Day 1 (11/06)

• 9:00 – 9:30
  Registration & Welcome Coffee

• 9:30 – 9:45
  Opening Remarks

• 9:45 – 10:00
  Keynote

• 10:00 – 11:00
  High-level Opening Panel: Shaping the Future of European Earth Observation
  This high-level opening panel will gather key stakeholders to discuss and explore the evolution of the European Earth Observation industry and the crucial role of EO across a variety of sectors, including opportunities to come and future evolution, especially in light of the new European Commission’s priorities and the 2025 ESA Ministerial Council.

• 11:00 – 11:30
  Coffee Break

• 11:30 – 12:15
  Nature Restoration in Action: Unlocking Earth Observation for Effective Implementation
  The Nature Restoration Regulation entered into force in August 2024, but there is still significant work to be done to prepare ecosystem conservation and restoration efforts to meet the ambitious targets of the regulation. This session will aim to understand how Earth observation can support the implementation of the Nature Restoration Regulation, and support Member States in overcoming hurdles for the drafting and monitoring of measures in their National Restoration Plans. The panel will bring together different stakeholders from public and private sectors to discuss how EO can best contribute to the NRR.

• 12:15 – 13:00
  Earth Observation and Carbon Markets: Navigating the Value Chain
  The voluntary carbon markets are creating new business models and opportunities. Earth observation can support actors across the carbon removal value chain in providing valuable information to carbon project developers, verifying carbon removals, and more. This panel will delve into the complex ecosystem in the carbon markets domain, with speakers discussing key opportunities for EO and potential opportunities as this dynamic sector evolves.

• 13:00 – 14:30
  Lunch Break

• 14:30 – 15:15
  Earth Observation in Support of the Future of European Defence
  The EU stands at a critical juncture as regards its defence investment and capabilities. This panel will delve into the role for EO in supporting defence capabilities, in light of the evolving geopolitical context and other rapid policy developments both at the EU and Member State levels. This panel will discuss a path forward for Earth Observation in support of the future of European defence, highlighting policy priorities and potential mechanisms for ensuring EO data and services can be best utilised in fostering European defence ambitions.

• 15:15 – 16:00
  Earth Observation for Civil Security: Bridging Innovation, Access, and Preparedness
  The session will discuss the role of Earth observation in civil security. Given the changing geopolitical context and an increased need for resilience and disaster response in light of the climate crisis, this discussion will address shifting needs of civil security stakeholders, the impact of dual-use considerations, and the role of technology in meeting new demands. Finally, the panel will address future funding priorities to ensure EO continues to support a resilient and secure Europe.

• 16:00 – 16:30
  Coffee Break

• 16:30 – 17:15
  Session with the CDSE
  More info coming soon.

• 17:15 – 18:00
  Start-Up Showcase: The Pitch-Off
  To finalize the first day of EXPANDEO 2025, we are thrilled to bring back the EARSC Start-Up Award live pitching after last year’s resounding success. Five finalists will take the stage to showcase their solutions, and the EXPANDEO audience will vote to crown the winner—to be revealed at the Award Ceremony soon after.

• 18:00 – 18:15
  EARSC Awards Ceremony
  The Awards Ceremony will feature the announcement of the winners of the EARSC Company, Start-Up, and Product Awards for 2025 and will be followed by a networking cocktail.

• 18:15 – onwards
  Cocktail Reception