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

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

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, 9 th December 2003 - Open Workshop “eInfrastructures (Internet and Grids) - The new foundation for knowledge-based Societies” and 10 th December 2003 – 1 st meeting of the eInfrastructure Reflection Group (eIRG)  15 th and 16 th April – new event during Irish Presidency e-Infrastructures www.einfrastructures.org

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

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