What challenges and opportunities does the growing need for data interoperability in Europe bring? How can artificial intelligence accelerate data exchange, automation, and improve the quality of public services? These issues were discussed during SEMIC 2025 in Copenhagen, one of Europe's most important events dedicated to data standardization and interoperability.
Two Britenet experts participated in the conference – Monika Marek (Business Unit Director) and David Chaves (EU Public Sector Sales Manager), who, during the event, followed the most important trends in the areas of interoperability, semantic data standards, digital governance, and interinstitutional cooperation.
Key takeaways from the conference
- Interoperability is becoming a key foundation of Europe's digital transformation and a prerequisite for the effective functioning of public services.
- Artificial intelligence is becoming a tool for automating processes, improving data quality, and speeding up citizen services. However, its effectiveness depends on the level of data organization and standardization at the national and European levels.
- Europe is massively investing in technological sovereignty, increasing the emphasis on cooperation with European companies, including small and medium-sized enterprises, to reduce dependence on suppliers outside the EU.
SEMIC 2025 – the center of the European debate on interoperability
SEMIC is one of the most important European events dedicated to digital interoperability and building a common data language between countries, institutions, and organizations. Every year, the meeting brings together experts from public administration, international organizations, and the technology sector, and its main goal is to hold an open discussion on current digital challenges and strengthening technological cooperation in the public sector.
This year's edition of SEMIC focused primarily on:
- using artificial intelligence to automate public administration processes,
- creating common semantic data standards,
- building European ecosystems for information exchange between institutions and countries,
- supporting digital governance and open standards in public services,
- increasing European technological sovereignty and reducing dependence on global suppliers,
- the growing dynamics of technology development in the context of global geopolitical changes.
Key takeaways from the conference – learn about the direction Europe is heading in
This year's conference focused on translating the Interoperable Europe Act into practical action. The key role of semantic data standards in combination with artificial intelligence in building cross-border public services was emphasized. Attention was also drawn to the growing importance of scaling GovTech ecosystems and implementing policies prepared for digitization across the European Union. Here are some of the most important conclusions from SEMIC 2025.
Technological maturity in Europe is growing rapidly
Our experts noted the surprisingly high level of maturity of the solutions presented by the countries participating in the event, including those that had previously rarely played a significant role in discussions. The European market is maturing, opening up new opportunities for cross-border cooperation and the adaptation of best practices across the European Union, accelerating the digital transformation of public services.
SEMIC shows how quickly Europe is approaching common, mature data exchange standards. We can see that many countries – including those less associated with advanced digitization – are presenting extremely mature and effective solutions. This is a clear signal that cooperation based on interoperability and semantic data standards is becoming the foundation for real digital transformation across the EU.
Monika Marek – Business Unit Director at Britenet
Semantic data standards as a common language for Europe
During the presentations, the importance of semantic data standards, i.e., standardized data description models that enable automatic and secure exchange of information between institutions, was repeatedly emphasized. These standards enable consistent understanding of data across different systems and countries, facilitate cross-border cooperation, and support the development of interoperable public services across Europe. Thanks to them, institutions can respond more quickly to citizens' needs and introduce modern solutions based on analysis and process automation.
The Interoperability Europe Act changes the rules of the game
New EU regulations are becoming the foundation for building future public services – they standardize requirements, accelerate digital transformation, and create a framework for scalable and secure digital solutions that can be used throughout the European Union. Institutions not only have the opportunity to cooperate on the basis of common standards, but also to implement innovations more quickly and respond more effectively to citizens' needs, which strengthens the cohesion and interoperability of the European public sector.
Technology accelerates under pressure from global change
As David Chaves noted, the pace of change in the European digital ecosystem has accelerated significantly over the past two years. This is due, among other things, to:
- global geopolitical tensions, which are forcing faster decision-making in the areas of security and digital sovereignty.
- greater US involvement in European projects, which increases competition and accelerates the implementation of new technologies.
- growing pressure for European technological independence, encouraging institutions to work with local suppliers and invest in interoperable, scalable digital solutions.
These factors mean that technology in the public sector is developing faster than it was a few years ago, and institutions need to be flexible in adapting to the changing regulatory and technological environment.
European institutions are clearly accelerating their efforts, both in terms of technological development and their approach to digital sovereignty. There is increasing talk of striking a balance between global suppliers and European institutions, which, thanks to open standards, can actively contribute to the creation of modern solutions for public administration. In parallel, European institutions are looking to work more and more with SMEs, which can bring more flexibility, a new view, new ideas, and new energy
David Chaves – EU Public Sector Sales Manager at Britenet
Britenet at the SEMIC conference – digital development built on cooperation and trust
Britenet has been supporting public institutions in Poland for years, implementing projects related to the digitization of public services, the construction of data exchange platforms, and the implementation of interoperability standards. The intensive development of our activities in the EU sector is a natural step for us – there is a growing demand in key European institutions for:
- modern, transparent, and secure IT solutions,
- partners who understand the specifics of the public sector,
- European technology companies that support digital sovereignty.
This is why Britenet's presence at SEMIC is of strategic importance. Our specialists gained direct insight into the direction of European standard setting, as well as the opportunity to strengthen relationships with key customers and partners who are actively involved in the digital development of the European Union. This allows us to tailor our solutions and services even more effectively to the needs and expectations of public institutions.
This year, Britenet welcomed David Chaves, who works in Belgium as EU Public Sector Sales Manager and focuses on collaborating with European institutions. He leverages his many years of experience working in the digital sector and managing large projects to strengthen our presence in the EU market and build relationships at the heart of EU decision-making.
Conclusion
Participation in SEMIC 2025 is another step for Britenet in its ongoing commitment to shaping the European digital transformation. We consistently support public administration in introducing modern solutions that increase the efficiency of services and processes and strengthen cooperation between institutions.
The presence of experts at the conference allowed not only to review current standards and trends in Europe but also to actively exchange experiences with industry leaders, strengthening Britenet's position as a trusted partner of public institutions in digital transformation.
