INSTAR and CEI-Sphere Workshop on Cross-Domain Standardisation and Architecture for IoT and Edge Computing

26-27 November 2024, Brussels and online

The Internet of Things (IoT) continues to evolve rapidly, driven by advances in edge computing and swarm intelligence which enables digital innovation across various sectors worldwide, including mobility, energy, agriculture, manufacturing and more. Over the past two decades, IoT and edge computing have emerged as a critical component of the twin Green and Digital transition, revolutionising business models, technological advancements, and service offerings. The advancement of edge computing and its potential to transform various sectors requires a robust and harmonized approach to standardisation across domains.

Geopolitical and competitive challenges further underscore the need for a unified approach to IoT standardisation. By fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing, we can navigate these challenges effectively and ensure that European interests are safeguarded in the global IoT landscape. A common angle on standardisation at the international level should be thought of by collaborating with relevant international entities in the definition/creation of international standards in key emerging technologies, shaping the future of industries and technology users worldwide with a special focus on like-minded countries.

This joint workshop, organised by the European Commission with the collaboration of the CEI-Sphere and INSTAR projects, aims to reflect on gaps in standardisation across different domains and relevant industry stakeholders, address the critical questions around international standardization activities and the EU involvement in them, foster cross-fertilization between ongoing projects in IoT and edge computing, and facilitate roadmap brainstorming. The workshop aims to promote a common angle on standardisation at the international level by collaborating with relevant international entities in the definition/creation of international standards in key emerging technologies. Key standardisation committees and initiatives, such as ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 41 (SC41) and SAREF, will be at the forefront of discussions, with a focus on accelerating and streamlining standardization work across projects.

Workshop Objectives

Cross-sector standardisation: To reflect on gaps and foster collaboration between different domains and relevant industry stakeholders.
International Dimension: To address the critical questions around international standardization activities and the EU involvement in them.
Cross-Fertilization: To enable knowledge sharing and collaboration between ongoing projects in the field of edge computing and related standardization activities.
Roadmap Development: To brainstorm and develop a roadmap for future standardization efforts, with a clear focus on identifying key objectives, stakeholders, and potential collaborations, and explore ways to expedite the standardization process within current projects (examples SC41 and SAREF).
Impact Enhancement: To discuss strategies for enhancing the impact of European contributions to international standardisation.

Please note that photos will be taken and videos will be recorded during the event.

Venue

The event will be held at two different venues:

26 November 2024: SPARKS Meeting, Rue Ravenstein 60, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium.
27 November 2024: Centre Borchette, Rue Froissart 36, 1040 Etterbeek, Belgium.

Agenda

Day One - 26th November 2024

WATCH THE MORNING SESSIONS

HORIZONTAL STANDARDS ON AN INTERNATIONAL SCALE

9:00 - 9:10 | Session introduction
Dr. Tanya Suárez (BluSpecs and INSTAR Coordinator)
9:10 - 9:25 | Welcome
Max Lemke, DG CNECT, E4
9:25 - 9:35 | Intro role of standards Cloud-Edge-IoT
Svetoslav Mihaylov, DG CNECT, E4
9:35 - 9:50 | International Standardisation and EU partnerships
Carlos López-Rodríguez, DG CNECT D3
9:50 - 10:30 | Panel: International view on key actions on standards for Cloud-Edge-IoT
Chair: Dr. Tanya Suárez, BluSpecs
Dr. Seungyun Lee, Telecommunications Technology Association
Emilio Dávila González, DG CNECT D3
10:30 - 11:00 | COFFEE BREAK
11:00 - 11:45 | Priority Horizontal Standardisation Actions for Cloud-Edge-IoT
Chair: Antonio Kung, Trialog
Dario Sabella, xFlow Research and Standards, Chair ETSI MEC
Christian Diedrich, IEC/SMB SG 12
11:45 - 12:15 | Assessing conformity. A new European trust label for Cloud-Edge-IoT
Chair: Damir Filipovic, AIOTI
Antonio Kung, Trialog
Daniel Alonso, BDVA
12:15 - 13:15 | NETWORKING LUNCH

VERTICAL INTEGRATION AND SCALABILITY

WATCH THE AFTERNOON SESSIONS

13:15 - 13:35 | The challenge of cross-sector standardisation
Rolf Riemenschneider, DG CNECT, E4
13:35 - 13:55 | Interoperability of Energy Smart Appliances: a code of conduct to drive consensus for industry
Giorgios Takoudis, DG ENER, B3
Isabel Gonzalez Cuenca, JRC Sevilla
13:55 - 14:10 | Minimal Interoperability Mechanisms (MIMs) as a tool to support international standards for Energy Flexibility
Henrik Madsen, DTU, Citycom.AI TEF
14:10 - 14:20 | S2: A standard to unlock residential demand-side flexibility
Luka De Bruyckere, ECOS
14:20 - 14:50 | Industrial evidence pitch: sector coupling for heat pumps
Martin Roßmann, VIESSMANN
14:50 - 15:40 | Panel: Industrial evidence for common standards: What unlocks the full potential of flexibility of energy assets?
Chair: : Rute Sofia, fortiss
Philipp Miesen, WIKA Alexander Wiegand SE & Co
Martin Roßmann, VIESSMANN
Martin Forsen, Nibe Industrier
Henrik Madsen, DTU, Citycom.AI TEF
15:40 - 16:00 | COFFEE BREAK
16:00 - 16:10 | Cross-sector standardisation
Dave Raggett, W3C
16:10 - 16:20 | eebus as an emerging standard connecting appliances, charge points
Robert Böhm, eebus
16:20 - 16:30 | New API standards for behind the meter flexibility management
Laurent Schmitt, Digital4Grids
16:30 - 17:15 | Panel : Scaling up standards from pilots to international actions
Chair: Silvana Muscella, Trust-IT Services
Katerina Poustourli, International Hellenic University, CEN/CENELEC STAIR Expert
Dave Raggett, W3C
Laurent Schmitt, Digital4Grids
17:15 - 17:45 | Fireside chat: Lessons in scaling tech adoption from a Market leader
Moderator: Dr. Tanya Suárez, BluSpecs
Thomas Hahn, Siemens
17:45 | CLOSE
18:30 | NETWORKING DRINKS

Day Two - 27th November 2024

STRATEGIES FOR THE EUCEI AND LARGE-SCALE PILOTS

9:00 - 9:30 | Opening
Rolf Riemenschneider, DG CNECT, E4 IOT
9:30 - 9:45 | Large Scale Pilots - OCEI Overview
Carlos Palau, OCEI
9:45 - 11:00 | Panel: Standardisation strategies from the EU Cloud-Edge-IoT
Chair: Golboo Pourabdhollian, IDC
Carlos Palau, AerOS
Rute Sofia, CODECO
Anastasios Zafeiropoulos, Nephele
11:00 - 11:20 | COFFEE BREAK
11:20 - 12:30 | Strategy development session: Pilots and standards plans
Moderator: Brendan Rowan, BluSpecs and CEI-Sphere
Tim Valbert, Pionix
Gael Blondelle, ECLIPSE Foundation
12:30 - 13:00 | Summary of Actions
Chair: Antonio Kung, Trialog, OCEI
Rolf Riemenschneider, DG CNECT
Carlos López-Rodríguez, DG CNECT D3
13:00 | CLOSE

Workshop on Cross-Domain Standardisation and Architecture for IoT and Edge Computing

Workshop on Cross-Domain Standardisation and Architecture for IoT and Edge Computing