Recognised as the leading international event dedicated to data spaces, the Symposium brought together policymakers, industry representatives, researchers, and technology providers shaping Europe’s data-driven future.

Organised by the Data Spaces Support Centre (DSSC), together with BDVA, Gaia-X and the International Data Spaces Association (IDSA), this year’s edition was held under the motto “Accelerating adoption. Increasing impact.” The programme focused on how data spaces create economic value, enable trustworthy AI, and support cross-sector collaboration through interoperability and standards. The event also marked the 10-year anniversary of IDSA, highlighting a decade of work towards sovereign and trusted data ecosystems.

Prof. Sylvia Ilieva, Director of GATE Institute, participated in a cross-domain panel discussion addressing a key practical question: how to make cross-domain data sharing work effectively for real users — fast, securely, and without friction. The discussion examined onboarding processes across different data spaces, governance and policy alignment, interoperability challenges, and the integration of mobility, health, and public-sector data in real operational contexts.

 

In addition to the panel session, GATE representatives joined the Data Spaces Hubs meeting and the Data Space Education session, contributing to discussions on strengthening national ecosystems and advancing capacity building across Europe.

GATE’s participation in the Symposium reflects the Institute’s continued engagement in European data space initiatives and its commitment to advancing interoperable, secure, and value-driven data sharing across domains.