INSPIRE KEN

Aim, objectives and mission of the KEN

Our mission and objectives are to:

• establish a network of INSPIRE experts;
• follow the development of the INSPIRE regulations;
• support EuroGeographics policy towards European data interoperability;
• share knowledge amongst members; and
• promote experiences on implementation of the INSPIRE directive among members.

Topics of interest

The main topics and subject area(s) of interest and discussion by the KEN are the following:

1. Implementation of the INSPIRE directive
2. Evolution of products due to INSPIRE
3. Progress in INSPIRE related activities
   • MIG
   • UN-GGIM

Work plan

The INSPIRE KEN maintains a work plan which is updated annually.

Upcoming events

The INSPIRE KEN is planning the following activities:

• 2024
  • 31 October – INSPIRE KEN Webinar
  • 20 June – INSPIRE KEN Webinar – Experiences on OGC API
  • 16/17 January – Joint EuroGeographics and EuroSDR Virtual Workshop on Geodata Discovery
• 2023
  • 13 December – DCAT AP & INSPIRE – Together for the once only future

• 2022
  • 3 March –  Series of webinars on INSPIRE implementations in NMCA – Geographic names (members only)
  • 28 April – Joint EuroSDR & EuroGeographics Virtual Workshop on Geodata Discoverability
  • 3 November – Webinar series on INSPIRE themes implementation –  Transport Networks (members only)

See the INSPIRE KEN past events.