The list below consists of mainly external events, relevant for EU4OceanObs and involving the participation of the EU action coordinators of the GEO Blue Planet Initiative and/or G7 Future of the Seas & Oceans Initiative.

EO 4 Africa Symposium

23 Sep 2024 - 26 Nov 2024

The 2024 EO for Africa Symposium will be held from 23 to 26 September at ESA-ESRIN, Frascati (Rome), Italy in partnership with ESA, the African Union Commission (AUC), African Association of Remote Sensing of the Environment (AARSE), the European Commission (EC), EUMETSAT and NASA.

The aim of the Symposium is to:

  • Showcase the latest R&D EO Science and Applications achievements relevant for the African continent;
  • Further facilitate international EO R&D collaborations across Africa and Europe;
  • Continue the user-driven process of capturing EO high-priority topics for future R&D and capacity development joint efforts;
  • Share information about future EO missions, digital technology, and the related opportunities;
  • Discuss the challenges and opportunities to accelerate the integration of downstream services in operational solutions.

For more information, visit https://eo4society.esa.int/event/eo-for-africa-symposium-2024/