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Recap of Simpl at Semic

What does cross-border data sharing look like in practice? At the recent European data event SEMIC, real-world scenarios such as tax returns or dairy supply chains demonstrated why interoperability matters and how Simpl could make it work. Curious about the challenges and solutions shaping Europe’s data economy? Read the full article by clicking more

 
Unpacking Simpl: Community Contribution Webinar

On 18 November 2025, the Simpl Programme will host an interactive webinar focused on how to contribute to the open-source Simpl ecosystem. Whether you're a developer, architect, or stakeholder in digital infrastructure, this session is designed to help you get involved and shape the future of Simpl.

 
Looking Back: Highlights from #ENDORSE25

Earlier this month, the ENDORSE conference brought together experts from across Europe to explore the intersection of reference data and AI. Over two days, speakers shared insights on how semantic standards and trusted data frameworks are shaping the future of digital ecosystems.

 
SEMIC 2025: Where Semantic Interoperability Meets Data Spaces

SEMIC, the Semantic Interoperability Community, is a European Commission initiative that promotes seamless data exchange between EU public administrations. It develops shared standards, tools and best practices to enable interconnected e-Government systems across Europe.

 
What’s the Buzz in the Simpl Forum?

From onboarding tips to deployment strategies, the Simpl Forum is sparking fresh conversations. Join the conversation, whether you're troubleshooting, sharing insights, or looking to collaborate.

 
Confused by data space jargon? Our new glossary clears things up.

To support clearer collaboration across the Simpl community, we’ve published a shared glossary of key terms: from agents and access policies to metadata and ontologies. Whether you're contributing code or exploring data space concepts, this resource helps ensure everyone is on the same page.

 
Issue editrorial

In this inaugural issue, we spotlight recent updates to Simpl’s architecture and share highlights from European data spaces featured in Simpl-Live. Looking forward, we unveil the “It’s Simpl!” campaign and invite you to save the date for the 2026 Annual Event. From the community, you’ll find fresh learning resources, open discussions on the Forum, and a warm holiday wish. Let’s Simpl together—starting now.

 
Welcome

Welcome to the very first issue of the Simpl Newsletter! This is the place where we’ll keep you informed, inspired, and connected to the Simpl programme through three core sections: What’s New, What’s Ahead, and Around the Community. Each edition wraps up with a chance for you to get involved and help shape the future of Simpl. In this inaugural issue, we spotlight recent updates to Simpl’s architecture and share highlights from European data spaces featured in Simpl-Live. Looking forward, we unveil the “It’s Simpl!” campaign and invite you to save the date for the 2026 Annual Event. From the community, you’ll find fresh learning resources, open discussions on the Forum, and a warm holiday wish. Let’s Simpl together - starting now.

 
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