The EU Data Dialogues

Date: July 3, 2025
Location: Marie-Elisabeth Belpaire Building, Brussels & online via Teams
Time: 09:00 – 13:00, followed by a networking lunch until 14:00

About the Event

Welcome to the inaugural Athumi – EU Data Dialogues, an invitation-only event spotlighting Europe’s digital future. This half-day gathering brings together European policymakers and data pioneers to explore how we can move from academic and subsidized data projects to scalable, commercially viable data platforms.

This is not a typical conference—it’s a strategic dialogue: small-scale, sharp, and action-oriented. Together, we aim to establish a recurring forum for leaders shaping the next generation of Europe’s data ecosystems.

Speakers and teams

• Björn De Vidts – CEO, Athumi
  Pioneering ethical data sharing and building trusted data ecosystems at the heart of Europe.
• Dr. Malte Beyer-Katzenberger – Team Leader, Data Policy & Innovation, DG CONNECT, European Commission
  Policy insights shaping the foundations of EU Data Spaces.
• Ruben D’Hauwers – Business Model Researcher, imec-SMIT, Vrije Universiteit Brussel
  Sustainable business models and governance challenges for scaling data intermediaries.
• Dorien Bauwens – Governance & Dataspaces Expert, Athumi
• Tech - Partner use case

Followed by a group discussion & lunch with attendees.

Why Attend?

• Discover how Europe can lead the world in trusted, interoperable, and commercially sustainable data ecosystems.
• Participate in an interactive hybrid format—join us live in Brussels or online via Teams.
• Hear from five expert speakers covering technology, business models, policy, and governance.
• Each speaker will deliver a 20-minute presentation followed by an engaging discussion with attendees.

Join Us!

Whether attending in person in Brussels or online, don’t miss this unique opportunity to help build a sustainable and economically impactful data future for Europe.

Register now for the Athumi – EU Data Dialogue on July 3, 2025!