Over the years, Sebastiano has become a leading advocate for SMEs in areas such as digital transformation, intellectual property rights, cloud computing, open standards, cybersecurity, sustainability, and digital skills. He has served in multiple European working groups and advisory boards, including the EU Multi-Stakeholder Platform on ICT Standardisation, the European Cyber Security Organisation (ECSO), and the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI), where he contributes to setting global benchmarks for digital policy and technological adoption.

As Secretary General, he has led initiatives that strengthen SME competitiveness, foster innovation ecosystems, and build bridges between policymakers, industry leaders, and research institutions. His leadership has helped create opportunities for thousands of digital SMEs to access European funding programs, participate in cross-border collaborations, and scale their businesses internationally.

Sebastiano Toffaletti’s mission is to ensure that Europe’s digital economy remains open, fair, and inclusive. By empowering SMEs—the backbone of Europe’s economy—he drives a vision where smaller companies play a central role in shaping Europe’s digital sovereignty, fostering innovation, and delivering sustainable growth across all regions.