systems, and the philosophical implications of artificial intelligence.
In addition to his policy work, Nicklas is the author of four books on technology and society, a former Adjunct Professor at KTH, a member of the Royal Academy of Engineering Sciences, and an Eisenhower fellow.