About

The UK's leading Earth Observation Conference

The UK Earth Observation Conference 2026 (UKEO2026) brought together researchers, industry leaders, policymakers and practitioners from across the Earth Observation community to share knowledge, showcase innovation and strengthen collaboration across the sector.

 

Held at the University of Warwick, the conference provided a national forum to explore how Earth Observation data, technologies and insights are advancing our understanding of the Earth and delivering impact across environmental monitoring, climate resilience, public services and the economy.

Bringing the Earth Observation Community Together

Earth Observation plays a vital role in addressing some of the most pressing challenges facing society today. From climate change and biodiversity loss to infrastructure planning and emergency response, EO data supports evidence‑based decision‑making across multiple sectors.
 
UKEO2026 provided an opportunity for the Earth Observation community to come together, exchange ideas, and develop new partnerships. By bringing together participants from academia, government, industry, and the public sector, the conference fostered collaboration, encouraged knowledge exchange and highlighted the real-world impact of Earth observation research and innovation.
NCEO National Centre for Earth Observation event. 11 September at the National STEM Centre in York

Conference Highlights

UKEO2026 showcased the breadth and strength of the UK Earth Observation community through:

 

  • Scientific presentations and keynote talks
  • Industry innovation and commercial applications
  • Government and policy engagement
  • Networking and collaboration opportunities
  • Early career researcher and student participation
  • Poster sessions and technical demonstrations

The conference demonstrated how Earth Observation is contributing to environmental understanding, sustainable development and informed decision-making at local, national and global scales.

Themes and Scope

The conference programme reflected the full breadth of Earth observation research and applications, including:

  • EO science, missions, and sensor technologies
  • Data analysis, modelling, AI, and innovation
  • Climate, environment, and sustainability
  • EO for government, policy, and public services
  • Commercial EO and downstream applications
  • Skills, capability, and community building
These themes highlighted both the diversity of expertise within the community and the growing importance of Earth Observation in addressing environmental and societal challenges
NCEO National Centre for Earth Observation event. 11 September at the National STEM Centre in York

A Lasting Legacy

UKEO2026 created opportunities for collaboration, knowledge exchange and new partnerships that will continue beyond the conference itself.

The event highlighted the value of bringing together researchers, businesses, government organisations, funders and end users to share expertise, identify common challenges and explore future opportunities for Earth observation science and innovation.

Our Community

UKEO2026 welcomed participants from across academia, industry, government, space agencies and the wider public sector, alongside students and early career professionals. 

We thank everyone who attended, presented, exhibited, sponsored and contributed to making UKEO2026 a successful and memorable event.

NCEO National Centre for Earth Observation event. 11 September at the National STEM Centre in York