The Data Space Symposium 2025, held in Warsaw, Poland, brought together over 500 attendees from academia, industry, and government to discuss the latest developments in data space technologies and applications. The symposium featured a variety of presentations and panel discussions on topics such as:
- The role of data spaces in the digital economy
- Data governance and security
- Data sharing and interoperability
- Data analytics and artificial intelligence
- The future of data spaces
Attendees included representatives from various organizations, including Government agencies, Universities and research institutions, Tech companies, Startups, and Non-profit organizations. The symposium was a valuable opportunity for attendees to learn about the latest trends in data space technologies and applications, and to network with other experts in the field. Among the participants were Silvia Castellvi (IDSA), Valentia Buttol (GFT), Francesco Mazzuzzi (GFT), and Marcus Nasarek (ETONEC) representing the FAME project and connecting the dots in the growing ecosystem of data spaces.
The topics of the talks were all about the changing world around us. One message from the opening panel that really hit home was “data is traveling with the speed of trust”. The relevance of a trusted and secure environment for a sustainable digital industry was ubiquitous. From the discussions with representatives of other EUDATA+ projects, it became clear that FAME is the missing link between dataspaces that create and offer value and the data-driven businesses for the simple reason that the orchestration and commercial execution of data provision provides so many synergies when companies offload the overhead to the routines of a marketplace.
Many projects emphasize innovative new data services. For example, the enRichMyData project, as discussed with Till Christopher Lech, offers a toolbox with practical, robust, and scalable components to help organizations enhance their data using reference data they may not be familiar with. Additionally, customer acquisition, service delivery, and monetization can be facilitated through features of the FAME marketplace, which serves as a cross-functional platform for multiple projects with similar needs.
A key theme at the conference was the commercialization of data within a compliant and profitable framework. Kai Menke, Lead of the Gaia-X Open Source Software Community, highlighted the growing need for decentralized digital asset exchange and blockchain-based value transfer—an approach that aligns closely with what FAME aims to offer the market.
Engaging with numerous advanced technology providers led to an important yet less obvious insight. As referenced in the opening keynote’s mention of the Draghi Report, Europe is falling behind in breakthrough digital technologies. However, this is not due to a lack of knowledge or expertise—European talent plays a key role in global projects. Instead, the challenge lies in executing scalable projects within a regulated environment. Here, Europeans excel at making the most of limited resources, creating highly efficient systems through collaboration and clear separation of duties.
In this context, FAME was well-received during discussions, with participants recognizing its value. The conference concluded with a long list of action points for follow-up conversations.
Author(s): Marcus Nasarek
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