Provisional Agreement Interoperable Europe Act concluded (22/11/2023)
The Council and the European Parliament have negotiated a common position on the Interoperable Act. As a result, after the formal approval of both institutions, the Interoperable Europe Act proposal can finally be transformed into EU law!
"OSOR Turns 15": The Highlights (29/11/2023)
On 21/11, the European Open Source Community came together for an impressive celebration of its 15th anniversary. A new article covers the high-level panel discussions of the event and the OSOR-Awards Ceremony.
Highlights and recordings SEMIC 2023 (23/11/2023)
On 18/10, the SEMIC Conference returned for an exciting event in beautiful Madrid! Through concrete use cases and success stories, the synergy and ethical implications of public sector interoperability and AI were thoroughly explored. Have a look at the highlights and recordings!
FOSSEPS 2 in the EU Budget for 2024 (23/11/2023)
In the newly ratified EU budget of 2024, FOSSEPS had been approved by the European Parliament and the EU Council. FOSSEPS has been created to encourage European Public Services to cooperate on the subject of free and open source software for long term sustainability.
ICEGOV-Award 2023 for NIFO-paper on AI (28/11/2023)
At ICEGOV2023, the National Interoperability Framework Observatory (NIFO) won the award for Best Short Paper. The lauded paper examines the use of citizen-centric and trustworthy AI in the Public Sector in Finland and Hungary.
The UML validator of the SEMIC Support Center (23/11/2023)
In collaboration with the Interoperability Test Bed, SEMIC has launched a new validator to help semantic engineers aligning with SEMIC’s best practices when reusing and extending SEMIC specifications for their own solutions.
Tune in to the Open Data Café podcast (24/11/2023)
What is open data and why is it relevant in today’s world? How can you use it in practice? Discover answers to those questions and more in the Open Data Cafe, the new podcast from data.europa.eu.
CAMSS Webinar on ELIS (27/11/2023)
On 13/12, a second webinar by the CAMSS team will take place. The session will delve into the EIRA Library of Interoperability Specifications (ELIS), aiming to explain what ELIS is, and how it supports interoperability and the design of Digital Public Services.
Save the date: eDelivery Interoperability Forum on 18/04! (29/11/2023)
The latest eDelivery Forum discussed a.o. the new presentation of eDelivery conformant products and services, the public consultation results, eDelivery’s contribution to third-party open-source projects, and opportunities from digital ecosystems. Stay tuned for the next Forum!
Stefanos Kotoglou unveils the Public Sector Tech Watch (27/10/2023)
Stefanos Kotoglou, Public Sector Tech Watch’s EC Project Officer, presents the newly launched observatory hosted on Joinup. The repository groups more than 1000 use cases on emerging technologies (AI, blockchain) in the EU public sector!
Register for 'OSOR Turns 15'! (26/10/2023)
The most eminent European experts and enthusiasts in the field of Open Source in Public Services in Europe gather in Brussels to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the OSOR Community. Register now to discuss with them the most relevant Open Source topics of our time and to witness the winners of the 'OSOR Awards'!
Validation webinar for the Regulatory Reporting Metadata Vocabulary (26/10/2023)
A new BLSI-webinar takes place on 09/11, dedicated to the validation of the Regulatory Reporting Metadata Vocabulary – a component of the intermediate results of the SORTIS Project. Mark your calendar and sign up to the event!
Last days to register to the CAMSS webinar (26/10/2023)
Only a few days left to register for the inaugural CAMSS webinar on 09/11! In this introductory session, the context and purpose of CAMSS will be explored, offering insight into its key solutions and its role in enhancing and supporting interoperability.
Discover the upcoming SEMIC Events for November! (26/10/2023)
The Semantic Interoperability Community (SEMIC) organises several webinars on various topics impacted by interoperability challenges. This month, two webinars will be held on DCAT-AP. Check out the upcoming events listed in the SEMIC Support Centre!
Interoperable Europe Act enters final legislative stage (25/10/2023)
With an agreed position within the EU-Council, the final stage of the legislative process for the EU Commission Interoperable Europe Act proposal has begun. Read what happens next!
Record number of participants for SEMIC 2023 (25/10/2023)
The Semantic Interoperability Conference, organised by the European Commission in collaboration with the Spanish Presidency of the Council of the European Union, achieved an all-time high with 458 on site visitors and 803 followers online. It also attracted the attention of multiple eminent speakers.
Interoperability Test Bed software 1.21.0 is here (26/10/2023)
The Interoperability Test Bed software has been given a new release! It includes numerous new features like conformance snapshots and badges, optional test cases, test case tags, and improved navigation controls to make its use more intuitive.
The new Data Visualisation Guide of data.europa.eu (30/10/2023)
Data visualisation is a powerful tool to translate complex data into understandable, convincing and memorable information. It can be used in almost any context, such as policymaking, analysis and research. Unlock the potential of data by using the guide's recommendations!
Relive SEMIC 2023 (30/10/2023)
SEMIC 2023 “Interoperable Europe in the Age of AI” has been recorded extensively and put online in the form of an impressive video series. Certainly have a look and relive your favourite moments as never before!
The open-source Re3gistry solution is proud to share a new video highlighting key software features that foster semantic interoperability across organisations.
Register now for the special EU Regions Week session on the Interoperable Europe Act! (19/09/2023)
On 11/10, in the company of four eminent panelists and our deputy head of Unit Andrea Halmos, you will have the chance to explore the impact that the Interoperable Europe Act legislative proposal will have on public administrations of cities and regions. The session is part of The European Week of Regions and Cities, organised by the European Committee of the Regions.
SEMIC 2023 is soon approaching! (19/09/2023)
With less than three weeks away from the SEMIC 2023 Conference, hundreds of participants have already registered. Discover our detailed agenda on the website, make sure you register as well, and see you in Madrid on 18/10!
Follow the SEMIC-2023 preconference workshops online! (19/09/2023)
While on site registrations for the special preconference sessions of SEMIC 2023 have been closed, it is still possible to attend one of the three parallel workshops online! Choose your favourite workshop on AI and interoperability now and register!
Join the OSOR Turns 15 Conference! (19/09/2023)
On 21/11, we celebrate the 15th anniversary of the EC Open Source Observatory and its community, as well as the use of open source in public administrations across the EU. Register now for the biggest open source conference of the year in Brussels!
Webinar on DCAT for data spaces (19/09/2023)
Want to know how the DCAT Application profile for data portals in Europe (DCAT-AP) can enable the exchange of data for data spaces? The SEMIC Support Center organises a webinar on 04/10 to show you how, with some real life experiences from different data spaces!
Join the first introductory webinar of the CAMSS initiative! (21/09/2023)
Discover the CAMSS (Common Assessment Method for Standards and Specifications) initiative by participating in their inaugural webinar on 27/10. In this introductory session, the context and purpose of CAMSS will be explored, offering insight into its key solutions and its role in enhancing and supporting interoperability.
The Interoperable Europe Academy: Looking back and forth with project Manager Victoria Kalogirou (25/09/2023)
With the start of the new academic year, EU Commission Project Manager Victoria Kalogirou looks back on the progress that the Interoperable Europe (IOPEU) Academy has achieved until now, and shares with you the plans for the upcoming period!
Testimonials: The Interoperable Europe Academy through the lens of its stakeholders (19/09/2023)
Three different stakeholders testifiy in a new article about the importance of the Interoperable Europe Academy in advancing digital skills in the public sector, and in supporting the digital transformation and interoperability in EU Member states!
European Commission’s Centre of Excellence in PM² Honoured with the ‘Stakeholders.news 2023’ Award (21/09/2023)
The Spanish magazine ‘Stakeholders.news’ dedicates its special award to the Centre of Excellence in PM². The award recognises the important work the CoEPM² has done in developing, maintaining, and promoting PM², PM²-Portfolio and PM²-Programme management beyond EU Institutions.
Have your say in eDelivery's specification consultations! (21/09/2023)
The eDelivery team is currently running two public consultations on the new draft specifications of the eDelivery AS4 profile 2.0 and eDelivery SMP profile 2.0. The changes of the specifications will affect all eDelivery projects. Use this last chance to submit them your feedback before 20/10!
Give your feedback on data.europa.eu! (22/09/2023)
What do you think about the official portal for European data? How can it serve you best to locate open data, read data stories or learn with data.europa academy? Participate in the annual user survey and help us develop the portal further. The survey is open until 09/10.
Outrun the digital future with the ENDORSE 2023 proceedings! (22/09/2023)
The ENDORSE2023 conference proceedings are now online. They offer valuable insights into interoperability, multilingual reference data, and the digital transformation of public services. You can view them on the conference website or download them!
Promo Video: The OSOR Turns 15 Conference! (21/09/2023)
A short new promo video brings you in the mood for the OSOR Turns 15 conference! Check it out now, register and be part of the European community of open source professionals and enthusiasts on 21/11!
