Data Union Conference

<span>Data Union Conference</span> <span><span>Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-09-18T09:43:00+02:00" title="Friday, September 18, 2026 - 09:43">Fri, 09/18/2026 - 09:43</time> </span> <div> <div class="cnt-thumbnail-media ecl-u-type-m cnt-content-wrapper"> <div class="cnt-teaser ecl-u-type-m ecl-u-mb-xl"> <ul class="ecl-unordered-list ecl-unordered-list--no-bullet ecl-u-mb-xl"> <li class="cnt-nr-item-metadata ecl-u-mt-l ecl-u-d-flex ecl-u-align-items-center ecl-unordered-list__item"> <span class="wt-icon--calendar ecl-icon ecl-icon--fluid ecl-icon--calendar" aria-hidden="true"></span>&nbsp; 12 January 2027 </li> <li class="cnt-nr-item-metadata ecl-u-mt-l ecl-u-d-flex ecl-u-align-items-center ecl-unordered-list__item"> <span class="wt-icon--location ecl-icon ecl-icon--fluid ecl-icon--location" aria-hidden="true"></span>&nbsp; Charlemagne building, Brussels, Belgium </li> </ul> <p class="ecl-page-header-standardised__description">Bringing policymakers, businesses, experts and researchers together to turn Europe’s data policies into more data for AI, growth and competitiveness.</p> </div> <div class="cnt-image cnt-media"> <div> <div class="ecl-media-container"><figure class="ecl-media-container__figure"><picture class="ecl-picture ecl-media-container__picture"><source><img class="ecl-media-container__media" src="https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/newsroom_large/public/newsroom/items/DUC_visual_final_32_4vnOvc1RXIu5JOAoIVcTFipmS0_244932.jpg?itok=sK7CkSsw" alt="Conference banner (12 January 2027) - blue digital network graphics, European Commission logo."></picture></figure></div> </div> </div> <div class="cnt-main-body ecl-u-type-m"> <div class="ecl"><p>This high-level conference will be hosted by the European Commission. It will contribute to a wider political debate on the future of the EU data Policy.</p> <h2>Main topics on the agenda</h2> <p>During the conference, discussions will focus on:</p> <div> <ul> <li>Digital Omnibus:<span> Simplifying the EU data rulebook, reducing administrative burden and supporting innovation</span></li> <li>Data for industrial AI: Improving access to high-quality data through the <a href="https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/policies/data-act" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span>Data Act</span></a></li> <li>International data flows: Promoting open and trusted data flows and securing fair treatment for EU companies abroad</li> </ul> </div> <p>The agenda will be published here.</p> <h2>Register</h2> <p>You can <a href="https://register.event-works.europa.eu/dgcnect/data_union_conference_27/e/lk/k/">express your interest in participating</a><strong>.</strong> Admission is subject to approval.</p> <p>The event is going to be live streamed.</p> <h2>Background</h2> <p>European companies and researchers need better access to high-quality data to develop and deploy AI. The <a href="https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/policies/data-union" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span>Data Union Strategy</span></a> sets out practical measures to increase data availability and strengthen Europe’s data infrastructure.</p> <p>The Commission is also working to simplify the EU’s digital rules. Building on the Data Act and other existing legislation, the aim is to reduce unnecessary burdens and make it easier for companies to use and share data.</p> <p><span>Internationally, the Commission seeks to facilitate trusted cross-border data flows and address unfair restrictions faced by EU companies in other markets. Together, these efforts aim to support AI development and strengthen Europe’s competitiveness.</span></p></div> </div> <div class="cnt-aside ecl-u-type-m"> <aside class="ecl-u-height-100"> <div> <h4>Organiser</h4> <div>European Commission</div> </div> <p><a href="https://register.event-works.europa.eu/dgcnect/data_union_conference_27/e/lk/k/" class="ecl-button ecl-button--call">Express your interest in participating</a></p> <h3>Related topics</h3> <a href="https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/related-content?topic=70" class="ecl-tag ecl-u-mb-xs">Big data</a> <a href="https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/related-content?topic=69" class="ecl-tag ecl-u-mb-xs">Data policy</a> <a href="https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/related-content?topic=74" class="ecl-tag ecl-u-mb-xs">Open data</a> <a href="https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/related-content?topic=119" class="ecl-tag ecl-u-mb-xs">Artificial intelligence</a> </aside> </div> <div class="cnt-bottom ecl-u-pv-xl"> <div class="ecl-u-mb-3xl"> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="layout layout--onecol"> <div class="layout__region layout__region--content"> <div class="cnt-last-update-block"> </div> <div class="cnt-print-pdf-block"> </div> </div> </div> <div class="node_view"></div>

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18th September 2026

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