Book now: 5th DestinE User eXchange
Join the 5th Destination Earth (DestinE) User eXchange in Brussels, Belgium on 9 and 10 June 2026.
The User eXchanges are events where stakeholders from all over the world meet each other and the teams behind the DestinE initiative, led by the European Commission (DG CNECT). By bringing together users, service providers and the DestinE teams, these meetings help ensure that DestinE delivers applications and services that meet diverse needs.
The 5th User eXchange will be hosted by the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWFEuropean Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts More), and will be co-organised with the European Space Agency (ESAEuropean Space Agency), and the European Organisation for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites (EUMETSATEuropean Organisation for the Exploitation of Meteorological) and in collaboration with the Royal Meteorological Institute of Belgium (RMI).
Day 1 (9 June)
The first day will open with introductory sessions designed to update the community on where DestinE stands today and where it is heading next. As in previous editions, speakers will reflect on recent progress, share lessons learned, and outline the next steps for the initiative.
Later in the day, sessions will focus on demonstrations of DestinE’s Digital Twins (DT). Presentations will introduce the Climate and Extremes DT and show how developers use storylines and “what-if” simulations to explore climate risks and extreme events. Users will also share their experiences working with DestinE’s Digital Twins, highlighting the opportunities these present and reflecting on the challenges they have encountered.
Another session will walk participants through the ways they can work with DestinE data and services. Speakers will focus on the available data portfolio and demonstrate how users can explore these resources.
Day 2 (10 June)
The second day turns to emerging capabilities and practical applications. One session will explore the role of artificial intelligence within the DestinE environment. Speakers will present the tools, services and infrastructures that allow users to test AI methods and integrate AI components directly into the DestinE ecosystem.
Participants will also take part in training sessions that focus on co-designing services with users, improving interactivity and interoperability with the Digital Twins, and working with DestinE’s Edge services.
Throughout the day, speakers from different sectors will share short presentations on how they already use DestinE in their work. These contributions will show how DestinE supports decision-making in fields such as agriculture, health and finance. The discussion will then look ahead, exploring what new capabilities and partnerships will help link the Digital Twins more closely with sectoral models in the next phase of development.
Additional workshops for extra impact
Alongside the main programme, two dedicated workshops will offer participants opportunities to engage more deeply with DestinE. Participants should register separately for each workshop.
The first workshop will focus on co-design and will take place on 8 and 9 June. Over one and a half days, participants will explore how DestinE can support different impact sectors through hands-on activities. The workshop will combine small-group networking sessions between developers and institutional stakeholders with practical exercises that apply DestinE to real contexts.
A second workshop on 9 June will focus on DestinE and the energy sector. The main goal is to strengthen cooperation between DestinE’s energy research activities and key stakeholders. Participants will discuss their needs, identify where DestinE can provide value, and explore how the initiative can better support Europe’s energy ecosystem.
Places for in-person attendance are limited. Participants can also register to attend the event remotely. You will receive confirmation and information about the status of your participation within a few days after registering.