Campus – Understanding data economy

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Organisations and businesses have been dealing with digital data for decades. So why is there so much excitement about the data economy? Why is progress and growth increasingly dependent on our ability to share and exchange data?

In ‘Campus – Understanding data economy’, Gaia-X Hub Germany organises various courses about data related topics, amongst others the above questions. You will learn the basics of the data economy, as well as the concepts of data spaces and data ecosystems. You will also get an introduction to the Gaia-X project, which plays a key role in creating shared value from data.

Who is this campus for?

The campus is free and open to the public, and is designed for professionals with a healthy interest in IT but without a master’s degree in computer science. If you’re in either of these groups, you’ve come to the right place:

  • Decision-Makers from the fields of politics, administration, science, and business
  • Project Managers promote data-based cooperation in their organizations
  • Journalists who research and report on the data economy

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