Demystifying EBSI: Seminar & Training - All you need to know about EBSI

Friday 11 Apr 2025, 10:00 → 13:15 Europe/Athens

GRNET announces, in the context of the EBSI Node Expansion (EBSI-NE) project, the hybrid Seminar and Training on “Demystifying EBSI”  which will take place on Friday April 11th, 2025 at GRNET premises, in Athens Greece.

Description: The goal of this event is to introduce the European Blockchain Services Infrastructure (EBSI) and its potential applications to relevant stakeholders in Greece. 

The event is structured in two parts:

• Session 1 Seminar: GRNET will provide an overview of the EBSI initiative, and highlight its role in advancing the European blockchain infrastructure. The panel discussions will focus on the EBSI-NE project's role in shaping the future of the EBSI ecosystem, its impact in developing a more robust, interoperable, and scalable blockchain infrastructure for public services in Europe through expert insights.

• Session 2 Training: CERTH will present their expertise in implementing EBSI infrastructure, covering onboarding, node setup, and operational insights while highlighting its support for public and private sector applications, commitment to the European initiative, and interoperable wallet solution for seamless digital service integration.

Target Audience:  

The event is open to policymakers, decision-makers, researchers, professionals, government body, public sector entities’ and businesses’ technical teams representatives,   and the general public interested in EBSI infrastructure and solutions around blockchain technology and digital innovation. 

No technical expertise is required to follow the event but those with a technical background will benefit from exploring implementation details more deeply.

Language: English. 

The webinar is organised by GRNET – National Infrastructures for Research and Technology in collaboration with CERTH - Centre for Research and Technology Hellas. 

Time & Location

11 April 2025, 10:00 – 13:15

Hybrid Event: GRNET Premises & Online

Registration 

The event is free, but registration is required here.

What is EBSI and EBSI-NE?

EBSI is an initiative established by the European Commission and the EU member states to develop a European infrastructure for blockchain technology. The project European Blockchain Services Infrastructure – Nodes Expansion (EBSI-NE) is a collaborative initiative between 24 organisations from 14 European countries.

• Learn more: About EBSI-NE

 

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10:00 → 10:10 Welcome & Opening Remarks

👤 Speaker: Maria Kokka, Team Manager/Delivery Manager DevOps Team GRNET

· Introduction to the event and its objectives

10:10 → 10:30 GRNET Introduction: Overview of EBSI and the EBSI-NE Project

👤 Speaker: Panos Louridas, Director of Research and Development at GRNET, Professor in the Department of Management Science and Technology, Athens University of Economics and Business.

• GRNET’s Role in EBSI-NE
• The vision and objectives of EBSI-NE
• How EBSI-NE contributes to the broader EBSI framework

10:10 → 11:30 Session 1: Seminar

10:30 → 11:15 Panel Discussion: "The Role of EBSI-NE in the Future of the EBSI Ecosystem"

👤 Panelists:
- Steffen Schwalm, Principal Business Consultant/ TRACE4EU coordinator
- Jonas Žalinkevicius, eDelivery LT/ EBSI-NE WP technical lead
- Daniel DU SEUIL, Onderzoekscoördinator Howest university / EBSI-VECTOR WP lead
- Panos Louridas, Director of Research and Development at GRNET, Professor in the Department of Management Science and Technology, Athens University of Economics and Business

👤Coordination: Maria Kokka, Team Manager/Delivery Manager DevOps Team GRNET

The panel discussion will explore the significance of the EBSI-NE (European Blockchain Services Infrastructure – Network Expansion) project in shaping the future of the EBSI ecosystem. The session will focus on key areas of development, integration, and the impact of EBSI-NE in fostering a more robust, interoperable, and scalable blockchain infrastructure for public services in Europe.
Key topics include:
· EBSI-NE’s impact on cross-border adoption and integration of national nodes
· Technical innovations, addressing scalability, security, and efficiency
· Real-world applications, including digital identity and verifiable credentials
· Regulatory challenges, compliance with European policies, and governance strategies
· Future outlook, expansion plans, and collaboration with EU digital initiatives
Expected Outcomes: Insights into blockchain adoption best practices, key challenges, and strategic recommendations for the sustainable growth of EBSI.

11:15 → 11:30 Q&A

11:30 → 11:45 BREAK

11:45 → 12:00 CERTH Introduction

👤 Speaker: Thanos Kapsalis, Node Operation Technical Lead, Centre for Health & Technology Hellas, Information Technologies Institute (CERTH-ITI)

Introduction to CERTH’s role and expertise in implementing EBSI infrastructure.

11:45 → 13:15 Session 2: Workshop

12:00 → 13:00 Workshop

👤 Speakers:
- Thanos Kapsalis, Node Operation Technical Lead, CERTH-ITI
- Panagiotis Savvidis, EBSI Systems Analyst & CERTH SSI Wallet Developer, CERTH-ITI
- Ioannis Grypiotis, CERTH SSI Wallet Lead Developer, CERTH-ITI

CERTH will showcase its expertise in implementing EBSI node infrastructure, detailing its onboarding journey, node setup, and operational insights. This session will highlight how CERTH’s robust infrastructure supports both public and private sector applications, reinforcing its commitment to the European initiative. It will also demonstrate its interoperable SSI wallet solution, showcasing its role in enhancing digital services and seamless integration within the EBSI ecosystem.

Key topics:
- Technical implementation of EBSI onboarding
- Infrastructure specifications
- Pre-production node setup and operational insights
- Practical applications powering digital services
- Wallet capabilities and interoperability features

13:00 → 13:15 Q&A