Data Spaces Symposium is the world’s leading gathering dedicated to data spaces, bringing together thought leaders, innovators, and organisations driving a more connected and competitive data-driven economy. Under the theme “Scaling cross-border data ecosystems,” this year’s event will spotlight how data spaces are moving from pilots to large-scale, cross-border collaboration with real economic and societal impact.

As part of the programme, on 10 February at 11:00, Nuria de Lama from IDC will speak in the Providers Track during the session “Financial Sustainability of Data Spaces: a Quantitative Perspective,” sharing evidence-based insights into viable business and funding models for data spaces. The following day, on 11 February at 11:00, Stefanie Kerkhof from Digital Vlaanderen will join the Users Track with “A short scenario on how data spaces can unite to address additional needs,” presenting lessons learned from the Pilot DECIDE and illustrating how data spaces can collaborate to respond to emerging demands.

📍 Madrid, Spain
📅 10–11 February 2026

More information: https://www.data-spaces-symposium.eu