Deep-Dive into Data Spaces: Choosing the Right Connector. Experiences from project TANGO, CEDAR, DIVINE and DATAMITE

In the age of digital transformation, data spaces play a pivotal role in enabling secure, transparent, and cross-sectoral data sharing. This workshop, hosted by the TANGO project in collaboration with CEDAR, DIVINE and DataMite at the EGI2024 conference, will focus on the shared mission of these Horizon Europe projects: creating resilient, trusted, and interoperable data spaces that align with Europe’s digital sovereignty ambitions.

By bringing together TANGO, CEDAR, DIVINE and DataMite, this session will emphasise the synergistic approach these projects have adopted to address shared challenges in data management and connectivity across sectors such as healthcare, finance, public administration, and industry. Attendees will gain a holistic view of how these projects complement each other, creating a unified front in Europe’s efforts to establish data sovereignty and trust through advanced data space connectors.

Organiser

TANGO, CEDAR, DATAMITE and DIVINE

Date

03 October 2024

time

15:00 CEST

venue

Hilton Garden Inn, Lecce

format

Hybrid

Key Themes

Collaborative Innovation: How the combined efforts of TANGO, CEDAR, DIVINE and DataMite are laying the groundwork for a new era of secure and privacy-preserving data sharing.
Connector Interoperability: Focus on how each project has approached the design, evaluation, and implementation of data space connectors to ensure interoperability across sectors and platforms.
Cross-Project Synergies: Highlighting areas where these projects are working together to develop best practices, share knowledge, and establish scalable, trusted data-sharing frameworks.
Policy Alignment: Mapping the technological solutions to the strategic pillars of the European Data Strategy, showcasing how these projects jointly support the EU's goals of data sovereignty, transparency, and compliance.

The session is led by TANGO, an EU-funded project aimed at establishing a secure, trustworthy, and energy efficient cross-sector data-sharing platform. This workshop serves as a platform for knowledge exchange, exploring how these projects collectively tackle the challenges of secure data sharing in an increasingly complex regulatory landscape.

TANGO is centered on developing a secure, citizen-centric data management and sharing platform that incorporates advanced technologies like artificial intelligence, self-sovereign identity, and blockchain. The aim is to facilitate privacy-preserving and energy-efficient data handling across various domains such as finance, public administration, and manufacturing. TANGO's efforts also address green data operations by optimizing energy use within data centers.
CEDAR is focused on combating corruption and enhancing transparency through data-driven governance. It addresses challenges like emergency public spending and fraudulent activities by creating high-quality, harmonized datasets and improving data management and machine learning tools. CEDAR aims to enable robust, human-centric decision-making and validate its methods through pilot studies in areas like public healthcare funds and foreign aid. The project emphasizes collaboration to generate positive impacts on the European economy and society.
DIVINE is dedicated to building resilient data spaces that prioritize data sovereignty and trustworthiness. The project leverages open-source tools and frameworks like the Dataspace Connector, which ensures secure data flows between different sectors and facilitates cross-industry collaboration. DIVINE aims to enhance secure communication between data providers and consumers, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
DataMite is a modular, open-source framework to enhance data monetization, governance, and interoperability.

Goals and Expected Outcomes: The goal is to facilitate cross-project discussions on the latest advancements in data space technologies and connectors, share best practices, and identify opportunities for collaboration. This event is an essential gathering for stakeholders interested in the future of data sovereignty, secure data sharing, and compliance in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Cross-Project Collaboration: Demonstrating how the collaborative efforts between TANGO, CEDAR, DIVINE and DataMite are shaping the future of secure, interoperable, and energy-efficient data spaces.
Synergy in Action: Highlight how knowledge-sharing and co-creation among these projects are critical to overcoming common challenges and advancing technological innovation.
Practical Frameworks for Compliance and Trust: Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of the practical frameworks for ensuring compliance, privacy, and secure data exchange across diverse sectors.
Policy and Technology Alignment: Offering a roadmap for aligning technical implementations with the strategic goals of the European Data Strategy, including data sovereignty, governance, and privacy.

Key Speakers:

Mpampis Chatzimallis, Lisbon Council – TANGO Project
Giulia Giussani, International Data Spaces Association (IDSA)
Silvio Sorac, Engineering Ingegneria Informatica / CEDAR
Kaitai Liang, TU Delft / TANGO
Sergio Comella, Engineering Ingegneria Informatica
Alberto Bereteaga, Tecnalia / DataMite

Agenda

Time	Agenda Item	Responsible
15:15	Welcome and Introduction to the Workshop (15 minutes)	Mpampis Chatzimallis
	– Introduction to the workshop’s cross-project, synergy-driven approach
15:30	Introductory Session on Data Spaces and Connectors (15 min)	Giulia Giussani
	– Overview of the role of data spaces and the critical importance of connectors
	– Insights into how these connectors form the backbone of interoperability and trust
15:45	Collaborative Project Pitches: Unified Challenges and Solutions (5 min each)	Giulia Giussani
	– TANGO: Citizen-centric, privacy-preserving data sharing with energy-efficient operations – TANGO’s white paper on connectors and future collaboration	Mpampis Chatzimallis/ Renato Santana
	– CEDAR: Transparency and anti-corruption measures through better data governance	Francesco Osimanti
	– DIVINE: Open-source, resilient data spaces ensuring sovereignty and trust	Sergio Comella
16:00	Deep-Dive into Data Space Connectors: Synergies and Challenges (15 min each)
	– TANGO: Leveraging AI and blockchain for secure, compliant, and efficient connectors. –	Kaitai Liang
	– CEDAR: Tackling governance challenges with high-quality data and machine learning tools for public good	Silvio Sorace
	– DIVINE: Building resilient, cross-sector connectors with open-source frameworks	Sergio Comella
	– Synergy Focus: How can projects share best practices and tools, align on policy implications, and work toward a unified vision of secure data spaces	Mpampis Chatzmallis/Giulia Giussani
16:45	Cross-Project Panel Discussion and Q&A (30-45 minutes)
	– Open discussion on the shared challenges and collective innovations across projects
	– Innovation and scalability in data space technologies through cooperation
	– Audience Q&A session focused on practical applications and insights
17:30	Experience to Policy (30 minutes)	Giulia Giussani
	– Workshop’s key takeaways: the shared roadmap for advancing European data sovereignty
18:00	End of Workshop	Mpampis Chatzimallis

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