Unlocking Data to have an Impact: Value & Vision in European Data Spaces

This webinar offers practical insights into how data spaces are already being applied in the agri-food sector — and what role they can play in enabling secure, efficient, and cross-border data sharing. Organised within the framework of agrifoodTEF, with contributions from the Flemish and Spanish nodes, this session introduces the basic concepts of European data spaces and highlights their value through a real-world example: DjustConnect, the local operational data space in Flanders. It also explores how EDIHs can support businesses and public actors in engaging with data sharing initiatives. Participants will see real-life examples of cross-border data exchange from Belgium, France, and Finland, and get a glimpse of the future of Common European Agricultural Data Spaces.

The Training Webinar will be held in English.

Learning outcomes

During the training webinar, the participants will:

• Gain a clear understanding of what a data space is and how it fits into the European digital framework
• Discover the value of operational data spaces for farmers, companies, and public bodies and how to leverage it for gaining competitive advantage
• Learn how EDIHs can support data sharing initiatives
• See real-world examples of cross-border data exchange and get a preview of the future of European data spaces

Agenda (all times in CEST)

• What is a data space – basic concepts, European framework - Ella Deroo (ILVO)
• Value proposition of an operating data space - Eva Maes (ILVO)
• How can an EDIH help? - Javier Doval (EDIH DATAlife)
• Data sharing across borders: present and future - Ella Deroo and Eva Maes (ILVO)
• Q&A