Become a member
Join the global movement for trusted data sharing
The International Data Spaces Association brings together organizations from more than 30 countries to advance sovereign, interoperable data sharing across industries and regions. As a consensus‑based, member‑driven organization, IDSA creates the frameworks and standards that make data spaces trustworthy by design.
Why become a member of IDSA?
Membership connects you to a global community shaping the foundations of the future data economy — from technical architecture to governance, interoperability, and standardization.
Shape the backbone of trusted data sharing
Members co‑create the core building blocks of trusted data sharing: the IDS Reference Architecture Model, the IDSA Rulebook, and the Dataspace Protocol. These frameworks define how data spaces operate, how interoperability is achieved, and how trust is enforced across technical, semantic, organizational, and legal layers.
By contributing to these assets, you help define the standards used in more than 200 data spaces worldwide.
Access the global IDSA ecosystem
IDSA’s international network includes hubs, competence centers, and research labs across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. These multipliers act as knowledge centers, local anchors, and innovation drivers for data space adoption.
Members benefit from:
- Expertise concentrated in domain‑specific competence centers
- Collaboration with research labs developing IDS‑based technologies
- Local and regional exchange via national hubs
This ecosystem accelerates adoption, helps align regional initiatives, and supports international cooperation.
Contribute to global standardization
IDSA plays an active role in international standardization through ISO/IEC, CEN/CENELEC, W3C, and the European Commission.
Members engage in working groups and policy forums that influence:
- ISO/IEC standards for data spaces
- European Data Act and Data Governance Act alignment
- Global interoperability and governance frameworks
This involvement strengthens regulatory readiness and ensures that emerging rules reflect real industry needs.
Drive the future of data spaces
IDSA’s working groups are the innovation engines behind the framework:
- Architecture: IDS‑RAM and Dataspace Protocol
- Certification: trust and compliance
- Rulebook: governance and legal foundations
- Training: the Data Space Body of Knowledge
- Innovation & Policy Forum: shaping cross‑sector policies and global alignment
- Data Space Adoption Forum: accelerating data space value and scale
Members collaborate directly with experts from industry, research, and business to develop specifications and best practices.
Exclusive member advantages
Gain early, inner‑circle insights into strategic developments and emerging standards, and connect directly with top‑tier experts across the global IDSA ecosystem. Build valuable business relationships within a fast‑growing, cross‑industry community and access opportunities to showcase your work internationally — including pitching solutions at major events and strengthening your organization’s visibility through IDSA communications.
Who should become a member of IDSA?
Influence, co-creation and rule-shaping
Shaping architecture, standards, governance and policy before market lock-in occurs
Architecture, standardisation, governance
IDSA working groups and task forces, EDWG, ISO and CEN-CENELEC, policy and compliance
Ecosystem access and connectivity
Direct access to partners, lighthouse initiatives and cross-industry collaboration
Ecosystem and network
Data space participation, initiatives, cross-industry projects, partner discovery and project involvement
Trust, compliance, market legitimacy
Neutral, non-commercial validation of a data space initiative and its architecture
Policy and global interface
EC engagement, DSSC collaboration, policy dialogues and global alignment with the Americas, Asia, Australia and beyond
Knowledge and adoption support
Implementation guidance that reduces R&D overhead and avoids deployment errors
Knowledge and content
IDS asset framework, Knowledge Base, papers and publications, best practice and use case guidance
Visibility and positioning
A recognised position in the international discussion on data spaces
Collaboration and engagement
Direct participation in working groups, task forces and projects, thematic workshops, peer exchange with other members
Strategic future alignment
Early sight of regulatory shifts and of the requirements of an AI-driven data economy
Visibility and promotion
IDSA events, speaking opportunities, member showcases and international media recognition
How to become a member?
Below you’ll find all the information and forms needed to apply for membership. Or contact us here with any questions.
Fill out our membership application and send it to us via our contact form, email, or postal mail.
Welcome aboard! Our team at the head office will personally guide you through the process, ensuring you get the most out of your involvement with the IDSA community. Together, we can make a flourishing data future a reality.
IDSA Membership Application Form
IDSA Statutes
IDSA Statutes | December 2025
IDSA Rules for Participation
IDSA Membership Fee Regulations
Any questions? Contact us!
Your contact person:
Anna Derevianko
Membership & Administration Manager
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