Impressive turnout for Governance in Data Spaces Webinar: unlocking the power of collaboration
On June 26th, a highly anticipated webinar titled "Governance for Data Spaces" took place, shedding light on the significance of effective data governance in smart cities and communities. The event, part of the DSSC Insight Series, was co-organized by DS4SSCC, PrepDSpace4Mobility, GREAT, and DATES, collaborative projects funded by the European Commission. The webinar aimed to bring together stakeholders involved in data governance to discuss governance approaches and share experiences in managing data spaces.
The webinar saw an impressive turnout with 333 registrations, showcasing a high level of interest and engagement, and a dynamic turnover of 211 participants throughout the event.
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Presentations:
Overview of Data Spaces and Governance Frameworks - Leona King, KU Leuven
Use-Case DATES: Tourism - Eric Pol, aNewGovernance
Use-Cases DS4SSCC: Sustainable Mobility & Energy Flow Management - Justine Gangneux, Eurocities
Use-Case PrepDSpace4Mobility: Transport and Mobility - Charlotte Ducuing , KU Leuven
Use-Case GREAT: Pollution - Sergio Cinnirella, IIA CNR
Data spaces are defined by the Data Space Support Centre (DSSC)[1], as “infrastructures that enable data transactions between different data ecosystem parties based on a governance framework”. They hold immense potential for sharing large pools of data and developing data-driven services in key sectors. The webinar showcased real-world use-cases from projects focusing on sustainable mobility, energy flow management, pollution, and tourism, providing valuable insights into effective governance guidelines for data spaces.
Moderated by Sophie Meszaros, project manager at Open and Agile Smart Cities (OASC) and coordinator of DS4SSCC, the 90-minute webinar featured presentations from speakers who offered an overview of governance approaches and shared use-cases within their respective domains. Leona King from KU Leuven delivered an enlightening presentation on data spaces and governance frameworks, setting the stage for the subsequent discussions. Eric Pol from aNewGovernance discussed the use-case DATES, highlighting its impact on the tourism sector. Justine Gangneux from Eurocities presented use-cases from DS4SSCC, focusing on sustainable mobility and energy flow management. Charlotte Ducuing from KU Leuven delved into the use-case PrepDSpace4Mobility, emphasizing its implications for transport and mobility. Sergio Cinnirella from IIA CNR concluded the use-case presentations by sharing insights on the use-case GREAT, addressing pollution.
The Q&A session allowed participants to engage in discussions, seek clarifications, and exchange ideas. The session proved to be a valuable platform for stakeholders, including local government officials, policymakers, urban planners, industry representatives, researchers, and academics, to share their expertise and perspectives.
With the webinar "Governance for Data Spaces," the participants gained valuable knowledge that will contribute to the advancement of data-driven services and the sustainable development of data spaces in smart cities and communities. The event's success highlights the importance of effective data governance and collaboration among stakeholders to harness the potential of data spaces for the benefit of society.
[1] https://dssc.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/DSSC-Data-Spaces-Glossary-v1.0.pdf