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Learn about upcoming Earth observation conferences, workshops and training courses that the European Space Agency organise or support. Discover the results of past events, which may provide useful reference or material for your work.
  • 16 Nov 2026

    The Very High-resolution Radar & Optical Data Assessment (VH-RODA) 2026 Workshop will be held in ESA-ESRIN, Frascati (Italy), from 16-20 November 2026. The 7th Edition of the VH-RODA Workshop will provide an open forum (for the new space, commercial and institutional space sectors) to present and discuss about the current status and future developments related to Earth Observation (EO) data quality, calibration and validation of space-borne very high-resolution SAR, Optical, and atmospheric constellations, sensors and data products, with a dedicated focus on commercial EO data providers and related Cal/Val activities, synergies between optical, SAR and atmospheric communities, presentation of standards and best practices for data quality.

  • 20 Oct 2026

    The 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.

  • 12 Oct 2026

    This international workshop will bring together scientists, engineers, and other stake holders interested in artificial nighttime lighting to discuss measurement techniques, applications across the wide range of domains, and potential societal benefits.

  • 7 Oct 2026

    10th International Colloquium on Scientific and Fundamental Aspects of GNSS

  • 28 Sept 2026

    This is a strategic workshop to help shape the future of Europe's Earth Observation system

  • 23 June 2026

    The PV conferences are focused on preserving, managing, and adding value to data and information – such as those from Earth Observation Heritage missions - so that they continue to provide an important role in long-term studies, and usually involve people working in different scientific and application domains.

  • 23 June 2026

    ESA Φ-lab invites you to join a dynamic three-day event in the heart of Europe’s Earth Observation disruptive innovation hub.

  • 8 June 2026

    This event is a workshop about EarthCARE Science and Validation.

  • 20 Apr 2026

    Explore the usage of EarthCARE data through the mission's Collaborative Environment hosted on the ESA MAAP: All EarthCare data are now open, free, and accessible through the MAAP, which provides computing capabilities co-located with the data, along with a suite of tools tailored to support research in this field.

  • 13 Apr 2026

    This workshop will provide an open forum for the scientific community and celebrate the achievements of ESA’s Aeolus mission, from its pioneering wind measurements to its enduring legacy for future atmospheric exploration.

  • 19 Feb 2026

    You are invited to the upcoming Product Algorithm Laboratory (PAL) Webinar, which will be held on Thursday 19 February 2026 at 09:00 UTC (10:00 CET).

  • 1 Dec 2025

    This workshop will provide an open forum for the science community. Discuss findings from initial validation activities and formulate recommendations for product improvements.

  • 24 Nov 2025

    The 2nd Ocean Carbon from Space workshop will support progress towards an integrated approach for characterising the ocean carbon cycle using satellite observations and will advance our understanding of its variability across space and time.

  • 24 Nov 2025

    The Gobabeb Research Centre, located in Namibia, is increasingly recognised as a strategic site for both atmospheric research studies and satellite calibration and validation (Cal/Val). Its geographic position at the intersection of diverse aerosol emission sources, including biomass burning, desert dust, mineral aerosols, and marine sea spray, offers a unique natural laboratory for studying aerosol composition and properties, atmospheric dynamics, and chemistry through observational and modelling approaches

  • 18 Nov 2025

    The European Space Agency (ESA) invites you to the LOLIPOP User Workshop, taking place on 18–19 November 2025 at the CNR Research Area, Bologna, Italy. This event is part of the LOng-LIved greenhouse gas PrOducts Performances (LOLIPOP) project under the ESA Climate Change Initiative (CCI).

  • 17 Nov 2025

    The Very High-resolution Radar & Optical Data Assessment (VH-RODA) 2025 Workshop will be held in ESA-ESRIN, Frascati (Italy), from 17-21 November 2025. The 6th Edition of the VH-RODA Workshop will provide an open forum (for the new space, commercial and institutional space sectors) to present and discuss about the current status and future developments related to Earth Observation (EO) data quality, calibration and validation of space-borne very high-resolution SAR, Optical, and atmospheric constellations, sensors and data products, with a dedicated focus on commercial EO data providers and related Cal/Val activities, synergies between optical, SAR and atmospheric communities, presentation of standards and best practices for data quality.

  • 3 Nov 2025

    A Symposium on Humanity’s Challenges and Celestial Solutions

  • 6 Oct 2025

    The 15th Swarm Data Quality Workshop (SDQW#15), hosted by the University of Oslo, took place in Oslo, Norway, from 6 to 10 October 2025. This workshop brought together a diverse group of scientists and experts to discuss the latest advancements and challenges in Swarm data quality and scientific applications. The event saw the participation of over 140 scientists, with approximately 100 attendees joining in person, representing various research institutions from across Europe, America, and Asia.

  • 30 Sept 2025

    Calibration and Validation (Cal/Val) remains a key topic in the Earth Observation (EO) community. Helsinki from 30 September to 2 October 2025.

  • 23 June 2025

    Held every three years, ESA’s Living Planet Symposia are among the world’s premier events on Earth observation. The Living Planet Symposium 2025 (LPS25) emphasises transitioning from ‘observation to climate action and sustainability for Earth’.