DS2 at Market-X & Tech-X 2025: Advancing Trust and Innovation in the Dataspace Ecosystem

On May 13-14, 2025, the DS2 project participated in the Market-X & Tech-X 2025 event in Valencia, joining key discussions on the evolving dataspace ecosystem, the data economy, and trust-building strategies. The event provided an invaluable platform for exploring both challenges and opportunities in advancing secure, transparent, and efficient data-sharing frameworks across industries.

One of the central themes of the event was the Gaia-X Trust Framework, which emphasizes transparency, openness, self-determination, privacy, and interoperability—principles that resonate deeply with DS2's mission. These discussions reinforced the critical role of trust in enabling a flourishing data-driven economy and ensuring that digital ecosystems remain secure and user-centric.

Beyond the technical deep dives, Market-X & Tech-X 2025 offered an opportunity to gain insights into the broader EU data ecosystem. Projects such as CISPE, Dynamo, Pontus-X, and AgrospAI were highlighted, showcasing diverse approaches to data innovation and governance. Additionally, Spanish companies shared their experiences in onboarding and ecosystem-building across sectors such as Industry, Tourism, and Healthcare, demonstrating how dataspace technologies are being tailored to specific market needs.

By engaging with these discussions and collaborations, DS2 continues to strengthen its position in the evolving dataspace landscape, ensuring that its contributions align with the latest advancements in policy, technology, and trust frameworks.

The conversations at Market-X & Tech-X 2025 reaffirm the importance of collective action in shaping a future where data ecosystems are secure, interoperable, and inclusive, paving the way for a more equitable digital economy.