2025/26 EO and climate dates for your calendar

Updated September, 2025

Welcome to our calendar of 2025 dates for your diary. If you want to request your event to be included, please email Sally, s.stevens@reading.ac.uk

JANUARY

Ocean-driven solutions for a sustainable economy and resilient communities – EU Ocean Data webinar, 12-2.30pm GMT, January 20^th

An exchange of information between the European Commission and Baltic institutions responsible for national statistics on the potential applications of Earth Observation data to enhance national statistics. More details: https://www.copernicus.eu/en/events/events/ocean-driven-solutions-sustainable-economy-and-resilient-communities-eu-ocean-data

International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation, kicks off January 21^st

This is the official launch date and it will feature a high-level event, organised by WMO and UNESCO, with a series of online side events or 1-1.5 hours in different countries and time zones. See the website for more.

Space Investment Day, London, January 22^nd

UK Space Agency CEO Paul Bate will give the keynote, titled ‘UK’s Competitive Edge’. Apply to attend.

AI for Earth Observation, 9.30am-3.30pm, Satellite Applications Catapult, Harwell, January 22^nd

Free workshop on building AI & Earth Observation project proposals and consortia. More details: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ai-for-earth-observation-tickets-1082906906709

17^th European Space Conference, Brussels, January 28^th-29^th

Gain an overview of the European space scene and future direction of European space initiatives. More details: https://spaceconference.eu/

AGI Earth Observation Network meeting, 5.30-8pm, Geovation, London, January 29^th

Open to all, from those with a passing interest to expert users of Earth Observation data, to develop a broad community that explores the value of bringing geospatial and Earth Observation data together. Book here.

Orbit South Central networking, Guildford, 11am-12.30pm, January 29^th &  February 26^th

These often sell out in advance so book now.

Planet AI Symposium, online, January 30^th

Gain insights into how AI is being used to advance Earth Observation data, support decision-making, regulation, sustainability and innovation. The speakers will include Planet leaders. Register here.

EOcafe: Enhancing urban resilience: a success story from Sofia and the HARMONIA project, online, January 30^th

The discussion will explore how can EO help uncover and address climate-impacted urban challenges and geohazards and the advantages of EO in decision-making and influencing local policies and regulations. Registration is free.

Communicating the Value of Earth Observation for Wetland Protection, webinar, 3-3.45pm,  January 31^st

Being held by our members, Green Orbit Digital, to coincide with World Wetlands Day (February 2nd). It will give insights on how to use marketing and communication strategies to translate EO data into a rallying cry for wetland. More details: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/greenorbitspace/1498408

FEBRUARY

ESA Digital Twin Earth Components: Open Science Meeting, ESRIN, Italy, February 3^rd-5^th

The ESA Digital Twin Earth programme contributes to the European Commission’s Destination Earth initiative to monitor and simulate natural phenomena, hazards and related human activities. Scientists, research institutions, policymakers, innovators, industry, members of ESA DTE activities, European and national DT initiatives and projects are invited to share their experience and contribute to shape the future evolution of the use of EO in the context of Digital Twins in Europe. More details: https://nikal.eventsair.com/esa-digital-twin

Satuccino, Harwell, 2-4pm, February 5^th

Monthly networking event for the satellite community. Free registration.

Ignite Space 2025, Leicester, February 5^th-6^th

Ignite Space ‘Powering the Business of Space’  will take place at the National Space Centre, Leicester. Stand space, sponsorship packages and free tickets to attend are available for this annual event hosted by the UK Space Agency. All the details are here.

The Future of Environmental Research: A NERC Townhall Dialogue, Leeds, 10am-3.15pm, February 6^th

Gain insight into NERC’s Forward Look Strategy, as well as hearing a panel discussion on emerging trends and future challenges and influencing the future of research and innovation commissioning.  Register by January 30^th.

ESA 101, Liverpool, 9.30am-2pm, February 6^th

Hosted by the North West Cluster and UK Space Agency to help businesses engage with the European Space Agency and the UK Space Agency. Book here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/esa-101-liverpool-tickets-1119721710779

Biospace25 – Biodiversity Insight, Italy, February 10^th-14^th

This will be the first international conference exclusively dedicated to the application of Satellite Remote Sensing (SRS) across the various dimensions of biodiversity, and addressing the use of Earth Observations in all realms, from terrestrial, freshwater, coastal to marine ecosystems. It is being organised by the European Space Agency with the EC, Group on Earth Observations Biodiversity Network, Committee on Earth Observation Satellites (CEOS), and other partners. Find out more.

Geo Colorado, USA, February 10^th-12^th

Subtitled ‘The intersection of geospatial and the built world’ the conference will bring together updates, case studies, ideas and predictions from a wide variety of experts. Updates will be posted on the event website

European Earth Observation Ecosystem:2040+, Netherlands, February  11^th-12^th

Cross-cutting workshop to establish a ‘European Blueprint for Earth Observation’ to identify and group activities within all EO programmes (science, commercial and operational), to identify gaps in the system against the future needs for scientific research and development, innovative new EO mission ideas and technologies, and mission data exploitation with applications that address new Earth system science and deliver societal benefits. More details: https://atpi.eventsair.com/the-european-earth-observation-ecosystem-2040/workshop-objectives

India Energy Week, Delhi, February 11^th-14^th

Due to attract 700 exhibitors and 70,000 decision-makers, the international energy conference aims to build  connections, foster breakthrough collaborations and unveil innovations to shape the global energy landscape. A wide range of global companies have booked stands. Find out more here.

UKEOF Conference, online, 9am-3.30pm, February 13^th

Climate change impacts on the natural environment in the UK is the theme of the free UKEOF (Environmental Observation Framework) Conference. The keynote speakers will be:
Professor Beth Scott, University of Aberdeen – Climate change impacts on marine ecosystems.
Professor Ed Hawkins, University of Reading – Community engagement in climate change issues.

More details and the full list of speakers.

Smart Shipping Café Series, 3rd webinar, 10.30-11.30am, February 20^th

Showcasing cutting-edge technologies, industry trends, and practical solutions that are set to transform the shipping sector. Aimed at not just at those already in the maritime industry. The topic for this cafe is ‘Safety’. Register here.

Methane Mitigation Europe Summit, Amsterdam, February 25^th-27^th

The event begins with a pre-conference workshop, followed by a two-day programme of round tables, panels and networking opportunities. Rod Robinson, from S4C members NPL, is among the speakers. More here.

SPACETalks, ECSAT, Harwell, February 25^th-27^th (Book by January 31^st)

Space Tech event featuring presentations and discussions on existing markets, future markets and security. Tickets from £200+VAT.  Organised by Cosmonaut Events. Details here.

Global Space Technology Convention & Exhibition, Singapore, February 26^th-27^th

Expanded from the well-established GSTC, with a larger showcase of technologies and capabilities. More details: https://space.org.sg/gstce/

Road to CM25: key priorities and opportunities for the EO industry – EOcafe, online, 3-4pm, February 27^th

European Space Agency’s Simonetta Cheli, Director of ESA Earth Observation Programmes and Head of ESRIN, will talk about the foreseen key priorities for November’s Council at Ministerial Level (CM25) and the role for the EO downstream industry, including how the to provide input in the lead up to the CM25. Register here.

Passive Optical Remote Sensing Workshop, London, February 27^th

Organised by the Centre for Earth Observation Instrumentation (CEOI) for remote sensing professionals working with Passive Optical Remote Sensing Technology (nominally, UV to SWIR). More details.

MARCH

UKSEDS Conference, Leicester, March 1^st-2^nd

Aimed at students studying space-relevant courses at universities in the UK. For information email enquiries@ukseds.org

European Ocean Days, Brussels, March 3^rd-7^th

A key component of the preparation of the Ocean Pact, a reference framework for all EU ocean-related policies. The series of sessions will exchange ideas, challenges and solutions across diverse blue communities. They include:

• • Young Voices for the Ocean, including the first Youth Policy Dialogue
  • Mission Restore Our Ocean and Waters Forum
  • Fisheries and Ocean Dialogues
  • BlueInvest Day
  • Marine Knowledge for the Ocean Pact
  • Fisheries and Ocean Science Seminar

More here: https://maritime-forum.ec.europa.eu/events/young-voices-ocean-european-ocean-days-2025-03-03_en

AgriFood Innovation Showcase, Birmingham, March 6^th

Fostering cross-sector collaboration to build a sustainable food system is the core aim of this event for innovators, stakeholders and experts, organised by UKRI Innovate UK. More details.

NCAS Early Career Symposium – Harmony in the Skies: Bridging Horizons in Atmospheric Science, Leeds, March 6^th-7^th

The theme is Integrity, including scientific and data integrity, intellectual property and authorship, morality and ethics within research, and interpersonal connections. The ECR-led event will provide a forum for sharing ideas and best practices through a series of workshops, short talks and discussions. Free to attend and accommodation is available. Details here.

Satellite 2025, Washington DC, March 10^th-13^th

Registration is open for the Conference and Exhibition (March 11th-13th). Access to the exhibition is free but there are charges for side events. The programme covers satellite technology, agricultural applications, policy, telecommunications, transport, finance, investment, commercial markets and more. Early bird ticket prices apply until November 21st. More details here.

Mapping Success: Women in Geospatial, University of Southampton, 11am-5pm, March 11^th

An opportunity to connect with inspiring professionals, celebrate achievements and discuss key issues in the geospatial sector. Attendance is free, book here.

Climate services for cities – Shaping climate adaptation and mitigation actions, Climateurope2, online, March 11^th-12^th

There will be community discussions on the design, use, quality, business innovation, and policy drivers of climate services. The fourth Climateurope Webstival will cover standardisation, mitigation as a complementary strategy to adaptation, climate neutral cities, the Climate Digital Twin of Destination Earth and more. Registration is free.

Space-Comm Expo, London, March 11^th-12^th

Visit the Space4Climate stand and book your seat for the UKRI-led session ‘Space for Nature & Finance’ at 2pm on the Tuesday. We are supporting the session with some of our members taking part, 2-5pm in the North Gallery Meeting Rooms. There will be a networking reception afterwards, book your place. The agenda and list of speakers is on our website Events page.  Register free and find more details on the event website

Access to Finance, Harwell, March 13^th

The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) in collaboration with Oxfordshire Greentech, the county’s business network for the low carbon economy will bring together experts and investors who specialise in helping innovators flourish. Together we aim to support you in better understanding the process for obtaining funds from a variety of sources. The agenda will cover start-up funding opportunities, seed funding, acceleration and Series A funding; and will consist of presentations from Innovate UK, JP Morgan, Oxford Science Enterprises, UKI2S, Clean Growth Fund, Satellite Applications Catapult and more, signposting in the right direction, pitching and plenty of informal networking. There are also a few five-minute pitching slots available. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/access-to-finance-tickets-1055135301089

Unlocking Space for Business Showcase, London, 9am-2pm, March 14^th

An  interactive event giving insights, inspiration and actionable opportunities for suppliers and business end-users of satellite solutions from the UKSA programme.

Make sure you get your ticket so you can benefit from this successful programme:

• Explore future opportunities and access support
• Hear from USB-funded projects, showcasing how satellite data is being used
• Get real-world perspectives from end-users across insurance, banking and transport

More details and registration here.

EarthCARE in Orbit Validation Workshop, Frascati, Italy, March 17^th-20^th

There is an open invitation to take part in the 2nd workshop, organised by ESA and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA). Activities will include discussing findings from initial validation activities and formulating recommendations for product improvements. Register by March 3^rd.

40th International Symposium on Remote Sensing of Environment (ISRSE), Farnborough, March 17^th-21^st

ISRSE-40, organised by the International Committee for Remote Sensing of Environment (ICORSE), will run alongside the new Farnborough International Space Show. The global summit is held every two years and is aimed at scientists, researchers, policy and practitioners as well as hosting international space agencies. The subtitle this year is ‘Synergy in Sight: Harnessing Earth Observation for Sustainable Development’. The National Centre for Earth Observation (NCEO) and Regional Cluster Space South Central are supporting partners.

Find out more and register to receive updates.

European Climate Pact flagship event 2025: Together in action, Brussels, March 19^th

Climate adaptation, youth activism, inclusive climate action, overcoming ecoanxiety and AI’s role in climate action will all be on the agenda along with networking. Details here.

Space Tech Assembly, Leeds, March 19^th

Being held by Space Hub Yorkshire to present to non-space audiences how space tech and Earth Observation data is disrupting industries with experts discussing the impact on:

• • AgriTech
  • Investment
  • The public sector
  • Sustainability
  • Funding and finance

More details: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/spacehubyorkshire/1504218

Farnborough International Space Show, Farnborough, March 19^th-20^th

A new event from the organisers of the Farnborough International Airshow, where the Space Zone has been so successful. It is aimed at international industry, government, academia and defence in the space sector. It is supported by ADS and UKspace. There are six themes:

• • Earth and Space
  • Commercial Space
  • Operational Space
  • Sustainable Space
  • Exploring Space

Free tickets are being snapped up quickly for this new show that runs alongside  the 40^th International Symposium on Remote Sensing of Environment (ISRSE) – for which there is an admission fee (March 17^th-21^st). Book here.

Find out more.

Forecasting sustainability: Marketing the impact of satellites on climate resilience, webinar, 3.45-4.30pm, March 24^th

Organised by S4C members Green Orbit Digital to highlight how satellite technology is revolutionising weather forecasting, enhancing climate predictions, and driving global sustainability efforts. It is aimed at Space, technology, and environmental sector marketing professionals , policymakers, meteorologists and climate advocates interested in leveraging satellite data. Details and booking link.

OS Innovation Festival, Southampton, 9.55am-4pm, March 26^th

Hosted by Ordnance Survey to bring together start-ups, partners and government stakeholders to build solutions to improve quality of life for everyone. It is a free event, find out more and book.

Climate Chance Europea Africa – Adaptation: Taking Action, Marseille, France, March 31^st-April 1^st

Addressing the challenges of adapting to climate change. More details,

APRIL

Satuccino, Harwell and online, 2pm, April 2^nd

Monthly networking event at the Satellite Applications Catapult. Register here.

ESA CM25 Industry Event, Netherlands, April 3^rd-4^th

An opportunity for ESA Programme Directorates to inform industry on their current plans and for CM25 in November, and to hear feedback. Industries and industry associations can apply to send one delegate per organisation. Registration is open until March 20^th but will close earlier if capacity is reached. More here.

Ocean Business, Southampton, April 8^th -10^th

An international event for ocean science and technology professionals, hosted by the National Oceanography Centre (NOC). More information.

British Conference of Undergraduate Research, Newcastle, April 9^th-10^th

An opportunity for undergrads to build confidence and showcase their EO work, whether it is a dissertation, research project, internship, or an insightful end-of-term essay. More details.

RSPSoc Wavelengths conference, in person, Nottingham, April 10^th-11^th

Wavelength is an early careers conference ran by the Remote Sensing and Photogrammetry Society (RSPsoc). It is designed for anyone in post graduate research (Masters, PhD and early post doc) to provide a relaxed platform for less experienced researchers to present their work. Find out more.

Geospatial World Forum, Madrid, April 22^nd-25^th

Aimed at geospatial professionals and those involved in public policies, national mapping agencies, private sector enterprises, multilateral and development organisations, scientific and academic institutions, and end-users in government and public services. The theme is ‘Spatial Computing & Digital Twin Enterprise: Accelerating the Future Geospatial Ecosystem’. More details: https://geospatialworld.net/gwf/2025/index.php

ESA Workshop on UK Industrial Participation, Harwell, 9am-5.30pm, April 23^rd

Organised by the Uk Space Agency with the ESA policy and operations team, the morning will cover ESA regulations, including legal frameworks, IP protection rules, contractual concerns and bidding procedures. The afternoon will  feature presentations about what to expect from ESA in after the Council of Ministers 25, which will set the baseline for the UK’s investment in ESA for the next three year cycle. Tickets are free, book here.

EGU, Vienna & online, April 27^th-May 2^nd

Presentations, sessions and stands for geoscientists from around the world. More details: https://www.egu25.eu/

Nature Finance Forum Europe, Paris, April 28^th

Space4Climate is delighted to be a partner for this new event, organised by Climate Action in its pre-COP30 series and alongside its Sustainable Investment Forum Europe in Paris (April 29^th). Aimed at senior investment executives, it plans to showcase groundbreaking nature, biodiversity and carbon removals projects, while accelerating new policy frameworks that accelerate the growth and impact of nature projects. More details on speakers on our News page.

We have secured a 25% discount on tickets for members – use this link.  This is a great opportunity for members to save some money, and only for a limited time.

Visit the event website.

European Regulation of Climate Services: A Dialogue with Private Providers, Barcelona, April 28^th-29^th

Join private sector, regulators and standardisation experts for a closed-door event aiming to build a trustworthy and standardised climate services market. It is organised by Climateurope2, the Barcelona Supercomputing Center, World Meteorological Organization, Copernicus Climate Change Service, and global assurance and risk management organisation, DNV. €300 per person, more details here.

Nature Finance Forum Europe, Paris, April 28^th

A new event, organised by Climate Action in its pre-COP30 series and alongside its Sustainable Investment Forum Europe in Paris (see below). Aimed at senior investment executives, it plans to showcase groundbreaking nature, biodiversity and carbon removals projects, while accelerating new policy frameworks that accelerate the growth and impact of nature projects. Full event details.
DISCOUNT TICKET OFFER: Space4Climate has a 25% off registration offer  – use code IP-S4C25OFF when you register.

Sustainable Investment Forum Europe, Paris, April 29^th

Aimed at finance leaders and stakeholders to assess global progress and chart a course for the future. Register to receive updates. More details and registration link.

Innovation Zero, London, April 29^th-30^th

Space4Climate will again have a stand at this busy event which attracts a business and policy audience looking for ways to innovate and achieve net zero targets.  S4C Vice Chair Donna Lyndsay, of Ordnance Survey, is a panelist at one of the side events – ‘Roots of resilience: building a nature-positive future’.
Find out if you qualify for free tickets.

How can space science missions advance science, drive innovation and create a vibrant UK space industry? London (incl a dinner) and online, 5.30pm-9.30pm, April 30^th

Organised by the Foundation for Science and Technology with speakers including Prof Carole Mundell, Director of Science at the European Space Agency and Head of the European Space Astronomy Centre and Prof Adam Amara, Chief Scientist, UK Space Agency.  Register on Eventbrite.

Oasis Insight Conference, London, April 30^th-May 1^st

Presented by Oasis Risk Modelling with Lloyd’s Market Association with updates and insights on latest models aimed at the insurance, risk and financial sectors. Registration opens January 27. Details here.

MAY

Joint Urban Remote Sensing Event (JURSE) ‘Shaping Sustainable Cities’, Tunisia, May 4^th-7^th

The 17^th JURSE international conference but the first to be held in Africa. It will focus on cutting-edge research and how it can contribute to achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). More details: https://2025.ieee-jurse.org/

15th IAA Symposium on Small Satellites in Earth System Observation, Berlin, May 4^th-8^th

An opportunity for scientists, engineers, and managers to share insights on current and upcoming programmes and missions. Registration opens March 3^rd. More details: https://iaa2025.welcome-manager.de/

ESA-NASA International Workshop on AI Foundation Model for EO, Italy, May 5^th-7^th

Bringing together experts from AI, geospatial science, climate, weather and Earth observation communities. The goal is to foster interdisciplinary collaboration, share the latest research and technological advancements, and discuss practical solutions for effectively integrating FMs into the Earth Observation and Earth Sciences ecosystems. It will also explore how Foundation Models can be leveraged in the context of commercial Earth Observation products and services, driving innovation in the private sector. It is an in-person event, but it will be live streamed, the link will be made available here.

Inaugural GEO Global Forum, Rome, May 5^th-9^th

A new international event (based on the former GEO Week) to harness and advance Earth Intelligence in GEO’s 20^th anniversary year. The programme combines community events, plenary and ministerial events and an exhibition. Applications are open for 90-minute community event submissions. These should emphasise relevance, diversity, and collaboration. Proposals must focus on actionable Earth intelligence and impact, ensure gender, geography, and generation diversity among speakers, and encourage joint applications from GEO members, participating organisations, associates, and GEO Work Programme contributors. Governments, research institutions and industry partners and can also apply to exhibit. Contact Elisa Cannistraci, progettazione@arco-studio.net, for more information. More details: https://earthobservations.org/events/geo-global-forum-2025

ESA – NASA International Workshop on AI Foundation Model for EO, ESRIN, Italy, May 5^th-7^th

Aimed at experts from AI, geospatial science, climate, weather and Earth Observation communities. The goal is to foster interdisciplinary collaboration, share latest research and technological advancements, and to discuss practical solutions for effectively integrating FMs into the Earth Observation and Earth Sciences ecosystems. will explore how Foundation Models can be leveraged in the context of commercial Earth Observation products and services, driving innovation in the private sector. More details: https://nikal.eventsair.com/cmspreview/nasa-esa-international-workshop-on-geospatial-ai-foundation-model-for-earth-observation-and-earth-sciences/participation-and-registration

Improve access to environmental data, online workshop, 1.30-3.30pm, May 6^th

UKCEH are inviting environmental scientists, GIS specialists, data managers, software developers, policymakers to contribute to making it easier to find and access Spatial data, including land cover data sets are essential for environmental research. Full details.

London Scicomm Social, 6pm, London, May 7^th

Informal chat in a friendly pub atmosphere about opportunities, ideas and networks across all of scicomm.  Meet downstairs at the Temple Brew House, just off The Strand, London WC2R 3JF. It’s down the stairs and we’ll be there from 6pm. To find out more visit the website.

Future Energy Asia, Thailand, May 7^th-9^th

Aimed at industry professionals, buyers and decision-makers who are focussed on resilient energy system supported by diverse energy sources and climate technologies, looking for emerging trends. Visit the website.

CMIP7: UK Modelling Contribution, webinar, 10-11.30am, May 8^th

Hear the latest information on model configurations and progress towards a UK CMIP7 Fast Track Delivery. Details here. Hosted by the UK National Climate Science Partnership.

Farm Greenhouse Gas Accounting: an Insight Event, Cranfield University, 12-4pm, May 8^th

A workshop for the new BBSRC Land Use for Net Zero (LUNZ) Footprint project to develop and evaluate a scalable auditable farm and food-level greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting framework for UK land use.  It will be an in-person meeting for stakeholders within travelling distance of Cranfield University in Bedfordshire, including regional policy, and supply chain representatives who are interested/involved in greenhouse gas assessment on UK farms, farmers, land managers, advisers and land agents. The project involves five research institutions, three GHG calculator companies and Savills. This is the second of five regional insight events across the UK. Future events are planned for Scotland on June 16^th, and for Wales, and Northern Ireland.  More details here but we suggest you email Dr Lynda Deeks or Professor Paul Burgess to check the scope of the workshop is suitable for you EO area of expertise.

Circular Innovations Conference, London, 1.30-5.30pm, May 8^th

A TechUK event looking at how tech and innovation can be applied in resources and waste, look at how digital devices are becoming more circular and where AI, data analytics and IoT can revolutionise resource use. Book now.

FDRI user interface workshops, online, May 8^th and 14^th

The Floods and Droughts Research Infrastructure (FDRI) is holding two-hour online workshops to build on existing examples of good design for access to data and discuss approaches to keep, adapt or improve. More details.

S4C Members’ Conference 2025 PLUS Collaboration Earth Workshop – Airbus, Stevenage, Herts,  May 14^th

The 2025 in-person S4C Conference is for members’ only and will take place in the morning. In the afternoon we will be joined by the non-space user community for Collaboration Earth – a workshop to explore ways that Earth Observation data can address critical climate applications. The workshop, from 12.30-5pm, is open to all UK providers of satellite climate services and those who currently use or are interested in using satellite climate data in their activities, products, and initiatives. Register for Collaboration Earth.
If you are a Space4Climate member and have not yet received a calendar invitation for the Members’ Conference, please email Sally Stevens.

Annual meeting of NOC Association of Marine Science National Capability Beneficiaries (NOCA), on line, May 15^th-16^th

Anyone with an interest in the marine environment is welcome to join. The meeting will cover NERC national capability science, ships, and autonomous vehicles, and how the community can engage. There will be an update on the Atlantic Climate and Environment Strategic Science (AtlantiS) programme and on the new marine science scoping group. Register here.

Space Meetings Veneto, Venice, May 20^th-22^nd

This international conference and business  forum aims to attract downstream applications innovators in agritech, blue economy and sport, as well as suppliers in the upstream and downstream space sectors, investors, buyers, research centres, governments and space agencies. More details.

From Data to Impact: Connecting with the UKNCSP Climate Observations WG, webinar, 3.30-4.15pm, May 22^nd

An interactive webinar hosted by the Provision of Climate Observations Working Group under the UK National Climate Science Partnership. (UKNCSP). It is designed to explain how  to get involved with the working group, highlight why the community’s input matters and how it can help to ensure the community has the observations needed. Book here.

Ag101 – An Introduction to the Industry, Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, 10am-4.30pm, May 22^nd

Designed for professionals who are eager to explore the agricultural industry and to hear about the latest thinking and funding opportunities from Defra and Innovate UK regarding agri-tech adoption and innovation in the UK. Tickets £110. Run by Agri-TechE, for information email info@agri-tech-e.co.uk. Online details and registration.

EU Space Days 2025, Poland and live streamed, May 27^th-28^th

Organised by the European Commission to connect and promote policy, business and innovation within the EU. It will feature trends in space tech, including updates from the Copernicus programme. It will be live streamed on YouTube.

Public Communication of Science and Technology Network Conference, Aberdeen, May 27^th-29^th

The theme is ‘Science communication for positive change: exploring transitions, traditions, and tensions’. This is the first time this international conference has been held in the UK. You can find out more about PCST here: https://www.pcst.network/

JUNE

Biodiversity Showcase, London, 10am-12noon, June 3^rd
Another TechUK event, showcasing digital solutions that can make a difference for biodiversity in the UK, from helping compliance with biodiversity net gain rules, to reporting under TNFD and the illegal wildlife trade. This event will also look at what is happening with nature policy and an overview of the regulations. Book now .

ACE and EIC Infrastructure & Sustainable Growth Summit, Kensington, London, 8.30am-4pm, June 3^rd

A new event from the Association for Consultancy and Engineering (ACE) and Environmental Industries Commission (EIC) to bring engineering and environmental consultancies together with key policy makers and industry leaders for an interactive business summit. Tickets (ACE and EIC members): £200+ VAT (early bird price), then £225 + VAT. Non-members: £250 + VAT (early bird price), then £275 + VAT. Booking details.

Local Government Technology Conference, Westminster, June 4^th

Presenting speakers and best practice case studies to explore the latest policies and strategies in digital
transformation, enhancing digital connectivity, and designing inclusive services, including an Earth Observation session led by Satellite Applications Catapult. Also an opportunity to network with local government leaders who are driving technological innovation. Registration is free.

June Satuccino, 2pm for 2.30, Harwell, online and other locations, June 4^th

Monthly networking event. Booking details.

GEO Business, ExCeL, London, June 4^th-5^th

Among the programme there are many speakers from our members including: Earth-I; NV5, Map Impact, Ordnance Survey, Defra, Satellite Applications Catapult and Telespazio. The full programme is on the GEOBusiness website.

Glasgow Science Festival, June 5^th-15^th

Hundreds of events and activities across more than 50 venues, almost all are free. Listings here.

2025 UN Ocean Conference, Nice, France, June 9^th-13^th

A high-level United Nations conference to support the implementation of Sustainable Development Goal  (SDG) 14: Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development. The theme is ‘Accelerating action and mobilizing all actors to conserve and sustainably use the ocean’. It will be co-hosted by France and Costa Rica. More details here.

 EO Summit, New York, June 10^th-11^th

TerraWatch Space has set the date for next year’s event in America, sponsorship packages are available. Early details here.

EXPANDEO, Brussels, June 11^th-12^th

Organised by the European Association of Remote Sensing Companies (EARSC) and aimed at EO companies, institutional actors and other stakeholders. More details: https://expandeo.earsc.org/

How to choose the right mission control software, webinar, June 12^th

Presented by our members Bright Ascension. There are two timing options, 11am and 8pm. Online registration.

London Space Network, King’s College London, 7-10pm, June 13^th

Register to join for networking drinks.

European Climate Change Adaptation Conference (ECCA) 2025, Rimini, Italy, June 16^th-18^th

A dynamic event dedicated to sharing climate adaptation implementation experiences, showcasing cutting-edge research, and fostering collaboration on climate change impacts and adaptation. The first announcements of sessions have been released. Register free to access a live stream of the plenaries as an online delegate. Visit the website.

Organised by JPI Climate and the MAGICA Horizon project. Registration is open. 

Space Hub at the Paris Air Show, Le Bourget Airport, June 16^th-22^nd

French Space Agency CNES and ESA will feature in the show’s new Paris Space Hub and MicroCarb will be one of the missions in the spotlight. Find out more about the show. Find out more.

Earth Observation Data: Bridging the Gap Between New Space Players and Users, online, 9-10.35am, BST, June 17^th

Hosted by the EU co-funded project LEONSEGS to provide new space players and EO data users with insights on the future of EO platforms and their transformative potential across a wide range of sectors, including agriculture, environmental monitoring, urban planning, disaster response, maritime surveillance, finance, energy and others. More information and booking link.

Conference on Machine Learning for Earth Observation, Exeter, June 18^th-20^th

Open to participants from academia, the public sector, and industry, at all career stages to meet and hear from experts and practitioners from remote sensing, data science, and industry. participants will reflect on the state of the art in remote sensing and identify the most promising directions for future innovation. Find out more, submit an abstract (deadline April 3^rd) and register on the website.

ESA Scout HydroGNSS workshop, online, 9am-4pm, June 18^th

Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) will be hosting two engagement events ahead of the launch of the HydroGNSS pair of satellites, expected in October/November. On June 17^th there will be a chance to view the two satellites for the science team behind them and VIPs.

The following day, an online workshop, hosted by SSTL and ESA, is aimed at potential users of the mission’s data for climate and meteorological models, researchers working in complementary EO missions and those with an interest in GNSS reflectometry as a future EO technique, sustainable through the use of small satellite constellations. Find out more and register your place.

UK Freshwater Quality Programme Webinar – LTLS-FE Project Update, 12-1pm, June 19^th

A team of researchers working on the £1.6m project The Long-term and Large Scale Freshwater Ecosystems (LTLS-FE) will be presenting, including Dr Victoria Bell, UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology (UKCEH); Theo Jackson, Rothamsted Research; Dr William Perry, Cardiff University and Mark Rhodes-Smith, UKCEH. The event will cover river quality, chemical inputs and biodiversity to help policy makers and scientists develop plans for adaptation, mitigation and detection of risks associated with river quality changes in the future. The £1.6m project is funded by NERC and Defra to examine sources of pollution in UK rivers.  Register here.

London Climate Action Week, June 21^st-29^th

Sign up to the mailing list for updates here.

European Space Agency Living Planet Symposium, Vienna, June 23^rd-27^th
ESA’s Earth Observation conference, held every 3 years, unites scientists and researchers from around the world to share and discuss the latest in Earth science observation and technologies. More here. Read our guide to Space4Climate members and other UK organisations presenting at #LPS25.

Cities Climate Action Summit, London and online, June 24^th-25^th

Aimed at city leaders, policymakers and green finance experts. Part of London Climate Action Week. More here.

Blue Earth Forum, London, June 24^th-26^th

Bringing together business and investors, applications open. Part of London Climate Action Week. Early details here.

UK Climate Projections webinar, 1-2pm, June 26^th

Showcasing how Met Office climate information is being used to identify risks and help the UK adapt to climate change. Book here.

Climate Innovation Forum, Guildhall, London, June 25^th

Thanks to a new relationship with Climate Action, we have secured a limited number of free tickets for members for this high profile flagship event of London Climate Action Week. It attracts an audience of business, policy and finance leaders. More details on our News page.

To express interest in a free ticket, please email Space4Climate@reading.ac.uk

We also have a 25% discount off all other registrations. Use code IP-S4C25OFF when you register here.

Speaker details on the event website.

North East Space Conference, Durham, June 25^th

Exhibitors and speakers on the programme to engage industry and academic attendees. View the programme and register.

European Urban Resilience Forum, Rotterdam, June 25^th-27^th

For city representatives, experts, and stakeholders from local and regional institutions to discuss strategies, initiatives and actions related to climate change adaptation, disaster management and the cultivation of urban resilience. This year the event focusses on accelerating resilience action, More details.

Agri-TechE Innovation Hub 2025, Norfolk, June 25^th-26^th

The Innovation Hub at the Royal Norfolk Show is a platform for showcasing new farming practices, technologies, and emerging agri-tech. More here.

Leading Global Change through the Earth & Space Sustainability Initiative (ESSI) – Part 2, London, June 26^th

ESSI is developing the Space Sustainability Principles to establish Space Sustainability Standards that will help drive more responsible behaviour and ensure the sustainable use of outer space, attracting greater and wider investment in the space industry, providing transparency and confidence to investors, and supporting the development of insurance and licensing. The first part was held in January and this part follows the RAeS Sustainability Conference,  on June 24^th-25^th. More details.

Space Partnership Engagement Forum, online, 1-2pm, June 27^th

An opportunity to catch up on the forum’s activities this year, ask questions and find out how to get involved. Register for the forum.

Global Tipping Points Conference, Exeter, June 30^th-July 3^rd

The Global Systems Institute at Exeter University, the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research and the Max Planck Institute of Geoanthropology co-host this event. Programme details and how to apply for the remaining overflow tickets are on the website.

Exeter Climate Forum: research to inform the road to COP 30, June 30^th-July4^th  

Hosted by University of Exeter and the Met Office, bringing together world-leading climate researchers, businesses, policymakers, and young people to shape and engage with the priorities for COP30 and beyond.  An opportunity to hear the latest research on the impacts of climate change and discuss innovative solutions to mitigate and adapt to the impacts of our changing climate and steer a path to a live-able, resilient and sustainable future. Full details on the event website.

JULY

ClimateSCOpe, 1st SCO webinar, 12-1.30pm, July 1^st

The Space Climate Observatory (SCO) is launching a new series of webinars to promote the global climate services platform – ClimateSCOpe. S4C is the UK’s focal contact point for SCO and our members Pixalytics feature in this inaugural online session. They will talk about their collaboration on Swedish project SwedCoast – BlueCarb and it will also cover the success of the SWOT climate satellite mission. We encourage all members to join the webinar – put the link in your calendar.

Satuccino,  Harwell, 2-4pm, July 2^nd

Free networking event with the satellite community. Book here.

Valuing the economic benefits of scientific research, a joint UKCEH and eftec webinar, 10-11am, July 9^th

A free event to promote eftec’s service to evaluate and report on the value chain of research projects, using two recent examples of publicly funded data platforms produced by UKCEH. Eftec and the research impact team at UKCEH will be discussing the approach taken, the reasons behind the work, and the outcomes. Full details and booking link.

Earth Explorer 11 User Consultation Meeting, Prague, July 9^th

UK-conceived climate satellite WIVERN (by Prof Anthony Illingworth who originated EarthCARE) and CAIRT are the focus of the European Space Agency’s user consultation meeting. This is a valuable chance to support the final selection of which of the two missions will go forward for development for Earth Explorer 11. More here.

Met Office Space Community Day, Exeter, July 11^th. Register by June 20^th

A day for UK-based industry, academia and Government, filled with insightful updates, discussions and networking opportunities. To maximise the collaborative experience, in person attendance is very much preferred and encouraged. There will be an option to join online, but please do be mindful that this will limit access to some content. Register here.

High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) 2025, July 14^th-18^th

This is the main UN platform on sustainable development and its theme will be ‘Advancing sustainable, inclusive, science- and evidence-based solutions for the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its Sustainable Development Goals for leaving no one behind’. More here.

UK Space Conference, July 16^th-17^th

Breakout sessions, workshops and plenaries are listed in the programme released with more updates to come. Booking for stand space closes on June 16^th and registration is open. Book your place.

AUGUST

Designing Your EUDR Compliance Framework: Tools, Tips & Traps to Avoid, webinar, 1pm, August 7^th

Members Earth Blox are hosting a seminar to demonstrate how their software platform can help in meeting the EU Deforestation Regulation compliance requirements, providing clear, reliable geospatial risk insights to identify deforestation risks in minutes and keep supply chains audit-ready. Book your place.

Satuccino goes Transatlantic! August 11^th

Satellite Applications Catapult are hosting the networking event in Salt Lake City at the Small Sat conference. Email to find  out more.

Earth Observation and Data Architecture workshop, Harwell, August 12^th

Organised by the Space Partnership to gather industry and academic insights and evidence to inform DSIT’s ongoing cross-Government capability planning. There will also be an online call on September 4^th for those who cannot join the workshop. Register here.

SEPTEMBER

RMetS precipitation Conference, Newcastle, September 3^rd

A mini conference for professional and amateur meteorologists being held by the Royal Meteorological Society special interest group on meteorological observing systems. The theme is precipitation measurements. Registration is closed.

Satuccino, Harwell, 2-4pm, September 3^rd

The next networking meeting for the satellite community, hosted by Satellite Applications Catapult. Look out for registration opening.

NCEO Virtual Science Conference, September 3^rd-5^th

For an audience of National Centre for Earth Observation staff across its centres in UK universities.

Science in Action: Five Global Challenges, One Shared Future, London, 9am-7pm, September 9^th (registration is closed)

The International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) is co-hosting with UKRI and the Royal Society to discuss AI, science diplomacy, global health inequalities, energy innovation and much more across disciplines. More here.

UK Arctic Science conference, Newcastle, September 9^th-11^th, (registration is closed)

The website page is now live for this conference hosted by Northumbria University. Thanks to support from the NERC Arctic Office and the Centre for Polar Observation and Modelling, tickets are priced at £43.50, including the conference dinner for waged delegates and free for undergraduate/Masters/PhD students, including the dinner. Participants from diverse career stages and disciplines are welcome. Community feedback has shaped the conference programme to 1) identify key priorities for the UK Arctic science community and 2) present new Arctic-related science through an extended poster session (poster format A0 size, portrait orientation).  In addition, there will also be an early career researcher workshop on the morning of 9^th September (International Polar Year 2032-33: Overview and pathways to contribute) and a ‘Polar Beers’ event the same evening, organised by the UK Polar Network. Full details.

NCAS-NCEO-UKCEH Conference on Atmospheric Chemistry, York, September 9^th-10^th

Two days in which experts, early career researchers, and stakeholders from across the UK will present and discuss cutting-edge science talks, show posters, network and collaborate. More details.

Climate Services for Health – exploring current status and the role of standardisation, Barcelona, September 9^th-10^th

Register your interest to join Climateurope2 and the Barcelona Supercomputing Centre along with experts from climate, health and humanitarian fields.

Unlocking Earth Observation for Sustainability – Learning, Innovation & Action for the East of England, Norwich, September 10^th

A Space East event to encourage take up of Earth Observation data across all sectors. As well as raising awareness of EO applications the aim is to identify new stakeholders, use cases and opportunities. The programme – which includes a presentation from Space4Climate – will introduce participants to the fundamentals of Earth Observation satellite technology and explore its real-world applications across agriculture, marine science, energy, climate, and land management. The full agenda, aims and target audiences are on the event website.

Orbit South Central networking, Guildford, 11am-12.30pm, September 10^th

Join Space South Central’s regular free networking event. Book your place.

British Science Festival, Liverpool, September 10^th-14^th

Hosted in partnership by the University of Liverpool and Liverpool John Moores University. More information.

Geo Live Q&A, online, 12-12.30pm, September 11^th

Geo is a UK Space Agency accelerator programme, find out what to expect when joining the programme, meet the team and make an informed decision on whether the programme is right for you. Book here.

Focus on Finance – Ponder, Pitch and Partner, Cambridge, 10am-4pm, September 11^th

Organised by Agri-TechE, with tickets ranging from £50-£80, for ‘founders and funders’ with a keynote from Louisa Burwood-Taylor, of AgFunder, and presentations from representatives from public and private investment, plus the chance for one-to-one meetings. More details, including the target audience.

Britain Talks Climate & Nature research, launch webinar, 11am-12.15pm, September 11^th

Designed to support communicators and leaders Climate Outreach and More in Common have carried out new research exploring people’s feelings and sentiments about climate change and nature. More here.

Join us on 11 September for the launch of our new Britain Talks Climate & Nature research. – Climate Outreach

DAFNI Annual Conference, Sheffield, September 11^th

The sub title this year is ‘Bridging the Gap between Academia, Government, and Industry’ and the main themes are climate resilience and security and trusted research. Visit the website.

Round the World – Australia, online, 9.30-10.30am, September 15^th

If you are interested in engaging with Australian agritech, agricultural research and food ecotech, take a look at this event organised by Agri-TechE. It is co-hosted by AgriFutures growᴬᴳ to introduce Australian Research and Development Corporations (RDCs) and highlight the challenges and needs of producers in Australia. It is free for Agri-TechE members and £30 for non-members. Find out more.

Virtual Island Summit, online, September 15^th-19^th

This has been held for seven years to connect island sustainability experts, innovators, academics and decision-makers with cutting-edge solutions, projects, strategic partnerships and actionable frameworks for island resilience. As well as registration there are speaking opportunities. Find out more.

EUMETSAT Meteorological Satellite Conference, Lyon, September 15^th-19^th

Co-hosted by Meteo-France with the sub-title ‘From Space to Safety: Earth Observation for Future Weather and Climate Preparedness’. More details: https://www.eumetsat.int/eumetsat-meteorological-satellite-conference-2025

‘How do we improve trust and transparency in supply chains to protect profit, people and our planet? September 16^th

A workshop organised by the founders of the Supply Chain Data Partnership to discuss the problem around transparency and trust in supply chains, and how we aim to provide a key to unlock both. Invitation event, if you are interested please email Donna Lyndsay, donna@lyndsayconsulting.co.uk

NetworkNature, Brussels, September 16^th

‘Choose nature: Unlocking pathways to a resilient economy for people and the planet’ will explore different means to align biodiversity and economy in times of urgency, building on the concept of Nature-based Solutions.  More details and registration.

Geo Sessions, online, September 16^th-18^th  

Join experts from public sector, academia, and industry to explore the latest trends, benefits, techniques, and applications of geospatial data and analysis. Hosted by S4C members NV5 and covering Lidar, SAR and Spectral. More information and registration.

Space4Climate Group Meeting, online, September 17^th

For anyone in any of our members organisations, email Space4Climate@reading.ac.uk if you don’t yet have the details.

Microsystems network: Environment Sensing Workshop, Birmingham, 9.30am-5pm, September 17^th.  Register by September 12^th

Find out more about emerging research in using miniaturised technologies in areas such as soil monitoring, water quality sensing and crop pathogen detection. The day will also include discussion on unmet analytical needs and how microscale engineering can open up new scientific capabilities, from fine-scale temporal data collection to remote, low-power environmental diagnostics. Outcomes expected include building  interdisciplinary partnerships that can feed into future proposals across schemes such as NERC Pushing the Frontiers, EPSRC Responsive Mode, and UKRI Cross Council Responsive Mode. The workshop is free, register to attend by September 12^th.

National Meeting on Climate Impacts and Risks, Bristol, September 18^th-19^th

Designed to foster collaboration and knowledge exchange among academics, industry professionals, policymakers, and organisations involved in shaping climate adaptation and Net Zero strategies. Full details.

World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit, London, September 22^nd-23^rd

Details here.

Land and water in a changing climate, Royal Society, London, September 24^th, registration is closed

A day of knowledge sharing and conversation for the hydrological and land-surface modelling community, industry and practitioners. More details.

UK Climate Projections Webinar, 12-1pm, September 25^th

Hear how specialists are using future climate information and how they overcome challenges. As well as registering to join you can offer to speak if you are a UK Climate Projections user. Find out more. If you want to be notified when the recording of the webinar is available, email ukcp.usernetwork@metoffice.gov.uk

Land Cover and Forest Monitoring (LCFM) product suite, webinar, 1.30-3pm, September 25^th

Join to learn about the new tool from the Copernicus Land Monitoring Service that provides annual global land cover maps at 10 m resolution – a tenfold improvement on previous datasets. It revives the global Copernicus land cover time series, which had paused in 2019, with updates from 2020 to 2026. It  also delivers tropical tree cover density and change maps at 10 m resolution. Register here.

Climateurope2 Festival, Belgrade, September 29^th-October 1^st

‘Empowering society through climate services’ is the subtitle for this unusual take on an academic conference, including art, capacity building, and interactive formats. It will bring together experts, policymakers, and innovators to explore the design, use, quality and standardisation of climate services. More details.

Big Data From Space Conference, Latvia, September 29^th-October 3^rd

Bringing together key stakeholders from across sectors to explore how Big Data from space can support science, innovation and policies. Organised by ESA and the European Commission. Find out more.

IAC, Sydney, September 29^th-October 3^rd

More details: https://www.iac2025.org/

Harnessing Satellite Data to Enhance Extreme Weather Emergency Response in Europe, webinar, 2pm, September 30^th

Experts from S4C members ICEYE are hosting this free event to demonstrate how satellite data is transforming the way European governments prepare for, respond to, and recover from severe flooding events. It will include a technical deep dive into how SAR satellites capture critical insights through clouds, smoke, and darkness.
Register here.

Transforming the Economy with Space in the East of England, Bedford, 9.30am-2pm, September 30^th

Through workshop panel discussions with senior industry figures, Space East, in partnership with Cranfield University, will explore  ‘Resilient Space Systems and Space-Enabled Capabilities’ and seek innovative solutions. More details and booking link.

ESA Global Development Assistance Webinar, 1-2pm, September 30^th

This free event focuses on  interactive communications – register here

OCTOBER

Satuccino, Harwell, Adastral, Daresbury, Westcott and OpTIC Technology Centre, and online, 2.30pm, October 1^st

Space sector networking event, free, hosted by Satellite Applications Catapult. Book here.

FOSS4G: UK 2025, Leeds, October 1^st-2^nd

Satellite Applications Catapult are among the speakers for the UK open source community. All welcome, whatever your field and experience. Details and booking link.

Connecting Industries with the Space Economy, Leicester,  9.30am-4pm, October 1^st

TWI and Space Park Leicester are welcoming automotive, aerospace, motorsport, nuclear, materials science, electronics or advanced manufacturing representatives to discover how their innovations could be adapted and commercialised for space. The day will include knowledge sharing and networking, exhibitors and insights from the ESA Technology Broker UK. More details.

JASMIN Users’ Conference, Harwell, October 1^st-2^nd

Hear updates from the JASMIN team, meet other users, share experiences and expertise. You can also share feedback and chat with the JASMIN team. Programme and registration link.

NASA- UK Space Agency Space Apps Challenge, October 4^th-5^th

Events in the UK they are taking place in London, Exeter and Bristol as well as an international online option.

NERC Digital Gathering,  Cranfield University, October 7^th-9^th  2025 – Registrationclosed

The four key themes for this event, hosted on NERC’s behalf by the National Centre for Atmospheric Monitoring, are:

• Next-generation sensing
• Data science tools and techniques
• Enhancing data services
• Pioneering computation science

Find out more.

Conference: Earth Observation for monitoring, reporting and verification of carbon removals, Copenhagen, October 7^th-10^th

The 2^nd edition of this conference hosted by ESA and the European Environment Agency (EEA). It will focus on the role of EO in implementation of the EU Land Use, Land Use Change and Forestry (LULUCF) Regulation, the Carbon Removal and Carbon Farming (CRCF) Regulation and related initiatives in carbon markets. It will feature experts from across disciplines – scientific research, national GHG inventories, policy, and the private sector – to share insights, innovations and experiences that support robust MRV (Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification) systems for carbon removals in the EU. Find out more.

Adaptation Futures, New Zealand, October 13^th-16^th

More details are on the website.

EuroGEO Workshop, The Hague, Netherlands, October 13^th-15^th

Billed as a high level event to shape the future of European EO and to build collaborations. It is organised by the European Commission and the Netherlands Space Office. Find out more about EuroGEO.

Innovation Zero MENA, Saudi Arabia, October 14^th-15^th

Innovation Zero is planning this new edition of its successful UK event, a forum for the region’s top leaders to accelerate climate-smart innovation and investment in line with Vision 2030. Information is on the website.

 Meteorological Technology World Expo, Austria, October 14^th-16^th

Showcasing meteorological, hydromet, metocean and environmental monitoring technologies and services. Aimed at professionals across aviation, maritime, agriculture, transportation and renewable energy and representatives of national meteorological and hydrological services, environmental agencies and research institutes. More details: https://www.meteorologicaltechnologyworldexpo.com/en/

RAL Space Early Careers Conference, Harwell and online, October 15^th

The theme is ‘Space Community’ and the free conference open to anyone in any space-related role who would put themselves in the ‘early career’ stage bracket. More information is on the RAL Space website.

Blue Earth Summit, Woolwich, London, October 15^th-17^th

For innovators, startups, investors, policy and academia. Early bird prices available on the website.

Climate Adaptation in Agronomy with Satellite Technology, online, 10-11.30am, October 20^th

This takes place in Agri-Tech Week as part of the Space4Climate-funded Market Breakthrough Phase 2. It targets stakeholders in delivering ‘the last mile’ of innovation to farms. Project activities include discussions/interactions, culminating in a report to S4C. The collaborative project is led by Pixalytics  to showcase to the agriculture community the benefits and opportunities of using satellite imagery, as well as discussing barriers, with the objective of overcoming them. The project, which also involves Environment Systems, Ian Encke Consulting and Remote Sensing Applications Consultants (RSAC), is running a short survey until the end of the month. More details. The project stakeholders include farmers, those involved in interpreting data and providing advice/support to farming, such as machine providers alongside agronomy services, consultants, agritech centres and supporters of innovation such as UKRI and agricultural colleges. Book here.

Agri-Tech Week, various locations, October 20^th-24^th 

A mix of events, curated by AgriTechE. Organisations can hold their own events and register them as part of Agri-Tech Week to showcase innovations through workshops, broker new collaborations and provide an opportunity to attract new audiences, customers and partners.

Oslo Innovation Week, Norway, October 20^th-24^th

Showcasing pioneering technologies, products and services for solutions aligned to the Sustainable Development Goals. More details: Oslo Innovation Week 2025

Probabilistic AI for Environmental Science, Cambridge, October 21^st-22^nd (Registration closed)

A two-day conference organised by NERC and the EPSRC-funded Prob_AI Hub to bring together research communities, to build new connections and stimulate collaboration. The hope is it will lead to follow-up activity, including new projects. It is for academic researchers working in probabilistic AI, academic researchers working in NERC’s remit with an interest in this area and  business and public sector partners with an interest in probabilistic AI in environmental science applications. More details of the event.

7th Summit for Space Sustainability, Paris, October 22nd-23rd

Co-hosted by Secure World Foundation, CNES and the Government of France, bringing together stakeholders to discuss policy, security, commercial services and environmental impacts on space sustainability.

ClimateSCOpe Webinar ‘Eyes on the Forests: How space is protecting the green lung of the planet’, 12noon-1.30pm, October 23^rd

The Space Climate Observatory’s second international webinar will feature NCEO’s Mat Williams, of University of Edinburgh, talking about the Biomass satellite which is already receiving plaudits for the images it has captured during its commissioning phase following its April launch. Three accredited SCO projects will be highlighted and anyone considering applying to have their own project or product added to the global platform will get some valuable pointers. The projects are: TropiSCO (from France, supported by CNES) – Monitoring tropical deforestation; CarbonAtlas-THA (from Thailand, supported by GISTDA) – Improving forest carbon stock estimation in Thailand and CACAO (from Italy, supported by ASI) – Providing carbon credit AI tools based on Earth Observation. Register here

Earth Science Women’s Network ‘Careers Beyond Academia’, webinar, 5-6.30pm, October 23^rd

Careers in engagement and knowledge exchange (although not covering public engagement/science communication) will be the focus of this free international event. The speakers will be Andrea Padilla (Senior Science Policy Officer, UK Collaborative on Development Research), Kadidia Thiero (Policy Project Analyst for the Center for Developing Leadership in Science, University of California) and Ruth Kirk (Knowledge Exchange Manager, University of Sheffield). More details and registration.

Reinventing Space, London, October 27^th-29^th

Learn more about this year’s SPINtern placement successes and hear the winners of the 2025 Sir Arthur  Clarke Awards at this event hosted by the British Interplanetary Society (BIS). The opening keynote speaker will be Prof Carole Mundell, ESA Director of Science. See the full programme and registration details.

ESPI Conference, Vienna, October 28^th-29^th

More details have been shared about this annual conference, this year subtitled ‘Europe as a Space Power: Directionality & Priorities of Strategic Action’, including a list of speakers. Find out more and register.

Discussions among European and international stakeholders will focus on ‘Europe as a Space Power – Directionality & Priorities of Strategic Action’. Pre-register here.

EUMETSAT Climate Symposium: From space to climate services: co-creation in action, Darmstadt, Germany , October 28^th-30^th

Celebrating 25 years of climate at EUMETSAT with a symposium for policy and decision makers at all administrative levels, developers of workflows using satellite climate data, providers of operational climate services and their users. Providers of technology for co-creation in cloud-computing also welcome. Sessions will focus on:

• Climate Policy and Socio-Economic Benefits of Climate Data;
• Usage of Satellite Climate Products in Applications and their Future Design;
• Interaction between Research and Operations in the joint Development of Applications;
• Technical Co-evolution of Data Access and Utilisation.

Event details.

ESA Phi-Lab Innovation Summit, Italy, October 28^th-30^th

An event to explore how emerging, disruptive technologies can transform the future of Earth Observation. It is aimed at scientists, innovators, and business leaders looking at latest advancements in AI, Quantum and Neuromorphic Computing, Metamaterials, Immersive Visualisation, Computational Imaging and more. There will also be pitching opportunities and networking and organisations can propose side events. Full details and registration.

NOVEMBER

REAP Conference, November 4^th, Peterborough

Organised by Agri-TechE and marking its 12^th year by moving from Norwich to Peterborough. The REAP Conference attracts researchers, innovators, government officials, agribusiness leaders and farmers from across the UK and beyond.

6th Symposium of the Committee on Space Research (COSPAR): Space Exploration 2025: A Symposium on Humanity’s Challenges and Celestial Solutions, Cyprus, November 3^rd-7^th

Hosted by Cyprus Space Exploration Organisation with sessions organised under the themes:

• Humanity’s Challenges and the Potential of Space
• Space as a Unifying Force: Fostering International Collaboration
• Space Tech for Earth and Beyond: Innovation, AI, and Sustainable Solutions
• The Ethics of Exploration: Responsible and Inclusive Space Endeavours
• Capacity Building, CubeSats and Outreach Event

Details here.

Resilient Infrastructure: Sustainable Finance Live, London & online, November 4^th

The programme includes keynotes, panel discussions, interactive workshops, and a hackathon aimed at an audience of financial services professionals, corporates, civil engineering, public sector, technology providers, fintech industry leaders, academics and specialists in data, space, risk and nature. Apply to attend. See the full details.

Climate and Finance Conference, Henley Business School and online, November 5^th – call for abstracts open

The sub-title for this annual conference  held by University of Reading with the Met Office Academic Partnership, is ‘Climate, Finance, and the Energy Transition: Risks, Innovation, and Global Impact’. It will bring together researchers, financial professionals, policy experts, and practitioners from across disciplines to explore the intersections between climate change, finance, and the global energy transition. Submissions can range from full papers to case studies, the deadline is September 30^th. Topics include:

• Financing the Future of Energy
• Climate Risk, Insurance & Market Resilience
• Carbon pricing, Regulation & Energy Markets in a Changing Climate
• Innovation, Technology & Data for Energy Finance
• Geopolitics, Equity & Global Energy Transition

Email submissions to Simone Varotto,  Professor of Finance at the ICMA Centre, Henley Business School, s.varotto@icmacentre.ac.uk with ‘Climate and Finance Conference Submission’ as the subject line.

Global Climate-Smart Agriculture Conference, Brazil, November 5^th-7^th

Billed as having a ‘strong science-based foundation and a business-unusual approach’ this conference is aimed at scientists, policy makers, investors and commerce to focus on food and agriculture ahead of COP30. Early bird prices end on August 31^st. More details.

European Congress on Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability, Vienna, November 6^th-7^th

The call for abstracts is open until September 15^th to present current research and case studies on  climate science, adaptation, resilience and sustainability planning. Registered speakers will receive support with hotel accommodation. Early bird registration closes on September 17^th. More details.

COP30, Brazil, November 10^th-21^st

The 2025 UN Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC COP 30) will convene in November 2025 in Brazil.

AGI Foresight Conference, London, 9am-5pm, November 13^th

Donna Lindsay from our members Map Impact will be speaking on the key issues facing the geospatial industry over the next five years. Sponsorship is available.

Oxford Water Day, Saïd Business School, Oxford, November 14^th

Aimed at convening utilities, industry and government  alongside academics, early career researchers and students whose research focuses on diverse facets of the global water security challenge. Contact owncoordinator@water.ox.ac.uk for further information and to sign up to the OWN newsletter.

Space Tech Expo Europe, Bremen, November 18^th-20^th

Designed as a B2B event. Early details here: https://www.spacetechexpo-europe.com/

Institute of Physics Outreach and Communicators Conference, London, 9.45am-4.30pm, November 19^th

Bringing together people from across science communication and public engagement to discuss their work, to network and help spread best practice. There will be workshops and talks as well as the option to present your own short talk or poster. More here.

EMEX, London, November 19^th-20^th

This event at ExCeL has expand to encompass smart buildings as well as energy management. Find out about booking a stand as well as registration.

DECEMBER

EarthCARE Science and Validation Workshop, Tokyo and online, December 1^st-5^th

An international event for scientists organised by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and the European Space Agency (ESA), and co-hosted by the University of Tokyo’s Atmosphere and Ocean Research Institute (AORI). It will reflect the collaborative approach of the teams behind the EarthCARE mission to date, aiming to maximise EarthCARE’s scientific impact – enhancing climate research, refining atmospheric models, and ensuring the integrity of satellite-based Earth Observations. Abstract submission closes tomorrow (Augsr 20^th) and registration is open until October 31^st. More information.

Space-Comm Expo Scotland, Glasgow, December 3^rd-4^th

Being held for the 2^nd year with a focus on the thriving Scottish space industry. Early details here.

National Environment Monitoring Conference, Edinburgh, December 15^th 

The NEMC is being held on December 15^th in Edinburgh, organised by S4C members UKCEH and the UK Environmental Observation Framework and British Ecological Society. The aim is to co-create a national UK environmental monitoring community with a collective vision to drive greater impact and deliver evidence-based outcomes in environmental management. Registration to attend closes on November 11^th.  Find out more.

Call for speakers (flash talks) and abstracts: ‘Unlocking the oceans: managing emerging and established marine data’, Exeter and online, December 4^th

An open meeting hosted by Marine Environmental Data and Information Network (MEDIN), free and open to everyone with an interest in marine data. The sessions are:

Session 1: Marine data types without a MEDIN Data Archive Centre

Session 2: Solutions for marine data management challenges.

Then deadline for abstracts is September 19^th. More details.

AGU, New Orleans, December 15^th-19^th

Details will be published here: https://www.agu.org/

2026

Investments into Forestry and Biodiversity, Singapore, January 13^th-14^th

A forum for investors, corporates and climate experts to share approaches, proven models and latest market intelligence to inspire investors. More details.

11^th European Association of Remote Sensing Laboratories (EARSeL) Workshop on Land Ice and Snow, Helsinki, Finland, February 9^th-11^th, 2026

The call for abstracts closes on September 8^th, Registration is due to open on September 1^st.

Ocean Sciences Meeting, Glasgow, February 22^nd-27^th

The flagship conference for the ocean sciences and the larger ocean-connected community has ‘Creating a Current of Community’ as its theme. Find out more.

European Citizen Science Association (ECSA 2026) conference, Finland, March 3^rd-6^th 2026

The call for sessions, panels, roundtables and workshop topics is open until June 3^rd2025. Details and how to submit proposals are available on the conference website.

Space-Comm Europe, March 4^th-5^th, 2026

A bigger remit for this event, now to be presented in partnership by Space-Comm and ADS to showcase dual use of space including security and aiming for a pan-European and international audience

CMIP26, Kyoto, Japan, March 9^th-13^th, 2026

The conference will discuss latest developments in Earth system and coupled modelling, leveraging the wealth of the CMIP6 analyses and explore updated forcings and early results from CMIP7 simulations, including new experimental designs and model intercomparison projects (MIPs). Find out more.

Innovation Zero, Olympia, April 28^th-29^th, 2026

Register your interest on the website.

EGU General Assembly, Vienna and online May 3^rd-8^th, 2026

The deadline for proposing a session is September 16^th – details are on the EGU website.  EGU brings together scientists, especially early career researchers, to present their work and discuss their ideas with experts in all fields of geoscience.

IAF Global Space Conference on Climate Change, Kigali, Rwanda, June 2^nd-4^th

Space4Climate joined UK Space Agency at the first GLOC conference in Oslo, in 2023 and details have been released for the ext edition. The call for abstracts is open and closes on November 7^th. Details on the website.

GEO Business, ExCeL London, June 3^rd-4^th, 2026

As the save the date for next year is published, review this year’s event.

World Biodiversity Forum, Switzerland, June 14^th-19^th

Next year’s World Biodiversity Forum is calling for session and workshop proposals under the subtitle ‘Leading transformation together’. The forum is hosted by the University of Zurich in Davos, Switzerland, June 14^th-19^th and the deadline for submissions is August 13^th. Details, including topic themes, here.

Farnborough International Airshow Show, July 20^th -24^th, 2026

The Space Zone returns and stand space is already selling quickly. Visit the website.

3^rd  International Conference on Subseasonal to Seasonal to Decadal Prediction (S2S2D), Reading, September 7^th-11^th, 2026

Scientists, practitioners and stakeholders will meet to advance the science and application of S2S2D prediction. Registration will open at the end of this year. Topics covered will include

• • • Climate Services for Decision Making
    • Predictability and Prediction Skill
    • Physics-based Prediction Systems
    • Machine Learning Methods in S2S2D

Keep an eye on the website.

2027

Ocean Business, Southampton, April 6^th-8^th

Organisers of this successful and fast-growing conference are keen to reflect the growing capabilities of satellite Earth Observation data across marine, ocean, ports, maritime and coastal settings. They are keen to engage with S4C members at this early stage. Contact Sally, s.stevens@reading.ac.uk for an email introduction.