Policy-making is increasingly viewed as technocratic, with elected leaders relying on experts for advice and delegating decisions to unelected officials. While citizens’ preferences for young, female, and politically unaffiliated academics in technocratic roles are well-documented, little is known about the actual representation of academic experts in policy-making processes. This study examines gendered patterns in the involvement of academic experts in Belgian parliamentary hearings between 2014 and 2024, across both federal and regional levels (N = 9,673). Drawing on the literature on political representation and gendered legislative behavior, this study maps the profiles of invited experts, their evolution over time, and their association with specific policy domains. By focusing on the participation of male and female academics, and their invitations to soft versus hard policy topics, this research contributes to a deeper understanding of gendered dynamics in evidence-based policymaking. This paper sheds light on the intersection of gender, expertise, and political representation, offering a systematic analysis of the role and visibility of academic experts in legislative processes. It highlights how patterns of expert inclusion in parliamentary proceedings may reflect broader societal biases and specialization trends, with implications for democratic governance and the inclusivity of policy advice.