Mário Campolargo DG INFSO F3 Research Infrastructure 10 th December 2003

1. eInfrastructures Reflection Group Rome, 10th December 2003 Here we are! Where to go next? Building a policy initiative around the concept of eInfrastructures Mário Campolargo DG INFSO F3 Research Infrastructure 10thDecember 2003 "The views expressed in this presentation are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the European Commission"

2. eInfrastructure GÉANT network (FP6) TEN 155 network GÉANT network Grid testbeds Grid enabled Infrastructures 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 GN2 project TEN 155 GN1 project EGEE, DEISA, SEEGRID, … Datagrid, Eurogrid, Crossgrid, Datatag, … EU supported Projects FP5 FP6 National initiatives eInfrastructures – A new challenge

3. Implementation of eInfrastructure is not just a matter of technology, it requires policies (e.g. who can access what resources under which conditions?). First event in Greece recommended that“an eInfrastructures Reflection Group, built from National Programme representatives, should be established and perhaps advise the Governmental representatives who sit in existing committees”and that “The eInfrastructures Reflection Group should consider and communicate clear messages on eInfrastructure Policy issues to both the European Commission and existing eInfrastructure projects on policy matters”. During the Italian Presidency, 9th December 2003 - Open Workshop “eInfrastructures (Internet and Grids) - The new foundation for knowledge-based Societies” and 10thDecember 2003 – 1st meeting of the eInfrastructure Reflection Group (eIRG) 15th and 16th April – new event during Irish Presidency www.einfrastructures.org e-Infrastructures

4. A very important moment in time regarding eInfrastructures GEANT, Grids launching, National Programmes, the 3% Communication, the growth initiative Important to translate this moment into a reinforced political impetus. Initiative from the Greek Presidency launched the basis for such a political impetus. The workshop in Athens recommended the creation of Reflection Group. A Reflection Group. Representatives from National Programmes and perhaps advise governmental representattives who sit in existing Committees Important Committees are ESFRI, EURAB, EIRO Forum, Programme Committees eIRG – a piece of the puzzle

5. A Group with the ability to “set” policies but very rooted on the work done in Europe EGEE and DEISA with resources Best practice coming from National initiatives Do we need a support team to do the work requested by the eIRG A Group open to the outside world An Open event the day before to enlarge views, possibly inviting similar actors from North America and Japan. Active in “learning” with the experience of other similar initiatives A Group able to influence the outside world Dissemination of information eIRG

6. Supported by a Editorial board Projects propose best practices and policies Nat./ Int. Infrastructure EU RI (GEANT/Grids) …. Projects adopt best practices and policies Recommenda-tions Questionnaires Institutions“gridifying” resources adopt best practices and policies Position papers Funding authorities consider recommendation in e.g. the new WorkProgrammes Best practices,charters, policies National Programmes EU Programmes ESFRI WG on HPC&N Documentsto ESFRI eIRG - eInfrastructures Reflection Group eIRG eInfrastructure Reflection Group

7. Position papers wrt to European (and possibly national) policies Questionnaires Position papers Charters Actions towards industrial uptake eIRG – what output

8. eIRG - Mission • Support the creation of a policy and administrative framework for the easy and cost effective shared use of ICT-resources in Europe (focusing on Grid-computing, data storage, and networking resources) across institutional and national domains (and stimulate international co-operation on these topics)

9. eIRG - current Terms of Reference • Monitor and advise on the policy harmonisation process; support establishment of a common policy and administrative framework • Members appointed by national research authorities of MS and AS • Assisted by a technical support team (White Papers, Questionnaires etc) • Current ToR subject to discussion and improvements/modifications today

10. eIRG – need for a technical support team? • Current members serve on a “free time” basis • Are involved in big on-going Grid initiatives • First task was the writing of a draft White Paper • A more permanent scheme (objectives, roles, resources…) in the future ? • Can be a strong tool for eIRG and Europe (registry of resources, Questionnaires etc) • Role to be discussed today

11. eIRG – consolidating the initiative • Refine mission and Terms of Reference • Identify key areas where action can be taken • Discuss on its organisation (role of support team) • Define a plan for 2004 • ...

12. Thanks for your attention! Mário Campolargo European Commission DG Information Society F3 Rue de la Loi, 200 B-1049 Brussels Belgium Phone: +32 2 29 63479 GSM: +32 498 9 63479 Fax: +32 2 29 93127 E-mail: mario.campolargo@cec.eu.int