DATAMITE hosts it final event at the Data Spaces Symposium
The Data Spaces Symposium took place in Madrid, Spain, on 10–11 February. Hosted by the Data Spaces Support Centre (DSSC) in collaboration with BDVA, Gaia-X and the International Data Spaces Association, the symposium is the premier global event dedicated to the future of data spaces. It brings together pioneering thinkers, innovators and organisations that are shaping a connected, data-driven future. Under the motto 'Accelerating adoption. Increasing Impact”, the 2026 edition showcased the ways in which data spaces facilitate collaboration and competitiveness, and demonstrate their global impact.
This marked DATAMITE's third consecutive year of participation at the Data Spaces Symposium. This edition was particularly important as it hosted DATAMITE's final event, bringing to a close over three years of intensive research, development and collaboration aimed at boosting data monetisation, interoperability, trading and exchange.
In addition to the final event, DATAMITE had a strong presence throughout the two-day event with an exhibition booth, which provided attendees with a hands-on overview of some of the most impactful technologies developed within the project. Visitors could explore for themselves how the DATAMITE framework is transforming the European data market by helping users, such as including SMEs, large enterprises, and public administrations, to monetise, govern, and enhance the trustworthiness of their data.
DATAMITE’s final event
The highlight of DATAMITE’s presence at the Data Spaces Symposium 2026 was undoubtedly the final event, which took place on 11 February. The event began with a presentation of DATAMITE highlights by Santiago Cáceres, the project coordinator from ITI. This was followed by an in-depth overview of the project’s main technical and business results and demonstrations since its launch in January 2023. This was presented by Jordi Arjona from ITI, Vasilis Siopidis from CERTH, Marko Turpeinen from 1001 Lakes and Andrea Visenting from University College Cork (UCC).
The session also included a roundtable discussion, moderated by Marcin Plociennik from Poznan Supercomputing and Networking Center (PSNC), and the participation of Christos Gizelis from OTE, Iason Panagos from HEDNO, and Federico Piñuela from GIDITEK which showed how the DATAMITE framework works in real pilots. There were also demonstrations of selected technologies developed within the project, showcasing their readiness for use in the real world. In a round table discussion, David Remón from Eclipse, Silvia Castelvi from DSSC and Andrés Arias from Cámara de Comercio de Medellín (CCM) Colombia explored how DATAMITE contributes to and enhances the European Data Ecosystem, and beyond the European borders. This discussion was moderated by Liliana Beltrán from ITI. The Final Event concluded with a wrap-up and a big congratulations to the whole consortium by Santiago Cáceres.
In addition to the sessions, the conference offered consortium members the special opportunity to reunite in person, with many doing so for the last time as DATAMITE will officially conclude at the end of March 2026. The Data Spaces Symposium provided a fitting and timely opportunity to reflect on DATAMITE's journey and its impact.
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Meet the people behind DATAMITE: Montserrat González Ferreiro (EGI Foundation)
DATAMITE is an ambitious project with a consortium of 26 organisations from 11 countries, but beyond the numbers are the people. With the series “Meet the people behind DATAMITE” we want to introduce the people who work every day to achieve our ambitious goal: to deliver a modular, open-source and multi-domain Framework to improve data monetising, interoperability, trading and exchange in the form of software modules, training and business materials for European companies, empowering them to become new relevant players in the data economy.
Today we interview Montserrat González Ferreiro, Senior Strategy and Innovation Officer and Service Portfolio Manager at the EGI Foundation.
Briefly introduce yourself
I am Montserrat González Ferreiro, Senior Strategy and Innovation Officer and Service Portfolio Manager at the EGI Foundation. I lead strategic initiatives, oversee the full lifecycle of EGI services, and champion innovative applications of research infrastructures to advance Science and support the scientific community.
What is your role in the DATAMITE project?
I am a team member of WP4: Beyond Sharing – A Business & Quality Approach to Foster the European Data Economy, focusing on the first three tasks of this work package. I have contributed to developing the Analytic Process Network (ANP) and Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) methodologies tailored for DATAMITE, co-authored related publications, and supported other tasks within the work package.
What motivates you to work in the fields of data, innovation or digital transformation?
I am driven by the transformative potential of data and digital innovation to enhance research, decision-making and societal impact. I enjoy turning complex needs into strategic opportunities and helping research organisations and projects unlock the full value of innovative, high-quality services and tools.
What do you hope to learn or achieve through your involvement in DATAMITE?
Through DATAMITE, I hope to deepen my understanding of best practices in business and quality management within the European data economy, particularly in the context of research infrastructures. I aim to contribute to sustainable, high-impact approaches for data sharing and reuse, while learning from the diverse expertise of project partners. Collaborating with my DATAMITE colleagues has been highly rewarding, leading to fruitful outcomes such as publications and tool development. Ultimately, I hope to translate these insights into practical strategies that help research organisations unlock the full potential of their data and services for the benefit of society.
What professional strengths or skills do you bring to the project?
I began my career in the private sector before moving into senior roles supporting the European research ecosystem, holding leadership positions at institutions such as BSC, ELIXIR Hub, and EMBL-EBI, and currently at the EGI Foundation. I have long-standing involvement in key European initiatives, including PRACE and EOSC projects since 2017. I hold an MBA in Management of Research Infrastructures, a BSc and MSc in Telecommunications Engineering, a Postgraduate Diploma in Parallel Computing Architectures for Science, and certifications in project management (PMP®), data protection, IT service management (FitSM Expert), and agile methodologies (PSM®, PSPO®).
What originally led you to your current career path?
My career path emerged from a combination of curiosity and a desire to make a meaningful impact in research and innovation. Starting in the private sector as a technical consultant and IT project manager, I developed a strong foundation in problem-solving and project execution. Over time, I was drawn to the European research ecosystem, where I could apply my skills strategically to support large-scale infrastructures and collaborative initiatives that advance science and society.
Do you have a short personal motto or guiding principle that reflects how you approach your work?
My guiding principle is: “Complex challenges are opportunities for meaningful impact.” I approach my work by seeking strategic solutions that not only address immediate problems but also create lasting value for research communities and society. Collaboration, curiosity, and innovation guide how I tackle each task.
Which challenges in your work inspire you to improve or innovate?
I am particularly inspired by challenges that involve coordinating distributed research infrastructures, aligning diverse stakeholders, and translating complex technical needs into practical, high-quality services. These challenges motivate me to innovate in strategy, processes, and service delivery, enhancing efficiency, sustainability, and societal impact.
What impact do you believe DATAMITE can have on European companies in the coming years?
DATAMITE has the potential to strengthen the European data economy by providing businesses with frameworks and tools to adopt best practices in data management, quality assurance, and innovation. By fostering data sharing, reuse, and interoperability, the project can help companies create higher-value services, improve decision-making, and enhance competitiveness, while contributing to a more sustainable and collaborative digital ecosystem across Europe.
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DATAMITE at Infocom World 2025
The Infocom World Conference 2025 took place on 26 November, combining an online event with an in-person gathering in Athens, under the theme ‘AI-Volution: A Brave New World!’. The annual meeting explored how AI and emerging technologies are transforming the business landscape, bringing together top decision-makers, ICT leaders and investors who are shaping the future.
The conference covered key topics in the following thematic sections: How AI is transforming the business landscape; how businesses can turn their data into a true advantage; the biggest cybersecurity risks in the new AI-driven reality; and how Europe can maintain its competitiveness in the AI race. Key speakers from Greece and abroad were brought together for the event. As in 2024, DATAMITE was present at InfoCom 2025 in two ways.
On the one hand, DATAMITE hosted the session ‘Data Monetisation and Interoperability: The DATAMITE Initiative’. The session featured four members of the consortium as speakers: Christos-Antonios Gizelis from OTE Group of Companies, Martin Loers from FIR an der RWTH Aachen, Udo Bub from 1001 Lakes, and Andrea Visentin from University College Cork. The session was moderated by Christos-Antonios Gizelis, together with Ioannis Chochliouros.
On the other hand, DATAMITE was represented during the whole day of the event at the OTE booth, where the partners of the consortium communicated and disseminated the project to the attendees through our trifold and OTE’s virtual assistant.
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DATAMITE at EBDVF 2025
The European Big Data Value Forum (EBDVF) 2025 took place from 12 to 14 November in Copenhagen, Denmark. The event, organised by the Big Data Value Association (BDVA), in collaboration with the European Commission, DTU – Technical University of Denmark and SDU – University of Southern Denmark, brings together industry professionals, business developers, researchers and policy-makers from all over Europe and other regions of the world to advance policy actions and industrial and research activities in the areas of Data and AI.
As with previous editions in 2023 and 2024, DATAMITE did not want to miss this important event. A large delegation from the project travelled to Copenhagen to represent the consortium at various activities spread over the three days of the forum. The project had a booth on the ground floor — a prime location for attracting visitors — as well as a dedicated DATAMITE session on Thursday 13. The consortium members at EBDVF were delighted to present the progress made on the DATAMITE framework and the project's use cases to the many interested visitors who stopped by the stand.
The session, 'Data Interoperability and Monetisation: Framework, Use Cases and Market Adoption', took participants on a journey from the theory of data sharing to the practical creation of business value. The discussion focused on the DATAMITE Framework, a comprehensive approach designed to enable data monetisation, interoperability, and trading across sectors. Attendees gained insights into how the framework has been validated through real-world use cases, supporting the development of the Data Maturity Model and demonstrating how data can be transformed into a strategic business asset.
The session began with an exploration of why many organisations continue to struggle to achieve true interoperability and monetisation despite their data-sharing initiatives. It then delved into the technical intricacies of the DATAMITE framework, offering live demonstrations of the pivotal tools and models that form its foundation, including the Data Maturity Model and Valuation Model. Participants also learned how some of these components are already being offered as market-ready services by project partners, helping companies to take practical steps towards data-driven value creation. The event concluded with a panel discussion on adoption and market impact, featuring experts from ITI, OTE and Tecnalia who debated ways to accelerate Europe’s data economy by shifting focus from technical innovation to sustainable business value.
In addition to these individual activities, DATAMITE participated in EBDVF once again (as it did in 2024), co-hosting a session and co-running a booth as part of the EUDATA+ cluster. The EUDATA+ session, “A Journey Through the Data Lifecycle – Innovations, Use Cases, Values”, explored how data creates value, from its acquisition and enrichment to its real-world impact. The session brought together seven collaborative projects from the EUDATA+ Cluster (Graph-Massivizer, UPCAST, PISTIS, FAME enRichMyData, ExtremeXP, and DATAMITE) and showcased technologies and use cases that are already shaping Europe’s data-driven future.
Following an overview of the EUDATA+ data value chain, two expert panels featuring speakers from IDC, SINTEF, ITI and Fraunhofer discussed innovative solutions and practical applications across sectors. The session emphasised how European collaboration is transforming data innovation into tangible business and societal value, fostering a more interconnected and interoperable data ecosystem.
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PR | EUDATA+ at the European Big Data Value Forum (EBDVF) 2025
EUDATA+ Alliance Launched to Drive European Data Economy
November 2025 – The EUDATA+ Alliance, a cluster of seven projects funded under the European Commission's Horizon Europe programme and formed in 2024, is proud to officially announce its mission and activities. This flagship collaboration aims to accelerate data sharing, monetization, and interoperability across Europe, addressing a critical need to unlock the full potential of the European data market.
The Context: A Critical Moment for Europe's Data Economy
In a rapidly evolving global landscape, the European Commission's Competitiveness Compass, unveiled by President Ursula Von Der Leyen on January 29, 2025, highlights the urgent need for economic revitalization. With fierce international competition in the AI sector, Europe's ability to compete hinges on its capacity to leverage data. The European data market is projected to reach €141 billion by 2030, yet a surprisingly low number of companies currently engage in data sharing. This untapped potential represents a significant opportunity, with the right conditions capable of unlocking an additional €270 billion in GDP by 2028.
EUDATA+ is positioned to be a key driver in this transformation.
EUDATA+: A Flagship Collaboration
Initially formed for dissemination purposes, the EUDATA+ cluster has evolved into a more substantial partnership with shared goals and knowledge transfer. The alliance is committed to addressing the challenges of data sharing and is built on four key pillars:
- Scientific and Technical Collaboration: Fostering joint research and development.
- Communication & Dissemination: Building a strong community and sharing project outcomes.
- Business Topics & Strategies: Developing strategies for market exploitation and business models.
- Pilots & Use Cases: Demonstrating the practical application of technologies.
The cluster's offerings include advanced technologies, scalable solutions for high-volume transactions, and approaches for data and metadata interoperability. By integrating research in data management, privacy, monetization, and compliance, EUDATA+ directly contributes to the development of European Data Spaces.
The Projects Involved
The EUDATA+ cluster unites seven projects, each bringing a unique contribution to the alliance:
- PISTIS: A secure platform for sharing, trading, and monetizing proprietary data, leveraging technologies like federated data sharing and AI-driven quality assessment.
- FAME: A unique, trustworthy, energy-efficient, and secure federated multi-sided data marketplace with trading and monetization for applications and services in Embedded Finance (EmFi) and more.
- UPCAST: A project providing transparent, user-friendly plugins to automate data-sharing agreements across various entities.
- enRichMyData: An open toolbox with scalable components to help organizations enrich their data and improve reusability.
- DATAMITE: A modular, open-source framework to boost data monetization, interoperability, and exchange for SMEs, large enterprises, and public administrations.
- Graph-Massivizer: A scalable platform for processing extreme data as massive graphs, offering open-source tools for data ingestion and analysis.
- ExtremeXP: A human-centred, experimentation-driven analytics framework designed to optimise complex data-driven workflows—integrating user preferences, feedback, and analytics variants to yield accurate, personalised, trustworthy insights.
EUDATA+ at the European Big Data Value Forum (EBDVF) 2025
The EUDATA+ Cluster is set to host a high-impact session, "EUDATA+: A Journey Through the Data Lifecycle - Innovations, Use Cases, Values," at the European Big Data Value Forum (EBDVF) 2025. This unique session will take attendees through the full journey of data, from acquisition and enrichment to its real-world exploitation, presenting the outcomes and future outlook of the seven collaborative European projects. Experts from the EUDATA+ projects will demonstrate their innovative solutions across every phase of the data lifecycle—including data ingestion, enrichment, product creation, publication, exchange, and consumption—followed by targeted examples of how these solutions are shaping the future of key European sectors such as Smart Cities, Mobility, Energy, Climate, Finance, Industry, and Innovation. Participants will gain an understanding of both the cutting-edge technologies and the tangible value they deliver in critical applications like climate predictions for insurance, green finance, and smart grid management. Join the session on 13 November at 10:50, DGI Byen, Copenhagen.
If you are interested in discovering more about the EUDATA+ projects, come visit us at our booth from 12 to 14 November; representatives from the seven projects will be there to satisfy your curiosity and exchange feedback.
Contacts and references:
Organizers: Ernesto Troiano ernesto.troiano@gft.com, Richard Stevens <rstevens@idc.com>, Till Christopher Lech <Till.Lech@sintef.no>
Communication: Nuria De Lama Sanchez <ndelama@idc.com>
Press release of EBDVF 2025: https://european-big-data-value-forum.eu/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/EBDVF-2025-Press-Release.pdf
DATAMITE plenary meeting in Valencia
From 29 to 30 October, the DATAMITE consortium held its final plenary meeting of 2025 in Valencia, Spain. This important meeting was held to discuss the steps needed to achieve the project’s goal before DATAMITE ends, following the grant of an extension. As at the previous plenary meetings in Aachen and in Bilbao, the agenda included a CodeCamp day with the project’s developers on the first day, followed by two days with the entire consortium. Each work package presented its progress and future steps.
Hosted by ITI (Instituto Tecnológico de la Informática), the two-day plenary meeting focused on reviewing project progress, strengthening collaboration, and coordinating upcoming work phases. On the first day, Daniel Sáez Domingo (ITI) delivered a warm welcome, after which an in-depth session was held dedicated to the project management work package. During this session, Santiago Cáceres Elvira (ITI) provided an update on project coordination, while Jordi Arjona Aroca (ITI) shared insights on data asset size. Margit Hofer (ZSI) examined gender bias in data practices, and Santiago Cáceres outlined the definition of new KPIs focused on end-user value.
The morning continued with a live demonstration of the DATAMITE front end, presented by Jordi Arjona (ITI) and Vasilis Siopidis (CERTH), who showcased the latest functionalities of the DATAMITE Framework. After lunch, participants attended the 'A Business and Quality Approach to Fostering the European Data Economy' session, during which Eduardo Vyhmeister (University College Cork), Udo Bub (1001 Lakes) and Rob Schneider (FIR and der RWTH Aachen) presented the final blueprint structure and provided an in-depth analysis of the valuation model. The day concluded with parallel working sessions, during which teams agreed on pilots, KPIs and the next technical and business milestones.
Building on the momentum of the first day, the second day focused on the Integration, Demonstration and Validation work package. The six DATAMITE pilots took centre stage, with each team sharing updates on their progress, validation activities and demonstrations. These presentations demonstrated the substantial technical advancements being achieved in all pilot areas. In the afternoon, the partners split into discussion groups, each dedicated to a specific topic. One group, led by Antonis Sapountzis (AUSTRALO), focused on outreach, exploitation and collaboration. Meanwhile, technical and KPI-oriented discussions continued to ensure coherence across all pilots as the project moved towards upcoming milestones. Santiago Cáceres (ITI) concluded the meeting by providing a summary of the collective achievements and the value of the two days of productive discussions.
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Webinar series | Data Monetization: Organizational Maturity and Strategies for Implementation
We are launching the new series of webinars ‘Unlocking Data Value with DATAMITE!’ to showcase the work carried out at DATAMITE over the last years.
On 9 October, Udo Bub from 1001 Lakes, delivered the third webinar in our 'Unlocking Data Value with DATAMITE' series, exploring data monetisation.
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Join DATAMITE at the EBDVF 2025
The European Big Data Value Forum (EBDVF) 2025 will take place in Copenhagen from 12 to 14 November. Organised by the Big Data Value Association (BDVA), the EBDVF is the flagship event of the European Big Data, Value and Data-Driven AI Research and Innovation community. It brings together industry professionals, business developers, researchers and policymakers from Europe and other regions of the world to advance policy actions and industrial and research activities in the areas of data and AI.
DATAMITE will be there for the third consecutive year, and we are very excited to be back! The project is proud to be a sponsor of the EBDVF 2025. As part of our sponsorship activities, we will have a booth where we will share the progress and main achievements of the DATAMITE project to date with the hundreds of visitors and participants expected to attend.
In addition to the Booth, DATAMITE is organising and hosting a session entitled 'Data Interoperability and Monetisation: Framework, Use Cases and Market Adoption', taking place on Thursday 13 from 14:00 to 15:00. This session will present the DATAMITE framework, which facilitates data monetisation, interoperability and trading across sectors. We will present real-world examples in which the framework has been validated and supported the development of the Data Maturity Model. We will also demonstrate how some of its components are already being offered as services by partners and incorporated into market-oriented solutions that support businesses. Finally, a panel discussion will explore how these solutions can accelerate adoption and market impact, translating technical innovation into real business value.
As we did for the 2024 edition, we will be hosting a session with the EUDATA+ cluster, as well as sharing a 6-square-metre booth. Taking place on Thursday 13 from 11:00 to 13:00, the session will build on last year's topic by exploring the data lifecycle in depth, from generation to monetisation. It will showcase innovative tools and solutions and explain how they can enhance companies' data management and monetisation strategies.
Don't miss this opportunity to meet our talented team in person. We look forward to seeing you in Copenhagen!
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Webinar series | Data Valuation: Maximizing Business Potential
We are launching the new series of webinars ‘Unlocking Data Value with DATAMITE!’ to showcase the work carried out at DATAMITE over the last years.
On 2 October, Rob Schneider from FIR an der RWTH Aachen, Margit Hofer from Centre for Social Innovation (ZSI) and Eduardo Vyhmeister from University College Cork delivered the second webinar in our 'Unlocking Data Value with DATAMITE' series, exploring data valuation.
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The Open Source Community Day 2025
The Open Source Community Day, organised by the Eclipse Foundation in collaboration with EUCloudEdgeIoT.eu took place in Madrid on 23 and 24 September. The event offered EU-funded projects a unique opportunity to engage directly with the open source community, providing a space to connect, collaborate and exchange ideas. Contributors, researchers, developers and innovators from the open source community gathered in Madrid to explore the future of digital technologies and collaborative development.
As part of the event's dissemination and collaboration activities, a community session was hosted where participants could present their ongoing research, open-source initiatives and project outcomes. DATAMITE was one of the projects presented by the Eclipse Foundation, as they are part of our consortium. David Remón and his colleagues at Eclipse used the DATAMITE trifold to engage with the community at the event, talking to other researchers and developers about DATAMITE. “They were very interested in our open-source strategy and how we collaboratively built the framework”, he reflects.
Open Source Community Day 2025 was a vibrant gathering of individuals united by their passion for open-source software and technology. During the event, the importance of collaboration across borders and industries in Europe was emphasised, as was the role of open-source software in enabling researchers, developers and industries to build innovative, secure and sustainable solutions. “DATAMITE is built on open source principles, and by taking part in this initiative we strengthen links with other research projects and developers focused on data as a driver of innovation and growth in a trusted and fair manner”, says David Remón.
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