Helping organisations shape EU tech policy
About us
Headquartered in the heart of the European district in Brussels, AK Public Affairs is a strategic advisory firm specialising in EU tech policy. AK Public Affairs offers unparalleled expertise in navigating the complexities of EU legislation at the intersection of policy and technology. Our in-depth understanding of the policy landscape coupled with unique technical expertise empowers us to deliver impactful and lasting solutions for our clients by ensuring their message is heard in a crowded policy environment.
We take pride in our flexible structure and diverse, international team, bolstered by a roster of seasoned senior advisors. This enables us to remain adaptable and offer specialised and tailored support to our clients. In addition to our in-house capacity to track policy developments in over 10 European countries, our partnerships with leading independent consultancies in the U.S., UK, Germany, France, and the Netherlands allow us to operate in key markets.
Services
Strategy
We assist clients in developing and executing comprehensive EU public affairs strategies, leveraging our in-depth knowledge of the EU political landscape.
Intelligence
Acting as our clients' eyes and ears in Brussels, we monitor and analyse policy developments to provide actionable insights and keep clients informed.
Engagement
We help organizations build long-term relationships and craft messaging that resonates with policymakers, industry, NGOs, media, and academia.
Profile-building
We elevate clients' profiles through thought leadership opportunities like speaking engagements and assist in organising events to enhance visibility.
Coalitions
We help organisations find partners, set up and manage coalitions and campaigns, and manage industry associations.
Our clients
Co-founders
Andreas Constantinides
Co-Founder & Managing Partner
Andreas, a Cypriot national, is a recognised thought leader in the EU public affairs space with extensive experience advising clients on a broad range of ICT issues including telecoms, privacy, cybersecurity and intellectual property. Prior to founding AK Public Affairs, Andreas worked for two different public affairs consultancies in Brussels, including as head of the European Technology Practice. Previously Andreas worked at the Permanent Representation of Cyprus to the EU, where he was the single market, consumer protection and industrial policy attaché. During the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU in 2012, he chaired the Council Telecoms Working Party and helped in the set–up of the ad-hoc Cyber Working Party. Andreas has a doctorate in electrical engineering from Columbia University in New York.
Kevin Vindevogel
Co-Founder & Partner
Kevin, a Belgian national, has vast experience in advising global technology clients on EU and member states’ public policy on cloud computing, privacy, security and emerging technologies. Over the years he also launched and managed several trade associations, including on consumer electronics and blockchain technology. Prior to founding AK Public Affairs, Kevin worked for two other public affairs consultancies in Brussels. Kevin has a deep understanding of both European and Belgian politics. He started his career in working in the offices of Belgian Foreign Minister Karel De Gucht and Dutch Member of European Parliament Marietje Schaake. Kevin has degrees in international affairs, public management, and China business development from the Free University of Brussels (VUB).
Contact
AK Public Affairs BV
Avenue des Arts – Kunstlaan 44
1040 Brussels
Belgium
Email: info@akpublicaffairs.eu
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