Bringing together the UK Earth Observation community to shape the future of EO science, innovation, and impact

On 15-17th September at the University of Warwick

About the Conference

The UK Earth Observation Conference 2026 is the UK’s flagship forum for the Earth Observation (EO) community. The conference provides a platform to share the latest research, showcase innovation, build partnerships, and strengthen the connection between EO science, applications, and policy.

Conference Themes

The programme will explore EO research, innovation, and applications across key themes, including:

  • Earth System Processes
  • Climate, Weather and Global Cycles
  • Ecosystems, Biodiversity and Biomass
  • Risk, Resilience and Hazards
  • Sustainability, Society and Policy
  • Beyond Earth and Space Systems

Who Should Attend

The conference is designed for:

  • Earth observation researchers and practitioners
  • Industry and commercial EO organisations
  • Policymakers and public sector users of EO data
  • Early‑career researchers and students
  • International partners and collaborators

UKEO 2026 Awards

The UK Earth Observation Conference 2026 Awards celebrate excellence, impact, and contribution across the UK Earth Observation community.

Nominations are open until 1 June 2026, with awards presented at the Conference Gala Dinner on Wednesday 16 September.

Sponsors and Partners

The UK Earth Observation Conference 2026 is supported by leading organisations from across the EO ecosystem and organised by the National Centre of Earth Observation (NCEO), The Centre for Earth Observation Instrumentation (CEOI) and the Remote Sensing and Photogrammetry Society (RSPSoc)