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Semantics

Discover how semantics facilitates the data reuse.

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Discover the power of open source software in the development of European digital public services.

Observatories

Explore the reports on the state of play of digital public administration and interoperability activities.

Digital-ready policymaking

Digital-ready policymaking considers digital aspects from start to finish to create policies that are future-proof and interoperable.

Tools

Discover the tools and specifications to help achieve interoperability in the EU digital public services.

Reusable Software Components

Discover reusable software, services and specifications to reduce costs and facilitate interoperability in digital public services.

Smart cities

Discover how "Smart Cities" contribute to the well-being of their citizens and businesses.

Digital innovation

Discover how innovation (AI, Blockchain, GovTech) plays an important role in serving citizens better.

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Last update: 26/04/2024

Joinup User Group Meeting outcomes - April 2024

On April 19, 2024, the Joinup Team hosted the first User Group Meeting of the year. Hosted virtually, the meeting aimed to showcase Joinup's latest developments, delve into its content, explore future directions, and foster interaction among participants. Throughout the session, the Joinup Team unveiled several noteworthy updates, including the introduction of the new Solutions hub, a unified Overview page, and enhanced navigation, facilitated by the new Bookmark feature. Furthermore, they highlighted improvements relevant to content creators, such as the ability to archive solutions and the…

Open Source Software

Last update: 29/04/2024

Interview with Alexandra Balahur

Alexandra Balahur is the team leader of SEMIC, the semantic interoperability project and community in the Interoperability and Digital Government Unit of the Commission’s Directorate-General for Digital Services (DG DIGIT). Her primary role involves coordinating efforts in semantic interoperability within her unit and bridging activities with other teams, such as Digital-Ready Policymaking, Open Source, and others. Additionally, she collaborates with other units engaged in data spaces and other Commission Directorates, such as DG GROW and the Publication Office (OP), linking semantic…

Semantics

Last update: 23/04/2024

An Introduction to BDTI

The Interoperability Academy and the Big Data Test Infrastructure team is proud to unveil a new interactive course: An Introduction to BDTI. This initiative is designed to support EU public administrations in moving forward with data literacy and developing data analytics pilot projects, free of charge, using the open-source tools offered by the BDTI infrastructure. The BDTI course is a strategic part of the broader Data Spaces support centre and initiatives aimed at enhancing data utilisation across the EU, and the Interoperable Europe Act, aimed at fostering seamless cooperation of…

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Register for the three upcoming PSTW webinars

Emerging technologies are making public organisations rethink the way they manage and deliver public services. The Public Sector Tech Watch aims to track record of the increasing uptake of these…

Observatories

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Last update: 02/05/2024

2024 Public Sector Tech Watch “Best Cases Award”

The Public Sector Tech Watch (PSTW) observatory has launched the ‘2024 Best Cases Award’. The award aims to:Generate a virtuous mechanism for sharing the best experiences on the use of emerging technologies (Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, etc.) in the public sector;Rewarding and giving visibility to the most innovative public administrations.This award is spotlighting solutions using emerging technologies (AI, BC, etc.) in public administrations at all levels to enhance public services for citizens or to improve their internal processes. They welcome also submissions from the…

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Last update: 02/05/2024

Upcoming Events May 2024

The Semantic Interoperability Community (SEMIC) organises several workshops and webinars on various topics impacted by interoperability challenges in 2024. Are you curious about the planning for the coming month? You can check out the upcoming events on the SEMIC Support Centre.The SEMIC Team has prepared an interesting online event for this month. Namely, the Fourth Working Group Webinar on GeoDCAT-AP which will take place on Tuesday 14th of May 2024. The Fourth Working Group on GeoDCAT-AP, is planned on the 14th of May from 10:00 - 12:00 CEST. As part of the series of the revision of GeoDCAT…

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Last update: 30/04/2024

PM² Guide v.3.1 is now available

The Centre of Excellence in Project Management (CoEPM²) of the European Commission announces the latest release of the PM² Guide, version 3.1.This edition introduces a new appendix on Sustainability, Data Protection, IT Security, and UX in project management, addressing key contemporary challenges. The release also includes updates for improved clarity, in line with the continuous effort to maintain a high-quality resource.In relation to the new edition, Mrs Angeliki Chlapani, the Head of Unit responsible for Methodologies at DG DIGIT, stated:'This publication marks yet another small step in…

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data.europa Academy

Workshop ‘How to use open data for your research’

24/05/2024

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Science for Innovations in Public Governance

We provide evidence-based policy advice, technical expertise, and capacity-building support to policymakers and stakeholders across the European Union, seeking to foster a culture of innovation, experimentation, and co…

14/06/2023

EUIBA Emerging Technologies

A collection of projects, documents and events related to emerging technology (ET) initiatives (on AI, blockchain, RPA, extended reality, etc.) within various EUIBA (European Union Institutions, Bodies and Agencies). A…

12/05/2023

The European Commission Digital Innovation…

The Digital Innovation framework facilitates and fosters the Digital Innovation in the Commission, mainly through:Identification, assessment, and exploration of technological areas with innovation potential, processes…

24/04/2023

GovTech Connect

What is GovTech Connect?GovTech Connect is a is a multi-year, cross-border project, created under DG CONNECT of the European Commission, that entails a variety of initiatives convening and mobilising the GovTech…

16/02/2023

GR digiGOV-innoHUB - The Greek EDIH for…

The Greek Digital Government and Public Services Innovation Hub – GR digiGOV-innoHUB supports the development of a new generation of public services based on advanced digital technologies (AI, ML, IoT, Blockchain, HPC)…

07/02/2023

EC Open Source Programme Office

The European Commission Open Source Programme Office (EC OSPO) was created in 2020 as the first concrete action of the latest Open Source Software Strategy for 2020-2023. It acts as a facilitator for activities outlined…

17/01/2022

FOSSEPS - Free and Open Source Software…

As the use of open source across European institutions and European public services increases, so does the need to manage and protect open source and treat it as a collective, shared and valuable European asset. It makes…

08/12/2021

Interoperable Europe

Interoperable Europe is the initiative of the European Commission for a reinforced interoperability policy in the public sector.

18/10/2021

ENDORSE exchange platform

Welcome to the exchange platform Knowledge sharing in organisations is a significant challenge in present-day societies. While it is directly related to the production, dissemination and reuse of fast-growing volumes of…

26/03/2021

Mutual Learning Platform on Data Protection…

The PANELFIT Platform for Mutual Learning is an interactive tool aimed at promoting cooperation and support between researchers and innovators working on data protection issues in the field of ICT. It is aimed at…

06/11/2020

Data Oriented Services (DORIS)

In its day-to-day work, the Commission is responsible for defining and implementing new policies, drawing up new legislation proposals, while conducting prior impact assessments, etc., in more than 30 different policy…

14/10/2020

European Rapid Alert system for dangerous…

Please consult the new Safety Gate website on https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gateThe Rapid Exchange of Information System (RAPEX) is the EU rapid alert system for unsafe consumer products and consumer protection. RAPEX does…

12/10/2020

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Big Data Test Infrastructure - Enabling a…

Click here to take the course on Europe Academy! Download the SCORM package on your eLearning platform.Interoperable Europe Academy is aiming to provide free of charge, high-quality online courses open to anyone. One of…

02/04/2024

Once-Only Technical System

02/04/2024

The Interoperable Europe Act: Introduction

02/04/2024

Data Europa Academy

The Publications Office of the European Union provides free online learning material on the concept, use, visualisation and management of open data. See the list below for an overview.All e-learning material are on https…

29/03/2024

Introducing the Common Assessment Method for…

27/03/2024

EIRA with PAAF / PAAF with EIRA Alignment…

The Public Administration Architecture Framework (PAAF) model is intended to be a starting point for developing an Enterprise Architecture for any Public Administration. This model is published by the Public Governance…

14/03/2024

European Interoperability Reference…

12/03/2024

MyGNUHealth

MyGNUHealth uses the latest mobile and desktop technology, such as Kivy framework. MyGNUHealth Personal Health Record is a privacy-oriented PHR, that will put the citizen and the patient in control of her health and…

02/03/2024

CAMSS Assessment of LDES - EIF Scenario

Assessment of LDES with the Common Assessment Method for Standards and Specifications (CAMSS).

13/02/2024

"Introduction to Artificial Intelligence for…

Welcome to our e-learning course. Click here to take the course on Europe Academy and enjoy the learning!! Interoperable Europe Academy is aiming to provide free of charge, high-quality online courses open to anyone. One…

29/01/2024

Introduction to the European Interoperability…

28/01/2024

DCAT Application Profile for High-Value…

DCAT-AP for High-Value Datasets (HVD) is an annex for the DCAT Application Profile that is based on the Data Catalogue Vocabulary (DCAT) developed by W3C.DCAT-AP HVD offers users of DCAT-AP the possibility to adhere to…

23/01/2024

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2024 Public Sector Tech Watch “Best Cases…

02/05/2024

Upcoming Events May 2024

02/05/2024

PM² Guide v.3.1 is now available

29/04/2024

Interview with Alexandra Balahur

25/04/2024

New report on the Future of the European…

A recently released report by former Italian Prime Minister Enrico Letta offers a visionary outlook on the future of the European Single Market. The document, commissioned by the European Council and the Commission…

24/04/2024

Joinup User Group Meeting outcomes - April…

24/04/2024

An Introduction to BDTI

23/04/2024

First-ever course on CAMSS at the…

The CAMSS team is glad to announce the publication of the first-ever course on CAMSS at the IOPEU Academy: "Introducing the Common Assessment Method for Standards and Specifications (CAMSS)".What?The course introduces…

19/04/2024

Once-Only and Interoperable Europe 2024 event

On 12 April 2024, experts working on the Once-Only Technical System from the Directorates-General for Digital Services (DIGIT) and Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs (GROW) promoted various aspects of…

19/04/2024

A look into… GÉANT

GÉANT results from the collaboration of European National Research and Education Networks (NRENs). The project aims to deliver an information ecosystem of infrastructure and services to advance research, education, and…

16/04/2024

Boot camp 3 cohort unveiled

GovTech Connect is delighted to announce the 16 exciting startups who will be joining our third Boot Camp - Reimagining Cities for a Sustainable Future! Selected from applicants across Western Europe, our 16 startups…

16/04/2024

Learn all about CAMSS with IOPEU Academy's…

We are delighted to introduce a new course at the Interoperable Europe Academy: "The Common Assessment Method for Standards and Specifications (CAMSS)". This essential training program is tailored specifically for EU…

15/04/2024

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INFO DAY DIS4SME

Register for the open DIS4SME event, a free online on 24 th of May, from 11:00 to 13:00 CETThe DIS4SME Project, co-funded under the Digital Europe Programme, aims to implement courses on geospatial data interoperability…

24/04/2024

Workshop ‘How to use open data for your…

Are you engaged in research or planning to start a scholarly project and in need of reliable data? Learn how open data can enrich your academic activities at our workshop, ‘How to use open data for your research’…

24/05/2024

Fourth Working Group webinar on the revision…

On 14 May 2024 from 10:00 until 12:00 CEST the fourth Working Group webinar on the revision of GeoDCAT-AP will be held.GeoDCAT-AP is an extension of DCAT-AP for describing geospatial datasets. It provides an RDF syntax…

14/05/2024

What Factors Influence Perceived AI Adoption…

Date and time: Monday 27 May 14.30 – 16.00 (CET)High-level description: Explore the factors influencing AI adoption in the public sector through a detailed survey of approximately 500 public managers across seven EU…

27/05/2024

GovTech in Europe: Critical Influencing…

Date and time: Thursday 16 May 14:00 – 16.00 (CET)High-level description: This webinar will explore the challenges and potential solutions that could improve the European Commission's policies and initiatives. Based on…

16/05/2024

Competencies and Governance Practices for AI…

Date and time: Tuesday 23 April 2024 10:00-12:00 (Central European Time)High-level description: Join us for an in-depth workshop that will discuss the results of empirical research on AI competencies and governance…

23/04/2024

ViennaUp 2024 - The Startup Festival

ViennaUP is a city-wide festival of entrepreneurship and innovation, created by the startup community for the world. Events are designed and hosted by 35+ program partners, and brought together with the support of the…

03/06/2024

Workshop on Digital Transformation of Public…

Interreg Europe is organising a dynamic workshop focused on the digital transformation of public sector services. Hosted by Interreg Europe and the European Commission, this event brings together thematic experts and…

05/06/2024

Join the GovTech Startup Challenge -…

Embark on a journey of innovation with The GovTech Startup Challenge, where we're pioneering a revolutionary approach to public procurement. As a pilot initiative spanning European borders, we're on a mission to…

24/04/2024

Personal data management and altruism: how…

On 12 April 2024 from 10:00 to 11:30 CET, join the next data.europa academy webinar on ‘Personal data management and altruism: how and when are individuals empowered to make data sharing decisions?’. Building upon the…

12/04/2024

Joinup User Group Meeting (19/04/2024)

Join us for the upcoming virtual Joinup User Group Meeting on Friday, 19th of April 2024, from 14:00 to 15:00 CET. This session will be an opportunity for all Joinup users to discover the platform's latest updates and…

19/04/2024

LDES webinar

On 30 April 2024 from 10:00 until 12:00 CEST a webinar on LDES was held.A Linked Data Event Stream (LDES) is a data publishing approach which allows you to publish any dataset as a collection of immutable objects. The…

30/04/2024

What's Joinup

The Joinup platform is the European Commission's one-stop shop for interoperable, open, and free digital government ICT solutions and an online space for e-Government professionals and enthusiasts to share and learn about digital public services and initiatives.

Joinup covers the hands-on aspects of interoperability.

What's Interoperable Europe

It’s the European Commission’s initiative for a reinforced interoperability policy showcasing news and events about government-related interoperability, along with initiatives and best practices that support the digitalisation of EU public administrations.

Interoperable Europe covers the policy angle of interoperability.

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