Demystifying EBSI: Seminar & Training - All you need to know about EBSI
Friday, 11 April 2025 -
10:00
Monday, 7 April 2025
Tuesday, 8 April 2025
Wednesday, 9 April 2025
Thursday, 10 April 2025
Friday, 11 April 2025
10:00
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Welcome & Opening Remarks
10:00 - 10:10
👤 Speaker: Maria Kokka, Team Manager/Delivery Manager DevOps Team GRNET · Introduction to the event and its objectives
10:10
GRNET Introduction: Overview of EBSI and the EBSI-NE Project
GRNET Introduction: Overview of EBSI and the EBSI-NE Project
10:10 - 10:30
👤 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
10:30
Panel Discussion: "The Role of EBSI-NE in the Future of the EBSI Ecosystem"
Panel Discussion: "The Role of EBSI-NE in the Future of the EBSI Ecosystem"
10:30 - 11:15
👤 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
Q&A
Q&A
11:15 - 11:30
11:30
BREAK
BREAK
11:30 - 11:45
11:45
CERTH Introduction
CERTH Introduction
11:45 - 12:00
👤 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
12:00
Workshop
Workshop
12:00 - 13:00
👤 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
Q&A
Q&A
13:00 - 13:15