This workshop aims to introduce participants to the concept of data spaces, their architecture, stakeholders, and role in digital transformation, with a focus on addressing interoperability challenges. It aims to explore business models for data spaces, highlighting best practices and successful case studies. The workshop will discuss regulatory and ethical considerations for data sharing, emphasizing trust, standardization, and governance of data flows between EU and Japanese data spaces. It will also provide practical guidance on interoperability, encouraging joint EU-Japan pilot projects. Finally, the workshop seeks to foster EU-Japan collaboration and facilitate cross-border networking among industry, manufacturing, and technology leaders.
Organiser
Dr. Antonis Ramfos, Athens Technology Center, Greece
Target audience
The target audience includes industry leaders, decision-makers, data scientists, IT professionals, business strategists, consultants, regulatory officers, academics, researchers, and government officials from the EU and Japan. Key participants also include representatives from initiatives and projects like Catena-X, Manufacturing-X, AgDataHub, and Green Deal Data Space, as well as organizations such as IDSA, GAIA-X, DSA, DSSC, RRI, IPA, and JEITA. The event aims to attract 200 registrations with an expected attendance of 130.
The expected outcomes include an enhanced understanding of data spaces and their implementation, knowledge of business models in the EU and Japan, and awareness of regulatory and standards considerations for data sharing. Participants will gain insights from demonstrations of implemented data spaces and practical guidance on establishing joint data spaces within organizations. Additionally, the workshop aims to scope pilot projects and foster cross-border collaboration and networking among data space stakeholders.
Methodology
The workshop will utilise a mix of keynote presentations, interactive sessions, case studies, panel discussions, and group activities to ensure comprehensive coverage of the topics and active engagement of participants from both the EU and Japan.
Speakers
The workshop will feature a lineup of experienced professionals and experts in data management, business strategy, digital transformation, and regulatory compliance from both the EU and Japan. Detailed profiles of speakers will be provided closer to the event date.
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