TEST - EUMETSAT Meteorological Satellite Conference 2026

The EUMETSAT new-generation fleet is now becoming a key asset for operational Earth observations. This session aims to assess satellite products and their initial use in different application areas. By 2026, we expect a consolidated analysis of Meteosat 12 and of the Arctic Weather Satellite, as well as an initial assessment of the first EUMETSAT polar system and the EUMETSAT geostationary hyperspectral sounder. The Copernicus Sentinel missions focusing on atmospheric composition capabilities and altimetry applications will be further explored. Finally, we intend to explore synergies across missions, with a dedicated focus on the EUMETSAT-NOAA joint polar satellite system.

We welcome abstracts around the following seven key blocks:

• 1.A – MTG-I operational products and new developments
• 1.B – Early Metop-SGA products and future considerations
• 1.C – New atmospheric composition capabilities
• 1.D – Microwave imaging and sounding - present and future missions
• 1.E – Altimetry (ocean, land, coastal, ice)
• 1.F – Towards operationalisation of synergy products (multi-instrument, multi-platform and fusion)
• 1.G – EUMETSAT-NOAA joint polar satellite system

This session focuses on the critical journey from raw Earth observation data to actionable climate intelligence. The session will explore the contribution of different missions, from EUMETSAT, Copernicus and international partners, to monitor the carbon, energy and water cycles. This will allow the community to review key operational contributions to greenhouse gas monitoring, such as CO2M and other missions, top of the atmosphere energy budget or water resources. It will cover also the generation of Fundamental and Climate Data Records, their application in different value chains, and the co-creation process with end-users to ensure products directly inform climate services and policy.

• 2.A – Global carbon, energy and water cycles: the contribution of EUMETSAT, Copernicus and international partners
• 2.B – Data rescue, Fundamental Data Records and their usage
• 2.C – Climate Data Records and information products and their usage
• 2.D – Co-creation of climate products with climate services and policy making

This session examines how satellite observations enable seamless prediction systems across all timescales. A core focus is quantifying the impact of this data on forecast skill and translating these advancements into actionable, sector-specific predictions for managing wildfires, energy grids, aviation, and other critical applications.

• 3.A – Satellite data use in seamless prediction from nowcasting to seasonal prediction
• 3.B – Impact assessment of observational data
• 3.C – Prediction for key sectors: wildfires, energy, aviation and other relevant applications

This session delves into the evolving landscape of technology trends in the space sector, with a forward-looking approach to the next 25 years. Key discussions will include a foresight session by invitation. Furthermore, participants will explore instrumental trends and the readiness of different solutions. Additionally, the session will address cloud and digital trends that can be critical to building future ground segments.

This session will comprise three key blocks with abstracts and presentations covering:

• 4.A – Foresight session by invitation
• 4.B – Planned and future mission concepts and instrument technology trends
• 4.C – Data access, cloud ecosystems and ground-segment technologies

This session focuses on the critical zones where Earth's major systems interact: the ocean-atmosphere, land-atmosphere and ice-atmosphere interfaces. We will explore the latest satellite observations and derived products that monitor these dynamic surfaces (land, ocean, cryosphere) and the Planetary Boundary Layer (PBL)—the turbulent atmospheric layer directly influenced by them. Presentations will cover how this data is revolutionising our understanding of energy, moisture, and momentum exchanges, which are fundamental to weather, climate, and environmental forecasting.

• 5.A – Surface interfaces: (land, ocean and cryosphere)
• 5.B – Planetary Boundary Layer

This session provides insight into the coordination of European and international operational satellite initiatives, set within the broader framework of key global coordination mechanisms such as the Committee on Earth Observation Satellites (CEOS), the Coordination Group for Meteorological Satellites (CGMS) and other international networks. We will invite operational agencies and leading research institutions to present their current and future horizons for environmental satellite programmes. A core focus will be on discussing how these entities interact and align their efforts—both with each other and within these vital international forums—to address global environmental and climate monitoring challenges. The first day's introductory session will provide a comprehensive overview of national, European, and international Earth observation programmes, establishing the foundational landscape for these discussions.

• 6.A – 40 years of collaboration with EUMETSAT – international partners
• 6.B – International and European EO coordination mechanisms

Special workshops and trainings will be organised throughout the conference week (1-2 hours per day). The training programme will focus on present and future satellite products to ensure that participants gain a comprehensive understanding of satellite data, as well as their application. More information about the trainings and workshop will be shared with the second announcement in mid-May 2026.