Douze points for data collaboration?

Sometimes, language is universal – one could win the Eurovision Song Contest with lyrics like “la-la-la” or “ding-a-dong! But when it comes to sharing data across companies, sectors, and countries, we need a little more than catchy choruses. Enter Gaia-X: a pan-European platform designed to enable trusted, decentralized data sharing and digital ecosystems, all aligned with EU values.

In this episode, we’re joined by Alberto Palomo, Chief Strategy Officer at Gaia-X, to explore what’s required for seamless data sharing – even among organizations determined to do things their way. With hosts Weiwei Feng, Robert Engels, Ron Tolido and our producer Arne Rossman, Alberto unpacks the challenges, shares key insights and lessons learnt from his time as Spain’s Chief Data Officer. Turns out that speaking the same language isn’t necessary for collaboration—as long as you’re referring to the same things and concepts.

Curious about the future of data ecosystems? Or just wondering about the team’s favourite Eurovision tracks? Don’t miss this lively new episode of the Data-powered Innovation Jam podcast!

Timestamps:

01:15 – Ron and Robert dive into a discussion on “Eurovision.”

06:07 – Alberto introduces Gaia-X and explores its benefits.

17:22 – A deep dive into Data Mesh, user sovereignty, and ethics with Gaia-X.

37:25 – Weiwei leads a myth-busting session.

40:33 – What’s next for Gaia-X?

Connect with our guest Alberto Palomo and our hosts Ron Tolido, Robert Engels, and Weiwei Feng on LinkedIn.