Technical Building Block
Explore training materials related to the technical building block of the DS4SSCC Blueprint. Topics include architecture, interoperability, APIs, data integration, MIMs, data governance, data privacy and technical implementation. The Introduction training and the in-person Bootcamp are also included, as they address both technical and non-technical aspects.
The basics of Technical Building Blocks for data spaces
This lecture introduces the basics of Technical Building Blocks for data spaces and explains how they support data value creation, interoperability, data sovereignty and trust. Participants learn how these building blocks help describe, publish, discover, exchange and govern data and services in a data space, with practical recommendations for pilot implementation.
Technical Pillars (advanced): Data Space for Smart Communities Blueprint - Technical Deployment
This training provides a deep dive into the high-level architecture for smart communities data spaces, building on the previous technical sessions and focusing on practical implementation questions. Participants discuss the minimal components needed for deployment, including the Universal Trust Data Registry, Authorization Policies Store, federation layer and data space connectors, as well as the use of proposed Blueprint components. The session also includes interactive practical work related to the technical topics discussed.
In-person training: Bootcamp event in Ljubljana
This in-person bootcamp supports DS4SSCC-DEP pilot teams in developing stronger local data spaces and preparing for federation and long-term sustainability. The training combines business, governance and technical work, helping participants refine data products, business models, governance structures and technical implementation choices. It includes joint sessions, dedicated track work, pilot presentations and peer exchange to support practical progress across the participating pilots.
Agenda and pre-assignments:
It provides the agenda and preparation package for the DS4SSCC Ljubljana Bootcamp. It outlines the two-day in-person training structure, covering business and governance sessions, technical sessions, and joint work on federation and sustainability. A key focus of the document is the pre-assignments for pilots, including stakeholder mapping, governance and participation management overviews, use case descriptions, data product definitions, and technical preparation tasks, so that the bootcamp sessions could build directly on the pilots’ prior work.
Joint Sessions:
The joint sessions bring all participants together to align on key concepts, share progress and connect the technical, business and governance perspectives. They include workshop framing, pilot presentations, federation concepts, group formation, peer exchange and closing reflections. These sessions help pilots learn from each other, identify common challenges and explore opportunities for collaboration across use cases, domains and geographies.
Technical Track
The technical track focuses on the implementation aspects of smart community data spaces, building on the DS4SSCC Blueprint and its technical pillars. Participants work on topics such as ODRL implementation, technical governance, Verifiable Credentials, federation theory, semantics, data models and SIMPL. The sessions are designed to help pilots understand key technical choices, prepare for interoperability and explore practical steps towards local and federated data space deployment.
Introduction to the Data Space for Smart Communities
This foundational training provides an overview of data spaces and their significance in the context of smart communities. Participants are introduced to the core concepts, benefits and potential applications of data spaces, with a focus on their role in supporting smarter, more connected and more sustainable local ecosystems. The training also places data spaces within the broader European data strategy and explains how they contribute to smart and sustainable communities. In addition, it provides context on the DS4SSCC initiative, the role of pilot projects, the overall training programme approach, and the European Data Space for Smart Communities Blueprint.