Australian Dataspaces

In this webinar, the ARDC team introduces the core concepts of dataspaces, explains how they differ from traditional platforms and Trusted Research Environments (TREs), and highlights the importance of data sovereignty, governance, and technical interoperability in building shared data ecosystems. It explains how international frameworks from the International Data Spaces Association (IDSA) are being adapted for the Australian context, including a proof of concept dataspace testbed developed with RMIT University. The session walks through the architecture and building blocks of a dataspace, multi cloud and cross cloud data exchange, policy classes for controlling data use, and lessons learned from three national pilot projects (SEAF, Biosecurity, and the Testbed). The video closes with practical ways to get involved via the Australian Dataspaces Community of Practice and the Implementers Network. Presenter: - Andy White, Data Consultant, ARDC 00:00 - Introduction to what dataspaces are and why they matter 00:53 – Core Principles: Sovereignty, Trust, and Interoperability 01:50 – The Evolution of Data Sharing Models 03:11 – Federated Architecture vs. Centralised Platforms 06:33 – Global Growth: The Data Spaces Radar (2022–2025) 08:51 - How dataspaces differ from traditional centralised platforms and TREs 10:29 - Walk through of the core dataspace architecture 14:53 - Overview of the ARDC pilot projects (SEAF, Biosecurity, and the Testbed with RMIT) 27:32 - Key lessons learned & Phase 2 outlook Recorded on 28/01/2026 Learn more about Australian Dataspaces and register your interest: https://ardc.edu.au/program/australian-dataspaces/ Keep up-to-date with the latest digital research news, events, resources, career opportunities and more - subscribe to the ARDC Connect newsletter - https://ardc.edu.au/subscribe/