[euopendata] Fwd: Re: ICT 2010 Networking Session on Governmental Linked Data

Sat Jun 19 15:19:14 UTC 2010

Hi all. 
ICT 2010 is an event about the EU ICT research funding, so the focus should be mostly on technological research issues. Usually, there are 15/20 networking session at the same time, so there is a lot of dispersion, usually audience is less then 100 people, depending on topic.

The key output of the event is the presentation of the EU next funding round for ICT research. Sorry to be a bit "direct". The networking sessions are mostly about networking with possible partners to submit proposal to the EU. And to my knowledge, in the current workprogramme there is nothing about Gov Linked Data. However, there is a funding stream on Governance and Policy Modelling where the Open Data debate could link into. The previous workprogramme is available here ftp://ftp.cordis.europa.eu/pub/fp7/ict/docs/ict-wp-2009-10_en.pdf

Still, networking session are a good opportunity to raise awareness about a topic, so that it could be taken into account in policy making as well as in future funding rounds. I am puzzled over the lack of attention by the EU over, for example, interoperability of national data catalogues.

I happen to work on the research roadmap which is defining the research priorities on governance and policy modelling - the CROSSROAD project www.crossroad-eu.net. We do cover linked data, and I will circulate the draft roadmap for your review. We will certainly be in your session. Fenareti Lampathaki (in cc) is in charge of this topic. We also have a networking session which you should definitely attend.

My proposal is that you try to elicitate in your session also specific research issues related to Linked Data and Open Data in general, so that they are "put on a map". For example, I quite like the ideas spelled out by Tim O Reilly in his opening speech and Gov20 Expo 2010. Your input on the research roadmap you are drafting is essential for us to make a good roadmap and for you to put Linked Data on the EU policy map.

Thanks and look forward to further discussion. You can already comment our "State of the Art" deliverable section on Linked data at http://crossroad.epu.ntua.gr/consultationsystem/i-state-of-the-art-review/research-theme-1-open-government-information-intelligence-for-transparency/research-area-1-2-linked-data/

Thanks
david

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On 18 Jun 2010, at 10:10, Antti Poikola wrote:

> David Osimo, who knows the EU related things pretty well had good tips and hints regarding to the ICT 2010 networking event.
> 
> If I remember correctly one thing was to keep it clear that ICT 2010 (networking included) focuses on technology. Linked data, interconnectivity between catalogs etc. are good.
> 
> Davin maybe you can add something more.
> 
> BR, Antti Poikola
> 
> Sören Auer wrote:
>> Dear all,
>> We inquired regarding the raised questions with Marta (cf. attached email). In essence she says, we should rather focus on networking than outreach:
>> Soeren: Do you think there will also be EU (and member state) decision makers in the audience. If so, I think this would increase the value of having high-level representatives on board. If not, we might focus more during the session on networking between existing national initiatives and organize events focusing towards outreach separately.
>> Marta: There will be EU and some Member States decision makers, but their agenda will be restricted for sure. Furthermore you wil have the time concern of 90 minutes. This, I think, would be not enogh to address national initiatives and outreach at the same time. The session will also not be at plenary level, what would more attract high level speakers like TBL. My advice is to focus on networking between the existing initiatives and have a separated and focused high level event.
>> So this gives us a clearer picture what to focus on. The dates are not yet fixed, but they will us know as soon as this is known.
>> Best,
>> Sören
>> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>> Subject:
>> RE: ICT 2010 Networking Session on Governmental Linked Data
>> From:
>> <Marta.Nagy-Rothengass at ec.europa.eu>
>> Date:
>> Thu, 17 Jun 2010 21:44:48 +0200
>> To:
>> <auer at informatik.uni-leipzig.de>, <Francesco.BARBATO at ec.europa.eu>, <Stefano.BERTOLO at ec.europa.eu>
>> To:
>> <auer at informatik.uni-leipzig.de>, <Francesco.BARBATO at ec.europa.eu>, <Stefano.BERTOLO at ec.europa.eu>
>> CC:
>> <ivan at w3.org>, <jonathan.gray at okfn.org>
>> Dear Sören,
>> I´m pleased to hear about your active preparation of the networking sessions. Please find my comments below.
>> Best regards/ Mit freundlichen Grüssen/ Üdvözlettel,
>> Márta
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Sören Auer [mailto:auer at informatik.uni-leipzig.de]
>> Sent: Wednesday, June 16, 2010 2:32 PM
>> To: BARBATO Francesco (INFSO); NAGY-ROTHENGASS Marta (INFSO); BERTOLO Stefano (INFSO)
>> Cc: Ivan Herman; Jonathan
>> Subject: ICT 2010 Networking Session on Governmental Linked Data
>> Dear Francesco, Stefano, Marta,
>> We started preparing the ICT 2010 Networking Session on Governmental
>> Linked Data in the EUOpenData group [1]. Until September we will have a
>> bi-weekly telco. In the last telco the some questions were raised, which
>> we would like to discuss with you briefly.
>> Some members of the group suggested, that we can try to invite some high
>> level representatives. Ivan e.g. mentioned that there might be a chance
>> to get Tim Berners-Lee to attend. This raises two questions:
>> 1. What will be the exact date (and time) of the session.
>>     MNR: Unfortunately we do not have yet a final reallocation of rooms and slots. This activity is out of our craft, however if you would have a specific day needed we could try to arrange it. It is very complex having large number of sessions. 2. Do you think there will also be EU (and member state) decision makers in the audience. If
>> so, I think this would increase the value of having high-level
>> representatives on board. If not, we might focus more during the session
>> on networking between existing national initiatives and organize events
>> focusing towards outreach separately.
>>        MNR: There will be EU and some Member States decision makers, but their agenda will be restricted for sure. Furthermore you wil have the time concern of 90 minutes. This, I think, would be not enogh to address national initiatives and outreach at the same time. The session will also not be at plenary level, what would more attract high level speakers like TBL. My advice is to focus on networking between the existing initiatives and have a separated and focused high level event.
>> Another question, which was raised is, whether it is possible to use
>> meeting facilities after the official timeframe of the session. We all
>> have the impression that once we meet in Brussels it makes sense to
>> spend more time on getting the ball rolling with this initiative. If no
>> facilities are available at the ICT event, we will try to find something
>> else.
>>        MNR: At the ICT event unfortunately we can not offer any quite and adequate room for discussions. We are facing even shortage of rooms, because the conference addresses the whole ICT world. What would be possible to have discussion onside. DG INFSO has its facilities in Beaulieu (outside of city center). I´m afraid that this is not the best alternative. After the announcement of the date of your session we could try to book central facility of the EC or if you have other partners having adequate rooms to ask for their help. I fully share your concern to use the presence in Brussels more intensive than only the networking event. The networking session will be a good and aditional chanel to mobilise interested parties.
>> We currently plan to structure the session around the four different
>> pillars:
>> * Open Governmental Data Vision
>> * Current state of play in Europe
>> * Technical areas and RTD challenges which need special attention
>> * Applications and benefits for end-users
>>    MNR:It sound very good. 90 minutes will not allow more. It is also helpful to have time for spontanous contributions, questions and networking.
>> Would be great if you could give us short feedback on the three questions.
>>    MNR: I hope this answers help, even if we do not have yet the final date. I´ve alerted the colleague in charge to give a soon answer.
>> Thanks and best regards,
>> Sören
>> [1] http://wiki.okfn.org/euopendata
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