Activating the Data Spaces User community
For years, the International Data Spaces Association (IDSA) and its members have been laying the groundwork for data spaces, much like the engineers and visionaries behind past technological revolutions. The architecture is in place and standardization efforts are well underway. But infrastructure alone isn’t enough – true impact comes when organizations actively engage, test boundaries, and bring data spaces to life in practical applications.
That’s why IDSA is launching the Data Spaces User Group – a dedicated space for businesses and institutions to voice their needs, shape requirements, and drive the data economy forward.
The makers and the elevators: A symbiotic ecosystem
History has shown that every breakthrough relies on two essential forces: those who create and those who refine and apply.
- The Makers – The architects of data spaces, building the frameworks, tools, and services that enable sovereign data sharing.
- The Users – The businesses and organizations that implement these solutions, testing their limits, refining them, and unlocking new value.
Neither can thrive without the other. The true potential of data spaces will only be realized when makers and users collaborate, shaping an ecosystem that is both technically sound and practically valuable.
What is the IDSA Data Space User Group?
Built on business insights, practical guidance, and holistic knowledge transfer, it connects professionals who want to leverage data spaces – without needing deep technical expertise.
Here, users gain exclusive market intelligence, uncover key trends, and explore attractive success stories to turn data spaces into a competitive advantage. A curated knowledge base provides expert guidance and hands-on tools, making adoption and scaling easier than ever. But the real power lies in community – a dynamic hub for collaboration, shared learning, and direct engagement with industry leaders.
Two ways to join the User Group
- Subscribers: Non-members of IDSA can access the community through flexible subscription tiers, tailored to their level of engagement.
- IDSA Members: Automatically gain full access to all User Group activities, ensuring direct engagement with a growing network of data spaces users.
The future is in your hands
Today data spaces are a real, functioning part of the data-driven economy. But like every invention before it, their success depends on global adoption. The IDSA User Group is more than a new initiative; it’s the catalyst that will bring data spaces into the mainstream. And the best part? You’re the one making it happen.
Join us on May 15th for the official launch event, where we will uncover the full scope of the User Group and answer your questions.
