The Open Source Observatory's 15th-anniversary conference is quickly approaching, and it promises to be a gathering to remember. With a comprehensive agenda curated to inspire and foster collaboration, we are inviting you to join us on the 21st of November in Brussels or to register for the live stream! A Spotlight on Keynote Speaker Francesca Bria At the forefront of our event stands our keynote speaker, Francesca Bria. She is the former President of the Italian National Innovation Fund. Previously, as the Chief Digital Technology and Innovation Officer for the City of Barcelona, Bria led the…

After the successful SEMIC EXPO last year, SEMIC2023 will welcome again more than 20 exhibitors from all various societal sectors! All organisations will gladly inform you about their new and innovative projects in the field of semantics, interoperability, digitalisation technologies and digital public services. And as the focus of this year’s edition is on AI, so too will the topic be extensively represented in the line-up! Don’t miss the chance to get in touch with each of our exhibitors, to ask questions and/or exchange information and ideas! And certainly, drop by the Interoperable Europe…

Did you already register for this year’s SEMIC conference? Make sure you do quickly, because our annual semantic interoperability conference is now only one month away! On October 18 in Madrid, SEMIC 2023, with the theme of 'Interoperable Europe in the Age of AI,' will explore the extent to which AI can enhance semantics, interoperability, and the digital transformation of the public sector. Keynote We are honoured to have Siim Sikkut, Managing Partner at Digital Nation, as keynote speaker of the conference. Mr. Sikkut led the digital government area for the state of Estonia for a decade, and…

Registration for the conference "OSOR Turns 15: From Pioneering to Mainstreaming Open Technologies in Public Services” is now open. The OSOR community, together with open-source practitioners and enthusiasts from different walks of life, will gather on 21 November in Brussels to celebrate the European Commission Open Source Observatory’s (OSOR) 15th anniversary. Here is what you can expect: High-profile panels discussing topics most pertinent to open-source use in the public sector: - policies and strategies - the role of governmental Open Source Programme Offices in addressing challenges to…

Interoperable Europe will join the 21st European Week of Regions and Cities with a special session on the significance of the Interoperable Europe policy for public administrations. The registration is already open and interested professionals can book their seat for this or other sessions during the four-day event. The European Week of Regions and Cities is organised by the Committee of the Regions of the European Union to demonstrate the importance of the local and regional level for good European governance. During the event, cities and regions showcase their potential to create growth and…

On 21 November 2023, Brussels will be filled with anticipation as OSOR, the European Commission Open Source Observatory, prepares to host a landmark event. The “OSOR turns 15: from pioneering to mainstreaming open technologies in public services" conference will gather the wide OSOR community to celebrate together a decade and half of open source advancement in the EU public sector. OSOR has been instrumental in fostering the adoption of open technologies, particularly open-source solutions in public administrations across the EU. As the observatory celebrates its milestone, the anniversary…

Get ready to secure your spot at SEMIC 2023. Registration is now open! After a very successful edition in Brussels in 2022, the annual semantic interoperability conference of the European Commission will take place in Madrid on the 18th of October!  Join us as hundreds of professionals from the public, private and academic sector gather for a dynamic day of knowledge exchange and lively discussions. This year’s central theme, ‘Interoperable Europe in the age of AI’, will set the stage for exploring the latest advancements in the interactions between artificial intelligence, interoperability…

Are you looking for more in-depth discussions about SEMIC related topics about AI? Then the SEMIC Pre-Conference Workshops in Madrid on the 17th of October - one day before the main SEMIC2023-Conference - are definitely worth participating in! Like the SEMIC main conference, the pre-conference workshops revolve around the connections and cross-fertilizing potential between Artificial Intelligence and Interoperability. There are three SEMIC Pre-Conference Workshops participants can choose from, with each of them having a specific topic. Large Language Models in support of Interoperability: a…

¡Buenas Noticias! After a very successful edition in 2022, the Semantic Interoperability Conference of 2023 will take place in beautiful Madrid on the 18th of October! This year’s SEMIC conference is organized in collaboration with the Spanish Presidency of the European Council and revolves around ‘Interoperable Europe in the age of AI’. By bringing together distinguished speakers, SEMIC2023 will present concrete use cases and success stories on how public sector interoperability and AI can benefit each other. The development of AI continues its journey through uncharted territory, with new…

The Semantic Interoperability Community (SEMIC) organises several workshops and webinars on various topics impacted by interoperability challenges. Are you curious about the planning for the coming month? You can check out the upcoming events listed in the SEMIC Support Centre. Interested in what is happening in April? The SEMIC team has scheduled two webinars in April. Do not forget to mark those dates in your calendar! On 19 April 2023, the webinar dedicated to the SEMIC Style Guide will be organised from 10:00 to 12:00. During this webinar, the SEMIC Style Guide will be up for final review…

The Semantic Interoperability Community (SEMIC) organises several workshops and webinars on various topics impacted by interoperability challenges. Are you curious about the planning for the coming month? You can check out the upcoming events listed in the SEMIC Support Centre. Interested in what is happening in March? On 1 March 2023, the second workshop on personal data spaces will take place physically in Ispra (Italy) for an entire day. More specifically, the objective of this second workshop is to identify how existing and potential personal data spaces technologies can ensure semantic…

On 27/02, the European Committee of the Regions organises a Stakeholder Consultation concerning the Commission Proposal for an Interoperable Europe Act. The input of stakeholders from European local and regional authorities is required. The proposal of the European Commission for an Interoperable Europe Act is of significant relevance for local and regional authorities. Among others, the Act envisions to develop common solutions between local administrations in different Member States (without necessarily going through national nodes) in order to facilitate and encourage the exchange of data…