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THE 3rd EO
COMMERCIALISATION
FORUM

12-14 May 2026 | Seville, Spain

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SUMMARY

Held in Seville (Spain), from 12 to 14 May 2026, the 3rd ESA Earth Observation Commercialisation Forum (ESA CommEO) will bring together the global Earth observation ecosystem for three days of insight, innovation, and high-level networking.

The Forum will feature an engaging programme including keynote speeches, panel discussions, exhibitor booths, and curated matchmaking opportunities designed to foster new partnerships and boost commercial growth within the Earth observation sector.

This years’ CommEO is focused on the latest trends arising in the EO commercial market – and for the first time the event will count with special sponsorship opportunities.

A dedicated exhibition area, open throughout the event, will provide a unique platform for organisations to showcase cutting-edge Earth observation solutions, products, and services to an international audience of industry leaders, investors, and decision-makers.

Gain visibility among key national and international decision-makers shaping the future of Earth Observation commercial markets. By joining CommEO 2026, you will be part of the dialogue across the entire Earth Observation value chain — from businesses and end users to policies, financing, and technology.

Meet institutions, industry leaders, start-ups, investors, users and entrepreneurs, and connect with potential partners while staying ahead of key market trends and challenges.

CommEO Speakers

  Emma Gatti
Emma Gatti
Master of Ceremony
  Joseph Aschbacher
Joseph Aschbacher
Director General ESA
  Simonetta Cheli
Simonetta Cheli
Director of Earth Observation Programmes ESA
  Cecilia Hernández Rodríguez
Cecilia Hernández Rodríguez
Director of Programmes and Industry AGENCIA ESPACIAL ESPAÑOLA (AEE)
  Fabrizio Pirondini
Fabrizio Pirondini
Founder & CEO Xoople
  Rune Floberghahen
Rune Floberghahen
Head of Climate Action, Sustain. & Science Dep (EOP-S) ESA
  Inge Jonckheere
Inge Jonckheere
Head of Green Solutions Division ESA
  Benita Gloria Gornicka
Benita Gloria Gornicka
Director Europe of Space Missions and Applications Unibap Space Solutions AB
  Andrew Cawthorne
Andrew Cawthorne
Managing Director SSTL
  Alessandro Grasso
Alessandro Grasso
Senior Manager, Earth Observation Luxembourg Space Agency
  Carolina Sá
Carolina Sá
Earth Observation Project Officer Portuguese Space Agency
  Ernesto Gutiérrez
Ernesto Gutiérrez
Head of innovation Swedish National Space Agency
  Charles Beigbeder
Charles Beigbeder
Partner Expansion Ventures
  Uwe Marquard
Uwe Marquard
Director, Space Programmes T-Systems International GmbH
  Iris Lee Thompson
Iris Lee Thompson
Head of Earth Observation and Geographical Analysis Swedish National Space Agency
  Edward Farquharson
Edward Farquharson
Principal Adviser, EPEC (European PPP Expertise Centre) European Investment Bank
  Nicolaus Hanowski
Nicolaus Hanowski
Head of Mission Management & Ground Segments Department ESA
  Jasper Wouters
Jasper Wouters
Product Manager VITO Remote Sensing
  Pedro Pellegrini
Pedro Pellegrini
Computational Agronomy Remote Sensing Manager Syngenta
  Ruud Grim
Ruud Grim
Programme manager Netherlands Space Agency
  Lorenzo Tronchin
Lorenzo Tronchin
Data and Insight Manager Zespri
  Blanca Payas Puigarnau
Blanca Payas Puigarnau
Managing Director Sixense Group (VINCI)
  Giovanni Sylos Labini
Giovanni Sylos Labini
Vice-Chairman EARSC – European Association of Remote Sensing Companies
  Jean Vieville
Jean Vieville
Channel & OEM Director EMEA Axelera AI
  Carla Filotico
Carla Filotico
Partner & Managing Director Novaspace
  Giuseppe Ottavianelli
Giuseppe Ottavianelli
Head of the Applications Section (EOP-SGA) ESA
  Giuseppe Borghi
Giuseppe Borghi
Head of ESA Φ-lab ESA
  Michele Castorina
Michele Castorina
Head of the Φ-lab Invest Office ESA
  David Fernandes
David Fernandes
GIS Consultant & Digital Specialist EDP
  Nerea Vadillo
Nerea Vadillo
Public Sector Technical Lead AXA Climate
  Mila Luleva
Mila Luleva
Head of Product and technology Rabobank / Acorn
  Matieu Henry
Matieu Henry
Technical Officer FAO
   Antoine Lefebvre
Antoine Lefebvre
Co-founder and CEO KERMAP
  Laia Romero
Laia Romero
Co-founder and CEO Lobelia Earth
   Aaldert van Amerongen
Aaldert van Amerongen
Head of the Earth Observation Programme SRON
  Daniel Seidel
Daniel Seidel
Co-founder and CEO LiveEO
  Demetrio Zorita
Demetrio Zorita
Director Earth Observation Missions Indra Space
  Simone Dalmasso
Simone Dalmasso
Team Leader European Commission
  Stefano Carosio
Stefano Carosio
Executive Director STAM
  Clément Albergel
Clément Albergel
Head of Actionable Climate Information Section ESA
  Peggy Fischer
Peggy Fischer
EO Third Party Missions Manager ESA
  Malathy Eskola
Malathy Eskola
CCO Kuva Space
  Alessandro Ferretti
Alessandro Ferretti
CEO TRE ALTAMIRA (IT)
  Max Gulde
Max Gulde
CEO constellr
  Arthur Chaix
Arthur Chaix
Customer Success Manager Unseenlabs
  Markus Probeck
Markus Probeck
CBDO GAF AG
  Bérénice Guédel
Bérénice Guédel
Head of the Copernicus Ground Segment Services ESA
  William El Sayed
William El Sayed
Public Sector Initiative Lead Mistral AI
  Anna Brand
Anna Brand
Head of Government Solutions OroraTech GmbH
  Pierre-Alain Bosc
Pierre-Alain Bosc
Head of Geospatial sales for International Institutions Airbus DS Space Digital
  Daniel Carrasco
Daniel Carrasco
Head of EO Business Development Hisdesat
  Stella Strataki
Stella Strataki
Policy Officer European Commission DG DEFIS CASSINI
  Kenneth Agina
Kenneth Agina
Business Development Manager Adanian Labs
  KAPNIAS DIMITRIS
KAPNIAS DIMITRIS
COO NEUROPUBLIC
  Antoine ROSTAND
Antoine ROSTAND
President & Co-founder Kayrros
  Javier Espurz Font
Javier Espurz Font
Head of Corporate Bank Spain Deutsche Bank SAEU
  DUSAN CHRENEK
DUSAN CHRENEK
Principal Adviser for Digital for Green Transition, DG CLIMA European Commission, DG CLIMA
  Guillermo Valenzuela
Guillermo Valenzuela
CEO Aistech Space
  Adam Niewiński
Adam Niewiński
Co-founder and Managing Partner OTB Ventures
  Ricardo Gómez-Acebo
Ricardo Gómez-Acebo
Partner Hyperion
   Gianluigi Baldesi
Gianluigi Baldesi
Head of Ventures and Financing Office ESA
  Carles Debart
Carles Debart
Director Business Development – Europe GHGSat
  Christoph Kautz
Christoph Kautz
Director for Space Policy, Satellite Navigation and Earth Observation DG-DEFIS European Commission
  Mikko Ahlholm
Mikko Ahlholm
Chief Advisor Business Finland
  Maria Zaretskaya
Maria Zaretskaya
ESA CIC ESA
  Estel Blay Carreras
Estel Blay Carreras
Programme Manager at the Institut d’Estudis Espacials de Catalunya-IEEC PhiLab Net Spain
  María José Montilla
María José Montilla
European Programmes Management AGENCIA ESPACIAL ESPAÑOLA AEE
  Marina Quintero
Marina Quintero
Associate Hyperion Fund
  Vishal Soomaney Vijaykumar
Vishal Soomaney Vijaykumar
CTO & Co-founder Messium (UK)
  Wencke Van der Meulen
Wencke Van der Meulen
Business Director Atmospheric Monitoring Instruments AIRBUS NL
  Moustafa Naiem Abdel-Mooty
Moustafa Naiem Abdel-Mooty
Founder & CEO Resiliocs Intelligence
  Ángela del Carmen
Ángela del Carmen
CEO & Co-founder Imageryst
  Lucija Rešetar
Lucija Rešetar
Junior Project Manager, Urban Modelling Green Urbansights
  Natalie Riond
Natalie Riond
Affiliated professor at HEC Paris, academic lead of CDL Space Paris HEC Paris CDL mentor
  Laura Todd
Laura Todd
Co-founder & CPSO - Earth Savvy Earth Savvy CDL mentor
  James Slifierz
James Slifierz
CEO & co-founder SkyWatch CDL mentor
  Christine Tovee
Christine Tovee
Founder and principal CATx technology CATx technology CDL mentor
  Zaynab Guerraou
Zaynab Guerraou
EO Green Transition Data Application Scientist ESA
  Jose Manuel Delgado Blasco
Jose Manuel Delgado Blasco
Geospatial System Engineer ESA
  Rhys Feeney
Rhys Feeney
Head of Product OceanOS
  PANAGIOTIS KIKIRAS
PANAGIOTIS KIKIRAS
Deputy Head of Unit A1 “Excellence in AI and Robotics" , DG CNECT EUROPEAN COMMISSION
  Roberto VIOLA
Roberto VIOLA
Director General DG-CNCT European Commission
  CHARLES MWANGI
CHARLES MWANGI
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR KSA
  Nicola Melega
Nicola Melega
Earth Observation Systems Engineer ESPI
  Eva Haas
Eva Haas
Head of Strategic Accounts, Europe EOMAP
  Marco Brancati
Marco Brancati
SVP Technology, Innovation & Systems Architecture LEONARDO
  Sebbe Van der Smissen
Sebbe Van der Smissen
AI Engineer, Applications Team Lead EDGX
  CATHARINA BAMPS
CATHARINA BAMPS
Policy officer, DG DEFIS EUROPEAN COMMISSION
  Arthur Chaix
Arthur Chaix
Customer Success Manager Unseenlabs
  Iñigo Alonso Etxebarria
Iñigo Alonso Etxebarria
Commercial EO Systems Engineer ESA
  Javier Santos
Javier Santos
Director of Business Development GEOSAT
  Hans Bracquené
Hans Bracquené
Chairman SME4Space
  Samuel Djavidnia
Samuel Djavidnia
Senior Project Officer, Sustainability Unit EMSA
  Markel Aramberri
Markel Aramberri
Director of European Business SATLANTIS
  Giovanni Quacquarelli
Giovanni Quacquarelli
Founder/CEO Titan4
  Carlos Urbina Ortega
Carlos Urbina Ortega
End-to-End System Engineer, Systems Department European Space Agency (ESA) – Φ-lab Invest Office, ESRIN
  André Parris
André Parris
Chief Commercial Officer Aistech Space
  Manuel Sanabria Soto
Manuel Sanabria Soto
Product Manager SatVu
  Javier Garcia Robles
Javier Garcia Robles
Data Partnerships Manager OpenCosmos
  Aravind Ravichandran
Aravind Ravichandran
Founder & CEO TerraWatch Space
  Nils Helset
Nils Helset
Co-founder and CEO Digifarm
  Antonio Gomez Alarcon
Antonio Gomez Alarcon
Comandante / Senior Officer Guardia Civil
  Florian Deconinck
Florian Deconinck
VP of Growth OpenCosmos
  Gabriele Redigonda
Gabriele Redigonda
Lead on Green and Sustainable Societies European Space Policy Institute (ESPI)
  Cocchiara
Cocchiara
Senior Innovation Officer ESA
  Olga Bodet
Olga Bodet
CEO Zero Gravity
  Eleftherios Plafountzis
Eleftherios Plafountzis
CEO Prometheus Space Tehcnologies
  Laura Moreno
Laura Moreno
Co-founder & CEO Earthpulse!
  Gabriele Meoni
Gabriele Meoni
Innovation Officer ESA
  Piera Di Vito
Piera Di Vito
End-to-End EO System Engineer ESA
  Kizito Odhiambo
Kizito Odhiambo
Agribora CEO
  Alex Chunet
Alex Chunet
Earth Observation Applications Scientist ESA

PROGRAMME

The 3rd EO Commercialisation Forum

Strategic Roadmap, Intelligence Leadership, and Market Adoption
12 - 14 MAY 2026
Day 1 - 12 May 2026
08:3009:15
Welcome Breakfast and Registration Hotel Lobby & Hall Sherry
09:1510:30
1.1 Opening Session Main Stage - Convenciones
High-level opening featuring leaders from ESA, the EC, and financial institutions to trace the strategic roadmap for European EO.
10:3011:30
1.2 The EO Worldwide Market Status and Forecast Main Stage - Convenciones
Overview of global market health, updated projections, and separate analysis of upstream and downstream sectors.
11:3012:00
Coffee break sponsored by GeoVille Hall Sherry
12:0012:45
1.3 EO Market Trends, Opportunities and Threats Main Stage - Convenciones
Analysis of shifting policies and financial dynamics, highlighting emerging opportunities and fast-growing vertical markets.
12:4513:15
1.4 CommEO Award powered by CDL-Milan & ESA Pitches Main Stage - Convenciones
Spotlighting promising EO startups through a live jury assessment.
13:1514:30
Lunch Break Hall Sherry
14:3014:45
CommEO Award powered by CDL-Milan & ESA Award Ceremony Third Stage - Hall Sherry
14:4515:45
1.5 Institutional support to EO commercialization Main Stage - Convenciones
How ESA support the EO commercial sector.
15:4516:30
1.6 The EO journey: from Industry to Investors Main Stage - Convenciones
Dialogue between VCs and industry to identify funding gaps and strategies for international scale-up.
16:3017:00
Coffee break Sponsored by GeoVille Hall Sherry
17:0017:45
1.7 CCM – European Commercial innovation supporting European strategic autonomy Main Stage - Convenciones
How the Copernicus Contributing Missions (CCM) programme is driving innovation within Europe’s commercial Earth observation ecosystem.
17:4518:00
1.8 First Day Wrap Up Main Stage - Convenciones
Summary of the day’s strategic highlights.
Day 2 - 13 May 2026
09:0010:00
2.1 Commercialisation in Dual Use Main Stage - Convenciones
Demonstrating how commercial EO solutions can effectively address civil security and defense user needs.
10:0011:00
2.2 From European data to European intelligence leadership Main Stage - Convenciones
Transitioning to “Earth Intelligence” via foundation models, agentic AI, and orchestration of heterogeneous data.
11:0011:30
Coffee break Sponsored by GeoVille Hall Sherry
11:3012:20
2.3 From Space Data to Orbital Intelligence Main Stage - Convenciones
AI, Edge Computing and Cloud Infrastructure in Orbit: Exploring new EO commercial models and the shift toward real-time processing.
12:2013:00
2.4 Grand Marathon Finalists Pitches Main Stage - Convenciones
The final stage of the Grand Marathon competition, where innovators pitch their high-impact solutions to a panel of expert judges.
13:0014:15
Lunch Break Hall Sherry
14:1515:05
2.5 EO User Case Studies Main Stage - Convenciones
Concrete operational examples on how EO delivers value today.
14:1515:05
Parallel 2.5b Beyond the Pilot: Scaling Earth Observation into the Commercial Era Second Stage - Ronda
15:0515:50
2.6 Inside the EO Adoption Journey Main Stage - Convenciones
Analysis of the path from initial curiosity to integrating EO into routine standard business operations.
15:0515:50
Parallel 2.6b CCM – European commercial capacities supporting Copernicus Rapid Response Second Stage - Ronda
Exploring the role of commercial satellite missions in complementing the Copernicus program and its possible evolution.
15:5016:20
Coffee break Sponsored by GeoVille Hall Sherry
16:2017:20
2.7 EO Adoption: Commercial vs Government Use Cases Main Stage - Convenciones
Panel examining how demand signals and procurement pathways differ between public and private sectors.
17:2017:30
2.8 Second Day Wrap Up Main Stage - Convenciones
Summary of the day’s strategic highlights.
Day 3 - 14 May 2026
09:0009:30
3.1 Overview of EO Adoption in Europe: Challenges & Opportunities Main Stage - Convenciones
Framing the current state of adoption, highlighting successes and persistent barriers.
09:3010:30
3.2a EO for Food Security and Agriculture Monitoring Main Stage - Convenciones
Addressing water stress, crop performance, and soil health at scale.
09:3010:30
Parallel 3.2b Africa and commercial opportunities Second Stage - Ronda
A session bringing together key stakeholders to unlock commercial opportunities in Africa through innovation, collaboration, and sustainable growth.
10:3011:00
Coffee break Sponsored by GeoVille Hall Sherry
11:0012:00
3.3 EO for Climate and Environmental Monitoring Main Stage - Convenciones
Environmental Monitoring Using EO outputs for biodiversity, carbon tracking, and long-term ecosystem management.
12:0013:00
3.4 EO for Critical Infrastructure Monitoring Main Stage - Convenciones
Operational awareness for energy grids, transport, and strategic networks.
12:0013:00
Parallel 3.4b Phi-lab Net and BASS presentation Second Stage - Ronda
12:0016:00
Parallel 3.7 Matchmaking with Investors Meeting Rooms - Level 1
Facilitated B2B sessions designed to connect companies and investors.
13:0014:15
Lunch Break Hall Sherry
14:1515:30
3.5 From Market to Orbit: Downstream Expectations for Future EO Capabilities Main Stage - Convenciones
Downstream leaders present requirements to upstream technology providers for future capabilities.
15:3016:15
3.6 Support to New Space Companies Main Stage - Convenciones
To explore how small National Space Agencies can effectively support the growth of New Space companies.
16:1516:30
3.8 Event Wrap Up Main Stage - Convenciones
Final conclusions and closing of the conference.
16:3017:00
Coffee break Hall Sherry
17:00
End of the Event
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MATCHMAKING SESSION

These curated 1-on-1 meetings provide a structured environment for start-ups, industry leaders and investors to forge high-impact partnerships. Whether you are looking for venture capital, technical collaborators or new customers, these matchmaking sessions ensure you connect with the right stakeholders to scale your Earth observation solutions.

If you’re interested in attending the matchmaking sessions, please flag the relative box during the registration process.

If you’re interested in attending the matchmaking sessions, please flag the relative box during the registration process and register through this form.

3rd CommEO Award

(Powered by CDL-Milan & ESA)

The European Space Agency (ESA) and Creative Destruction Lab (CDL-Milan) invite you to participate in the 3rd CommEO Award. This co-created competition is designed for ambitious, early-stage startups looking to anchor their technical innovation in a robust commercial strategy, evaluated by a distinguished jury composed of high‑level experts.

Prizes include a guaranteed interview for the Creative Destruction Lab’s Global CDL Space Programme, a € 25.000 voucher for ESA Third-Party-Missions (TPM) data, a € 10.000 voucher for OVHcloud’s cloud computing services, Skywatch € 8.600 commercial data credits,12 months of SkyWatch BUILD with Tier 2 support (€ 6.500 value), API onboarding, hands-on support, development and go-to-market guidance, and a free admission to the event.

The deadline for submissions is 22 March 2026. The top five finalists will be selected on 13 April 2026 in Milan (Italy) and advance to the final round in Seville during the event.

Know more about the 3rd CommEO Award here.

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES

‘Squares and Bridges’ of Seville.

Join us for an outdoor experience as we wander through the city’s grand plazas, where centuries of Roman, Moorish and Christian history meet, on 13 May 2026, from 18:00 to 20:00.

The star of this activity is the emblematic Plaza de España, the most iconic monument of Seville. Discover the magic of Seville by wandering through Seville’s most picturesque quarter, the Santa Cruz quarter, with stunning views of the Giralda tower, Cathedral and the Royal Palace Alcazar.

A one-way shuttle service will be provided from Meliá Lebreros to Plaza de España.

At the conclusion of the guided tour, participants will have the chance to explore Seville’s vibrant neighbourhoods and unwind with delicious tapas and refreshing drinks.

GALA DINNER

On the first day of the event, join us for the social highlight of the forum – a hosted Gala Dinner dedicated to celebrating the connections made and the future of Earth observation.

The evening will feature a curated menu of Andalusian culinary delights, complemented by live music and entertainment.

To ensure a seamless experience, complimentary shuttle buses will provide round-trip transportation from the Hotel Meliá Lebreros, allowing you to relax and enjoy an unforgettable evening of networking.

If you’re interested in attending this complementary Gala Dinner, please flag the relative box during the registration process.

SPONSORS

Sponsorship submission is now closed

Position your organisation at the forefront of the rapidly evolving Earth observation commercial market by partnering with CommEO 2026.

This premier forum offers unparalleled brand visibility, ensuring you engage directly with decision-makers across the Earth observation value chain. By sponsoring, you will strengthen essential relationships with end users, institutions, entrepreneurs, investors and generate qualified leads by meeting key stakeholders who are actively shaping the future of Earth observation commercialisation.

CommEO 2026 is your focused platform to showcase your expertise and build your brand’s standing in the core Earth observation commercial ecosystem.

To align your strategic goals with our audience, organisations can choose between different sponsorship categories designed to maximise visibility and engagement.

VENUE

The forum will be hosted at the prestigious Hotel Meliá Lebreros, one of Seville’s largest and most modern convention destinations.

Strategically located near the Santa Justa train station and the Seville San Pablo Airport, the venue offers state-of-the-art conference facilities specifically designed to foster high-level collaboration.

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