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📅 When: 23-25 June, 2026
📍Where: ESA-ESRIN, Frascati (Italy)
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About
The Φnnovation Summit is an exciting three-day Summit focused on all Disruptive Innovations that can accelerate the future of Earth Observation, organized by the ESA Φ-lab. The event addresses all the latest advancements in any cutting-edge technologies or transformative idea such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Distributed Ledgers, Quantum, Neuromorphic, or Edge Computing, Foundation Models, Metamaterials, Immersive Visualization, and much more. Designed to foster collaboration and spark new ideas, the summit features a dynamic, interactive format, with multiple sessions running in parallel. These include plenary sessions offering insights from thought leaders, Pecha Kucha sessions for fast-paced, creative presentations, and Fishbowl sessions encouraging open dialogue and problem-solving.
Innovation Speed Dating provides opportunities for networking and partnership building, while Pitch Hours give researchers and entrepreneurs a platform to present their groundbreaking ideas.. The summit also hosts a variety of side events organized by external partners, allowing them to showcase their own innovative initiatives in formats of their choosing. A set of social events are held throughout the whole week, a buffet dinner with music, a Gala dinner, thematics no-hosted dinners, and a cultural trip.
The Summit focuses on exploring the research and innovation ecosystem from the broad community, with its emphasis on groundwork and transformative ideas. The event serves as a hub for the brightest minds and talented innovators to come together, exchange ideas, and shape the future of EO space technology, applications and beyond.