GDDS Connect 2025: Build, Cluster, Collaborate!

We are excited to invite both our members and anyone interested in our Green Deal Dataspace to a dedicated Workshop ,,GDDS Connect 2025: Build, Cluster, Collaborate!”, co-hosted by the International Data Spaces Association.

This interactive session is designed to connect, activate, and inspire participants while exploring opportunities for collaboration and innovation.

Workshop Details:

Date: 03.12.2025
Time: 12:30 am to 2:30 pm CEST
Location: Virtual via Microsoft Teams

Why join?

This workshop is designed to:

  • Provide clarity on membership benefits and added value
  • Connect participants and build meaningful collaborations
  • Activate clusters and strengthen GDDS partnerships
  • Showcase real projects and use cases shaping the industry
  • Help companies achieve sustainability, compliance, and innovation goals

What to expect

  1. GDDS in Action – Overview of the platform’s core functionalities
  2. Innovation & Technology Pitches – Cluster examples like ResilienceMesh, Supply Chain Radar and more
  3. Discussion: Challenges & Opportunities – Brainstorm sustainability chances, cluster prioritization, and sector focus
  4. Project Spotlights – Status of ongoing, submitted, and planned projects
  5. Use Case Creation – Collaborative development and voting on new use case ideas

Agenda

Time Topic Content Duration
12:30 – 12:40
Welcome
Opening from Chairman Jürgen Bretfeld and IDSA Co-Host Thorsten Hülsmann
Overview by Moderator Klaus Krumme (Substitute: Julien Adelberger)
10 min
12:40 – 13:00
GDDS Overview

Introduction to GDDS Infrastructure
Presentation of GDDS components – focus on basics & standards, new developments and assets

Member Benefits
Showcase of advantages that GDDS offers members

20 min
13:00 – 13:50
Project & Cluster Spotlights
Upcoming and running projects within GDDS
Theodore Dalamagas (ATHENA) – GenAI4Digital Twin
Silvia Castellvi (IDSA) – DataComply
Angeliki Zacharaki (CERTH) – Circman 5
Julien Adelberger (Advaneo GmbH) – ScaleTrust
Jürgen Bretfeld (Advaneo GmbH) – The ResilienceMesh

45 min
+ 5 min discussion

13:50 – 14:25
Interactive Session – Use Cases and Clusters
Moderated session via Mural Board
Join the GDDS members and interact directly. Discussion topics encompass: Which use cases are important for you? Where do you see the greatest potential for cluster building, collaboration and connectivity within GDDS?

30 min
+ 10 min discussion

14:25 – 14:30
Wrap-Up & Call to Action
Summary by GDDS, Events and Next Steps
5 min

Registration

You can register whether you are a member or simply interested in GDDS.

Spaces are limited, so early registration is encouraged to ensure participation in this interactive and collaborative workshop.

Join us to connect, innovate, and shape the future of GDDS together.