A call for themes and workshop ideas has been made ahead of the 2026 UK National Earth Observation Conference later this year.
The three-day national event, which takes place every two years, will be held at the University of Warwick from Tuesday, September 15 to Thursday, September 17.
The aim is to bring together researchers, industry professionals, government representatives, and partners working across all areas of Earth observation (EO), upstream and downstream, to strengthen cross-disciplinary and cross-sector exchange, foster collaboration, and address key challenges facing the UK and the wider global EO community.
Through keynote talks, presentations, posters, and workshops, the conference will span the full breadth of EO, from instrument and platform technology development through to data analysis, calibration, validation, and knowledge extraction to policy engagement.
As plans for the conference get underway, the organisers – the National Centre for Earth Observation (NCEO), Centre for Earth Observation Instrumentation (CEOI) and the Remote Sensing and Photogrammetry Society (RSPSoc) – have invited the EO community to help shape the programme.
A Call for Themes and Workshop Ideas has been made, with organisers keen to hear suggestions around emerging scientific priorities, evolving challenges, and areas where interdisciplinary engagement can add significant value.
CEOI Director Dr Nicolas Lévêque said: “We are keen to hear from those working at the forefront of Earth observation science and technology, who have first-hand knowledge of the key themes and challenges in this field.
“As technology innovation continues apace, it is vital that we create opportunities for collaboration so the latest research and advances can be shared. This can only strengthen the UK’s position as a leader in Earth observation.
“The conference attracts a good cross-section of representatives from all aspects of the Earth observation community, and workshops offer a unique format to foster active cooperation and knowledge exchange across fields, solving problems in the process.”
More details on the conference will be shared in the coming months.
View the Call for Themes and Workshop Ideas here.
