A hybrid workshop entitled ‘Artificial intelligence and earth observation: From innovation to services' will take place on 9 and 10 March in Brussels and online and will discuss the challenges and opportunities of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) for Earth observation.
The workshop is jointly organised by the European Commission Directorate-General for Defence Industry and Space (DG DEFIS), the Directorate-General for Communications Networks, Content and Technology (DG Connect) and the the Space Research Unit of the European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HaDEA).
Harnessing the AI/ML revolution
For over a decade, Copernicus has been producing unprecedented volumes of Earth observation data, services and applications. At the same time, rapid developments in AI/ML, high-performance computing (HPC), big data and digital twin technologies are opening new possibilities for Earth system monitoring and modelling.
The workshop will explore what these technologies mean for the future evolution of Copernicus and Destination Earth (DestinE), and how emerging capabilities can strengthen synergies between the two programmes.
Programme highlights
The two-day programme will feature high-level keynote talks, technical briefings, panel discussions and live demonstrations.
Sessions will cover:
- The AI/ML revolution
- Big data and HPC
- User needs and trustworthy AI
- Digital twins and AI
- AI in action
- Research and innovation
- Digital transformation of Earth observation services
ECMWF staff will host dedicated sessions and present keynotes on AI activities carried out in partnership with Member States, including in the framework of DestinE and Copernicus. These activities span operational AI forecasting, AI-based Earth system modelling, open-source AI software frameworks, and the integration of AI workflows into HPC environments.
How to register
The workshop is aimed at Copernicus and DestinE users, Earth observation and digital service providers, policymakers, industry, academia, and IT experts.
On-site registration is fully booked, but online participation remains available. The event will be streamed live, with opportunities for remote participants to ask questions.
Registration is open until 1 March. For more information and to register visit the event web page.