The Earth Observation for Official Statistics and policy indicators reporting Conference (StatEO26)

StatEO26 Flyer
05 - 07 May 2026
Frascati, Europe

Programme Summary — StatEO26

StatEO26 is a three-day international conference focused on the use of Earth Observation (EO) for official statistics and policy indicators. The programme features thematic sessions, workshops, and discussions addressing operational integration of satellite data into statistical systems and policy reporting.

Programme Outline

Thematic Sessions

  • Agriculture Statistics
  • Natural Capital Accounting
  • EO for SDGs & Environmental Policy Reporting
  • Land Use / Land Cover
  • People & Urban Areas
  • Economy & Infrastructure
  • Sustainability Indicators

Workshops

  • User Needs and Challenges
  • Integration of EO and In-Situ Data
  • Data Quality and Standardization
  • Trust and Uncertainty
  • Data Accessibility and Infrastructure
  • Capacity Building
  • Operational Integration of EO

The conference aims to foster collaboration between statistical offices, policymakers, and Earth observation experts to advance the use of EO in official statistics and sustainable development monitoring.

Event Themes

Integration of In-Situ and EO Data
Standardization and quality of EO in Statistical Processes
Trust of EO data and uncertainty
Accessibility, Data Infrastructure, and Interoperability (including Copernicus Services)
Future Steps Toward Operational Integration of EO
Venue

European Space Agency – ESA-ESRIN
Largo Galileo Galilei 1
00044 Frascati
Italy