PM² Methodologies at SEMIC 2025: Advancing Europe's digital public sector

Organised by the European Commission in collaboration with the Danish Presidency of the Council of the European Union, SEMIC 2025 brought together a diverse community committed to advancing the Interoperable Europe Act. This edition of the conference, themed "Interoperability for Impact", took place on 25 and 26 November in Copenhagen.  

SEMIC 2025 participants engaged in high-level discussions exploring semantics, interoperability, and digital public administration. The agenda underscored interoperability’s vital role in transforming public services through innovations in semantics, artificial intelligence, and GovTech ecosystems. The vibrant SEMIC EXPO enabled participants to discover applications driving digital transformation across public administrations and provided  networking opportunities among domain experts, policymakers, and stakeholders. 

PM² Methodologies were present at SEMIC 2025 by Nicos Kourounakis, highlighted as a key European Commission initiative supporting the Interoperable Europe Act. The PM² Methodologies are crucial in enabling cross-border collaboration and ensuring seamless digital transformation of the public sector in Europe. The dedicated PM² booth attracted significant attention, providing participants with the opportunity to engage with members of the EC Methodologies Office to learn more about the available Methodology resources.  

Additionally, the special pitch corner presentation offered attendees a detailed look at the PM² suite, highlighting how it boosts management efforts, while ensuring interoperability and cohesion across diverse digital initiatives. The presentation also focused on the evolution of PM², culminating in the launch of the PM² 2025 Edition. This updated suite better reflects the maturity of the methodologies and addresses the complexities of managing digital projects, programs, and portfolios in today's environment. 

SEMIC 2025 provided an essential collaborative platform for experts and stakeholders to shape the future of Europe’s public sector. The conference tapped into the future of digital government, discussing topics like the integration of AI in driving smarter public services, refining the European Interoperability Framework, and embedding digital-ready strategies into policymaking, envisioning a resilient, innovative, and interconnected European digital landscape. This sets the stage for the PM² Methodologies to play an essential role in its realisation, marking a definitive step toward transformative digital governance.