The SEDIMARK project will be featured at Open Source Community Day 2025! Join us in Madrid on 23–24 September for this two-day event focused on boosting open source innovation through collaboration and community.
Tarek Elsaleh, representing SEDIMARK, will be one of the confirmed speakers — bringing insights into how EU-funded open source solutions are shaping the future of data sharing and innovation in Europe.
Co-organised by the Eclipse Foundation and the CEI-Sphere project, and co-located with the #AIOTI Days, this event gathers #developers, #researchers, #industry leaders, and #policymakers to explore open source’s role in driving impact across sectors.
Highlights include:
✅ Keynotes, expert panels, and roll-up exhibitions from major EU initiatives
✅ A dissemination session for sharing tools, results, and collaborations
✅ A speaker lineup featuring:
📍 Colegio Oficial de Aparejadores y Arquitectos Técnicos de Madrid
🎟️ Early bird tickets: just 70 EUR – includes lunch, cocktail & more!
👉 Register here
On June 25th and 26th, the SEDIMARK consortium gathered in Dublin, Ireland, for a new General Assembly meeting hosted by University College Dublin (UCD). The city’s vibrant atmosphere, combined with the university’s inspiring academic setting, offered the perfect environment for two intensive days of discussions, planning, and collaboration.
The meeting focused primarily on the integration of the project’s core components and, in particular, on advancing the two central development streams: Minimum Viable Intelligence (MVI) and Minimum Viable Marketplace (MVM). These technical sessions sparked valuable exchanges among partners, helping to align priorities and coordinate efforts across the different teams working on backend, frontend, and data pipelines.
Beyond the technical aspects, the consortium also devoted time to prepare for the upcoming Hackathon that will take place this September. The Hackathon is set to become a key milestone for the project, serving both to demonstrate the capabilities of the SEDIMARK platform and to engage external developers and stakeholders who can bring fresh ideas and feedback.
Overall, the Dublin meeting was highly productive, resulting in concrete action points and a clear roadmap for the remaining months of the project. As we move towards the final stages, the collaboration and shared vision among partners continue to drive the project forward. Stay tuned for updates on our next activities, and of course, on the Hackathon!
At the heart of #SEDIMARK lies a powerful AI architecture, featuring MageAI and MLFlow, designed to revolutionize energy optimization. MageAI orchestrates seamless AI workflows, while MLFlow automates robust machine learning pipelines, enabling accurate and localized energy consumption predictions. Our integrated system supports dynamic customer management strategies, ensuring a transparent, scalable, and efficient solution for energy forecasting.
We leverage capabilities like federated learning, real-time inference, and secure data exchange to enhance the reliability and usability of our system. This AI-driven approach empowers users to make data-driven decisions, fostering a sustainable energy future. Through advanced analytics and actionable insights, we are transforming energy distribution and enhancing customer experiences.
We are poised to optimize energy management for the future, making waves in energy efficiency. Learn how #SEDIMARK is leading the charge in #AIforEnergy, #DataDriven, and #EnergyInnovation. #METLEN #AI #Sustainability #Innovation #EnergyEfficiency
WINGS hosted a new face-to-face General Assembly meeting of the SEDIMARK project on March 19th and 20th in Athens, Greece. The mediterranean sea, a long and rich culture, excellent food, and wonderful people are always a winning formula.
The whole consortium participated in the meeting, in which technical aspects regarding all of the active Work Packages were thoroughly discussed. Particularly, the bulk of the discussions were focused around the three streams that are at the core of the implementation phase of the project: Minimum Viable Marketplace (MVM), Minimum Viable Intelligence (MVI), and Backend-Frontend integration (MVM-MVI). Moreover, the project's Use Cases are reaching the final stage of integration and deployment, and will very soon serve as crucial data providers and consumers for the validation of the SEDIMARK marketplace.
And as the cherry on top, preparations for the upcoming Hackathon, to be hosted this summer, are also underway. Stay tuned so you don't miss it!
On March 12th, Luis Sánchez, Technical Coordinator of the SEDIMARK project, had the privilege of presenting at the Water Projects Europe Workshop on From Inland Water to Digital Connectivity: Shaping the Future of Water Management. The presentation was part of the session on Understanding Digital Water Management and Interoperability, focused on the SEDIMARK Project and its innovative approach that could fit into the needs and challenges of transforming water management through digital technologies.
The SEDIMARK Project is developing a Distributed, Intelligent and Trustworthy Data Marketplace based on the Data Spaces paradigm. This platform enables seamless data sharing between stakeholders, such as governments, utilities, and researchers, by focusing on data interoperability, quality, and trustworthiness. By ensuring that data is accurate, transparent, and secure, SEDIMARK empowers informed decision-making, improving water resource management and fostering collaboration across sectors.
The SEDIMARK Project is pioneering the development of a Distributed and Intelligent Data Marketplace, a cutting-edge platform aimed at facilitating the seamless exchange of water-related data across various stakeholders, including governments, water utilities, researchers, and private companies. At the heart of SEDIMARK lies the Data Spaces paradigm—a new approach that enables data to be shared and exchanged across a range of sectors and industries while ensuring data privacy and security.
A primary goal of the project is to enhance data interoperability—ensuring that data from various sources can work together seamlessly to support decision-making. By leveraging data interoperability, SEDIMARK enables the integration of disparate datasets such as environmental data, water consumption data, and climate-related data, empowering stakeholders to make informed decisions based on a complete picture of water systems.
But, as we all know, data is only valuable if it’s trustworthy. That’s why the SEDIMARK Project places a significant focus on data quality and trustworthiness. Trust is a key enabler for the success of digital water management systems, and ensuring data quality, provenance, and transparency is essential to building that trust. The project employs mechanisms that ensure that data shared within the marketplace is accurate, verifiable, and useful for the end-users. One of the most exciting aspects of the SEDIMARK platform is its ability to support data exchange scenarios. Whether it's about sharing water quality data from rivers, monitoring urban water usage, or assessing the impact of climate change on freshwater availability, SEDIMARK offers a mechanism for exchanging this critical data across borders and sectors, thereby enabling better decision-making and more efficient water management practices.
Following the presentation, a dynamic closing round-table with other experts in the field of digital water management was organized. The significant barriers and challenges that organizations and stakeholders face when trying to implement digital and smart water management solutions were explored.
One of the major challenges that were discussed was the lack of standardized data formats and protocols, which often hinders data interoperability. Despite advancements in technology, different water management systems often use incompatible data formats, making it difficult for stakeholders to share and use the data effectively. Standardizing data formats and establishing common protocols for data exchange could go a long way in overcoming this issue.
Another challenge raised was the resistance to adopting new technologies. Many organizations, especially in more traditional sectors like water management, are hesitant to embrace digital transformation due to concerns about cost, complexity, and the learning curve associated with new systems. Overcoming this resistance requires demonstrating the tangible benefits of digital water management solutions, such as improved resource efficiency, cost savings, and better environmental outcomes.
Lastly, the issue of data privacy and security was discussed. As water management systems become more interconnected, the amount of data being exchanged increases exponentially. This raises concerns about the protection of sensitive data, such as personal information or proprietary business data. Ensuring robust security protocols and establishing clear guidelines around data ownership and access are critical for fostering trust among stakeholders.
In conclusion, the workshop provided a valuable opportunity to discuss how digital connectivity is shaping the future of water management. The SEDIMARK Project and similar initiatives are laying the groundwork for a more interconnected, efficient, and sustainable approach to managing water resources. However, the road to fully digitalized water management systems is not without its challenges. Overcoming barriers like data interoperability, technology adoption, and data security will require collaborative efforts from governments, industry leaders, and technology developers.
Quoting our Technical Coordinator: “As I left the workshop, I felt optimistic about the progress being made in digital water management and excited about the role that the technological enablers that projects like SEDIMARK are developing will play in the future of sustainable water use and management.”
The future of urban mobility is increasingly shaped by data, driving smarter, more sustainable, and highly efficient cities. As urban centers expand, they face the pressing challenge of managing traffic congestion while ensuring accessible and environmentally friendly transportation solutions for all citizens. By integrating cutting-edge technologies, cities can now monitor traffic in real time and implement strategic interventions that improve safety, reduce emissions, and enhance overall mobility.
One of the primary catalysts behind this transformation is the ability to collect and analyze vast amounts of mobility data. This data-driven approach influences travel behaviors, optimizes transportation networks, and ensures equitable mobility benefits. A prime example of this innovation is the ACUMEN pilot project in Helsinki, where real-time data sharing is facilitated through advanced multi-layered digital twins. These digital representations of the city’s transportation ecosystem allow various systems and service providers to collaborate seamlessly, fostering a dynamic and responsive urban mobility environment.
A significant trend within this data-driven revolution is the emergence of secure, intelligent data-sharing platforms. One such example is the SEDIMARK pilot project, which has introduced a secure mobility data marketplace. The pilot is implemented as a minimum viable system and utilizes Helsinki’s mobility digital twins to create a highly adaptive model.
This marketplace is designed to provide city developers with real-time, actionable data, enabling data-driven decision-making for urban development, leading to more efficient and sustainable urban solutions—not only for mobility but also for infrastructure and condition management.
* image from Vesa Laitinen (c) Forum Virium Helsinki
As technology continues to advance, we are witnessing a transformation in how we approach problem-solving. In particular, artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the landscape of urban innovation, empowering individuals and communities to collaborate in creating smarter, more inclusive cities.
The Evolution of Problem-Solving Tools
In the past, challenges were tackled by specialists working in silos, relying on closed processes and limited datasets. However, with the advent of AI-powered tools, the decision-making process is becoming increasingly democratized. From machine learning algorithms and predictive analytics to intelligent automation, AI provides real-time insights that are actively shaping urban development.
One of the most notable shifts is how AI is enabling urban planners to analyze complex datasets, such as traffic patterns, infrastructure needs, and public service optimization. AI-assisted platforms are also fostering direct community engagement, with interactive dashboards and smart simulations encouraging citizens to actively participate in shaping their urban environment. Through methods like SEDIMARK data spaces and AI, we can ensure the reliability and integrity of data, which is crucial in building trust and making informed decisions. The ACUMEN pilot project uses an AI tool to promote seamless mobility, contributing significantly to the advancement of urban development.
Empowering Everyday Problem-Solvers
AI is no longer limited to data scientists or engineers. With the rise of user-friendly AI-powered tools, individuals from all walks of life are now empowered to participate in innovation. Whether it’s through AI-driven tourist assistance via chatbots, citizen-driven urban design platforms, or AI-powered tools that help communities anticipate environmental challenges, the accessibility of these tools has opened the world of innovation to a broader audience.
By breaking down barriers to information and expertise, AI fosters a collaborative environment where diverse perspectives can come together to address the challenges of urban life. This inclusivity is vital in building cities that serve the needs of all residents—not just those with specialized knowledge.
The Synergy Between AI and Human Ingenuity
While AI undoubtedly enhances problem-solving capabilities, human ingenuity remains central to the process. AI augments our ability to analyze complex data and scenarios, but creativity, ethical reasoning, and emotional intelligence continue to drive the best solutions. The future of urban innovation lies in finding harmony between AI’s computational power and human intuition, ensuring that technology becomes a tool that amplifies human agency rather than replacing it.
* image from Outi Neuvonen (c) Helsinki Partners
