Exploring the Path to Interoperable Education
How do we move from siloed systems to seamless digital learning across Europe? Join us to find out.
In this unique session, we bring together national, alliance, and cross-European perspectives to uncover what it really takes to build interoperable digital infrastructure for higher education. From big-picture architectures to practical frameworks and hands-on collaboration—this session offers it all.
We begin with Andreas Hartmann who introduces the National Digital Education Ecosystem prototype from Germany: a distributed middleware architecture that connects existing IT systems while respecting institutional autonomy—bridging formal and informal education across the country.
Next, Alexander Knoth presents insights from the European University Alliances, where more than 570 institutions are working to overcome legal, organisational, and technical barriers. Based on the EU’s Interoperability Framework, his team proposes clear steps forward to make cross-border collaboration a functional reality.
Then it’s your turn.
Sami Hautakangas and Peter Leijnse, representing the NRENs4Education initiative, leads a café-style workshop focused on real-world challenges—like user identity, credit recognition, and discoverability of learning opportunities. Together, we’ll shape project plans, pilot ideas, and define how institutions, NRENs, and alliances can work in synergy to build a shared European infrastructure.
With a three-tier model of engagement—pilots, support, and open communication—this session isn’t just about talking. It’s about doing. So bring your ideas, your questions, and your curiosity.
Interoperability is no longer a future goal. It’s a present challenge. Come help shape the solution.
Moderator: Evelien Renders
Download the presentations:
From theory to practice: Making interoperability become reality in European University Alliances
