Description
Chairs: Matteo Zanaroli, Italian National Research Centre on High-Performance Computing, Big Data and Quantum Computing (ICSC) and EOSC Node Italy; Peter Maccallum, ELIXIR and Life Science Node
Objectives: This session will present the current state of the art of the EOSC Interoperability Framework (IF) and its overall architecture, offering a clear and practical overview of how EOSC nodes are designed and operated today. It will examine the key technical, governance, and legal components required to build robust and compliant nodes in practice, while also reflecting on the gaps and needs that should be addressed in the future development of the EOSC Federation. A specific focus will be on enabling the sharing of high-quality research data and metadata, including the adoption of FAIR principles (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable), provenance information, and other practices that support trust, discoverability, interoperability, and reuse across the EOSC ecosystem. The session will also explore strategies to effectively engage both service/resource providers and user communities, while highlighting the differences that may arise across various types of nodes and levels of implementation. In addition, the session will discuss sustainability and “business model” approaches to support the long-term impact, continuous evolution, and deeper integration of EOSC nodes within the EOSC Federation ecosystem.
Agenda:
10' Welcome and introduction
40' Panel discussion
20' Interactive discussion
5’ Closing by the Chairs