4th DestinE User eXchange

This session will set the scene for this year’s Destination Earth (DestinE) User eXchange, which is composed of six dedicated sessions and posters. The event  places a strong focus on end users and practical examples of how they can explore DestinE. The European Commission will outline the vision and direction of the initiative, highlighting its evolving role in supporting user-driven applications.

This will be followed by a keynote and updates from ESA, ECMWF, and EUMETSAT, covering key achievements and the system status of the DestinE Platform, the Digital Twins, and the Data Lake.

Weather-related hazards cause some of the highest economic damage and most loss of life among all natural disasters. These include floods, droughts, heatwaves, storms and heavy rain. The Weather-Induced Extremes Digital Twin (Extremes DT) provides detailed information on extreme weather events two to four days in advance. This can help decision-makers respond and adapt quickly to these events.

In this session, speakers involved in Destination Earth and other partners working on the Extremes DT will update the community on its status. They will give examples of how users can benefit from this digital twin and show how these capabilities can support different applications.

The Climate Change Adaptation Digital Twin (Climate DT) provides climate projections across multiple decades, aiming to operationalise their production. The goal for the next years is to provide users with updated simulations every year. It will also produce specific information for selected sectors impacted by climate change, such as renewable energy and urban planning. In this way, the data produced can support urban planners, industry leaders, and others design infrastructure that is more resilient to climate change.

In this session, researchers involved in the Climate DT will provide an update on its progress. Speakers will also demonstrate how the digital twin can support different users, using real-life examples of how various stakeholders are using this data to improve their climate adaptation efforts.

Maximising the impact of DestinE requires that its data products and services align with what users across science, policy, and industry need.

This session will explore the challenges and opportunities of accessing and using data available through DestinE, combining technical insights with real-world user developments. Participants will gain an overview of the different ways to access Digital Twin data and learn about data-oriented services. Attendees will also hear from users who have developed applications or contributed data to the DestinE system. The session will conclude with an open discussion on data formats and upcoming developments.

Users must be at the heart of any data project and DestinE is no exception. This session will open with insights from ongoing studies and user surveys, setting the stage for a broader discussion on how user input shapes the evolution of DestinE.

The session will also explore the many ways in which DestinE is becoming more user-oriented through practical tools, co-design approaches, and improvements in usability and access to information. It will conclude with a forward-looking perspective on upcoming innovations and developments.