Starting 16 June 2026
Organisation: Belgian Science Policy Office (BELSPO)
BELSPO warmly invites Belgian industry and research actors to discover and discuss ESA’s Earth Observation science and applications opportunities, and to engage directly with ESA experts.
- Date: 16 June 2026
- Time: 14:30 – 20:00
- Location: Warwick Hotel, Brussels (close to the Brussels-Central station)
Why attend?
- Discover ESA EO funding and collaboration opportunities for Belgian industry and research.
- Receive practical guidance on how to engage and position proposals.
- Network and meet ESA experts during the walking dinner and bilateral sessions.
Target Audience
This event is aimed at Belgian stakeholders active or interested in the downstream Earth Observation domain, including:
- EO industry: SMEs, start-ups, scale-ups and well-established companies
- Companies not yet introduced to ESA but interested in ESA programmes and tenders
- Researchers and senior research staff interested in collaboration with ESA
About the Event
During this afternoon event, the European Space Agency (ESA), together with BELSPO, will present its Earth Observation programmes with a focus on science, research and application opportunities for Belgian actors.
The presentations will be followed by a networking walking dinner and the opportunity to engage in bilateral one‑on‑one meetings with ESA experts. The topics are:
- Science, R&D and policy opportunities
- Industrial Competition and Resilience
- Digital Twin Earth
- Space Resilience Nodes
- Innovation – InCubed
- ESA Business Applications
- General alignment and proposal guidance
Draft Agenda
14:30 Welcome coffee
15:00 BELSPO-ESA presentation (plenary session)
17:00 Walking dinner & bilateral meetings
20:00 Closing of the event
Bilateral Meetings with ESA
Participants will have the opportunity to meet ESA experts in one‑on‑one sessions in separate meeting rooms.
Each meeting lasts 15 minutes, with 5 minutes allocated between meetings for transition (3 slots per hour).
Meetings will be scheduled on the day of the event to avoid unused time slots.
During online registration, participants will be asked to indicate their indicative interest areas to help organize the presence of ESA experts. Be aware that the number of places in the venue is limited. The confirmation of your registration will count as your proof of admission to the venue.
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