About SEMICSemantic Interoperability CommunitySEMIC_016ebaa4-743a-11ea-9aed-45720e83ea00Semantic Interoperability PractitionnersSemantic Interoperability ExpertsEuropean Public AdministrationsThe Semantic Interoperability Community develops solutions to help European public administrations perform seamless and meaningful cross-border and cross-domain data exchanges.EU CountriesThe provision of digital cross-border public services requires the exchange of data between public administrations of different EU countries. Semantic interoperability is a fundamental enabler of such exchanges. It is crucial to agree on the use of common semantic standards, promote transparent and well-documented metadata policies and increase the visibility and reuse of existing semantic interoperability solutions. Since its inception, SEMIC has contributed to the simplification of the environment in which EU countries exchange data for the delivery of electronic public services, addressing the issues and barriers related to semantic interoperability in the EU.ISA² ProgrammeThe Semantic Interoperability Community is supported by the Action on Promoting semantic interoperability amongst the European Union Member States of the Interoperability Solutions for European Public Administrations (ISA²) Programme. The SEMIC team facilitates the SEMIC community and coordinates the design and development of technical solutions enabling semantic interoperability._016ebbee-743a-11ea-9aed-45720e83ea00To provide a forum enabling semantic interoperability practitionners and experts_016ebc8e-743a-11ea-9aed-45720e83ea00Semantic InteroperabilityWhat are the benefits of the Semantic Interoperability Community and its solutions?CommunityA community of practitioners that supports the adoption of semantic interoperability standards through collaborative efforts and the sharing of knowledge and good practices.AccessFree access to an European repository of reusable semantic interoperability assets, including technical specifications and knowledge on the domain of semantic interoperability.SharingA central point of reference for collecting, organising, storing and making available semantic interoperability assets created by various EU entities.Practical SupportPractical support and expert advice to the implementation of semantic interoperability solutions through the execution of pilots that implement ISA² specifications.Expert AdviceSemanticsAlign and agree on common definitions and specifications at the semantic layer for public administrations in the Member States and the EU institutions._016ebd60-743a-11ea-9aed-45720e83ea001Public AdministrationsEU Member StatesEU InstitutionsData SpecificationsDevelop and promote data specifications._016ebdf6-743a-11ea-9aed-45720e83ea001.1SEMIC Working GroupsThe community has established Working Groups for the development and maintenance of data specifications, e.g. e-Government Core Vocabularies or DCAT-AP. These Working Groups are open to the participation of everyone interested in semantic solution working for public administrations in the Member States or in EU institutions. The Working Groups are consulted during the public review of ISA² specifications. By sharing their comments, they actively contribute to improving the quality and usefulness of the data specifications.The Semantic Interoperability Community develops and maintains the following semantic solutions: * e-Government Core Vocabularies * DCAT Application Profile for Data Portals in Europe (DCAT-AP) * Asset Description Metadata Schema (ADMS)PromotionPromote the use of ISA² specifications, such as e-Government Core Vocabularies, Asset Description Metadata Schema (ADMS) and DCAT Application Profile for Data Portals in Europe (DCAT-AP) at the European, national and local level and, thereby, increase the visibility of existing data standards._016ebe82-743a-11ea-9aed-45720e83ea002_016ebf18-743a-11ea-9aed-45720e83ea00Data ModelsCapture and identify needs for developing new common data models._016ebfae-743a-11ea-9aed-45720e83ea003_016ec04e-743a-11ea-9aed-45720e83ea00PilotsExplore, deploy and implement semantic specifications by participating in the execution of pilots._016ec0e4-743a-11ea-9aed-45720e83ea004ConnectionsConnect semantic interoperability practitionners from public administrations in Member States or EU institutions._016ec184-743a-11ea-9aed-45720e83ea004.1Semantic Interoperability PractitionnersThe set up of pilots using ISA² specifications provide a good opportunity for connecting semantic interoperability practitionners from public administrations in Member States or EU institutions. Pilots usually involve participants from more than one Member State co-creating solutions for the implementation of ISA² specifications.Learning & Best PracticesShare best practices, experiences and lessons learnt in the area of semantic interoperability._016ec21a-743a-11ea-9aed-45720e83ea005_016ec2ba-743a-11ea-9aed-45720e83ea00Metadata & InteroperabilityRaise awareness on the importance of semantic interoperability and appropriate metadata management policies._016ec35a-743a-11ea-9aed-45720e83ea006_016ec3fa-743a-11ea-9aed-45720e83ea00Trends, Views & InsightsDiscuss latest technological and policy trends and exchange views and insights at events organised by the community._016ec54e-743a-11ea-9aed-45720e83ea007Knowledge ForumProvide a forum for creating and sharing knowledge._016ec602-743a-11ea-9aed-45720e83ea007.1Knowledge creation and sharing on semantic interoperability topics -- The Semantic Interoperability Community provides a forum for creating and sharing knowledge in different formats:PublicationsDevelop methodologies and guidelines to guide and facilitate the development and use of data specifications by public administrations._016ec6a2-743a-11ea-9aed-45720e83ea007.1.1The SEMIC action with the participation of the community develops methodologies and guidelines to guide and facilitate the development and use of data specifications by public administrations. One example is the Handbook for Core Vocabularies. Moreover, studies are published , too, that cover a variety of topics and can be more or less technical, such as on GDPR or the benefits and use cases for ISA² specificationsWebinars & WorkshopsConduct webinars and workshops on technological trends, expert views, good practices and insights from public administrations in Member States._016ec756-743a-11ea-9aed-45720e83ea007.1.2Finally, there are webinars and workshops to discuss the latest technological trends, present expert views on semantic interoperability topics or share the experience, good practices and insights from public administrations in Member States. For example, the webinar on artificial intelligence and public administrations explored the potential of artificial intelligence for public services, with a particular focus on a ‘semantics’ perspective.ViewpointsIllustrate the use of SEMIC solutions, reflect on semantic interoperability topics, and engage in dialogue with other practitionners._016ec800-743a-11ea-9aed-45720e83ea007.1.3Our point of views illustrate the use of SEMIC solutions, share a reflection on a semantic interoperability topic and open the dialogue with other practitionners. In the SEMIC point of views, you can discover, for example, the link between Core Vocabularies and the new GDPR rules or how artificial intelligence can help public administrations make sense out of their data. Partners and members of the SEMIC community are invited to bring their perspective on semantic interoperability topics, such as on linked data (Danish Digitisation Agency) or DCAT-AP and the EU Open Data Portal (Publications Office of the EU).ConferencesBring together experts and decision makers with a common interest in semantic interoperability for public administrations._016ec8aa-743a-11ea-9aed-45720e83ea007.1.4ExpertsDecision MakersEuropean Public AdministrationsEU InstitutionsEU AgenciesPrivate SectorSEMIC conference -- The SEMIC community’s key event is the SEMIC conference organised under the ISA² programme by the European Commission. Since its first edition in 2011, this annual international event brings together around 200 experts and decision makers from European public administrations, EU institutions and agencies and the private sector with a common interest in topics related to semantic interoperability for public administrations. For example, “Linked Digital Public Administrations” was the topic in the spotlight of the SEMIC 2018 conference.2020-04-01https://joinup.ec.europa.eu/collection/semantic-interoperability-community-semic/aboutOwenAmburOwen.Ambur@verizon.net