Programme
Conference Programme Archive
UKEO2026 brought together researchers, industry leaders, policymakers and practitioners to explore the latest developments in Earth observation science, technology and applications.
The conference programme featured keynote presentations, scientific talks, poster sessions, workshops and industry showcases, highlighting how Earth observation is supporting environmental understanding, innovation and evidence-based decision-making.
The programme and abstract books remain available below as an archive of the conference.
Areas Explored at UKEO2026
UKEO2026 showcased the breadth of Earth observation research, innovation and applications across a range of scientific, technical and policy-focused themes. These themes reflect the diverse topics discussed throughout the conference programme.
Earth System Processes
Geosciences; oceans and coasts; cryosphere; inland waters; hydrology; and interactions across land, ocean, atmosphere, and ice systems.
Climate, Weather & Global Cycles
Climate change, meteorology, atmospheric chemistry, carbon cycles, teleconnections, and Earth system exchanges.
Ecosystems, Biodiversity & Biomass
Biodiversity conservation, habitat and ecosystem dynamics, biomass monitoring, and terrestrial to coastal ecosystem processes.
Risk, Resilience & Hazards
Disaster prediction and response, early warning systems, resilience, infrastructure risk, national security, and dual‑use applications.
Sustainability, Society & Policy
Sustainable development, environmental decision‑making, social impact, and policy applications of Earth observation.
Beyond Earth & Space Systems
Space weather, planetary remote sensing, and links between space and Earth systems.
AI & Digital Infrastructure
Advancing the use of Earth Observation through AI, data platforms, and digital infrastructure to enable scalable analysis and end‑to‑end data workflows.
