International Open Forum on Data Society

The International Open Forum on Data Society is a group of people who share the same values and contribute to the creation of global standards and solutions which help to transform the digital world.

Mission Statement

Welcome to the International Open Forum on Data Society (IOFDS)!

At IOFDS, we are dedicated to realizing a prosperous society through the free flow and responsible data utilization. Comprising stakeholders who collaborate freely while respecting each other’s sovereignty across nations and regions, IOFDS fosters a dynamic environment for cooperation.

Our roundtable conferences, held twice annually, are the cornerstone of our mission. They provide a crucial platform for exchanging ideas, discussing common challenges, and formulating recommendations for governments and regulatory bodies. Additionally, our Alignment Task Force facilitates collaborative discussions toward international standardization.

We invite you to participate in activities to achieve data-free flow with trust (DFFT) while upholding data sovereignty. Join us in shaping the future of the data society!

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IOFDS Policy and Procedure

Core values

Openness

Global standards

Joint work on successful implementation

The IOFDS recommends the following definition of “Data Spaces” to its members

A Data Space is a decentralized ecosystem with common policies and rules defined by a governance framework that enables secure and trustworthy data sharing among participants while supporting trust and data sovereignty.

Events

Data Spaces Week Tokyo 2025

Date: October 14, 10 am, to October 17, 4 pm JST

Venue on October 14-16: Room “Cotswolds”, 1F TKP Garden City Makuhari, 2-3 Hibino, Mihama-ku, Chiba-shi, Chiba 261-0021, Japan

Venue on October 17: Conference Room 201, International Conference Hall, Makuhari Messe (in CEATEC 2025), 2-1 Nakase, Mihama-ku, Chiba-shi, Chiba 261-8550, Japan

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