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08/05/2026
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The third ESA Earth Observation Commercialisation Forum (ESA CommEO) will bring together the global Earth observation ecosystem for three days of insights, innovation and high-level networking. It takes place in Seville, Spain, from 12–14 May 2026, but you can join selected sessions online to hear about the latest trends arising in the Earth observation commercial market.
ESA CommEO is an event organised by ESA Φ-lab that connects start-ups, investors, institutions and decision-makers to bridge the gap between Earth observation technology and the business world.
This forum focuses on how Earth observation data can be turned into profitable products, with applications ranging from agriculture, biodiversity and carbon sequestering to defence, energy and insurance.
The goal is to help start-ups and entrepreneurs get the funding and mentorship they need to scale up, ensuring that the European Earth observation technology and data do not just stay ‘in the lab’, but help solve problems on the ground.
Watch the third ESA CommEO live on ESA Web TV.
Streamed sessions (all times in CEST):
12 May
09:30 – Opening Session
The event will open with messages from ESA leaders, the European Commission and financial institutions to trace the strategic roadmap for the European Earth observation sector.
10:30 – The EO Worldwide Market Status and Forecast
This session will focus on an overview of global market health, updated projections, and separate analysis of upstream and downstream sectors.
12:00 – EO Market Trends, Opportunities and Threats
The panel will analyse shifting policies and financial dynamics, highlighting emerging opportunities and fast-growing vertical markets.
14:30 – Institutional support to EO Commercialisation
This session will focus on how ESA supports the Earth observation commercial sector.
15:30 – The EO journey: from Industry to Investors
A dialogue between venture capital firms and industry to identify funding gaps and strategies for international scale-up.
13 May
09:00 – Commercialisation in Dual Use
This session will highlight how commercial Earth observation solutions can effectively address civil security and defence user needs.
10:00 – From European data to European intelligence leadership
The panel will focus on the transition to ‘Earth Intelligence’ via foundation models, autonomous AI, and orchestration of heterogeneous data.
16:30 – EO Adoption: Commercial vs Government Use Cases
The panel will examine how demand signals and procurement pathways differ between public and private sectors.
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