BEODay 2025: 40 Years of Belgian Earth Observation

From 13 May 2025 to 13 May 2025

Date
From 13 May 2025 to 13 May 2025

Address
Royal Library of Belgium
Kunstberg 28 Mont des Arts
1000 Brussels
Belgium

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On 13 May 2025, the STEREO team is organizing its annual Belgian Earth Observation Day (BEODay). And this will be a special edition, because we are celebrating the 40th anniversary of dedicated Earth observation programmes in Belgium!

Join us for a gathering of researchers and stakeholders to reflect on four decades of pioneering research, share testimonies and experiences from scientists who helped shape the field, and explore the future of Earth Observation in Belgium and beyond.

Meet us in Brussels  for a day of inspiring talks, networking, reminiscing and catching up— all paired with a celebratory drink and  a leisurely lunch in an enjoyable setting.

 

 

Programme

08:30
Welcome and coffee
09:30
Opening speech

Arnaud VAJDA (Chairman of the Board - BELSPO)
09:45
Keynote talk: "Recent Trends in AI for Earth Observation and Pathways Forward"

Begüm DEMIR (TU Berlin, GERMANY)

10:45
“A walk through Belgian Earth Observation, from Telsat till Stereo”

STEREO scientists
 

Gabrielle De LANNOY (KULeuven)
 

Bart DERONDE (VITO)
 

Benoît SMETS (RMCA & VUB)
 

Eléonore WOLFF (ULB)
12:15
40 years of EO research funding in Belgium: facts and figures

STEREO programme managers
12:30
Aperitif and lunch
15:00
End of the BEODAY

Venue

Kunstberg 28 Mont des Arts - 1000 Brussels - Belgium

Royal Library of Belgium

We invite participants to travel with public transport. The venue can be easily reached by foot from the Brussels Central train station (5 minutes).