Connecting Europe’s open data community through the collaboration channel
A dedicated space for data providers and reusers to exchange ideas and shape the future of open data
The collaboration channel on the European Data Portal is the place where Europe’s open data community comes together. It offers a shared space for discussion, learning and connection around topics that shape the European data landscape. The channel allows users to follow conversations, join thematic groups and take part in exchanges that go beyond datasets alone . By creating a central hub for collaboration, the portal helps turn individual expertise into shared knowledge.
For data reusers, the collaboration channel opens the door to inspiration and peer learning. Data reusers include non-governmental organisations, businesses, researchers, students and many others who rely on data to inform decisions, develop services or conduct research. As key drivers of the data economy, they play a crucial role in unlocking the value of open data. Within this space, data reusers can share real-life use cases, exchange best practices and discuss common obstacles, such as data quality or interoperability. It is also an opportunity to see how others across Europe are reusing data in creative and impactful ways.
Beyond supporting data reusers, the collaboration channel provides a dedicated space for data providers. This trusted environment created to connect peers from European, national and local public administrations supports open dialogue on publishing data, improving metadata quality and responding to user needs. Data providers can exchange experiences, explore shared challenges and even propose new discussion topics to spark fresh conversations.
Whether you publish data or reuse it, the collaboration channel invites you to be part of Europe’s open data conversation. Join discussions, follow topics that interest you and help strengthen collaboration across borders by visiting the collaboration channel on our website.
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