The International Data Spaces Association (IDSA) has published the main conclusions of the Global Data Spaces Roundtable, held in Bilbao during the Data Economy Week. The event brought together more than 25 experts from 11 countries to discuss three key topics: the impact of data spaces on artificial intelligence, the future of the global data economy, and the importance of creating business value and new opportunities through data.

One of the key takeaways from the discussion was that the rapid growth of AI makes access to high-quality, well-governed data shared under clear rules more essential than ever. In this context, data spaces are no longer seen merely as a technological infrastructure, but as a governance framework that ensures trust, sovereignty, and control over data usage.

Participants also agreed that the future of the data economy will depend on the ability of data spaces to deliver tangible business value. Beyond enabling secure data sharing, they must help organisations unlock new collaboration opportunities, strengthen their competitiveness, and turn data into a strategic asset that generates real benefits for businesses and society as a whole.