Mário CampolargoDG INFSO F3 Research

Infrastructure

10th December 2003

Here we are!Where to go next?

Building a policy initiative around the concept of eInfrastructures

eInfrastructures Reflection GroupRome, 10th December 2003

"The views expressed in this presentation are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the European Commission"

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eInfrastructures – A new challenge

EU supported Projects

eInfrastructure

GN2 projectTEN155

GN1 project

GÉANT network (FP6)GÉANT networkTEN 155 network

EGEE, DEISA, SEEGRID, …Datagrid, Eurogrid,

Crossgrid, Datatag, …

Grid enabled InfrastructuresGrid testbeds

National initiativesNational initiatives

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 10th December 2003 – 1st meeting of the eInfrastructure Reflection Group (eIRG)

15th and 16th April – new event during Irish Presidency

e-Infrastructures

www.einfrastructures.org

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

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

eIRG - eInfrastructures Reflection Group

eIRGeInfrastructure

Reflection Group

eIRGeInfrastructure

Reflection Group

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Recommenda-tions

Questionnaires

Position papers

Best practices, charters, policies

ESFRIESFRI

WG on HPC&NWG on HPC&N Documents

to ESFRI

Supported by a Editorial

board

Supported by a Editorial

board

Institutions “gridifying” resources adopt best practices and policies

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

Funding authorities consider recommendation in e.g. the new

WorkProgrammes

EU Programmes

National Programmes

Position papers wrt to European (and possibly national) policies

Questionnaires Position papers Charters Actions towards industrial uptake

eIRG – what output

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)

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

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

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

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Thanks for your attention!

Mário CampolargoEuropean CommissionDG Information Society F3Rue de la Loi, 200B-1049 BrusselsBelgium

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