As part of the European Union presidency, the Data Spaces Symposium took place in Warsaw from March 11–12, 2025. This prestigious conference attracted nearly a thousand participants from political, industrial, and scientific spheres, who collectively discussed the future of data sharing, interoperability, and the use of artificial intelligence.
Representatives from EOSC CZ, Kateřina Slaninová and Martin Dvořák, shared their impressions of the event: "The symposium clearly demonstrated that data sharing and its effective use are strategic priorities for Europe. It was inspiring to see various sectors connecting and jointly seeking ways to extract the greatest value from data," summarized Kateřina Slaninová.
The Czech Republic currently lags behind other European countries in the development of data spaces, both in terms of national coordination and company involvement. "We observed that abroad, clear strategies and implementation plans for data spaces exist. In the Czech Republic, it is still fragmented and uncoordinated. EOSC CZ can thus play a crucial role in becoming the first fully-fledged data space that attracts partners from other sectors," stated Martin Dvořák.
The Data Spaces Symposium 2025 clearly showed that the future of the digital economy and research will rely on open, connected, and interoperable data environments. It is important for the Czech Republic to become more actively involved in this ecosystem.
Kseniya Bobryshava, a data analyst at the EOSC CZ Secretariat, attended two notable conferences in The Hague in February: the 19th International Digital Curation Conference (IDCC) and FAIRfest. Both events provided valuable insights and highlighted the evolving landscape of Open Science in Europe.
The Czech Republic is close to storing its first data in the National Data Infrastructure. According to Jiří Marek, head of the EOSC CZ Secretariat, 2024 was a successful year in this regard. Data analyst Martin Dvořák agrees, supporting these statements with specific figures.
