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SUMMARY:Webinar: CityNexus Pro Live Demo: Empowering Smart Urban Development through Open-Access Digital Twin Technology
DESCRIPTION:Description\nCities are living systems that today face unprecedented challenges\, from climate adaptation and mobility management to air-quality monitoring and flood resilience. CityNexus Pro\, developed under the Destination Earth (DestinE) initiative\, is a cutting-edge Digital Twin service designed to help urban planners\, policymakers\, and environmental authorities turn complex data into actionable insights. \nIn this interactive webinar\, we’ll give you a hands-on demonstration of CityNexus Pro and explore how it integrates Earth Observation\, mobility\, and climate data to simulate urban dynamics. You’ll see how cities can visualize “what-if” scenarios\, assess environmental and mobility impacts\, and co-create data-driven strategies for sustainable urban transformation. \nWhether you are a city official\, researcher\, or urban innovation expert\, this session will show you how CityNexus Pro can help your city plan smarter\, greener\, and more resilient futures – with open and free access. \nAgenda\nTime (CET) \n14:00 – 14:05 Welcome \n14:05 – 14:10 Introduction to the DestinE Platform \n14:10 – 14:20 The Vision Behind CityNexus Pro \n14:20 – 14:40 Live Demonstration: Hands-on Tour of the CityNexus Pro Platform\, Simulations & What-if Scenarios \n14:40 – 14:50 How Cities Can Engage & Upcoming Opportunities \n14:50 – 15:00 Q&A and Discussion \nRegister here
URL:https://destination-earth.eu/event/citynexus-pro-live-demo-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20251203T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20251203T104500
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SUMMARY:Energy Indicators Online Session
DESCRIPTION:Amid climate change\, credible\, reliable climate information specifically tailored to the energy sector is essential for the advancement of the future low-carbon economy. The Energy use case\, developed within the Climate Adaptation Digital Twin under the Destination Earth initiative\, provides a comprehensive set of sector-specific metrics through the Energy Indicators package\, supporting both wind and solar energy sectors. \nJoin us for the Energy Indicators Online Session\, where we will present the latest developments and gather your feedback. \nWho should attend\nThe session is open to the public\, but it will be of particular interest to stakeholders in the renewable energy sector (particularly wind) who have previously interacted with the Energy use case. \nTopics to be covered include\n\nIntroduction to the Energy use case\nLatest developments in the Energy Indicators package\nFirst results and scientific assessment\nFuture developments and data availability\nQ&A\n\nSpeakers\n\nFrancesc Roura-Adserias\, Junior Research Engineer\, Earth Models and Workflows\, Barcelona Supercomputing Centre\nSushovan Ghosh\, Researcher\, Climate Services Earth Science group\, Barcelona Supercomputing Centre\nAleksander Lacima-Nadolnik\, Junior Research Engineer\, Climate Services Earth Science group\, Barcelona Supercomputing Centre\nKatherine Grayson\, Researcher\, Climate Services Earth Science group\, Barcelona Supercomputing Centre\n\nRegistration\nPlease register in advance here:\nhttps://rediris.zoom.us/meeting/register/YBMHRrAjSIm-XjlEbJHbow \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing instructions for joining the online session. \n 
URL:https://destination-earth.eu/event/energy-indicators-online-session/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20251203T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20251203T140000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: ISLET – When infrastructure matters – using cloud resources of Destination Earth Data Lake
DESCRIPTION:Discover how to unlock the full potential of the Destination Earth Data Lake by diving into the third webinar of the DestinE Data Lake Series focused on ISLET! The webinar will focus on how to efficiently deploy\, manage\, and scale your computational and storage resources in a distributed environment designed for data-intensive applications. \n  \nDestinE Data Lake Webinar Series \nPlease note that this webinar is the third in a series of three. \n\nDestinE Harmonised Data Access (HDA) – Data Access and Discovery\n5 November 2025 | 12:30 – 14:00 CET\nSTACK and HOOK – tools and applications for data processing and analysis\n19 November 2025 | 12:30 – 14:00 CET\nISLET – When infrastructure matters – using cloud resources of Destination Earth Data Lake\n3rd December 2025 | 12:30 – 14:00 CET\n\n  \nAgenda\nRecap – Edge Services \n\nWhat are edge services and why they matter (compute close to data)\nOverview of the available DEDL edge services\n\nISLET – Introduction: Compute and storage \n\nElaborate about distributed infrastructure\nBasics: Islet compute and Islet storage\n\nMy Services – request for access to ISLET \n\nHow to request access\nDifferent roles and quotas\n\nCreating Virtual Machine via Horizon Dashboard \n\nImages\nFlavors\nFloating IP\nCredentials\n\nEstablishing a connection via SSH \nAccessing with DEDL-X2GO on desktop images \n\nclient installation and configuration\nconnect with VM\n\nCreating a new private network \nCreating a new block storage volume \nCreate an object storage container \n\nBack to MyServices: Request for s3 stroage\n\nManagement of s3 storage \n\nPrivate and public buckets\nMount to VM\n\nCreating and accessing K8S environment \nDNS and IPv6 \nQ&A (up to 20 minutes) \n  \nRecording
URL:https://destination-earth.eu/event/islet-when-infrastructure-matters-using-cloud-resources-of-destination-earth-data-lake/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260122T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260122T123000
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CREATED:20260114T154817Z
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SUMMARY:Explore Insula - the hub between data and decision
DESCRIPTION:The Insula Service\, implemented by CGI\, is an integrated processing and analytics service available on the DestinE Platform that connects data to decision-making. It enables users to run their own algorithms at scale\, take advantage of built-in orchestration\, or use existing services to analyse data and generate meaningful outputs. By turning complex information into clear maps\, graphs\, and indicators\, INSULA helps users move from raw datasets to actionable insight. \nThis webinar will present Insula through live demonstrations and a real operational use case. Experts from CGI will guide you through the different components of the service\, showing how data is accessed\, how processing workflows are executed\, and how results can be explored and used within the platform. \nThe session will conclude with a real-world use case presented by BKG\, demonstrating processor integration and result generation\, followed by a live Q&A. \nAgenda: \n\nWelcome and introduction [Trust-IT Services]\nBrief introduction to the DestinE Platform [Serco]\nInsula introduction (different components and scope) [CGI]\n\n\n\n\nData access (Perception)\nProcessor Integration (Intellect)\nProcessor Execution and Monitoring (Intellect)\nOutput analytics (Perception)\nVertical applications (Synthesis)\nInsula (Experiment)\n\n\n\n\nA real Use case [BKG]\n\n\n\n\nPurpose and scope\nResults achieved (processor integration)\nLessons learned\n\n\n\n\nQ&A session\nConclusion\n\nSpeakers: \n\nAlessandro Marin\nBeatrice Gottardi\nEike Schott\nBarbara Scarda\nDiego Domenici\n\nRecording\n \nFeedback form\nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.How did you learn about the webinar?How did you find the format and structure of the webinar (e.g. pace\, clarity\, presentation flow)?What is your role (e.g data analyst\, developer\, service provider\, etc)?Which use case/s are you most interested in? (multiple answers allowed)To exploit existing services on Insula to generate and analyse resultsTo integrate your own data and offer them to the communityTo integrate your own service/s and offer it/them to the communityTo integrate your own service/s and offer the generated output to the communityTo integrate your own service and data and offer analytics via Synthesis to the communityOther		\n			specify): etc)? (Please\n			\n		\n		Other (Please specify):Which Insula components are more interesting for you? (multiple answers allowed)Perception (to perform analytics)Intellect (to perform processing)Intellect (to integrate my processor and perform processing)Synthesis (to offer services to decision makers)Code (for prototyping)OtherOther (Please specify):Submit
URL:https://destination-earth.eu/event/explore-insula-the-hub-between-data-and-decision/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260127T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260127T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T214300
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SUMMARY:Exploring an Ethics Framework for AI in Weather and Climate Predictions
DESCRIPTION:“Exploring an Ethics Framework for AI in Weather and Climate Predictions” is a virtual seminar on the ethical use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in weather and climate prediction\, taking place online via Zoom on Tuesday\, 27 January 2026\, from 09:00 to 12:00 CET. \nAs AI is rapidly reshaping weather and climate forecasting\, this seminar will shine a spotlight on the ethical questions that come with these powerful new approaches. Drawing on experiences from the European Union’s Destination Earth (DestinE) initiative\, the event will highlight ongoing efforts to define clear\, responsible and value-driven frameworks for the use of AI beyond traditional physical models. \nThe session will feature expert presentations and interactive discussions on emerging ideas and draft best-practice guidelines\, with a strong focus on AI literacy and responsible innovation. Participants are encouraged to share feedback and help shape the future of ethical AI in weather and climate science. A detailed agenda and list of speakers will be shared soon. The webinar will be recorded. \n  \nRegister Now
URL:https://destination-earth.eu/event/ai-ethics-climate-a-virtual-seminar-in-january/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260202T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260204T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T214300
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SUMMARY:ESA Digital Twin Earth Components: Open Science Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The ESA Digital Twin Earth Components: Open Science Meeting will take place at ESA ESRIN\, between 2 and 4 February 2026. \nThere is an undeniable urgency to act on the unprecedented ‘triple crisis’ of climate change\, biodiversity loss and pollution. Addressing these challenges calls for more advanced and integrated ways to observe\, model\, and forecast Earth’s systems – and digital twins have become a central part of this evolution. \nWithin this landscape\, the ESA Digital Twin Earth (DTE) programme focuses on strengthening the role of Earth observation data and satellite capabilities in the development of digital twin ecosystems. \nThis upcoming meeting will serve as a networking opportunity and invitation for scientists\, research organisations\, policymakers\, innovators and digital twin projects. Attendees will share their thoughts and help shape the future use of Earth observation in digital twins across Europe. \nThe developers of the Destination Earth (DestinE) Platform will also take part in the event. They will host a presentation on innovation and collaboration and a session on how service providers can onboard their services onto the DestinE Platform. \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-2026/
LOCATION:Private: ESA ESRIN\, Via Galileo Galilei\, 1\, 00044\, Rome\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260213T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260213T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T214300
CREATED:20260209T154847Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar ‘Observing our planet through data: Destination Earth’
DESCRIPTION:Join the upcoming data.europa academy webinar\, “Observing our planet through data: Destination Earth\,” taking place online on 13 February 2026 from 10:00 to 11:30 CET. \nThe session will explore how Earth observation data helps us monitor environmental change\, understand natural hazards\, and support informed decision-making. Speakers include Daniel Draghicescu from DG CNECT and Michael Schick from EUMETSAT\, who will present and explain how Destination Earth transforms vast datasets into actionable insights through its digital twins\, platform\, and data lake. The webinar will conclude with a live Q&A\, offering participants the chance to engage directly with experts. \nRegister here
URL:https://destination-earth.eu/event/webinar-observing-planet-data-europa/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260223T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260223T180000
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SUMMARY:TerraDT Workshop: Urban Impact Models for Climate Adaptation
DESCRIPTION:TerraDT is organising an Urban Impact Model Workshop in Barcelona this February\, bringing together public and private stakeholders working at the intersection of cities\, climate adaptation and decision-making. \nThe workshop will showcase how TerraDT’s urban impact models translate high-resolution climate and environmental data into actionable insights for cities. Participants will explore use cases relevant to urban planning and climate adaptation policies with a focus on heat stress\, air quality\, extreme events\, and their impacts on people\, infrastructure\, and assets. The event will also host experts from our sister project UrbanAIR\, the digital twin for urban climate action. \nWho should attend? \nDesigned for city and urban planners\, local and national authorities\, weather and health services and environmental agencies but also for real estate investors and insurance companies\, the event will offer a space to engage directly with scientists and model developers. Through targeted presentations and interactive discussions\, attendees will gain a clearer understanding of how digital twins can support evidence-based policies\, resilient urban development\, and informed strategies for more resilient cities.\nThe workshop also aims to gather feedback from practitioners\, ensuring that TerraDT’s urban impact models respond to real-world needs and decision contexts. Participants will leave with practical insights into how advanced climate modelling can be integrated into planning\, risk management\, and long-term urban strategies. \nFor the Destination Earth community\, the TerraDT Urban Impact Model Workshop is a concrete opportunity to see how DestinE-aligned\, high-resolution climate data can be translated into decision-ready intelligence at city scale. The workshop focuses on urban impact models that connect climate hazards—such as heat stress\, air quality and extreme events—with tangible impacts on people\, infrastructure and assets\, directly supporting DestinE’s ambition to move from system-level simulations to actionable use cases.\nBy bringing together scientists\, model developers and end-users\, TerraDT offers a practical space to discuss integration\, usability and feedback loops that are essential for strengthening DestinE’s downstream applications in climate adaptation and urban resilience. \nRegister here
URL:https://destination-earth.eu/event/terradt-workshop-urban-impact-models-for-climate-adaptation/
LOCATION:Barcelona Supercomputing Centre\, Plaça Eusebi Güell\, 1-3\, Barcelona\, Spain
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260226T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260226T120000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Create your stories with DEA: From data to narrative
DESCRIPTION:DEA\, implemented by Alia Space Systems\, is a content creation platform that allows users to create interactive stories without writing code. The ambition of this tool is to make data understandable for non-expert users\, making it easy to build engaging and appealing narratives. \nDEA can be leveraged to create compelling visualisations that can be shared with the community and used to foster collaboration and knowledge dissemination. \nThis webinar will address best practices for structuring stories to enhance their impact\, thus\, how to use data to make stories more engaging. Experts from Alia Space will guide you through the features of the service and will answer your questions. \nAgenda\n\nWelcome and introduction – Trust-IT Services\nBrief introduction to the DestinE Platform – Serco\nThe vision: create your interactive stories with data – Alia\nLive demo: discovering DEA features – Alia\nExamples from the community:\n\na  Copernicus4Regions story about more sustainable urban planning – Planetek Italia\n“A frozen wanderer”: tracking the history of iceberg A23A via Earth observation – EUMETSAT\n\n\nQ&A session\nConclusion – Trust-IT Services\n\nRecording and slides\nAvailable at this link.
URL:https://destination-earth.eu/event/webinar-create-stories-dea/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260226T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260226T170000
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SUMMARY:Destination Earth's next chapter: what's in store for the EO community?
DESCRIPTION:“Destination Earth’s next chapter: what’s in store for the EO community?” is an online EOcafe webinar dedicated to the next steps of Destination Earth (DestinE). \nLed by the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Communications Networks\, Content and Technology (DG CONNECT) and implemented by European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF)\, European Organisation for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites (EUMETSAT) and European Space Agency (ESA)\, the first phase (launched in December 2021) established the core components: the Climate Change Adaptation and Weather-Induced Extremes Digital Twins\, the Digital Twin Engine\, the Data Lake and the DestinE Platform. \nThe second phase\, starting in June 2024\, focused on operationalisation and user uptake\, with over 6\,000 registered users\, more than 30 services available\, and an increased integration of AI and machine learning across the system. \nIn this EOcafe session\, hosted by Emmanuel Pajot\, Secretary General of European Association of Remote Sensing Companies (EARSC)\, Irina Sandu and Charalampos Tsitlakidis will discuss the main achievements of the first two phases\, the strategic priorities for Phase Three and the opportunities for the Earth observation industry\, including how companies can get involved. \nThe webinar is open to all. Registration is free but compulsory. This is a fully virtual event. \nEOcafe is part of EARSC’s monthly series of informal yet high-level discussions\, providing timely and practical insights on key developments in the EO sector. \nRegister now!
URL:https://destination-earth.eu/event/eocafe-event-whats-next/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260309T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260310T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T214300
CREATED:20260121T091038Z
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SUMMARY:Artificial intelligence and Earth Observation: from Innovation to Services
DESCRIPTION:“Artificial intelligence and Earth Observation: from Innovation to Services” is a two-day hybrid workshop taking place on 9-10 March 2026 (09:00–17:00 CET)\, in Brussels and online. \nThe event brings together Copernicus and DestinE users\, Earth observation and digital service providers\, policy makers\, industry\, academia and IT experts to explore how the rapid evolution of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning is transforming the way Earth observation data are developed\, delivered and used. \nWith more than a decade of Copernicus data now available\, the convergence of AI/ML\, High Performance Computing\, big data and Digital Twins is opening the door to a new generation of applications and services. The workshop will focus on how these innovations can be translated into operational\, trustworthy and policy-relevant services\, while addressing emerging user needs and expectations. \nThe programme will feature high-level keynote talks\, technical briefings\, panel discussions and live demonstrations\, with a particular emphasis on AI-driven innovation\, responsible use of data\, and synergies between Copernicus and Destination Earth (DestinE) in view of the upcoming MFF 2028-2034.\nThe workshop is hosted by the European Commission Directorate-General for Defence Industry and Space (DG DEFIS)\, with support from the Space Research Unit of HaDEA. \nParticipation is hybrid: on-site registration is now closed due to full capacity\, while online attendance remains open. Live streaming will be available\, with interactive Q&A sessions via a Slido-type tool. \nRegister for online attendance
URL:https://destination-earth.eu/event/artificial-intelligence-and-earth-observation-from-innovation-to-services/
LOCATION:European Commission\, DG DEFIS\, Breydel building\, Auditorium Avenue d’Auderghem 45\, Brussels\, Belgium\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260324T083000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260326T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T214300
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SUMMARY:CCI colocation & CMUG integration meeting 2026
DESCRIPTION:The European Space Agency (ESA) is organising the 2026 Climate Change Initiative (CCI) colocation and CMUG (Climate Modelling User Group) integration meeting\, which will take place from 24–26 March 2026 at ESA ECSAT\, Harwell Campus (near Oxford\, UK). The event will also be available via livestream. \nThe meeting will bring together CCI project teams and partners for three days of information sharing\, scientific discussion and collaboration across the climate research community. It will provide an opportunity to exchange knowledge\, present recent developments and strengthen collaboration between projects working on Essential Climate Variable (ECV) data products. \nThe programme will open with updates on the ESA Earth Observation Programme following CM25 and the current status of CCI and Climate Space activities. Sessions throughout the meeting will highlight new projects\, showcase scientific results and applications using CCI datasets\, and promote the sharing of best practices and lessons learned across the community. A key focus of the meeting will be shaping future activities within the Earth Action and Climate Space Phase 2 framework. Breakout sessions will gather feedback from project teams to help inform upcoming ESA Invitations to Tender and guide future priorities for climate science and Earth observation data exploitation. The agenda will also include sessions on digital platforms and climate modelling\, including presentations from ESA and ECMWF on Destination Earth and the development of the Destination Earth Digital Twin on Climate and Adaptation. \nThis event is invitation-only and is intended primarily for CCI project Science Leaders\, Project Managers and associated collaborators. Registration details will be shared directly with invited participants. \nVisit the official event page
URL:https://destination-earth.eu/event/cci-colocation-cmug-integration-meeting-2026/
LOCATION:Harwell Campus\, Didcot\, Oxfordshire\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260326T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260326T120000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: EDEN: Unlocking Earth Observation Data for Research and Innovation
DESCRIPTION:Description\nEDEN is a service developed by MEEO designed to facilitate seamless access to Earth Observation data and computing infrastructure within Destination Earth. The service provides programmatic and user-friendly interfaces to discover\, visualise\, and access data from multiple federated sources\, as well as a selection of Analysis-Ready Cloud-Optimised datasets generated and maintained by the service through dedicated data transformation workflows. \nThis webinar will provide an overview of the service and its role in enhancing data accessibility within the DestinE ecosystem. Experts from MEEO will present the service capabilities and demonstrate how they can support the scientific community in developing and running data-driven research workflows. A use case will also be presented during the webinar\, and participants will have the opportunity to ask questions during a dedicated session with the experts. \nAgenda\n\nWelcome and introduction\nBrief introduction to the DestinE Platform\nEDEN service overview\n\nAccess to data & infrastructure\nEnhancing EO Data Accessibility\n\n\nUse cases from the community and scientific applications\n\nPhD GPU training pilot activity with GOME-2 super-resolution\n\n\nQ&A session\nConclusion\n\nRegistration\nRegistration for the event is now closed. Stay tuned for the slides and recording!
URL:https://destination-earth.eu/event/webinar-eden-unlocking-earth-observation-data/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260413
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260418
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SUMMARY:5th ECMWF-ESA Machine Learning Workshop
DESCRIPTION:ECMWF and ESA are organising the fifth workshop on Machine Learning for Earth Observation and Prediction\, which will be held from 13-17 April 2026 in Bologna\, Italy. \nMachine Learning (ML) is increasingly being used to observe and predict how the Earth system behaves. The scale\, complexity and sophistication of these ML technologies have also increased considerably over the last few years. \nThe in-person meeting will provide an up-to-date snapshot of the state of the art in this rapidly evolving field. It will also be a forum of discussion and interaction among scientists and practitioners about the current opportunities and challenges presented by the use of ML technologies for Earth system observation and prediction. \nThe workshop will discuss hybrid ML-physics based systems and end-to-end ML approaches for data assimilation and weather and climate prediction. It will explore new ways to apply ML to Earth system observations and examine how high performance and emerging computing technologies can accelerate these applications. Participants will also look at the role of ML in building digital twins of the Earth system and share strategies to make these models more accurate and efficient. \nRegistration for in person participation closes on 31 January. For submission details or to register for the event\, please visit the official website here: \n\nVisit event website
URL:https://destination-earth.eu/event/5th-ecmwf-esa-machine-learning-workshop/
LOCATION:ECMWF Bologna\, Tecnopolo di Bologna\, Via Stalingrado 84/3\, Bologna\, 40128\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:DestinE at EGU General Assembly 2026
DESCRIPTION:The EGU (European Geosciences Union) General Assembly 2026 will take place from 3-8 May 2026 in Vienna\, bringing together the international Earth\, climate and environmental science community to showcase cutting-edge research and innovations supporting a deeper understanding of the Earth system and improved risk management. \nIn this context\, Destination Earth (DestinE) will feature prominently through two dedicated sessions on Earth system Digital Twins\, highlighting how these technologies are transforming Earth system modelling\, climate impact assessment and decision support. \nDestinE will contribute to the following sessions: \n\nApplications of Earth system digital twins\n\nConvener: Claudia Vitolo (European Space Agency) | Co-conveners: Joern Hoffmann (European Centre for Medium Range Weather Forecast)\, Franka Kunz (European Space Agency)\, Danaele Puechmaille (European Organisation for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites). \nThis session focuses on the applications of Earth system digital twins developed under the European Commission’s Destination Earth initiative\, a multi-year pogramme implemented by ECMWF\, ESA and EUMETSAT. \nDestinE combines advanced Earth observations\, high-resolution modelling\, Artificial Intelligence and high-performance computing to simulate natural phenomena\, hazards and human activities\, delivering actionable insights for climate adaptation\, disaster risk reduction and sustainable development. Contributions will explore stakeholder-driven applications ranging from extreme event prediction to long-term climate adaptation\, urban liveability\, and marine and hydrological systems\, strengthening Europe’s digital twin ecosystem and its global relevance. Submit your abstract here. \n\nLeveraging Digital Twins for Earth: Advancing Predictive Models and Scenario Analysis\n\nConvener: Bertrand Le Saux (European Commission) | Co-conveners: Monique Kuglitsch (Fraunhofer Heinrich Hertz Institut)\, Vitus Benson (Max Planck Institute for Biogeochemistry)\, Lorenzo Nava (University of Cambridge)\, Elena Xoplaki (CMCC Foundation – Euro-Mediterranean Center on Climate Change). \nThis session examines how Digital Twins for Earth\, such as Destination Earth\, enhance hazard prediction\, scenario analysis and anticipatory risk management. \nBy integrating predictive models\, real-time observations and AI-driven tools\, digital twins enable “what-if” analyses\, hazard cascade simulations\, synthetic data generation and testing of adaptation strategies across multiple sectors\, including energy and food systems. \nThe session fosters cross-disciplinary dialogue on how the convergence of digital twins and AI can accelerate resilience and preparedness for climate-related risks and natural hazards. Submit your abstract here. \nThrough its participation in EGU General Assembly 2026\, Destination Earth reaffirms its role as a key European initiative advancing next-generation digital capabilities to support climate policy\, risk management and sustainable development at European and global scale. \nVisit the website
URL:https://destination-earth.eu/event/destine-at-egu-general-assembly-2026/
LOCATION:Austria Center\, Bruno-Kreisky-Platz 1\, Vienna\, 1220\, Austria
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260608T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260609T120000
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SUMMARY:DestinE Co-Design Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This 1.5 day co-design workshop will take place on 8 and 9 June. It will take place before the 5th DestinE User Exchange\, the central user engagement event of the DestinE initiative\, led by the European Commission (DG CNECT). It will bring together developers for hands-on exploration of how DestinE can be applied across different impact sectors. Deep-dive sessions within the workshop will focus on selected topics of interest for developers and users allowing to work directly with several components of the DestinE system – the Digital Twins\, the Digital Twin Engine\, the Data Lake (DEDL)\, and the DestinE Service Platform (DESP) – supported by experts from the three entrusted entities ECMWF\, ESA\, EUMETSAT and their partners. \nMore Information & Registration \nAttendance\nPlaces are limited. If you wish to attend\, please register now. \nThe registration deadline is 26 May 2026. \nPlease note that on 8 June the event will take place at theRoyal Meteorological Institute of Belgium\, while on 9 June\, the 5th User eXchange will start after the co-design workshop and will take place at the same venue (Maison de la Poste\, Tour & Taxis).
URL:https://destination-earth.eu/event/destine-co-design-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260609T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260609T120000
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CREATED:20260311T102031Z
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SUMMARY:Engaging users with DestinE’s energy research - Public Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will take place on 9 June\, 9:00 – 12:00 CET. It will take place before the 5th DestinE User Exchange\, the central user engagement event of the DestinE initiative\, led by the European Commission (DG CNECT). \nInterested stakeholders from industry\, research\, policy and other sectors are invited to a public workshop that explores concrete avenues for DestinE’s contribution to a sustainable and resilient European energy system on a technical level. In small groups\, participants will have the opportunity to dive deep into the various topics of DestinE’s energy applications\, identifying how to support industry and other stakeholder’s pro-active contribution to designing and operating the future European energy system. \nMore Information & Registration \nAttendance\nThis workshop complements a dedicated session on energy during the 5th DestinE User eXchange event in Brussels on 10 June (14:05 – 15:05 CET). Participants of this public workshop must register for the User eXchange in due time to enter the venue.
URL:https://destination-earth.eu/event/engaging-users-with-destines-energy-research-public-workshop/
LOCATION:Maison de la Poste\, Rue Picard 7\, 1000\, Brussels\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260609T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260610T170000
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SUMMARY:5th DestinE User Exchange
DESCRIPTION:The 5th Destination Earth (DestinE) User eXchange will take place in Brussels\, Belgium\, and online\, on 9 and 10 June 2026. The User eXchange is the central user engagement event of the DestinE initiative\, led by the European Commission (DG CNECT)\, and brings together the growing community of users and partners involved in the initiative. \nThe 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 will be hosted at Tour & Taxis in Brussels and held as a hybrid event\, offering participants the choice to join in person or online. The 2026 User eXchange will feature presentations and discussions on the latest developments in the DestinE initiative\, including the Digital Twins\, Digital Twin Engine\, AI models and solutions\, Data Lake\, and the DestinE platform and its services. Participants will have the opportunity to engage with experts\, explore how DestinE supports Europe’s climate resilience and adaptation efforts\, and share their own experiences and ideas. \nThe 5th User eXchange will be hosted by the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) and co-organised with the European Space Agency (ESA) and the European Organisation for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites (EUMETSAT)\, in collaboration with the Royal Meteorological Institute of Belgium (RMI). \nPrior to the DestinE User eXchange\, participants have the possibility to join the Engaging users with DestinE’s energy research Public Workshop and by the DestinE Co-Design Workshop.
URL:https://destination-earth.eu/event/5th-destine-user-exchange/
LOCATION:Tour & Taxis\, Brussels\, Av. du Port 86C\, Brussels\, 1000\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:User eXchange
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