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SUMMARY:Webinar: Harnessing the Power of Destination Earth
DESCRIPTION:High-resolution digital twin technology is transforming the way we anticipate and manage solar energy risks. By integrating satellite observations\, weather models\, and renewable energy data\, the Destination Earth (DestinE) initiative is enabling more accurate and reliable forecasting for the energy sector. \nThe Earth Observation for Energy Risks (EO4ER) consortium – including OHB Digital Services\, the Smart Grids Research Group at THU\, and Reuniwatt – has been selected by the European Space Agency (ESA) to develop a Digital Twin Component prototype for solar energy as part of DestinE. Their work focuses on leveraging advanced digital twin technology to enhance energy forecasting\, improve grid resilience\, and support informed decision-making for a sustainable energy future. \nIn this session\, participants will: \n\n\nUnderstand the role of DestinE in solar energy risk management – Learn how digital twin technology is used to anticipate and mitigate solar energy risks\, improving forecasting accuracy and reliability. \n\n\nExplore integrated data approaches – Discover how satellite data\, weather models\, and renewable energy sources are combined to optimise solar energy production and grid resilience. \n\n\nExamine the impact on energy operations – See how digital twins support policymakers\, energy producers\, and stakeholders in making informed decisions. \n\n\nLearn about Meteosat’s contribution – Understand how the third generation of Meteosat satellites will enhance the quality of solar energy forecasts for grid operators. \n\n\nRegister now to join the webinar on Thursday\, 16 October 2025\, from 14:00 – 15:00 (CEST). \nMore information and Registration
URL:https://destination-earth.eu/event/webinar-harnessing-the-power-of-destination-earth/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:EuroGEO Workshop 2025
DESCRIPTION:EuroGEO Workshop 2025 will bring together the European Earth Observation (EO) community under the theme “Advancing collective Earth Intelligence”. Organised by the European Commission\, the EuroGEO Secretariat and the Netherlands Space Office\, the event will highlight Europe’s united contribution to the GEO Work Programme and showcase how policy\, research and innovation are shaping the transition from EO services to Earth Intelligence. \nDestinE contribution\nDestinE will contribute insights on co-design methods as a key enabler for Earth Intelligence. Franka Kunz (ESA) will support two sessions from this perspective: \n11.00 – 12.45 | The Vision for Earth Intelligence – From Policy to ImpactThis plenary session will present a shared vision of Earth Intelligence as a driver of policy design\, implementation and systemic change. The discussion will explore how European initiatives\, including DestinE\, align with global frameworks and national priorities. \n16.00 – 17.30 | Parallel 3: Co-design method for Earth ObservationHosted at MINES Paris PSL\, this session will focus on co-design approaches for bridging the gap between EO experts and potential users — a long-standing challenge limiting both commercial uptake and societal impact in Europe. Building on methods pioneered in e-Shape and now advanced through DestinE\, the session will demonstrate how co-design helps to create user-driven services that deliver economic and societal value. Reflections on six years of development will highlight the role of co-design as a central element in enabling Earth Intelligence. \nMore information and Registration
URL:https://destination-earth.eu/event/eurogeo-workshop-2025/
LOCATION:Private: World Forum\, Churchillplein 10\, Den Haag\, 2517\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20251010T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20251010T140000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Next Generation Dynamic Line-Rating
DESCRIPTION:High-voltage transmission line capacity is strongly influenced by weather conditions such as temperature\, wind\, and solar radiation. Traditionally\, operators rely on Static Line Rating\, which often leaves a significant portion of the grid underutilized. Dynamic Line Rating (DLR) leverages real-time weather data to determine the actual capacity of transmission lines. \nThe Belgian Royal Meteorological Institute (RMI)\, Elia\, PropheSea\, and GeoSphere Austria are currently developing a next-generation pilot service for Dynamic Line Rating\, as part of ECMWF’s Destination Earth initiative. Their objective is to introduce an advanced level of granularity in weather forecasting\, combining on-demand weather forecasts with DLR technology. As such\, they strive to optimize the use of existing grid infrastructure\, potentially reducing costly investments such as deploying additional sensors on overhead lines and reinforcing the grid\, by maximizing the lines’ rated capacity. \nIn this session\, they will: \n\nExplain the fundamentals of DLR – Understand why DLR matters\, its advantages\, and its contribution to the energy transition.\nShare insights on their methodology – Discover how high-resolution\, on-demand weather forecasts are combined with DLR technology in this pilot service.\nPresent preliminary results – Get a first look at their findings and learn about the project’s objectives.\nEngage in a Q&A session – Discuss your questions\, provide feedback\, and explore how the pilot service could benefit your operations.\n\nRegister now to join the webinar on Friday\, 10 October 2025\, from 13:00 – 14:00 (CET). \nRegister Now
URL:https://destination-earth.eu/event/webinar-next-gen-dlr/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20251002T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20251002T183000
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SUMMARY:AI for weather and climate preparedness: From European vision to real-world impact
DESCRIPTION:Europe is the fastest-warming continent in the world. The 2024 State of the Climate report revealed that tens of millions of Europeans have already faced severe impacts from extreme weather – in both cities and rural areas. Preparing for and adapting to climate change is not only urgent\, it is essential. \nArtificial intelligence (AI) and digital technologies are now playing a central role in helping Europe tackle these challenges. The European Commission is advancing several flagship initiatives – including Destination Earth (DestinE)\, AI Factories\, EuroHPC and national programmes – to strengthen climate preparedness\, resilience and digital sovereignty. \nAgainst this backdrop\, ECMWF is hosting a high-level public conference in Brussels on 2 October 2025. The half-day event will highlight the latest advances in AI and explore its role in building Europe’s resilience to climate change and extreme weather events. \nWho should attend\nThe conference is particularly relevant for: \n\n\npolicymakers shaping digital strategy and climate adaptation; \n\n\nrepresentatives of European\, national and regional public institutions responsible for responding to climate impacts; \n\n\nresearchers advancing AI\, climate science and Earth system modelling; \n\n\nindustry representatives developing climate technology solutions; \n\n\ntechnology innovators applying AI for environmental benefit. \n\n\nProgramme (preliminary)\n14.00 Welcome and introduction \n14.05 Orientation video: What is Destination Earth? \n14.10 Opening remarks: Europe’s digital and AI strategy for resilience \n\n\nGrazyna Piesiewicz\, Head of Unit\, DG CNECT\, European Commission \n\n\n14.20 Building Europe’s AI ecosystem for real-world impact – Panel discussion \n\n\nAnna Dimitrijevics\, Deputy head of unit adaptation and resilience to climate change\, DG CNECT/DG CLIMA \n\n\nCristian Canton\, Associate Director\, Barcelona Supercomputing Centre \n\n\nPetteri Taalas\, Director-General\, Finnish Meteorological Institute \n\n\nMonique Kuglitsch\, Innovation Manager\, Fraunhofer HHI \n\n\nModerated by Simon Pickard\, Network Director\, Science|Business \n\n\n15.00 Spotlight: AI in action for weather\, climate and modelling – Panel discussion \n\n\nSara Hahner\, Scientist for Machine Learning\, ECMWF \n\n\nEva Prieto\, Climate Change Specialist\, Predictia \n\n\nLene Østvand\, Researcher\, MET Norway \n\n\nChaired by Marianne Thyrring\, Director-General\, Danish Meteorological Institute \n\n\n15.30 Coffee break \n16.00 From ideas to implementation: maturing Europe’s AI capability – Panel discussion \n\n\nIrina Sandu\, Director\, Destination Earth\, ECMWF \n\n\nMaarten van Aalst\, Director-General\, Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute \n\n\nAna Oliveira\, Chief Technology Officer\, +Atlantic \n\nErwan Marteil\, Head of Unit Prevention and Preparedness Capacity Building\, EU DG ECHO \nModerated by Simon Pickard\, Network Director\, Science|Business\n\n16.45 Closing reflections: coordinating for European leadership – Fireside chat \n\n\nGrazyna Piesiewicz\, Head of Unit\, DG CNECT\, European Commission \n\n\nFlorian Pappenberger\, Director-General Elect and Director\, Forecasts and Services\, ECMWF \n\n\nJørn Kristiansen\, Director\, Development Centre for Weather Forecasting\, MET Norway \n\n\nModerated by Simon Pickard\, Network Director\, Science|Business \n\n\n17.15 Networking reception \nMore information and Registration
URL:https://destination-earth.eu/event/ai-for-weather-and-climate-preparedness/
LOCATION:Private: Skyline\, Rue de Trèves 74\,\, Brussels\, 1000\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:Conference
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SUMMARY:BiDS Big Data from Space 2025
DESCRIPTION:Big Data from Space 2025 (BiDS25)\, held from 29 September to 3 October 2025 in Riga\, is a biennial event co-organised by the European Space Agency (ESA)\, the European Commission\, and the EU Satellite Centre (SatCen). It brings together experts from academia\, industry\, and public institutions to explore how large-scale space data and technologies—such as AI and cloud computing—can address global challenges in science\, sustainability\, and security. \nThe programme includes satellite workshops (29–30 September)\, plenary sessions\, and a code sprint (1–3 October)\, providing a platform for innovation\, collaboration\, and knowledge exchange. \nBiDS25 aims to showcase the societal impact of Big Data from Space\, highlight emerging technologies\, promote open science and interoperability\, and explore future directions in digital infrastructure and responsible AI. \nThemes include policy transformation\, climate and security challenges\, data innovation across space domains\, digital governance\, cloud-native infrastructures\, and disruptive technologies. \nDestinE will be represented by Serco\, through the presentation “Bringing Earth’s Digital Twin to life: advancing the DestinE Platform for Big Data exploratin” on October 1st at 11:00\, as part of the session “Towards Digital Twins: Integrating Data\, Models\, and Insight”. \nDetails and Agenda can be found here
URL:https://destination-earth.eu/event/bids-big-data-from-space-2025/
CATEGORIES:Conference,Workshop
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20250919T180000
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CREATED:20250716T115826Z
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SUMMARY:2025 30th EUMETSAT Meteorological Satellite Conference
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 EUMETSAT Meteorological Satellite Conference will be held in Lyon\, France from 15 to 19 September. Organised by EUMETSAT in collaboration with Météo-France\, the conference will bring together the global meteorological and Earth observation community to explore how space-based technologies are helping societies prepare for the impacts of weather and climate change. \nThis year’s theme – “From Space to Safety: Earth Observation for Future Weather and Climate Preparedness” – highlights the essential role of satellite data in forecasting\, risk management and policy support. The programme includes plenary\, poster and workshop sessions\, covering topics such as international EO programmes\, altimetry from space\, prediction evolution\, decision-making applications\, data integration\, and sea ice remote sensing in the Arctic. \nTwo hands-on short courses will be offered: one on severe storm nowcasting using MTG data (16 September\, 12:00–14:30)\, and another on EUMETSAT active fire products using Python (18 September\, 12:00–14:30). Participation is limited and can be indicated during registration. \nRegistration is now open. Fees range from €420 (early bird) to €540\, with discounted rates for students. The early registration deadline is 18 July 2025. Early check-in and a welcome drink will take place on Sunday 14 September from 16:00 at the Lyon Congress Centre. \nThe venue\, located in the Cité Internationale district of Lyon\, offers modern facilities and easy access to restaurants\, hotels and the Parc de la Tête d’Or. Participants are encouraged to book accommodation early\, as Lyon is a popular congress destination in September. \nMore information and Registration
URL:https://destination-earth.eu/event/2025-30th-eumetsat-meteorological-satellite-conference/
CATEGORIES:Conference
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SUMMARY:4th DestinE User eXchange
DESCRIPTION:DestinE’s 4th Destination Earth User eXchange took place in Vienna\, Austria\, on 25 and 26 June 2025. The DestinE User eXchange events provide an opportunity for users to learn about DestinE’s progress. From experienced academic data users to developers and policymakers\, the User eXchanges are designed to foster dialogue and networking. These events bring together users\, service providers and the DestinE team to ensure that the platform delivers applications and services that meet diverse needs. \nThis edition was held during ESA’s Living Planet Symposium (LPS) at the same venue. Held every three years\, the LPS is among the world’s leading events on Earth observation (EO). The 2025 symposium emphasised transitioning from ‘observation to climate action and sustainability for Earth’\, reflecting the urgency of the climate crisis. This goal meets the overarching objectives of DestinE.  \nThe post-event report and materials will be made available in the subpages. \nPost-Event Report\nDownload the Post-Event Report and explore all highlights and keynote speeches.
URL:https://destination-earth.eu/event/4th-destine-user-exchange/
CATEGORIES:User eXchange
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20250623T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20250627T170000
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SUMMARY:Living Planet Symposium 2025
DESCRIPTION:This June\, Destination Earth (DestinE) will be featured at the Living Planet Symposium (LPS) in Vienna\, Austria. The initiative will be highlighted in key sessions alongside discussions on Digital Twin (DT) technologies for Earth observation and climate action. \nHeld every three years\, ESA’s Living Planet Symposia are among the world’s premier events on Earth observation (EO). The event provides a forum to present and discuss the latest scientific findings and applications based on satellite data\, and to review the contribution that data and technologies have made and could further make in addressing environmental and societal challenges. \nAs the climate crisis intensifies\, the Living Planet Symposium 2025 (LPS25) highlights the urgent need to move from Earth observation to climate action and sustainability. DestinE can be an important tool in this transition and will therefore be featured in several sessions throughout the event. \nOne session\, “Collaborative Innovation: Building a Digital Twin of the Earth System through Global and Local Partnerships\,” will explore the power of collaboration in developing a system as complex as DestinE. Bringing together diverse stakeholders\, this session will showcase how joint efforts can drive innovation and progress. \nAnother session\, “Synergies between ESA’s DTE Programme and DestinE Ecosystem\,” will examine how ESA’s Digital Twin Earth (DTE) programme can complement DestinE and look into the opportunities provided by the DestinE Ecosystem. ESA’s DTE programme aims to help ESA’s Member States use Earth observation capabilities to shape the next generation of pre-operational Digital Twin ecosystems. \nThe “Technological Innovations for a Digital Twin of the Earth System” session will highlight the latest advancements in data acquisition\, processing\, modeling\, and visualisation. Speakers will explore how cutting-edge technologies—such as AI\, machine learning\, and high-performance computing—are driving high-fidelity simulations of Earth’s complex systems. \nFinally\, the session “Using Earth Observation to Develop Digital Twin Components for the Earth System” will showcase recent advancements in ESA’s EO-based Digital Twin Components. Experts will discuss the integration of data from multiple sensors\, the design of system architectures\, the role of AI and machine learning\, and other key topics shaping the future of digital twin technology. \nDetails of the event and agenda can be found here. \nMeet the DestinE Teams\nBeyond these featured sessions\, DestinE’s teams will be available all week in the booth area\, providing attendees with direct access to experts. Visitors can explore various booths to attend presentations on different DestinE topics\, schedule one-on-one consultations with specialists\, and discover ways to engage with and contribute to the DestinE ecosystem. \n4th User eXchange at the LPS 2025\nIn addition to the LPS25 sessions\, the 4th DestinE User eXchange\, held on 25–26 June 2025 in\,  Vienna\, will be a pivotal event in shaping DestinE’s future. While LPS25 will highlight the latest advancements in Digital Twin technologies\, the User eXchange will provide a dedicated platform for users\, experts\, and stakeholders to gain in-depth insights\, explore DestinE’s capabilities\, and discuss its progress and future potential. More details can be found here. \nWith DestinE and the broader Digital Twin landscape in the spotlight\, attendees will have the chance to participate in a full week of discussions\, presentations\, and hands-on experiences at one of the year’s most significant Earth observation events\, with no overlapping sessions to ensure everyone can make the most of the agenda.
URL:https://destination-earth.eu/event/living-planet-symposium-2025/
LOCATION:Austria Center\, Bruno-Kreisky-Platz 1\, Vienna\, 1220\, Austria
CATEGORIES:Conference
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SUMMARY:Discover GeoAI: AI-powered Earth observation service for users across industries
DESCRIPTION:GeoAI is a powerful geospatial AI service available on the DestinE Platform that revolutionises how businesses and individuals harness the power of Artificial Intelligence for Earth observation use cases. It allows users with no prior AI or geospatial expertise to easily design and apply their own custom AI-based workflows and to share their projects for collaborative work. \nThe service delivers insights from satellite imagery\, supporting various resolutions\, image types and sensors\, making advanced EO analytics available to all. \nThis webinar demonstrated how GeoAI supports decision-making across sectors through real-world examples\, including forestry\, wildfire damage detection\, and urban development monitoring. Experts from the service provider FlyPix AI lead the session and answered participants’ questions in a dedicated Q&A. \nParticipants can provide their feedback through this form. \nAgenda \n11:00 – 11:05 | Welcome and introduction – Diego Domenici\, Trust-IT Services \n11:05 – 11:10 | Brief introduction to the DestinE Platform – Barbara Scarda\, Serco \n11:10 – 11:45 | GeoAI \n\nOverview of the service – Sergey Sukhanov\, FlyPix AI (5 mins)\nUse case 1: Forestry – Enrique Fernández\, FlyPix AI (15 mins)\nUse case 2: Wildfire damage detection – Jacob MacWilliams\, FlyPix AI (10 mins)\nUse case 3: Urban development monitoring – Enrique Fernández\, FlyPix AI (5 mins)\n\n11:45 – 11:55 | Q&A session \n11:55 – 12:00 | Conclusion \nSee the webinar page on the Learning Hub
URL:https://destination-earth.eu/event/discover-geoai-ai-powered-earth-observation-service-for-users-across-industries/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:EGI 2025
DESCRIPTION:As part of the  session Digital Twins in Science and the Data & Compute Continuum\, Thomas Geenen (ECMWF) will present on the DestinE ecosystem\, focusing on its interoperability and its support to the scientific community. This presentation will highlight how DestinE contributes to advancing data-driven science and enabling large-scale digital twin applications across Europe. \nDigital Twins in Science and the Data & Compute Continuum: Achievements of the InterTwin Project will be featured in a dedicated conference session on Thursday\, June 5\, taking place in the Auditorium (Paraninfo – Stables) from 09:00 to 10:45. \nThis session will showcase the key achievements of the InterTwin project\, which is developing a Digital Twin Engine to support the next generation of digital twins for science. The project is fostering interdisciplinary collaboration by co-designing digital twin prototypes across domains such as climate\, energy\, and environmental research. \nIn the session “Digital Twins in Science and the Data & Compute Continuum\,” experts from EGI\, CSIC\, ECMWF\, EODC\, LNEC\, and SPECTRUM will explore how the InterTwin framework can be integrated into Research Infrastructures and international scientific initiatives. The session will present both technical and scientific outcomes\, including practical examples of coastal digital twins and thematic use cases. \nThe session will conclude with a discussion on the future of digital twin adoption in science\, and how projects like InterTwin and DestinE are shaping this rapidly evolving landscape. \nDetails of the event and agenda can be found here
URL:https://destination-earth.eu/event/egi-2025/
LOCATION:Palacio de la Magdalena\, Santander\, Spain
CATEGORIES:Conference
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SUMMARY:Destination Earth: What it is and what it can offer for local digital twins
DESCRIPTION:As Europe accelerates toward a digital and climate-resilient future\, the European Commission’s Destination Earth (DestinE) initiative takes a pivotal role in shaping how we understand and respond to environmental change. This ambitious programme aims to build a highly accurate digital replica of the Earth\, enabling digital twins of the Earth system by 2030. \nAt present\, DestinE features two advanced digital twins—focused on climate change adaptation and extreme weather events. These foundational components will soon be joined by further thematic twins\, covering domains such as oceans and biodiversity. Developed by three leading European agencies—ESA\, ECMWF\, and EUMETSAT—DestinE represents a new frontier in data-driven decision-making. \nAs the impacts of climate change are increasingly felt at the local level\, cities and regions are turning to digital innovation to protect communities and plan for the future. Whether for flood protection\, land use strategy\, or urban resilience\, Local Digital Twins are becoming essential tools in managing environmental risk. \nExploring DestinE for Local Governance \nThis webinar provides a unique opportunity to discover the core aims of Destination Earth and how it can support local-level decision-making. Participants will explore how climate and weather data—made accessible through DestinE—can inform urban planning\, and what capacities are needed to make the most of these insights. \nSession Highlights \n\n\nWelcome (11:30–11:35)Gabriela Ruseva\, Living-in.EU coordinator\, Eurocities \n\n\nIntroduction to Destination Earth (11:35–12:00) \n\n\nThe Digital Twins – Jörn Hoffmann\, Applications and Innovation Partnerships Lead for DestinE\, ECMWF \n\n\nThe Datalake – Danaële Puechmaille\, Computer Systems Engineer\, EUMETSAT \n\n\nThe DestinE Platform – Franka Kunz\, DestinE Earth Science Model Engineer\, ESA \n\n\n\n\nDestinE in the Urban Context (12:00–12:40) \n\n\nHow to use the DestinE Digital Twins in urban policy – Jörn Hoffmann\, ECMWF \n\n\nUse cases on the impact of urban development and climate change \n\n\n\n\nDiscussion & Q&A (12:40–12:55) \n\n\nClosing Remarks (12:55–13:00) \n\n\nThis session is designed for city leaders\, policymakers\, and regional stakeholders eager to integrate advanced digital tools into their climate and sustainability strategies. With DestinE as a key enabler of informed local action\, attendees will gain both inspiration and practical knowledge for shaping the smart\, sustainable cities of tomorrow.
URL:https://destination-earth.eu/event/destination-earth-what-it-is-and-what-it-can-offer-for-local-digital-twins/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:EGU General Assembly 2025
DESCRIPTION:Destination Earth (DestinE) will be featured at the European Geosciences Union (EGU)\, General Assembly 2025\, in Vienna\, Austria. \nThe annual EGU General Assembly is Europe’s largest and most prominent geosciences event\, attracting more than 16\,000 scientists from all over the world. \nIn the session “Machine Learning and Digital Twins for Earth System Observation and Prediction”\, experts from ESA\, EUMETSAT and ECMWF will explore Digital Twins as a groundbreaking approach to enhancing climate resilience\, disaster risk management\, and sustainable development. \nThis session will focus on innovative data sources and benchmarks for weather and climate modelling\, the adaptation of large-scale physics- and data-driven Earth system models\, and the integration of real-time\, multi-disciplinary data. Additionally\, speakers will showcase practical applications of these technologies in tackling climate impacts\, improving resilience\, and promoting sustainability. \nThere will be an ESA booth at the EGU where representatives from the DestinE platform (Serco) will give short presentations and participants will be able to attend and ask questions. \nDetails of the event and agenda can be found here.
URL:https://destination-earth.eu/event/egu-general-assembly-2025/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20250403T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20250403T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T200752
CREATED:20250317T112557Z
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SUMMARY:BioDT project Final Event\, in collaboration with DestinE
DESCRIPTION:The final event of the BioDT Project\, in collaboration with Destination Earth (DestinE)\, will take place on 3 April 2025 at Spazio Europa in Rome with online participation. \nThis hybrid event will highlight BioDT’s key results\, demonstrating its role in the European Commission’s Digital Twin strategy and will discuss possibilities to integrate within the DestinE ecosystem. It will also serve as a platform for discussions on sustainability\, interoperability\, and the future of BioDT within European research infrastructures and data spaces. Attendees will engage in strategic discussions\, scientific presentations\, panel debates on infrastructure and data sustainability\, and live demonstrations of prototype Digital Twins (pDTs) developed during the project. \nDiscussions will delve into how BioDT might integrates with the DestinE ecosystem\, focusing on interoperability and the technical capabilities of the DestinE platform. The event will also showcase real-world applications of BioDT’s prototype Digital Twins in biodiversity monitoring\, such as forecasting species responses to environmental and land-use changes\, tracking the dynamics of invasive species to support policy decisions\, improving biodiversity mapping through genetic data analysis\, and modelling species interactions and their impact on ecosystems. \nFind out more
URL:https://destination-earth.eu/event/biodt-project-final-event/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20250227T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20250227T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T200752
CREATED:20250210T103049Z
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SUMMARY:Digital Twin Webinar: How can cross-use digital modelling tools help in nature protection?
DESCRIPTION:As climate change accelerates\, ecosystems worldwide are facing unprecedented threats – from biodiversity loss to the increased frequency of natural disasters. The ability to predict\, model\, and mitigate these risks is more critical than ever. Digital Twins (DTs) offer a powerful solution by enabling advanced simulations and real-time monitoring of environmental changes. \nThis webinar brings together experts from leading DT initiatives to discuss how these technologies can be leveraged to support environmental protection\, disaster response\, and biodiversity preservation. \nParticipants gain insights into current DT projects\, their challenges\, and how cross-collaboration can enhance their impact. The discussion also explores the practical applications of DTs for research institutes\, environmental agencies\, and emergency responders. \nThe webinar features a moderated panel discussion where representatives from different Horizon Europe projects (BioDT\, InterTwin\, DT-GEO\, and TerraDT) as well as DestinE share their perspectives on key questions. The session also includes an interactive poll\, providing the audience with an opportunity to engage with the panelists. \nSpeakers\nRita Giuffrida\, Communication Officer of BioDT (Moderator)\nGabriela Zuquim\, Scientific Coordinator of BioDT\nRamon Carbonell\, Coordinator of DT-GEO\nAndrea Manzi\, Technical Coordinator of InterTwin\nJenni Kontkanen\, Coordinator of TerraDT and ClimateDT\nThomas Geenen\, Technology Partnership Lead at ECMWF for DestinE \nAgenda (all times in CET)\n15:00 – 15:15 – Introduction\n15:15 – 15:30 – Opportunities and Limitations of Digital Twins\n15:30 – 15:35 – Interactive discussion with the audience\n15:35 – 15:55 – Cross-collaboration between DTs\n15:55 – 16:00 – Closing Remarks \nRegistration\nInterested participants can register through this webform the BioDT website.
URL:https://destination-earth.eu/event/biodt-webinar-dt-nature-protection/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20250219T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20250219T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T200752
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SUMMARY:Roadshow Webinar: Destination Earth Sea Ice Decision Enhancement (DESIDE)
DESCRIPTION:Ships operating in the polar regions encounter hazards that present elevated levels of risk and more severe consequences when accidents occur. \nThe DESIDE project is using DestinE system capabilities and data to provide comprehensive sea ice and related information for policy and operational decision makers in the Baltic Sea\, European Arctic Ocean\, and other polar regions. \nBenefits to polar operations and society include:\nIncreased Safety: Accurate information supports strategic and tactical decision-making\, enhancing safety of life and property.\nPollution Reduction: Efficient route optimization minimizes fuel consumption and emissions.\nProtection of Sensitive Environmental Areas: Better forecasts can help policymakers protect environmentally sensitive areas affected by changing polar conditions. \nThe webinar will demonstrate how DESIDE can support policy and decision making at three levels within the context of polar operations: \nExecution support: Supporting ships needing to avoid or navigate through sea ice.\nPlanning support: Supporting ship operators in planning polar voyages\, guided by the information requirements of the IMO Polar Code.\nStrategy and policy support: Supporting organizations and policy analysts wanting to assess the impact of climate change on future decisions regarding polar operations. \nAgenda\n\nIntroductions – David Arthurs (Polar View) (5 mins)\nThe Challenge: Safety\, Environmental Protection\, and Operations in the Polar Context – David Arthurs (Polar View) (10 mins)\nExecution support: Supporting ships needing to avoid or navigate through sea ice. – Lasse Rabenstein (Drift & Noise Polar Services) (10 mins)\nPlanning support: Supporting ship operators in planning polar voyages\, guided by the information requirements of the IMO Polar Code. – Till Rasmussen (Danish Meteorological Institute) (10 mins)\nStrategy and policy support: Assessing the impact of climate change on future decisions regarding polar operations. – Øystein Godøy (Norwegian Meteorological Institute) (10 mins)\nQ&A and conclusion – (15 mins)\n\nRecording
URL:https://destination-earth.eu/event/roadshow-webinar-deside/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20250212T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20250212T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T200752
CREATED:20250116T151349Z
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SUMMARY:[Postponed] 3rd Οnline Meeting of the Community of Practice (CoP) in Education
DESCRIPTION:Note: This event has been postponed until further notice due to the sudden unavailability of the speakers (announced 11 Feb. 2025\, 17:30 CET).  \nThe third online meeting in the DestinE Platform Community of Practice (CoP) series\, titled ‘Storytelling with DestinE: Reflecting on Experiences and Enhancing Practices’\, will follow hot on the heels of the second gathering. \nThis session will provide a collaborative space for participants and speakers to share their experiences with storytelling using DestinE’s platform services. Attendees will have the opportunity to give feedback\, offer suggestions for improving the platform\, and discuss its potential applications in education. \nAdditionally\, this meeting will help you further explore the possibilities for storytelling with DestinE\, together with enhancing teaching methodologies and networking with the educational community. \n 
URL:https://destination-earth.eu/event/3rd-%ce%bfnline-meeting-of-the-community-of-practice-cop-in-education/
CATEGORIES:Community of Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20250203T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20250205T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T200752
CREATED:20241114T165003Z
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SUMMARY:ESA Digital Twin Earth Components: Open Science Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The European Space Agency (ESA) has announced that the ESA Digital Twin Earth Components: Open Science Meeting will take place at ESA ESRIN\, between 3 and 5 February 2025. \nAbstract submissions for oral and poster presentations are currently being accepted until 8 December 2024 – 23.59 CET. The event will be in-person only. \nThere is an undeniable urgency to act on climate change and to effectively respond to the unprecedented ‘triple crisis’ of climate change\, biodiversity loss and pollution. This requires a quantum leap in the way we observe\, understand and predict the dynamic evolution of the Earth system and its complex interactions with human activities and ecosystems. Digital Twins have recently emerged as potential solutions to address these needs. \nThe European Commission (DG CONNECT) launched “Destination Earth” (DestinE) as a flagship initiative of the European Commission to develop a highly accurate digital model of the Earth (a digital twin of the Earth) to monitor and simulate natural phenomena\, hazards and the related human activities. In addition\, several other Digital Twin initiatives have been launched at international\, European and national levels. \nThe ESA DTE programme aims at contributing to this process\, with a major focus on ensuring that the latest EO satellite capabilities may play a major role in the design and implementation of future operational Digital Twin ecosystems including the future evolution of DestinE and other operational DT initiatives in Member States (MSs). \nThis event is a networking opportunity and an invitation to scientists\, research institutions\, policymakers\, innovators\, industry\, ESA DTE activities\, European and national DT initiatives and projects to share their experience and contribute to shape the future evolution of the use of EO in the context of Digital Twins in Europe. \nFor event and registration details\, visit: ESA Digital Twin Earth Components: Open Science Meeting
URL:https://destination-earth.eu/event/esa-digital-twin-earth-components-open-science-meeting/
LOCATION:Private: ESA ESRIN\, Via Galileo Galilei\, 1\, 00044\, Rome\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20250129T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20250129T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T200752
CREATED:20250116T151100Z
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SUMMARY:2nd Οnline Meeting of the Community of Practice (CoP) in Education
DESCRIPTION:Following on from the success of our first gathering\, we are announcing the next online meeting in the DestinE Platform Community of Practice (CoP) series. This second event will focus on ‘Storytelling with DestinE: Unlocking the Platform’s Potential’. \nAs in the previous session\, education takes centre stage. Webinar hosts will guide participants through the basics of storytelling with DestinE in the classroom. You will learn how to register on the DestinE platform and explore how it can empower you to engage students through innovative educational tools. This hands-on session will also include opportunities to discuss the platform and its applications\, ensuring you are well prepared for integrating DestinE into your teaching practices. \nBuilding on this foundation\, the following meeting in the series\, ‘Storytelling with DestinE: Reflecting on Experiences and Enhancing Practices\,’ is scheduled for 12 February 2025. Both events will provide opportunities to discover the potential of teaching with DestinE\, along with refining your practices and connecting with a community of like-minded educators.  \nWatch the recording of the event:
URL:https://destination-earth.eu/event/2nd-%ce%bfnline-meeting-of-the-community-of-practice-cop-in-education/
CATEGORIES:Community of Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20241119T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20241119T160000
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CREATED:20241211T212206Z
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SUMMARY:CIMNE Coffee Talk: "Destination Earth\, an EU initiative full of opportunities"
DESCRIPTION:On 15 October 2024\, the International Centre for Numerical Methods (CIMNE) Team responsible for the implementation of two use DestinE cases\, hosted a Coffee Talk to explore the capabilities of the recently launched DestinE Platform\, reflect on their experiences with the DestinE Data Lake and the components of the initiative overall. The aim of the conversation was to present a surface level overview of the capabilities of DestinE\, pulling from the Dust in Barcelona and Sustainable Energy in Catalonia Use Case examples to demonstrate a snapshot of benefits to various key\, interested stakeholders. \nEvent Speakers and Topics Discussed\nDr. Pere-Andreu Ubach\, Research Engineer at CIMNE’s Structural Mechanics group\, presented the progress of DestinE\, specifically providing an a overview of the role of the three entities\, ESA\, EUMETSAT & ECMWF\, responsible for the development of the system and the core components\, including the Digital Twins and the Data Lake.  \nLaurence Sigler\, Researcher at CIMNE\, walked through the Use Case “Dust in Barcelona”\, expanding on the practical implementation of the DestinE Data Lake infrastructure and use of its framework to enable forecasts about the air pollutants in the complex urban environment of Barcelona.  \nMíriam Méndez\, Research Engineer at the Building\, Energy\, and Environment (BEEGroup) innovation unit at CIMNE\, explored how DestinE enabled her team to combine multiple data sources to train a Machine-Learning model to better understand energy distribution and predict energy consumption in Catalonia.  \nMore details on the Coffee Talk and speakers can be found here. \n\nWatch the event recording
URL:https://destination-earth.eu/event/cimne-coffee-talk-destination-earth-an-eu-initiative-full-of-opportunities/
LOCATION:Private: Campus Nord — Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241117
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241123
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SUMMARY:Supercomputing Conference 2024
DESCRIPTION:Destination Earth (DestinE) featured at the Supercomputing Conference 2024 (SC24)\, in Atlanta\, USA. \nSC24 is the world’s largest gathering focused on all aspects of high-performance computing (HPC). Each year\, it brings together students and professionals from across the globe to exchange best practices in areas like algorithms\, cloud and distributed computing\, machine learning\, programming systems\, and much more. The technical programme at SC is a hub of knowledge-sharing\, featuring presentations\, tutorials\, panels\, and discussion forums designed to spotlight breakthroughs and spark innovation in the HPC field. It’s within this dynamic programme that DestinE makes its mark. \nPeter Dueben\, ECMWF’s Head of Earth System Modelling\, and Senior Computational Scientist Ioan Hadade attended the conference to showcase ECMWF’s work on AI-driven forecasts\, data streaming\, and other key elements of the Destination Earth initiative (DestinE). \nOn Tuesday\, 19 November\, Ioan Hadade participated in the session “Building a Global Data Streaming Community: Lessons Learnt\, Potential Tools\, Challenges and Opportunities — The European and U.S. Ecosystems Address the Latest Paradigm Shift Towards Global Data Streaming in Large Data Systems.” The panel gathered experts from both sides of the Atlantic to discuss data streaming techniques for HPC. \nOn Thursday\, 21 November\, Peter Dueben delivered a presentation on the three revolutions that have shaped Earth system modelling over recent decades: the quiet revolution\, the digital revolution\, and the machine learning revolution. He also addressed the future of Earth system modelling in a talk titled “The Digital Revolution of Earth System Modelling.” \nDetails of the event and agenda can be found here. \n\n\nExplore DestinE’s role at the event!
URL:https://destination-earth.eu/event/supercomputing-conference-2024/
LOCATION:Georgia World Congress Center\, 285 Andrew Young International Blvd NW\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30313\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20241116T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20241116T120000
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SUMMARY:DestinE at COP29
DESCRIPTION:Only two and a half years after the launch of the initiative\, Destination Earth features for a second time at a Conference of the Parties (COP) meeting. The initiative of the European Union to create a digital replica of the Earth system was introduced in 2022 during COP27. \nFor COP29 in Baku\, Azerbaijan\, an event organised by Finland’s CSC IT Center for Science\, the Nordic Cryosphere Digital Twin (NOCOS DT) and the Nordic Council of Ministers\, invited Irina Sandu\, Director for DestinE at ECMWF to speak on the innovative DestinE digital twins. \nThe conference held in the COP29 Nordic Pavillion will explore the power of global and local digital twin technologies to support cryosphere monitoring and climate change adaptation. Tero Alto\, Programme Manager at CSC – IT Center for Science will moderate the session. \nIrina Sandu\, Director for Destination Earth at ECMWF\, during the recentDestinE User eXchange. © EUMETSAT \nThe fast-paced development of the DestinE initiative \nOn 10 November 2022\, the European Commission’s Directorate-General for the Digital Age (DG CNECT) hosted an event at COP27 featuring the three entities entrusted to implement DestinE\, ECMWF\, the European Space Agency (ESA) and EUMETSAT\, the European Organisation for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites. Irina Sandu introduced the general principles of the digital twins and the digital twin engine\, developed by ECMWF that at the time were only starting to be developed. \nToday\, the Destination Earth Platform is open to its first users and the Climate Change Adaptation Digital Twin (Climate DT) and the Weather-induced Extremes DT (Extremes DT) are a reality\, producing already promising results. \nCSC-IT Center for Science is leading a partnership developing the Climate DT through a contract procured by ECMWF. Last June\, CSC hosted the DestinE launch event in the LUMI supercomputing center in Kaajani\, Finland\, in which the European Commission Executive Vice-President Margrethe Vestager rang the bell marking the launch of the ambitious initiative. \n  \nWant to learn more? Watch the event live on 16 November 2024 at 13:15 AZT (UTC+4  – 10:15 CET)  
URL:https://destination-earth.eu/event/destine-at-cop29/
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20241113T110000
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CREATED:20241115T104329Z
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SUMMARY:DEDEP webinar: boost the impact of Digital Europe projects
DESCRIPTION:Destination Earth (DestinE) is featuring at a DEDEP webinar on boosting the impact of Digital Europe projects\, taking place online on 13 November. \nDEDEP.eu is a 24-month project\, funded under the Digital Europe Programme\, which aims to improve\, via dissemination and exploitation actions\, the uptake of the Digital Europe Programme to beneficiaries other than the organisations directly involved in the projects. \nThis webinar seeks to highlight a selection of best practices for dissemination and exploitation from across a range of Digital Europe Programme (DIGITAL) projects\, along with discussing policy perspectives on the importance of these strategies for maximising the impact and benefits of DIGITAL-funded research. \nThe main themes of the gathering are as follows: \n\nEnsuring market impact for DIGITAL projects through a strong and effective dissemination and exploitation (D&E) strategy\nHow specific D&E strategies can be implemented across different project areas and specific objectives\nThe role of D&E strategies for policy\nHow scientific excellence and industrial strength\, funded by DIGITAL\, supports the European digital transformation and ensures its technological sovereignty.\n\nESA’s Franka Kunz is part of the panel discussion ‘Learning from some of the measures and channels for success\,’ where she will explain how DestinE is ensuring market impact through a strong and effective dissemination and exploitation strategy. \nParticipation is encouraged from projects funded under DIGITAL\, project officers\, joint undertakings representatives\, and dissemination and exploitation specialists. The webinar aims to communicate dissemination and exploitation strategies of particular benefit to this audience. \nDetails of the event and agenda can be found here.
URL:https://destination-earth.eu/event/dedep-webinar-boost-the-impact-of-digital-europe-projects/
LOCATION:Online
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20241107T123000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: DestinE Use Case Energy Systems – Modelling for climate resilience and adaptation
DESCRIPTION:On 7 November\, Renewable Grids Initiative (RGI) and the German Aerospace Centre (DLR) co-organised the webinar “Modelling for climate resilience and adaptation” to present the results of the first phase of DestinE’s Use Case Energy Systems\, and their relevance for developing climate adaptation and resilience policies and measures. During the occasion\, showcased the project’s support for the industry and policy-making in planning and modelling energy systems under the broad context of resilience and climate adaptation. \nEvent Background\nTo support energy systems modelling\, DestinE’s Digital Twins (DT) of planet Earth allows exploration of the effects of climate change on the different components of the Earth system\, together with possible adaptation and mitigation strategies. \nDestinE’s Use Case Energy Systems demonstrated the integration of climate DT data into energy system modelling used by TSOs and the importance of meteorological datasets for these models.\nThese models assist planning a better electricity grid in Europe under changing weather and climate-change driven conditions. \nWebinar Schedule\n\n\n\nTime\nAgenda\n\n\n11:00\nOpening remarks\, logistics  & introduction\n\n\n11:05\nDestinE Initiative – the bigger picture\n\n\n11:10\nUse Case Energy System – key results\n\n\n11:25\nRelevance of the Use Case and the results to policy and industry (presentations by DG-CNECT\, DG-ENER and RTE)\n\n\n11:40\nOpen discussion\n\n\n12:25\nClosing remarks and announcing the next steps\n\n\n\n \nVisit the event website for updates and outcomes from the event\, including the webinar recording.
URL:https://destination-earth.eu/event/webinar-destine-use-case-energy-systems-modelling-for-climate-resilience-and-adaptation/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241015
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241017
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SUMMARY:3rd Destination Earth User eXchange
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nDestinE is a European Commission initiative aimed at developing a high-precision digital twin of Earth for modelling\, monitoring\, and simulating natural phenomena\, predicting environmental changes\, and supporting sustainable development.\nEUMETSAT\, ECMWF\, and ESA oversee the implementation of the initiative\, leveraging their expertise to engage users and build partnerships through an open stakeholder dialogue. The DestinE User eXchange series plays a central role in showcasing the initiative’s progress and demonstrating its value to interested parties. \nObjective\nThe third User eXchange aims to convene current and prospective users of DestinE and developers of the DestinE system. During various sessions the resources available to users will be demonstrated\, highlighting how they can benefit. Goals include sharing information about the system’s status and use\, showcasing user interaction examples\, identifying expectations and requirements for future adaptations\, fostering dialogue between stakeholders and potential partners\, attracting interested parties\, and exploring ways to enhance interaction and engagement.\nThe event is hosted by EUMETSAT and will offer both in-person attendance and remote participation via webstream\, a dedicated Q&A tool\, live polling\, and interactive chat platforms. Training sessions on how to use the newly launched DestinE platform will also be provided and streamed to attendees. \nParticipation\nThe User eXchange welcomes participants from the scientific community\, as well as public and private entities seeking to develop or implement policies that can benefit from DestinE capabilities. This event is ideal for those currently engaged with DestinE or interested in gaining deeper insights into its potential. \nDetails\n\nDate: 15 – 16 October 2024\nOrganiser: EUMETSAT\nContact: events@eumetsat.int\n\nReport & Photos\nThe DestinE team compiled a detailed report on the event\, available below: \n\nEvent Report\nPhotos
URL:https://destination-earth.eu/event/3rd-destination-earth-user-exchange/
LOCATION:Darmstadtium\, Schlossgraben 1\, Darmstadt\, 64283\, Germany
CATEGORIES:User eXchange
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Warsaw:20241008T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Warsaw:20241010T160000
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SUMMARY:EuroGEO Workshop 2024
DESCRIPTION:Destination Earth (DestinE) will be showcased at the 2024 EuroGEO Workshop\, which will take place in Krakow\, Poland from 8 to 10 October 2024. \nEuroGEO is the regional coordination mechanism that aims to consolidate and coordinate activities throughout Europe that contribute to GEO (Group on Earth Observations) initiatives. At this critical juncture within the European Earth Observation landscape\, this year’s EuroGEO workshop aims to invite and mobilise the Earth Observation community to reposition EuroGEO in the light of both the evolving European landscape and GEO strategy. This new EuroGEO era will strive to “Coordinate\, Combine\, Cooperate” with the national and European EO ecosystems\, across different sectors and domains\, to create relevant and impactful contributions to GEO\, and harness the benefits of international cooperation for the benefit of the European EO sector. \nDestinE will be discussed as part of the EuroGEO coordination with Copernicus and DestinE roundtable session on day 2\, which would discuss the benefits\, synergies\, and coordination mechanisms between EuroGEO\, Copernicus\, and DestinE. A poster will also be presented as part of the ESA DestinE Use Cases project.  \nThe focuses of days 1\, 2\, and 3 will be a “Thematic Day”\, “One EuroGEO: European contribution to GEO”\, and “National focus & Polish session”\, respectively\, and the draft agenda for this highly interactive event is subject to changes. \nThe most recent draft agenda for the event\, including details on the session scope\, agenda\, and participants\, can be found here.
URL:https://destination-earth.eu/event/eurogeo-workshop-2024/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn Krakow City Centre\, Ul Wielopole 4\, Krakow\, 31-072\, Poland
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20240930T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20241004T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T200752
CREATED:20240715T074008Z
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SUMMARY:EUMETSAT Meteorological Satellite Conference 2024
DESCRIPTION:Destination Earth will be presented at the EUMETSAT Meteorological Satellite Conference 2024 which will take place in Würzburg\, Germany from 30 September to 4 October. \nOver the years\, the EUMETSAT user conference has become a key annual event for the meteorological and scientific communities where participants from around the world can meet to share their experience and knowledge during plenary\, poster and workshop sessions. The theme of this year’s annual EUMETSAT conference is “The Earth Observation value chains for weather\, climate and hydrosphere”. \nDestinE will be presented at the event in several talks: \nSession 8. Data access and Cloud technologies / B-New infrastructure for Earth Observation\nWed. 2nd / Oct. 14:00 – 15:30 / Room 5 + 6\nDestination Earth Data Lake unlocking big earth data processing with AI/ML capabilities\nDestination Earth Data Lake (DEDL) – Cloud computing close to the data \nSession 5. Assessing climate variability and change using satellite observations / G-Using climate data records for climate applications\nFri. 4th Oct. / 10:45 – 13:15 / Plenary Room Franconia\nA walk through Destination Earth system and demonstration of use cases implemented by EUMETSAT \nFor more information\, visit: EUMETSAT Meteorological Satellite Conference 2024
URL:https://destination-earth.eu/event/eumetsat-meteorological-satellite-conference-2024/
LOCATION:Congress Centrum Würzburg\, Pleichertorstraße\, Würzburg\, 97070\, Germany
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SUMMARY:OECD Global Forum on Technology
DESCRIPTION:On 20 September 2024\, DestinE was presented at the OECD Global Forum on Technology by the Deputy Head of the DG Connect Unit C1 (High Performance Computing and Applications)\, Liina Munari\, of the European Commission. The event was held from 19-20 September in Paris\, France. \nThe 2024 Global Forum on Technology (GFTech) event convened policymakers\, technologists and stakeholders to explore visions of the human future that will guide responsible and rights-oriented technology development and deployment. In this future\, emerging technologies foster resilient societies\, better address climate change\, and cooperation leads to policies that help bridge digital and technological divides. \nDestinE was presented in a tech talk\, which was in the context of a session on the High impact area of Sustainable digitally-augmented spaces. These discussions considered how digital twins and other emerging technologies can be expected to converge and change the spaces people will occupy in the future. \nTo stay up to date with the DestinE and related events\, make sure you join the DestinE community.
URL:https://destination-earth.eu/event/oecd-global-forum-on-technology/
LOCATION:OECD Conference Centre\, 2\, rue André-Pascal\, Paris\, Île-de-France\, 75016\, France
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SUMMARY:QGIS User Conference 2024
DESCRIPTION:The QGIS User Conference will take place from 9 to 10 September 2024 in Bratislava\, Slovakia.  \nThe conference brings together users and developers of the QGIS open-source geographic information system (GIS) software\, providing an opportunity for attendees to learn about the latest developments in QGIS\, share their experiences with others\, and network with other QGIS users and developers. \nDestinE at the event\nThe European Space Agency (ESA) will be a Gold Sponsor of the annual QGIS User Conference. By sponsoring the QGIS User Conference 2024\, ESA is supporting the QGIS community\, demonstrating DestinE innovations as a relevant solution for their network of policymakers\, business representatives and industry professionals. \nAnna Dosiou and Zoi-Eirini Tsifodimou from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTh)\, ESA DestinE Platform Use Cases  (DEUC) project members\, will host a workshop on Monday\, 9 September 2024 from 15.30 to 17.00 p.m. CEST entitled\, “Exploring DestinE Platform for Geospatial Analysis and Collaboration: join the DestinE Community!”. \nThe session will showcase some of the capabilities of the DestinE Platform for the DestinE community. Interactive demonstrations will guide users through the platform’s unique interface\, exposing attendees to the innovative data exploration\, analysis and visualisation features. Discussion about the community needs and suggestions will take place. By the end of the workshop\, attendees will have the knowledge to engage with the DestinE platform and the motivation to explore further DestinE’s capabilities to achieve their sophisticated geospatial analyses within the DestinE community. \nFor more information on the event\, visit the QGIS User Conference 2024 Website.
URL:https://destination-earth.eu/event/esa-is-gold-sponsor-of-qgis-user-conference-2024/
LOCATION:Private: Faculty of Civil Engineering STU\, Bratislava\, Slovakia (Slovak Republic)
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SUMMARY:UrbanSquare: DestinE Empowering Urban Resilience Against Climate Challenges
DESCRIPTION:Discover UrbanSquare\, a tool designed to help decision-makers to tackle climate-related urban challenges. With cities increasingly bearing the brunt of climate change effects – from relentless heatwaves and urban heat islands to catastrophic flooding and coastal erosion – the need for a robust\, data-driven approach to urban planning has never been more critical. UrbanSquare provides a comprehensive tool for assessing urban climate risks and fostering climate resilience across urban landscapes. \nThis webinar delves into how UrbanSquare leverages the DestinE Digital Twins\, to offer a dynamic\, multifaceted view of urban climate threats and their potential impacts. By integrating short-term simulation capabilities with long-term strategic planning\, UrbanSquare enables stakeholders to navigate immediate hazards while building a sustainable\, resilient urban future. \nThe webinar will also cover how UrbanSquare’s plans to scale up beyond the use case objectives. \nWho should attend?\n\nPotential Adopters\nMunicipality representatives\nPolicy Makers\n\nAgenda\n\nIntroduction and moderation – Trust-IT Services\nThe Challenge: understanding and mitigating the impacts of heat waves\, storms\, air pollution\, flooding\, and infrastructure disruptions\nUrbanSquare: What does the tool do?\nThe impact of DestinE: how UrbanSquare is enhanced\nThe plan for scale-up: how UrbanSquare can have a wider impact\nAudience Q&A\n\nSlides\nPlease find the slides for the presentation here. \nRecording
URL:https://destination-earth.eu/event/urbansquare-destine-empowering-urban-resilience-against-climate-challenges/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium (IGARSS 2024)
DESCRIPTION:Destination Earth (DestinE) will be presented in the 44th International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium (IGARSS 2024) which is set to take place in Athens\, Greece from 7 to 12 July 2024. \nDestinE will be showcased in at least three sessions below. These are currently being planned and are changes may occur: \n1. NASA and the DestinE Entrusted Entities: This session will explore the collaborative efforts of three entities towards a common goal\, shaping the future of Earth observation. \n2. Digital Twins of Earth Systems: Discover how technological advancements are revolutionizing our understanding of Earth’s complex systems. \n3. Copernicus and DestinE Platform ecosystem opportunities: This session highlights efforts and opportunities within the Copernicus Data Space and DestinE Platform to empower users to contribute to a robust ecosystem of services\, fostering sustainability\, resilience\, and positive planetary impact. \nChair and Co-Chair: Jolyon Martin\, Kathrin Hintz (ESA) \nFurther information on the session scope\, agenda and chairs will be made available later. \nOrganized by the IEEE Geoscience and Remote Sensing Society\, IGARSS 2024 serves as a global congregation of over 2\,500 leading scientists and professionals in the field of remote sensing. With this year’s theme\, “Acting for Sustainability and Resilience\,” the symposium aims to ignite insightful discussions on science\, innovation\, and the creation of solutions for the betterment of society. \nThe event will be hosted by the National Observatory of Athens – Operational Unit “BEYOND Centre of Earth Observation Research and Satellite Remote Sensing” of Institute for Astronomy\, Astrophysics\, Space Applications and Remote Sensing\, with the support of the National Technical University of Athens and the Foundation for Research and Technology – Hellas. \n\nLearn more about the event
URL:https://destination-earth.eu/event/international-geoscience-and-remote-sensing-symposium-igarss-2024/
LOCATION:National Observatory of Athens\, Athens\, Greece
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