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SUMMARY:1st Sentinel Users Preparation Coordination Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The Sentinel Users Preparation (SUP) initiative\, part of ESA’s FutureEO programme within the Earth Observation Programmes Directorate\, supports Europe’s preparations for the future Copernicus Sentinel Expansion and Next Generation missions. It aims to build expertise\, advance scientific exploration\, test innovative methods\, and promote the uptake of new Earth observation data and information products. \nThe 1st Sentinel Users Preparation Coordination Workshop will bring together the community preparing for the future Copernicus Sentinel Expansion and Next Generation missions. \nThe workshop will offer a forum to share results from ongoing SUP activities\, exchange knowledge and lessons learned\, and discuss future scientific\, technical\, and application developments. Participants will receive updates on future Copernicus missions and contribute to discussions that will help shape upcoming SUP activities. \nThe event is open to researchers\, industry representatives\, application developers\, and institutional stakeholders involved in the exploitation of future Earth observation missions. \n  \nKey Dates\n  \n\nRegistration opening: 20 June 2026\nRegistration closing: 25 October 2026\nWorkshop dates: 25–27 November 2026\n\n  \n\nRegistration\n  \nAttendance is in person only. Registration opened on 20 June 2026. \n  \n REGISTRATION PORTAL\n  \nFor full programme details\, registration information\, and practical arrangements\, please visit the official workshop website. \n  \n  \n
URL:https://eo4society.esa.int/event/1st-sentinel-users-preparation-coordination-workshop/
LOCATION:ESA-ESRIN\, Largo Galileo Galilei\, 1\, Frascati\, RM\, 00044\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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SUMMARY:ESA’s EarthCODE Hackathon 2026
DESCRIPTION:\nBackground\nThe EarthCODE Hackathon will take place from 30 November – 4 December 2026 at ESA ESRIN\, in Frascati\, Italy. The event will provide an opportunity to bring the communities who are using EarthCODE tools and services as close as possible to the people who are building them. \nThe EarthCODE Hackathon will bring together Ocean\, Carbon\, and Polar scientists\, experts in FAIR data and workflow engineering and open source developers to focus on the creation and enhancement of thematic\, analysis ready data collections\, built from scientific project outputs. These collections will integrate multiple geophysical variables\, delivered in cloud optimised\, interoperable formats\, and made openly accessible through the EarthCODE Open Science Catalogue. \n\nObjectives\nThe overall objective of the EarthCODE Hackathon is to demonstrate and strengthen EarthCODE’s role as a federated environment for publishing\, discovering\, and using Earth system data. Specifically\, the hackathon aims to: \n\nDemonstrate how EarthCODE services support the publication and reuse of scientific data from ESA Science Clusters\nBuild and showcase thematic analysis ready data collections for different scientific domains\nEnable Science Cluster teams to create and manage their own data collections using EarthCODE tools and libraries\nPromote open access and visibility of high impact scientific datasets via dashboards and interactive viewers\nFoster collaboration between scientists and the open source developer community\nContribute to the evolution of EarthCODE services and tools\n\n\n\nRegistration Now Open!\n\nRegister via the👉 EarthCODE Hackathon registration page \n\nMore details about the event including the schedule\, logistics\, presentations\, and tutorials can be found on the EarthCODE Hackathon Website \nImportant: Registration will close on 16 October 2026.\n\n
URL:https://eo4society.esa.int/event/earthcode-hackathon-2026/
LOCATION:ESA-ESRIN\, Largo Galileo Galilei\, 1\, Frascati\, RM\, 00044\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Training/Education,Workshops
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270113
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SUMMARY:Space Solutions for Energy Challenges
DESCRIPTION:Welcome\nAs the global energy landscape continues to diversify\, Earth Observation (EO) technologies are playing an increasingly important role across the energy value chain\, supporting planning\, development\, operations and monitoring of energy projects\, while contributing to operational excellence\, resilience\, security\, and sustainability objectives. The relevance of EO applications now extends beyond traditional energy use-cases to renewable energy and other emerging components of the low-carbon energy economy. \nBringing together representatives from across the energy sector and the EO community\, the workshop aims to foster cross-sector knowledge exchange\, identify common operational needs and gaps\, discuss best practices and break down barriers that may hinder collaboration and innovation. \nWe look forward to welcoming you to ESRIN. \nThrough presentations\, demonstrations\, networking and collaborative working sessions\, participants will discuss common challenges and explore current and future use of satellite-derived information to inform operational and strategic decision-making across the evolving energy sector. A key focus will be on better understanding and addressing the gap between what satellite technologies deliver and the information energy stakeholders need to make well-informed operational and business decisions. \n\nStarting from key operational decisions\, challenges and needs\, participants will explore and assess EO solutions available today and discuss the potential of emerging capabilities and planned innovations to address existing gaps and evolving needs in the energy sector. Participants will also discuss key factors shaping operational uptake\, including technical capabilities\, validation\, complementarity of different techniques\, integration into existing business processes and workflows\, and cost-effectiveness. \n\n\nESA experts will participate throughout the workshop and explore effective ways for ESA programmes to support future engagement and advances in EO applications for the energy sector. \n\n  \nTopics\nKey themes will span onshore\, offshore and atmospheric applications\, including: \n\nMethane detection and emissions monitoring\nRenewable energy planning and operations\nInfrastructure and asset integrity monitoring\nEnvironmental and biodiversity monitoring\nOffshore and maritime operations\nRisk management and emergency response\nESG reporting and sustainability applications\nEmerging EO technologies\, opportunities and commercial services\, in particular supporting the energy transition.\n\n  \nWho should participate\nThe workshop is designed for professionals interested in the operational application of EO technologies across the evolving energy sector\, including: \n\nOil and Gas Industry Representatives\nRenewable Energy Sector Representatives\nPublic Sector and Partner Organizations\nThe EO community\, including EO experts\, service providers\, researchers\, and application developers.\n\n\n  \nAgenda\n11 January 202712 January 2027\nDay 1 will set the scene through invited talks and focused panel discussions with key actors from across the energy sector\, exploring the sector’s evolving priorities\, challenges and opportunities and where EO can deliver value. \n\n\n\n\nStart\nEnd\nLeading Entity\nDescription\n\n\n\n\n9:30\n10:00\nEARSC/ESA\nRegistration & Welcome Coffee\n\n\n10:00\n11:30\nESA\nVisit of ESA Φ-Experience & Quantum Computer\n\n\n11:30\n12:00\nESA\nEmerging EO Sensors & Applications\n\n\n12:15\n13:00\n\nLunch at the ESRIN canteen\n\n\n13:00\n13:10\n\nOpening of the Workshop\n\n\n13:00\n13:10\nESA\nIntroduction and Logistics\n\n\n13:10\n13:55\nOrganisation\nSetting the Scene: High-level Perspectives from the Organizers\n\n\n13:10\n13:25\nESA\nHigh-level opening by ESA\n\n\n13:25\n13:40\nIOGP\nEnergy Industry Perspective\n\n\n13:40\n13:55\nEARSC\nEO Industry Perspective\n\n\n13:55\n17:55\n\nThe Energy Industry Outlook\n\n\n13:55\n14:10\nIEA\nOverview of the Global Energy Landscape\n\n\n14:10\n14:40\nWind Europe and Solar Power Europe\nChallenges and Opportunities for the Renewable Energy Industry\n\n\n14:40\n15:25\nIndustry representatives\nPanel Discussion on EO for the Renewable Energy Industry\n\n\n15:25\n15:55\n\nCoffee break\n\n\n15:55\n16:10\nIOGP\nChallenges and Opportunities for the Oil & Gas Industry\n\n\n16:10\n16:55\nIndustry representatives\nPanel Discussion on EO for the Oil & Gas Industry\n\n\n16:55\n17:10\nESA\nChallenges and Opportunities for Carbon Management\n\n\n17:10\n17:55\nIndustry representatives\nPanel Discussion on Carbon Management\n\n\n17:55\n18:20\nMaster of Ceremony\nClosure of Day 1\n\n\n18:20\n20:15\n\nCocktail\, drinks & food\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDay 2 moves from challenges to solutions and action\, bringing users and providers together to match priority needs with existing or emerging EO solutions\, foster concrete collaborations and define pathways towards implementation. \n\n\n\n\nStart\nEnd\nLeading Entity\nDescription\n\n\n\n\n8:30\n9:00\nEARSC/ESA\nRegistration & Welcome Coffee\n\n\n9:00\n9:15\n\nOpening of Day 2\n\n\n9:00\n9:15\nMaster of Ceremony\nOpening of Day 2\n\n\n9:15\n11:15\n5 breakout rooms\nInteractive Session 1\n\n\n9:15\n9:55\nRound 1/3\nRound 1: Solutions and Actions for Day 1 Challenges\n\n\n9:55\n10:35\nRound 2/3\nRound 2: Solutions and Actions for Day 1 Challenges\n\n\n10:35\n11:15\nRound 3/3\nRound 3: Solutions and Actions for Day 1 Challenges\n\n\n11:15\n11:45\n\nCoffee break\n\n\n11:45\n13:05\nMagellan room\nInteractive Session 2: Prioritisation and Action\n\n\n11:45\n12:15\nFacilitators\nKey Outcomes of Interactive Session 1\n\n\n12:15\n12:45\nAttendees\nPrioritisation and Follow-up Actions\n\n\n12:45\n13:05\nMaster of Ceremony\nWrap-up and Next Steps\n\n\n13:05\n13:20\nESA\nClosing\n\n\n13:20\n14:20\n\nLunch at the ESA canteen\n\n\n14:20\n17:20\n\nNetworking and Collaborative Sessions\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \nIntended outcomes of the workshop\n\nExpand industry engagement and cross-sector collaboration\n\nEngage stakeholders across the energy sector\, including organisations such as IOGP\, IEA and IRENA.\nEnable cross-sector engagement within the energy ecosystem and with the EO community.\nPlan for future engagements\, maintaining momentum from the workshop and driving future collaboration.\n\n\nCapture industry needs and emerging requirements\n\nIdentify and prioritise current and emerging industry challenges\, business needs and use cases across the energy sector\, considering operational\, regulatory\, market and sustainability requirements.\nAssess existing EO capabilities and identify which solutions are ready for operational use\, which require further development or validation\, and where critical gaps remain.\n\n\nIdentify opportunities and actions to accelerate adoption\n\nIdentify barriers to the operational uptake of EO across the energy sector.\nHighlight enabling factors\, best practices and success stories.\nDefine practical actions to increase the integration of EO into existing business processes and decision-making workflows.\nIdentify opportunities for joint action by energy actors\, including energy companies\, EO providers and ESA to address adoption barriers and accelerate the operational uptake of EO solutions.\nPromote a shared understanding and advocacy for accelerated adoption of EO technologies.\n\n\nGather feedback on the IOGP Remote Sensing Guidelines\n\nCapture industry experiences and perspectives on the applicability of the guidelines.\nIdentify strengths\, gaps and areas requiring clarification.\nCollect examples of successful and challenging implementations.\nDefine the shape and direction of future guidelines.\n\n\nDefine recommendations for future action\nFor IOGP \n\nPotential updates\, extensions or revisions to the Remote Sensing Guidelines.\nOpportunities for additional guidance materials\, training and industry engagement activities.\n\nFor ESA \n\nFeedback on areas where ESA programmes can continue supporting the energy sector.\nIdentification of technology gaps\, demonstration opportunities and research priorities.\n\nFor EARSC \n\nInsights into industry needs and market opportunities.\nRecommendations for capacity-building and opportunities to strengthen collaboration between EO service providers and energy-sector stakeholders.\n\n\nConsolidate workshop outcomes\n\nSummarise key findings\, lessons learned\, recommendations and priority actions.\nDefine follow-up activities for ESA\, IOGP\, EARSC and participating stakeholders to support wider operational EO adoption across the energy sector.\nProduce and distribute a consolidated Workshop Outcomes Report.\n\n\n\n  \n\n\nAbout the ESA Visiting Industry Professionals (VIP) programme\n  \nConnecting industry challenges with Earth observation innovation  \nThe ESA Visiting Industry Professionals (VIP) Programme is an initiative that brings together industry experts and Earth Observation specialists to accelerate the adoption of EO technologies\, ensuring they address real-world challenges and deliver tangible value to end users. \nThrough workshops\, collaborative sessions\, demonstrations\, and technical exchanges hosted at ESA’s ESRIN centre\, the programme provides a platform for identifying industry requirements\, exploring innovative EO capabilities\, and fostering long-term partnerships. \nThe VIP Programme enables direct interaction between users and EO service providers\, helping to: \n\nIdentify operational needs and priorities\nValidate EO-enabled solutions\nShare best practices and lessons learned\nBuild strategic partnerships\nSupport the transition from innovation to operational use.\n\n\n  \nOrganising Committee\nESA – EARSC – IOGP \nAbout EARSC\nThe European Association of Remote Sensing Companies (EARSC) is the representative body of the European Earth Observation services industry. \nEstablished to promote the development and growth of the Earth Observation sector\, EARSC brings together companies and organisations that develop and provide EO-based products\, services\, and solutions across a wide range of application domains. \nEARSC works closely with European institutions\, national space agencies\, industry partners\, and user communities to strengthen the competitiveness of the European EO sector and accelerate the uptake of Earth Observation services in operational markets. \nKey areas of activity include: \n\nSupporting the growth of the European EO services industry\nFacilitating interaction between EO service providers and user communities\nPromoting innovation and commercialisation of EO-based services\nEncouraging the adoption of EO technologies across multiple sectors\nSupporting skills development\, knowledge exchange\, and industry collaboration\nContributing to European policies and programmes related to Earth Observation\n\nWithin this workshop\, EARSC plays an important role in connecting stakeholders from across the energy ecosystem with the European EO services community\, helping participants better understand the capabilities\, maturity\, and practical applications of satellite-derived information and related geospatial technologies. \nThrough its extensive network of EO companies\, EARSC supports the identification of innovative solutions that can address operational challenges across oil and gas\, renewable energy\, carbon management\, and emerging energy sectors. \n\nAbout IOGP\nThe International Association of Oil & Gas Producers (IOGP) is the global association representing the upstream oil and gas industry. \nIOGP’s members include many of the world’s leading energy companies as well as industry associations and stakeholders involved in energy production activities. The organisation works to advance safe\, responsible\, and sustainable practices through the development of guidance\, collaboration\, and the sharing of knowledge and experience. \nIOGP serves as a platform through which member companies can work together on common challenges\, including environmental performance\, health and safety\, operational efficiency\, digital transformation\, and emerging technologies. \nIn recent years\, IOGP has actively explored the potential of Earth Observation and remote sensing technologies to support industry operations\, environmental monitoring\, emissions management\, infrastructure surveillance\, emergency response\, and sustainability objectives. \nA major outcome of this work has been the development of the IOGP Remote Sensing Guidelines\, which provide practical guidance to help energy companies understand\, evaluate\, and adopt Earth Observation technologies within operational business processes. \nThe guidelines aim to: \n\nImprove awareness of EO capabilities within the energy sector\nSupport informed adoption of remote sensing technologies\nIdentify suitable industry use cases and applications\nPromote good practice for integrating EO into operational workflows\nEncourage collaboration between energy companies and EO service providers\n\nThis workshop is part of the broader effort to promote awareness\, implementation and operational uptake of the IOGP Remote Sensing Guidelines while extending the discussion to needs and opportunities across the wider energy ecosystem. \n\n  \nRegistration\nRegistration is now open. Please register HERE by 20 December 2026. \n  \nLogistics\nCourtesy transport\nDuring the Workshop\, a free shuttle bus service will be offered from Frascati to ESA-ESRIN and from ESA-ESRIN to Frascati centre. \nThe pick-up and drop-off point will be at Piazza Guglielmo Marconi. \nThe timetable will be communicated closer to the event. \n\nAccomodation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease find below a list of suggested hotels in the centre of Frascati. Rooms can be booked upon availability by contacting the hotels directly: \n  \n\n\n\nHotel Name\nContact email\nPhone number\nWalking distance from Frascati P.zza Marconi\n\n\nHotel Bellavista Frascati\n\ninfo@hbellavista.it it\n\n+39 06 5416304\n2 minutes\n\n\nHotel Cacciani\nhotel@cacciani.it\n+39 06 942 03 78\n3 minutes\n\n\nHotel Flora\n\ninfo@hotel-flora.it\n\n+39 06 9416110\n4 minutes\n\n\nHotel Colonna\n\nhotelcolonna@hotelcolonna.it\n\n+39 06 9401 8088\n4 minutes\n\n\nHotel Villa Mercede\n\ninfo@villamercede.com\n\n+39 06 9929 1979\n15 minutes (we suggest to request the shuttle\nservice at the Hotel Reception or to book a taxi)\n\n\nGrand Hotel Villa Tuscolana\n\ninfo@villatuscolana.com\n\n+39 06 942 900\n23 minutes (we suggest to book a taxi)\n\n\nPark Hotel Villa Grazioli\n\ninfo@villa-grazioli.it\ncongressi@villa-grazioli.it\n\n+39 06 945400\n26 minutes (we suggest to book a taxi)\n\n\nDomus Park Hotel\n\ninfo@domusparkhotel\n\n+39 06 200 0100\n29 minutes (we suggest to book a taxi)\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nContacts\nFor information regarding the submissions\, author instructions\, scientific committee related inquiries please contact events.organisation@esa.int. \nShould you need a VISA Invitation Letter\, please contact events.organisation@esa.int. \n
URL:https://eo4society.esa.int/event/space-solutions-for-energy-challenges/
LOCATION:ESA-ESRIN\, Largo Galileo Galilei\, 1\, Frascati\, RM\, 00044\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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SUMMARY:Formation EO AFRICA R&D Facility à Dakar (1-5 février 2027)
DESCRIPTION:Participez à la 20ᵉ formation en présentiel de l’EO AFRICA R&D Facility\, organisée à Dakar en collaboration avec le CSE.\nCette formation intensive de cinq jours\, dispensée en français\, est dédiée à l’utilisation des données satellitaires pour la cartographie de l’occupation du sol\, le suivi de la dégradation des terres et le suivi des cultures.\nLes participants bénéficieront d’une combinaison de cours théoriques et d’exercices pratiques dans un environnement de cloud computing\, avec un focus sur les données et outils open source du programme Copernicus.\nLa formation s’adresse aux chercheurs et professionnels résidant en Afrique et actifs dans les domaines de la géomatique\, de l’observation de la Terre\, de l’agriculture ou de l’environnement.\nParticipation gratuite. \nDate limite de candidature : 14 décembre 2026. \nPlus d’informations \nMore info (English) \n
URL:https://eo4society.esa.int/event/formation-eo-africa-rd-facility-a-dakar-1-5-fevrier-2027/
LOCATION:RM
CATEGORIES:Training/Education
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SUMMARY:EO for a Sustainable Blue Economy User Consultation Meeting
DESCRIPTION:\nESA is organising the first-of-its-kind User Consultation Meeting dedicated to the application of satellite remote sensing for the development of a sustainable Blue Economy. \nOBJECTIVES\nThe objective of the “EO for a Sustainable Blue Economy User Consultation Meeting” is to bring together remote sensing experts\, service providers\, and a broad range of stakeholders—including policymakers\, industry representatives\, researchers\, and end users—to discuss the latest advances in satellite remote sensing technologies that support the sustainable development of the blue economy\, including the monitoring of its environmental impacts and the development and implementation of environmental policies. \nParticipants will gain insights into the latest development in Space-enhanced Blue Economy solutions\, engage in discussions on the integration of satellite remote sensing information into innovative solutions and decision-support tools\, and contribute to identifying user needs and future priorities for satellite remote sensing data to advance the sustainable development\, monitoring  and governance of Blue Economy activities. \n\nUCM STRUCTURE\nThe event is designed to be dynamic and participatory\, featuring interactive sessions to showcase current capability of using satellite remote sensing technology in the different Blue Economy domains. \nThe EO for a sustainable Blue Economy User Consultation Meeting will include: \n\nPlenary sessions with invited speakers to present and discuss the importance of Earth Observations to support the sustainable development of the Blue Economy sectors\, also covering policy-related aspects\nThematic sessions (based on abstracts submissions) that will provide insights into the latest advancements in leveraging Satellite Remote Sensing technology\, together with in-situ data and modelling tools for different Blue Economy sectors.\nPoster sessions providing a platform for participants to showcase their activities\, facilitating networking and exchange of ideas.\nDemonstration slots (based on demo proposals) to showcase current tools and capabilities\n\n\nTOPICS\nThe following key Blue Economy sectors are targeted\, but abstracts addressing other emerging sectors are also welcome: \n\nFisheries\n\nAquaculture\nMarine Renewable Energies\nTourism\nMaritime Transport and Shipping\nPorts and Maritime Infrastructure\nOther (e.g. Water-Based Agriculture and Bioeconomy\, mCDR\, Marine Spatial Planning services\, Ocean finance…)\nEnvironmental Impact of Blue Economy activities\n\nDEMOs\nBesides conventional oral and poster presentations\, it will be possible to showcase specific DEMOs\, targeting the topics below: \n\nOperational and Pre-operational services\nDigital Platforms and Decision-support Tools\nInnovative technologies and Research Developments\nBusiness Solutions and Commercial Applications\nIntegrated Blue Economy solutions\nSuccess stories\nCapacity Building\, knowledge transfer and User engagement\nOther relevant demonstrations supporting the sustainable blue economy\n\n  \n\n\nAbstract submission\n\n\nCALL FOR ABSTRACT CONTRIBUTIONS\nOral Presentations\, Poster Presentations and Demo Proposals\nWe invite the submission of contributions to the EO for a Sustainable Blue Economy User Consultation Meeting through the link\nHERE\n\nAbstract Submission Period:\nThe ConfTool system will be open from 07 August to 08 November 2026 for the submission of abstracts\, including oral presentations\, poster presentations\, and demonstration proposals (DEMOs).\nWe look forward to receiving your contributions.\n\n\n\n  \n\n\nDeadlines\n\n\n\n\nCall for abstracts – opening\n07 August 2026\n\n\nCall for abstract – closure extended\n08 November 2026\n\n\nNotification of Acceptance\n30 November 2026\n\n\nIssue of Preliminary Programme\n30 November 2026\n\n\nRegistration opening\n30 November 2026\n\n\nIssue of Final Programme\n15 January 2027\n\n\nRegistration closure\n15 January 2027\n\n\nUCM\n01 – 05 February 2027\n\n\n\n\n\nUCM Organizing Committee\n\n\n\n\n\nElisa Carli\n(ESA)\n\n\nChiara Colace\n(Olly Services)\n\n\nJavier A. Concha\n(Serco)\n\n\n\n\nGijs de Cort\n(Novaspace)\n\n\nAnnekatrien Debien\n(Novaspace)\n\n\nCathrine Downy\n(NERSC)\n\n\n\n\nNuno Grosso\n(INDRA)\n\n\nKim Knauer\n(EOMAP)\n\n\nMarie-Helene Rio\n(ESA)\n\n\n\n\nRoberto Sabia\n(ESA)\n\n\nUlla Vayrynen\n(Serco)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUCM Scientific Committee\n\n\n\n\n\nAntonio Bonaduce\n(NERSC)\n\n\nElisa Carli\n(ESA)\n\n\nJavier A. Concha\n(Serco)\n\n\n\n\nLiesbeth De Keukelaere\n(VITO)\n\n\nDavid Doxaran\n(IMEV-MER)\n\n\nNuno Grosso\n(INDRA)\n\n\n\n\nKim Knauer\n(EOMAP)\n\n\nAndrey Kurekin\n(PML)\n\n\nMarc Lucas\n(CLS)\n\n\n\n\nVictor Martinez Vicente\n(PML)\n\n\nLasse H. Pettersson\n(NERSC)\n\n\nMarie-Helene Rio\n(ESA)\n\n\n\n\nRoberto Sabia\n(ESA)\n\n\nAnton Salgado\n(IICM)\n\n\nEdson Silva\n(NERSC)\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor more detailed information\,\nplease go to the EO for a sustainable Blue Economy UCM website\n👉 https://eo4blueeconomy27.esa.int/\n  \nESA Privacy Notice DPNR 3440\n
URL:https://eo4society.esa.int/event/eo-for-a-sustainable-blue-economy-user-consultation-meeting/
LOCATION:ESA-ESRIN\, Largo Galileo Galilei\, 1\, Frascati\, RM\, 00044\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Conference,Workshops
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270209
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270213
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SUMMARY:International Workshop on High-Resolution Thermal EO
DESCRIPTION:Background\nHigh-resolution thermal Earth Observation (EO) has been identified as a major observational gap in our rapidly warming climate. Land-surface temperature is a key variable needed for understanding and adapting to climate variability\, managing water resources sustainably for agricultural production\, mitigating health stress during heatwaves\, predicting droughts\, monitoring coastal and inland waters and addressing natural hazards such as fires and volcanoes. \nFor actionable information\, Land Surface Temperature has to be measured with both high-resolution\, to monitor management units such as single fields\, and at sufficient temporal frequency. These requirements have been recognized by policy makers and international space agencies resulting in the preparation of a range of high-resolution thermal missions including TRISHNA (CNES/ISRO)\, LSTM (ESA/EC) and EAGLE-TIR (NASA) to be launched in coming years. The ECOSTRESS mission (NASA) is providing excellent precursor data for these upcoming missions. Further there is an increasing interest of New Space initiatives already launching smallsat missions and constellations for thermal observations with similar resolution. \nBuilding on the ongoing cooperation between the space agencies\, the main objective of this Workshop is to prepare for the availability of high-resolution thermal observations\, strengthen synergies among the upcoming missions and to establish priority areas for future projects (e.g.\, the ESA Sentinel User Preparation initiative). \nObjectives\n\nAssess the status of current and planned international high-resolution thermal missions for terrestrial and coastal applications\nReview the main related activities and projects in the relevant science and operational application areas\nPrepare the community for the use of the upcoming high-resolution thermal missions\nStrengthen international cooperation and coordination in the space and ground segment operation\, calibration and validation\, products definition & harmonization\, data access and data exploitation\nIdentify high-priorities topics for future R&D activities supporting the preparation of thermal EO applications\n\nAbstracts\nThe abstract submission interface is now open\, and we invite you to submit your abstract HERE along with your selection of the topic and type of presentation (oral or poster) proposed.\nDeadline for abstract submission: 2 November 2026 \nFor further information\, please visit the official workshop website\n
URL:https://eo4society.esa.int/event/international-workshop-on-high-resolution-thermal-eo-2027/
LOCATION:ESA-ESRIN\, Largo Galileo Galilei\, 1\, Frascati\, RM\, 00044\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Conference,Workshops
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270301
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270306
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SUMMARY:6th Space for Water Cycle and Hydrology Workshop: HYDROSPACE 2027💧
DESCRIPTION:\nBackground\nThe European Space Agency (ESA)\, the Centre National d’Études Spatiales (CNES)\, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the WCRP Global Energy and Water Exchanges project (GEWEX) are organising the next edition of the Space for Water Cycle and Hydrology Workshop\, HYDROSPACE 2027\, to be held from Monday 1st of March to Friday 5th of March 2027 at the Centre de Congrès Pierre Baudis in Toulouse\, France. \nHYDROSPACE 2027 aims to review the latest progress in the use of Earth Observation (EO) for advancing hydrology\, better understanding the water cycle and its interactions with human activities and ecosystems\, including water quality in continental waters\, and improving resilience to hydro-hazards such as floods\, droughts and other extreme events. The workshop will provide an opportunity to explore the potential of current and upcoming EO missions\, advanced modelling and AI capabilities\, innovative data-integration techniques\, and other emerging technologies. \n\nObjectives\nThe overarching goal is to consolidate the state of the art in EO-based hydrological research and applications\, and to contribute to shaping a forward-looking scientific agenda for ESA\, CNES\, NASA\, GEWEX and the broader community. This agenda will help guide future scientific priorities\, identify the most pressing questions and technical challenges ahead\, and support the development of EO capabilities needed to address them. \n\nParticipation\nHYDROSPACE 2027 welcomes EO scientists\, hydrologists\, water resource researchers\, modellers\, Earth system and climate scientists\, students\, operational agencies\, industry\, policy makers\, and representatives of local and international stakeholder communities. Participants are invited to present their research\, share their expertise\, discuss new ideas\, and contribute to defining the next steps for advancing EO-based water cycle research and its applications. \n\nSchedule and Deadlines\n\n\n\nAbstract submission opening\n 25 September\n\n\nRegistration opening\n September\n\n\nAbstract Submission closing\n 3 November\n\n\nAcceptance notifications\n 30 November\n\n\nPreliminary programme\n 4 December\n\n\nRegistration deadline\n 29 January 2027\n\n\nFinal programme\n 5 February 2027\n\n\n\n  \nFor any information and for abstract submission\, please refer to the official workshop website  \nFor any related enquiries\, please contact the workshop Organisers :  events.organisation@esa.int \n
URL:https://eo4society.esa.int/event/hydrospace-2027/
LOCATION:Centre de Congrès Pierre Baudis\, Toulouse\, France\, Toulouse\, France
CATEGORIES:Conference,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20270412T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20270416T170000
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CREATED:20260914T130006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261029T113135Z
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SUMMARY:BIOMASS Science and Validation Workshop 2027
DESCRIPTION:The event will be held in-person at the University of Edinburgh\, United Kingdom between 12 and 16 April 2027. \n \n  \n\n  \nBACKGROUND\nBIOMASS is ESA’s seventh Earth Explorer mission. Its primary objective is to reduce uncertainty in the global distribution of forest biomass. Using fully polarimetric and interferometric P-band synthetic aperture radar\, the mission will produce global maps of forest biomass stocks\, disturbance\, and growth. Beyond this primary objective\, BIOMASS will pursue important secondary scientific objectives\, advancing understanding of subsurface geology in arid regions and the structure and dynamics of ice sheets and glaciers. \nOBJECTIVES\nThe objectives of the science and validation workshop are as follows: \n\nProvide an open forum for the science community to present and discuss BIOMASS science topics and results.\nFoster international collaboration in the scientific exploitation of BIOMASS.\nIdentify novel\, scientific use cases and applications for BIOMASS within and beyond the forest\, desert\, ice and ocean domains.\nIdentify innovative information technologies that can support the exploitation of BIOMASS observations and the evolution of BIOMASS products and applications.\nFoster a new and diverse generation of remote-sensing scientists to exploit BIOMASS and complementary observations across its scientific domains.\nIdentify recommendations on the BIOMASS scientific exploitation and future activities.\nDiscuss the scope\, methods and preliminary findings of the initial validation activities for Level 2A and 2B products.\nAssess validation results\, uncertainties and data-quality limitations for Level 2 forest products\, drawing on independent reference measurements and intercomparison activities.\nCoordinate priorities\, protocols and future campaigns for sustained calibration and validation across the BIOMASS mission lifetime.\nFormulate recommendations for product improvements based on validation evidence\, user experience and emerging scientific requirements.\n\n  \n\na {\n    text-decoration: none;\n    color: #464feb;\n}\ntr th\, tr td {\n    border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\n}\ntr th {\n    background-color: #f5f5f5;\n}\n\n\n  \nFor more information\, please visit the official website 👉 https://biomass-science-validation2027.esa.int/\n
URL:https://eo4society.esa.int/event/biomass-science-and-validation-workshop-2027/
LOCATION:University of Edinburgh\, Edinburgh\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Conference,Workshops
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270426
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270430
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CREATED:20261102T150127Z
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SUMMARY:EO4Agri 2027: Scaling EO for Agricultural Resilience Conference
DESCRIPTION:\nBackground\nAgriculture and the food system in general face growing pressure to increase global production to meet rising food demand driven by population growth\, economic development and changing dietary patterns\, while safeguarding sustainability and quality. More frequent and severe extreme weather events\, shifting pest pressures\, and other climate-related stresses require agricultural production to become more resilient. The strong 2026–2027 El Niño event is a current example of how such stressors can place additional pressure on agrifood systems\, with heightened drought and flood risks projected globally. At the same time\, transparent and objective information on yield estimates and forecasts is essential to limit speculation\, reduce price volatility that puts food access at risk for large populations and inform early action for response. In the EU\, agricultural resilience and food security also depend on better transparency regarding farmland ownership\, control\, use\, market dynamics and land-use change. The future EU Observatory on Farmland is being prepared to enhance transparency and cooperation in domains such as land transactions and transfers of land use rights\, price trends and market behaviour\, changes in land use\, as well as loss of agricultural and natural land. Earth observation (EO) can also support monitoring of competing pressures on agricultural land\, including conversion to urban uses\, infrastructure\, renewable energy deployment or abandonment\, all of which affect farmland availability for agriculture. \nEO has become a structural component of agricultural monitoring in many regions\, progressing from a research capability to an operational input relied upon by administrations\, agencies\, and international organisations. The question is not whether EO can contribute\, but how reliably\, at what scale\, and under what conditions of accuracy\, continuity\, and accountability. The quality of EO-derived outputs\, in turn\, depends strongly on the accuracy\, consistency\, and collection methods of the input data. With the growing role of EO providing evidence for policy\, the definition of Essential Agricultural Variables (EAVs) has become more relevant for ensuring common understanding of definitions\, standards and quality. Since our 2024 conference\, the observational basis has further broadened: funding has been secured for the Copernicus Expansion missions\, including CHIME\, CO2M\, LSTM\, and ROSE-L\, as well as for the next-generation Sentinels (i.e.\, S1NG and S2NG)\, and ESA’s Earth Explorers Biomass and FLEX are now in orbit. At the same time\, artificial intelligence\, particularly foundation models trained on EO data\, is reshaping agricultural monitoring methodologies. \nPolicy frameworks have also evolved rapidly\, creating new demands and opportunities for Earth observation. Negotiations on the post-2027 Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) are under way\, and the CAP’s Area Monitoring System now routinely uses Sentinel-based monitoring in all Member States. Recent and recently revised legislation—including the EU Deforestation Regulation\, the Nature Restoration Regulation\, the Soil Monitoring and Resilience Directive (Soil Monitoring Law\, Directive (EU) 2025/2360)\, and the LULUCF Regulation (the EU’s legal framework for land use\, land-use change\, and forestry)—is entering implementation\, with each instrument imposing specific monitoring requirements that EO can help meet. Globally\, national and international organisations and initiatives continue to use EO for statistics\, production monitoring\, planning\, early warning\, and market transparency. \nAgainst this background\, the European Space Agency\, together with the European Commission (including Eurostat)\, the European Environment Agency (EEA)\, and key international partners including FAO\, WFP\, IFAD\, GEOGLAM\, IITA\, the World Bank\, and ISRO\, is co-organising EO4Agri 2027. The conference brings together the EO-for-agriculture community—researchers\, institutions\, data and service providers\, agencies\, policy actors\, and users—to review the state of the art\, examine the conditions under which demonstrated capability becomes operational practice\, and inform the priorities of the next generation of research and operational programmes. \n\nObjectives\nThe overall goal of EO4Agri 2027 is to gather the community to assess the state of the art and identify the main research\, application and uptake challenges for scaling Earth observation in support of agricultural resilience. \nThe conference follows a clear narrative — Policy → Science → Applications → Uptake. \nWhile we start with policy\, this is not a one-way conversation: science informs policy\, and policy creates demand for science. \nThe conference has the following objectives: \n\nConnect EO science to the policy cycle now under way\, including the post-2027 CAP\, the proposed European Land Monitoring System (ELMS)\, the EU Deforestation Regulation\, the Nature Restoration Regulation\, soil monitoring\, and LULUCF reporting;\n\n\nDiscuss the role of EO in supporting evidence-based decisions for food security from national to global scales;\nExchange views on innovative algorithms\, applications\, and methodological advances\, including the integration of in situ data\, crop modelling\, and data assimilation;\n\n\nDiscuss technical\, legal and governance conditions for linking EO-derived information with IACS/LPIS\, cadastral and land-register data\, and farm statistics\, in order to support integrated farmland analysis;\n\n\nAddress the uptake gap directly: what it takes for a demonstrated capability to become a sustained operational service\, and who pays for it;\n\n\nStrengthen the working relationship between the EO science community and the global food-security actors that depend on it;\nProvide input to the scientific and programmatic agendas of ESA and the European Commission\, including ESA’s Earth Action\, the next EU research framework programme\, and other relevant priorities\n\n\nAbstract Submission and related enquiries\nWe invite proposals for oral and poster presentations\, large-screen demos\, deep-dives\, and office hours to complement the main scientific and application sessions. The latter three formats offer opportunities for interactive engagement\, hands-on exploration\, and direct expert access. \nProposals should specify the format\, topic\, target audience\, and any technical requirements. Selection will be based on relevance\, novelty\, and potential for audience engagement. \nFor more information about the abstract submission and relevant deadlines  visit the official event web site 👉 https://eo4agri2027.esa.int/ \nQuestion on the abstract submission? 📧Reach out to the organisers: eo4society.conf@esa.int \n
URL:https://eo4society.esa.int/event/eo4agri-2027-scaling-eo-for-agricultural-resilience-conference/
LOCATION:ESA-ESRIN\, Largo Galileo Galilei\, 1\, Frascati\, RM\, 00044\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Conference,Workshops
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270511
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270515
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SUMMARY:CRISTAL 2027: SCIENCE AND APPLICATIONS WORKSHOP
DESCRIPTION:\n\nBackground\n\n\nThe CRISTAL Science and Applications Workshop 2027 will bring together the scientific\, operational and user communities preparing for the exploitation of the Copernicus Polar Ice and Snow Topography Altimeter mission. The workshop will review the state of the art in CRISTAL-relevant algorithms across sea ice\, land ice\, inland water and ocean domains\, and will provide a forum for discussion of mission readiness\, product use and cross-mission synergies. \nThe programme will include CRISTAL-related studies and campaigns\, including airborne and preparatory activities such as the CRISTALair airborne demonstrator and calibration/validation concepts. It will also address the links between CRISTAL and heritage or companion missions\, including CryoSat-2\, ICESat-2\, CIMR\, ROSE-L and Sentinel-3\, with emphasis on how CRISTAL science can bridge across missions and services. \nThe workshop will take place from 11 May 2027 to 14 May 2027 at ECSAT\, Harwell\, UK\, in the Magali Vaissiere Conference Centre. It is intended for scientists\, engineers\, service providers\, application specialists and Early Career Researchers interested in CRISTAL products and their use across cryosphere\, hydrology\, ocean and coastal applications. \n\nWorkshop Objectives\n\nReview the state of the art in CRISTAL-relevant algorithms across sea ice\, land ice\, inland water and ocean domains.\nPresent results from CRISTAL-related studies\, campaigns and preparatory activities\, including from the CRISTALair airborne demonstrator\, and calibration/validation concepts.\nPrepare the scientific and user communities for exploitation of CRISTAL products\, from services to academia.\nAssess how CRISTAL science bridges across CryoSat-2\, ICESat-2\, CIMR\, ROSE-L and Sentinel-3 science and applications.\nStrengthen interaction between sea-ice\, land-ice\, hydrology\, ocean and coastal communities through joint sessions and cross-disciplinary exchange.\nNurture Early Career Researchers\, including through travel grants and sponsorship where possible.\n\n\nWorkshop Main Themes\n\nCRISTAL mission readiness\, products and operations for services.\nSea ice\, icebergs\, land ice and glacier applications.\nInland waters\, oceans and coastal applications.\nCampaigns\, CRISTALair and calibration/validation concepts.\nPolar mission synergies and links to CryoSat-2\, ICESat-2\, CIMR\, ROSE-L and Sentinel-3.\nCross-disciplinary science questions\, discussion sessions and community recommendations.\n\n\nAbstract Submission\nContributors will be invited to select the most relevant workshop theme and indicate whether they propose an oral or poster presentation.\nNote: Abstract length should be at least 200 words and a maximum of 500 words (one A4 page\, single space normally contains 400-500 words).\nInformation about co-authors\, including name\, affiliation and contact e-mail address\, will be required.  \nFor more information about the abstract submission and relevant deadlines  visit the official event web site 👉https://cristal2027.esa.int/ \nQuestion on the abstract submission? 📧Reach out to the organisers: eo4society.conf@esa.int \n\n\n
URL:https://eo4society.esa.int/event/cristal-2027-science-and-applications-workshop/
LOCATION:ECSAT\, HARWELL\, UK\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Conference,Workshops
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