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SUMMARY:EO AFRICA R&D FORUM 2026 – Achievement and Future Pathways
DESCRIPTION:An ESA-funded initiative\, this forum highlights cutting-edge research and innovation within Africa’s food-water nexus\, showcasing how Earth Observation supports sustainable water management\, agriculture\, and food security. \nWhy Attend: \n\nDiscover findings from ESA-funded EO AFRICA research projects\nEngage with personnel from ESA and African Space Agencies\nConnect with the continent’s key EO research and user community\n\nImportant Details: \n\nRegistration is free but mandatory\nParticipant capacity is limited – selection is based on relevance\nTravel and accommodation are self-funded\n\n\nSecure your place among the stakeholders shaping the future of EO in Africaa \n
URL:https://eo4society.esa.int/event/eo-africa-rd-forum-2026-achievement-and-future-pathways/
LOCATION:university of Dar Es Salaam\, Dar Es salaam\, Tanzania\, United Republic of
CATEGORIES:Conference,Workshops
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260525
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SUMMARY:Satellite remote sensing of air quality
DESCRIPTION:This online course provided within the context of ESA EO AFRICA focuses on detection of the composition of the lower atmosphere from space: methods\, data\, tools and applications. \nUpon completion of this online training course\, the participant will be able to: \n\nExplain the basic interactions of radiation with the atmosphere: absorption and scattering\nExplain how the concentration of trace gases and greenhouse gases can be inferred by using absorption spectroscopy\nExplain how visible radiances observed by satellite instruments are used to characterize aerosols and clouds\nFind and work with TROPOMI data using python scripts\nAnalyze temporal and spatial patterns of air quality data using python and jupyter notebooks\nReview a case study involving atmospheric composition data\n\nThe course will be offered to a maximum of 75 participants. Selection will be based on relevant academic background and employment. \nOnly applicants working for an African-based organization are eligible. \nThe participants are expected to have a basic knowledge of the Earth System\, Earth Observation principles and some affinity with programming. Before the start of the course participants will be given access to 2 online course of the EO AFRICA RDF series (OC 1: Principles of and advances in Earth Observation and OC 2:Cloud Computing and Algorithms for EO Analyses)\, which we advise to go through for refreshing the knowledge on basic principles of EO and tools/algorithms. \nRead more information and apply by May 10th HERE \n
URL:https://eo4society.esa.int/event/satellite-remote-sensing-of-air-quality/
CATEGORIES:Training/Education
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260611
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260615
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SUMMARY:ESA's 2026 InSAR Training Course
DESCRIPTION:Background\nThe training course will provide participants with a fundamental understanding of Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar (InSAR) for monitoring and analysing the dynamics of the Earth’s surface and the objects upon it. Emphasis will be placed on how InSAR can be used to address safety‑ and risk‑related challenges\, both for diagnostic assessment and anomaly detection. \nParticipants will gain insight into methodologies that are optimal and fit‑for‑purpose across domains such as civil engineering\, energy\, geology\, and geophysics. The goal is to equip attendees with the necessary tools and critical reasoning for selecting and implementing appropriate InSAR processing and parameter estimation approaches. \nDrawing on expertise from TU Delft\, the British Geological Survey (BGS)\, the Polish Geological Institute (PGI)\, UK Centre for Observation and Modelling of Earthquakes\, Volcanoes and Tectonics (COMET)\, the University of Twente\, and other research partners. This course targets undergraduate and graduate students\, early‑career scientists\, and professionals seeking to apply InSAR methods within operational or research workflows. \n  \nPre‑requisites: \n\n\nArithmetic with complex numbers (addition and multiplication) \n\n\nExperience running and adapting Python Jupyter notebooks \n\n\nBasic understanding of radar and SAR \n\n\n  \nObjectives\nBy the end of the course\, participants will be able to: \n\n\nUnderstand the underlying geometry\, datums\, and error models in InSAR processing for geodetic applications. \n\n\nApply time‑series analysis and parameter estimation methods to retrieve ground motion signals. \n\n\nInterpret InSAR products such as velocity maps and deformation trends in the context of geological and environmental hazards. \n\n\nIntegrate InSAR outputs with geological\, seismic\, and environmental datasets for multi-disciplinary studies. \n\n\nRecognize the advantages and limitations of current InSAR services and ground motion portals. \n\n\n  \nPreliminary Programme:\nDay 1 – Thursday 11 June (TU Delft)\nInSAR Geodesy & Time Series Methods (Part 1) \n\n\nInSAR fundamentals\, state‑of‑the‑art and applications \n\n\nGeometry\, datums\, and displacement parameterization \n\n\nScatterers\, arcs\, and triple‑A product concepts \n\n\nDay 2 – Friday 12 June (TU Delft)\nInSAR Geodesy & Time Series Methods (Part 2) \n\n\nPhase reduction\, stochastic models\, and parameter estimation \n\n\nError propagation\, quality control\, and ambiguity resolution \n\n\nAdvanced methods: 3D displacement\, SPAMS model\, Instantaneous State InSAR \n\n\nDay 3 – Saturday 13 June (PGI / BGS / COMET)\nInSAR Applications \n\n\nNational and European ground motion services \n\n\nInterpreting InSAR products and AI/ML‑based anomaly detection \n\n\nSeismic and volcanic deformation monitoring (COMET / LiCSAR) \n\n\nLandslides and mining: detection\, monitoring\, and risk mapping \n\n\nDay 4 – Sunday 14 June (PGI)\nField Visit – Kraków Region \n\n\nOn‑site demonstrations of ground deformation\, mining subsidence\, and landslide monitoring \n\n\n  \nParticipation\nParticipation is free of charge\, but subject to the 30‑person capacity limit. Priority will be given to students and early‑career professionals attending the FRINGE 2026 symposium. Participants are expected to bring their own laptops configured with Python and Jupyter environments for hands‑on exercises. Instructions and example notebooks will be provided prior to the course. \n  \nA certificate of attendance will be issued upon completion of the 3‑day training and field trip. \n  \nTo register for the course\, please fill in this form (The deadline is 26.04.2026) \n  \nContact Info\n\n\nFor any questions or inquiries\, please contact: \nESA course coordinator  connor.heeney@ext.esa.int \n\n\n
URL:https://eo4society.esa.int/event/esa-2026-insar-training-course/
LOCATION:Polish Geological Institute – National Research Institute\, Carpathian Branch\, Skrzatów 1\, Kraków\, 31-560\, Poland
CATEGORIES:Training/Education
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SUMMARY:Beyond the Visible summer school
DESCRIPTION:The Beyond the Visible Summer School explores how Earth observation (EO) and artificial intelligence (AI) are transforming the way societies understand and manage terrestrial resources. \nAcross land\, water\, food\, energy\, and global supply chains\, decision-makers face increasing pressure to respond to environmental and economic change under uncertainty. Advances in EO data and AI-driven analytics are opening new opportunities to monitor complex systems\, generate insights\, and support more informed decision-making. \nThese opportunities will be examined during the summer school’s five‑day programme. Participants will engage in keynotes\, technical sessions\, hands-on workshops\, and a field excursion\, while working in interdisciplinary teams to address real challenges in terrestrial resource management. Throughout the week\, teams develop solution concepts using EO data and AI methods and refine them through exchanges with scientists\, practitioners\, entrepreneurs\, and industry experts. \nThe programme concludes with team presentations to an expert jury and an award ceremony recognising outstanding ideas. \nThe Summer School is organised by the ETH Zurich Forest Resources Management Group (FORM) with the collaboration of ESA and other partners. It is open to Master’s students\, PhD candidates\, early-career researchers\, and young professionals from fields including Earth observation\, AI\, environmental science\, policy\, and entrepreneurship. \nUp to 40 participants will be selected through a competitive application process. \nApplication deadline: 8 April 2026 \nAll information details are available on the summer school dedicated webpage. \n
URL:https://eo4society.esa.int/event/beyond-the-visible-summer-school/
LOCATION:Bildungscampus\, Heilbronn\, 74076\, Germany
CATEGORIES:Training/Education
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SUMMARY:"Advances in the Science and Applications of SAR Interferometry” – Fringe 2026
DESCRIPTION:Background\nThe European Space Agency is organising together with the National Geological Institute and Jagiellonian University in Kraków\, the 13th International workshop on “Advances in the Science and Applications of SAR Interferometry” – Fringe 2026. The workshop is taking place at the Auditorium Maximum of the Jagiellonian University in Kraków\, Poland\, from 15 to 19 June 2026. \nParticipation\nFringe 2026 is a free workshop open to scientists\, students\, as well as representatives from national\, European and international space agencies and value adding industries.\nAcceptance to present in the oral and poster sessions at Fringe 2026 is determined by the Scientific and Programme Committees after they review the submitted abstracts. We are also planning to include an InSAR-industry exhibition area.\nNo participation fees will be charged. However\, participants are expected to finance their own travel and accommodation expenses. \nNo financial support is foreseen for the workshop. \nThe official language of workshop is English. \n  \nDeadline was extended until 08 March 2026\, the submission portal is now closed!\nThere are no Special Proceedings foreseen for the workshop\nWorkshop Themes\n\nAtmosphere / Ionosphere science and applications\nAdvances in InSAR/Polarimetric Interferometry/Tomography theory\nApplications of AI and machine learning\nBIOMASS and advances at P-band\nBistatic and multi-static SAR (HARMONY and other missions)\nData products\, processing environments and operational services\nDisplacements and deformations (InSAR for the built environment/infrastructure monitoring/subsidence)\nEarthquakes & tectonics / seismic hazards\nFuture Missions\nIce & Snow\nInSAR phase closure theory and applications\nLandslides\, sinkholes & related hazards\nNew Space InSAR\nThematic mapping (eg. agriculture\, land cover\, forestry\, etc)\nGeophysical parameter retrieval\nVolcanoes / volcanic hazards\nMulti-hazards\nSynergistic use of multi-mission SAR Interferometry\n\nFringe 2026 is organised around:\n\nPapers and posters selected by the Scientific Committee;\nRound-table discussions with seed questions prepared by the session chairpersons and ESA.\n\nFor more detailed information on Fringe 2026 please access the main website 👉 https://fringe2026.esa.int/\n\n  \nEXHIBITION OPPORTUNITIES\n\nDeadline for application: 15 April 2026\nBY SPONSORING ESA FRINGE 2026 YOU WILL:\n\nPosition your organisation at Fringe 2026\, a key international workshop bringing together the global InSAR research and development communities. Engage directly with scientists\, mission experts\, and technical specialists shaping the future of SAR interferometry and Earth Observation applications;\nConnect with researchers\, academic groups\, mission planners\, industry professionals\, and representatives from space agencies\, all gathered in one place to exchange knowledge\, share innovations\, and explore future collaborations in the evolving InSAR and EO landscape;\nParticipate in the planned InSAR-industry exhibition area\, offering a unique platform to present technologies\, products\, and applications to an international audience of scientists\, engineers\, and decision-makers;\nEngage with the cutting edge of InSAR science and missions.\n\nDownload in pdf the Exhibition & Sponsorship Brochure\nOr \nApply directly to the Sponsor application portal\n  \n  \n\n\n\nSchedule and Deadlines\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbstract submission opening\nNovember 2025\n\n\nAbstract submission closure\n8th March 2026\n\n\nNotification of acceptance\nApril 2026\n\n\nIssue of Preliminary Programme\nMay 2026\n\n\nRegistration Opening\nMay 2026\n\n\nIssue of Final Programme\nat the workshop\n\n\nWorkshop\n15 – 19 June 2026\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact info\nFor information regarding the logistics of the venue\, registration and InSAR-industry exhibition\, please contact events.organisation@esa.int\nFor information regarding the abstract submissions\, workshop programme\, instructions for authors and inquiries related to the scientific and programme committee\, please contact EO4Society.Conf@esa.int\n\n\nRules and regulations of the building at Krupnicza Street 33 – Jagiellonian University\n\n\n  \n  \n\n\n\n\n\nESA Programme Board\n\n\n\nClement Albinet\nESA-ESRIN \n\n\n\n\nPhilippe Bally\nESA-ESRIN \n\n\n\n\nMalcom Davidson\nESA-ESTEC \n\n\n\n\nMarcus Engdahl\nESA-ESRIN \n\n\n\n\nDiego Fernandez Prieto\nESA-ESRIN \n\n\n\n\nMagdalena Fitrzyk\nRSAC/ESA-ESRIN \n\n\n\n\nJulia Kubanek\nESA-ESTEC \n\n\n\n\nNicolas Longepe\nESA-ESRIN \n\n\n\n\nMuriel Pinheiro\nESA-ESRIN \n\n\n\n\nBjörn Rommen\nESA-ESTEC \n\n\n\n\nFrancesco Sarti\nESA-ESRIN \n\n\n\n\nKlaus Scipal\nESA-ESRIN \n\n\n\n\nThibault Taillade\nESA-ESRIN \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nScientific Committee\n\n\n\nNico Adam\nDLR \n\n\n\n\nFalk Amelung\nUniversity of Miami \n\n\n\n\nHermann Bähr\nShell \n\n\n\n\nTimo Balz\nWuhan University \n\n\n\n\nMarta Béjar-Pizarro\nInstituto Geológico y Minero de España (IGME) \n\n\n\n\nDavid Bekaert\nJPL \n\n\n\n\nJuliet Biggs\nUniversity of Bristol \n\n\n\n\nManuela Bonano\nIREA-CNR \n\n\n\n\nJoão Catalão\nUniversidade Lisboa \n\n\n\n\nLing Chang\nUniversity of Twente \n\n\n\n\nMario Costantini\nB-Open \n\n\n\n\nMichele Crosetto\nCentre Tecnològic de Telecomunicacions de Catalunya (CTTC) \n\n\n\n\nJohn Dehls\nNGU/Geological Survey of Norway \n\n\n\n\nJose Manuel Delgado Blasco\nMicrogeodesia Jaén Research Group – University of Jaén \n\n\n\n\nDominique Derauw\nCSL \n\n\n\n\nXiaoli Ding\nHong Kong Polytechnical University \n\n\n\n\nJavier Duro Calvo\nDares Technology \n\n\n\n\nSusanna Ebmeier\nUniversity of Leeds \n\n\n\n\nMichael Eineder\nDLR \n\n\n\n\nAlessandro Ferretti\nTRE Altamira s.r.l. \n\n\n\n\nYuri Fialko\nUniversity of California San Diego \n\n\n\n\nEric Fielding\nJPL \n\n\n\n\nMichael Foumelis\nAristotle University of Thessaloniki \n\n\n\n\nPaolo Gamba\nUniversity of Pavia \n\n\n\n\nRamon Hanssen\nTU Delft \n\n\n\n\nRachel Holley\nCGG-NPA \n\n\n\n\nAndy Hooper\nUniversity of Leeds \n\n\n\n\nMaya Ilieva\nSARMAP \n\n\n\n\nMi Jiang\nSun Yat-sen University \n\n\n\n\nSigurjón Jónsson\nKAUST \n\n\n\n\nGini Ketelaar\nShell \n\n\n\n\nRiccardo Lanari\nIREA-CNR \n\n\n\n\nYngvar Larsen\nNORCE \n\n\n\n\nTom Rune Lauknes\nNORCE \n\n\n\n\nMingsheng Liao\nWuhan University \n\n\n\n\nRowena Lohman\nCornell University/Department of Earth & Atmospheric Sciences \n\n\n\n\nZhong Lu\nSouthern Methodist University \n\n\n\n\nPaul Lundgren\nJPL \n\n\n\n\nAndrea Manconi\nETH \n\n\n\n\nPetar Marinkovic\nPPO.labs \n\n\n\n\nJohn Merryman\nDTU Denmark \n\n\n\n\nAndrea Monti-Guarnieri\nPolitecnico di Milano \n\n\n\n\nThomas Nagler\nEnveo \n\n\n\n\nGiovanni Nico\nIAC-CNR \n\n\n\n\nAlessandro Novellino\nBGS / COMET \n\n\n\n\nPaolo Pasquali\nSARMAP \n\n\n\n\nZbigniew Perski\nPolish Geological Institute National Research Institute \n\n\n\n\nVirginie Pinel\nISTerre-UMR CNRS \n\n\n\n\nPau Prats-Iraola\nDLR \n\n\n\n\nEric Rignot\nUniversity of California \n\n\n\n\nAlessandro Parizzi\nDLR \n\n\n\n\nMichelle Maree Parks\nIcelandic Meteorological Office \n\n\n\n\nHelmut Rott\nEnveo \n\n\n\n\nJacqueline Salzer\nSkyGeo \n\n\n\n\nSami Samiei-Esfahany\nUniversity of Leeds \n\n\n\n\nDavid Sandwell\nScripps \n\n\n\n\nMichael Schlund\nUniversity Twente \n\n\n\n\nLorenzo Solari\nEuropean Environment Agency \n\n\n\n\nSalvatore Stramondo\nINGV \n\n\n\n\nTazio Strozzi\nGAMMA \n\n\n\n\nHenriette Sudhaus\nKarlsruhe Institute of Technology – KIT \n\n\n\n\nJianbao Sun\nChina Earthquake Administration \n\n\n\n\nFreek van Leijen\nTU Delft \n\n\n\n\nChristelle Wauthier\nPennsylvania State University \n\n\n\n\nShimon Wdowinski\nFlorida International University \n\n\n\n\nUrs Wegmuller\nGAMMA \n\n\n\n\nTim Wright\nUniversity of Leeds \n\n\n\n\nHoward Zebker\nStanford University \n\n\n\n\nQiming Zeng\nPeking University \n  \n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\nESA Personal Data Protection Policy\n\n\n
URL:https://eo4society.esa.int/event/fringe-2026-advances-in-the-science-and-applications-of-sar-interferometry-and-sentinel-1-insar/
LOCATION:Jagiellonian University of Kraków\, ul. Krupnicza 33\, 31-123 Kraków\, ul. Krupnicza 33\, 31-123\, Krakow\, Poland
CATEGORIES:Conference,Workshops
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SUMMARY:ESA Polar Science Cluster Collocation Meeting 2026 ❄️
DESCRIPTION:\nIntroduction\nThe polar regions are experiencing rapid and dramatic changes. Often viewed as early indicators of global climate change\, changes in the cryosphere have far-reaching consequences for ecosystems\, sea level\, weather patterns\, and human activities. Quantifying these changes and understanding their drivers and impacts remains a pressing scientific and societal challenge. \nThe ESA Polar Science Cluster collocation meeting brings together the polar and cryosphere research community to share progress\, identify research priorities\, strengthen collaboration and align scientific efforts. By fostering exchange\, the meeting aims to advance the use of Earth Observation in cryospheric science\, and enhance the integration of Earth Observation\, in-situ measurements\, modelling\, and innovative methodologies to improve understanding of polar processes. \nThe event will take place in Innsbruck\, Austria\, from 15th to 17th September\, with an excursion on 18th September. \n\nObjectives\nThe overall objectives for this workshop are to: \n\nPresent the latest activities of ESA Polar Science Cluster projects\nHighlight new and innovative opportunities for Earth Observation in cryospheric science\nIdentify scientific priorities\, gaps and challenges to help define the next polar science research goals\nShare the latest research and scientific results within polar science including the use of Earth Observation and synergies with modelling and in-situ activities.\nFoster collaboration between ESA Polar Science Cluster Projects\, EU Horizon European and other international initiatives (Antarctica InSync\, IPY5\, etc.)\n\n                                                  \n \nTheme\n\n\n\n\nAll research related to polar science and the cryosphere is welcome. The focus of the meeting includes: \n\nIce Sheets and ice shelves\nSea Ice\nGlaciers\nPermafrost\nOcean – Ice – Atmosphere interactions\nEcology and biodiversity\nMethodological Advances in Earth Observation (new data products\, future missions)\nMethodological Synergies (Earth Observation\, In-situ\, modelling\, AI)\n\n\nAbstract submission and Registration\n  \nFor more information about  the Abstract submission and Registration \, visit the official event website 👉ESA Polar Science Cluster Collocation Meeting 2026 \n  \n
URL:https://eo4society.esa.int/event/esa-polar-science-cluster-collocation-meeting-2026-%e2%9d%84%ef%b8%8f/
LOCATION:Villa Blanka  Event Center\, Weiherburggasse 8\, Innsbruck\, 6020\, Austria
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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SUMMARY:8th ESA-ECMWF-EUMETSAT joint training in atmospheric composition
DESCRIPTION:\nThe course\n\nThe European Space Agency (ESA)\, the European Organisation for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites (EUMETSAT)\, the European Center for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) with the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) are organising the Eighth annual Joint Training on Atmospheric Composition\, hosted by the  Laboratory of Atmospheric Physics\, School of Physics\, Faculty of Sciences\, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki\, Greece from 19 to 23 October 2026. Greece from 19 to 23 October 2026.The course builds on nearly a decade of rich heritage\, and past examples of trainings\, including pre-training webinars can be found at the link below:https://atmostraining.info/\n\n\n\nSpecific Goals\n\n\nThe training will introduce the participants to state-of-the-art satellite remote sensing\, ground-based and in-situ measurement techniques for atmospheric composition monitoring and chemical transport modelling in a global context. This year the course is focused in the Remote Sensing of Air Quality\, and the key topics will include: \n\nThe recently launched Sentinel-4 and Sentinel-5 missions\nTools and techniques for retrieving concentrations of pollutant gases from satellites\nPrinciples of atmospheric chemistry/dynamics and relevance on climate and air quality\nCombining data from different satellite instruments\nMethods underlying how high-quality satellite retrievals can improve the reliability of air quality models and forecasts\nScience communication\nAdditional aims include fostering collaboration amongst participants and encouraging the development of individual and team projects using the data\, resources and methodologies present\n\n\nTarget audience\n\nThe training is of interest for PhD students\, early-career scientists\, researchers from academia and research institutes\, industry\, and anyone interested in atmospheric composition monitoring and modelling. On site training participation is limited\, and selection is competitive. \nWe are pleased to announce that the webinars prior to the in-person training will be accessible to all. Basic knowledge in the concept of remote sensing and working knowledge of python is expected. \nParticipants from ESA\, EUMETSAT and ECMWF member states are given preference for the in-person training; however\, participants from all other countries are also welcome to apply\, subject to availability of space. \n\n\n\n\n\nSchedule and Deadlines\n\n\n\n\n\n\nApplications opening : 26 March 2026\n\n\nApplications closure: 15 May 2026\n\n\nNotification of acceptance: June 2026\n\n\nIssue of Preliminary Programme: July 2026\n\n\nIssue of Final Programme: at the training course\n\n\nTraining Course:  19-23 October 2026\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n  \nAll the information on the application process are available on the training\n👉dedicated website.\n
URL:https://eo4society.esa.int/event/8th-esa-ecmwf-eumetsat-joint-training-in-atmospheric-composition/
LOCATION:Aristotle University of Thessaloniki\, Laboratory of Atmospheric Physics\, 40.63N 22.96E\, Thessaloniki\, 541 24\, Greece
CATEGORIES:Training/Education
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261020
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261023
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SUMMARY:4D Ionosphere 2026 Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Introduction\nThe 4D Ionosphere 2026 Workshop brings together a wide range of communities to jointly advance our understanding of the ionosphere and its role within the broader Earth system. Building on the achievements of the ESA 4D Ionosphere projects*\, other community scientific projects and the wealth of data from missions such as\, but not limited to\, Swarm\, SMOS\, Biomass and L-Band SAR missions\, along with synthetic data and models for future missions such as ROSE-L\, complementary ground based and modelling efforts\, the workshop will highlight how combining diverse approaches leads to stronger knowledge and more robust solutions. \nThis event is designed as a true meeting point for various communities\, including\, but not limited to\, Earth Observation scientists\, space weather researchers\, GNSS and radio propagation experts\,  model developers\, spanning the various aspects of the heliophysics discipline and beyond. Together\, these communities will explore project outcomes\, identify cross-mission and cross-discipline synergies\, and discuss how integrated approaches can advance the understanding of ionospheric processes from Earth to space. This includes improving our ability to characterise the state of the ionosphere\, both “quiet” and “dynamic”\, as well as its irregularities\, scintillations and turbulence\, and examining when these signatures represent geophysical signals or noise. The event will also focus on the quantification and characterisation of ionospheric conditions\, why this is crucial for both science and applications\, and how to address open questions and future directions in ionospheric research. This includes the development and use of advanced tools\, datasets and simulations\, the potential to support operational services through new modelling techniques\, and the preparations for future mission planning. \nThe workshop organisers invite the broader scientific community to submit abstracts and contribute with their latest scientific advancements\, ensuring that diverse perspectives and innovative ideas are represented. \nThrough invited talks\, dedicated project sessions\, panel discussions\, and open community exchanges\, the workshop will serve as a collaborative platform to define together the scientific priorities’ needs for the next phase of ionospheric research. \nThe ultimate goal is to build a shared roadmap that leverages the strengths of each community to push the boundaries of what is possible in ionospheric science. \nAbove all\, the 4D Ionosphere 2026 Workshop is meant to foster a collaborative environment where different scientific communities can meet\, share\, challenge\, and converge\, helping to build a unified vision for the future of ionospheric research in Europe and beyond. \n* QUID-REGIS\, Swarm-VIP-Dynamic\, JOIN\, F-BURST\, SfOD \nThemes\nThe workshop organisers kindly invite the community to submit abstracts addressing the themes below:\n\n\nFrom Earth to Space – coupling processes in the ionosphere\nIonospheric irregularities\, scintillation\, and turbulence. Signal or noise?\nQuantification and characterisation of the state of the ionosphere and why it is important.\nOpen questions and further directions on ionospheric science\, including tools\, data\, and simulations.\n\nImportant Dates\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbstract Opens                                 \n16 March 2026\n\n\nAbstract closes \n10 April 2026 (EOB) New deadline: 17 April at 23:00 CEST\n\n\nNotification of Acceptance\nmid-May 2026\n\n\nRegistration opens\n18 May 2026\n\n\nRegistration closes\n30 June 2026\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nAbsract submission\nFor more information about  the abstract submission\, visit the official event website 👉 4D Ionosphere \n
URL:https://eo4society.esa.int/event/4d-ionosphere-2026-workshop/
LOCATION:ESA-ESRIN\, Largo Galileo Galilei\, 1\, Frascati\, RM\, 00044\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Conference,Workshops
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261107
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SUMMARY:2nd EO4Soil Symposium - Earth Observation for Soil Protection and Restoration
DESCRIPTION:The 2nd ESA Symposium on Earth Observation for Soil Protection and Restoration (EO4Soil 2026) will take place from 4 to 6 November 2026 at ESA-ESRIN in Frascati\, Italy. Building on the success of its first edition\, the symposium will bring together scientists\, policymakers\, and industry representatives to explore how Earth Observation can support soil protection\, sustainable management\, and restoration. \nSoils play a critical role in ecosystem functioning\, food production\, climate regulation\, and biodiversity\, yet they are increasingly under pressure. In this context\, EO technologies – particularly through the Copernicus Programme – offer unprecedented opportunities to monitor soil health indicators such as organic carbon\, moisture\, nutrients\, and land degradation dynamics at multiple scales. The symposium will assess how these capabilities can contribute to Monitoring\, Reporting and Verification (MRV) systems and support policy frameworks such as the EU Soil Strategy for 2030 and the Soil Monitoring Law. \nThe event will feature a comprehensive programme structured around policy perspectives\, scientific and technical advancements\, and real-world applications. \nBy fostering dialogue between the EO community and key stakeholders\, the symposium aims to identify future research priorities\, methodological gaps\, and opportunities for innovation. \n  \nAbstract submission is now open and will close on 30 June 2026. Please submit your abstract here. \n
URL:https://eo4society.esa.int/event/2nd-eo4soil-symposium-earth-observation-for-soil-protection-and-restoration/
LOCATION:ESA-ESRIN\, Largo Galileo Galilei\, 1\, Frascati\, RM\, 00044\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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