The digital realm is still young and digital policymaking, especially within the digital economy and digitalization is still nascent. To operationalize values in the digital realm, we need digital policymakers that have the capacity to act and implement changes. The Digital Policy Leaders program aims to empower European policymakers with the knowledge, tools, and community they need to shape a digital future aligned with European values. Without civil servants who understand how to operationalize values in digital policy and procurement, Europe risks ceding control of its digital future to corporate or politically-motivated interests.