Presentations in this session:

• Presentation by the Language Data Space (LDS).
• Presentation by Gerard van der Hoeven, Executive Director, iSHARE Foundation

This talk explores how two complementary initiatives—the iSHARE Foundation and MyData—can join forces to empower both individuals and businesses in the digital economy. By aligning operational frameworks with principles of data sovereignty, they offer a concrete path toward rebalancing power dynamics in data sharing. From open standards and interoperability to certification and real-world implementation, Gerard will demonstrate how this collaboration fosters a new paradigm: one where individuals retain control over their data, and enterprises share data in a responsible, verifiable, and transparent way. The presentation will highlight how data portability, operator trust, and mutual verification mechanisms can shift power from centralised platforms to ecosystems rooted in trust.

The Data spaces and ecosystems track is hosted by Marko Turpeinen, 1001 Lakes.