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What if the Titanic had access to today’s space technology?

From satellites tracking icebergs in real time, advanced navigation systems, and instant global communication?

Join us for a unique and immersive experience!
June 9 at 17:00, Titanic Belfast Museum (Belfast, NI)

The event is free but places are limited, register now!
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👥🌍 Listening to what users really need

This afternoon, we turn the spotlight on those who use satellite-based services in real operations.

Because when disasters strike, tools must be simple, reliable, and immediately actionable

This session brings forward concrete experiences from users on the ground - sharing what works, what doesn’t, and what still needs to improve.

🎤 Speakers:
🔹 Andre Bennett, Disaster Manager, Government of Sint Eustatius
🔹 Gunther Flanegin, Harbormaster of Bonaire

Their insights are essential to ensure that space solutions are not just innovative - but truly usable in critical moments.

From infrastructure in space to impact on the ground 🌍

In Bonaire, the EU Space Programmes take center stage - showing how Copernicus, Galileo, and GOVSATCOM work together to support disaster risk management in real conditions.

From rapid mapping to precise positioning and secure communications, these services are helping authorities:
🚨 Anticipate risks
📍 Coordinate responses
⚡ Act faster when every second counts

✨ The speakers of this session gave concrete examples:
🔹Coco Antonissen, Director Space Applications of Netherlands Space Agency - NLSA
🔹Marie Menard, Senior Communication Officer at EUSPA - EU Agency for the Space Programme

🚀 From orbit to operations, the EU Space Programme is not just about technology - it’s about protecting communities and strengthening resilience where it matters most.

💡We are back for the last day of the conference the “EU Satellite Systems in the Greater Caribbean: Navigating the Future” conference and a full day of the Satellite-based Services for Disaster Risk Management Workshop!

🛰️ Today, experts, policymakers, and users are coming together to explore the challenges, benefits, and future needs of operational satellite-based services for disaster risk management.

The day kicked off with welcome speeches from John Soliano, Governor of Bonaire , Lianne Mooldijk, Head of Space, of the Ministerie van Infrastructuur en Waterstaat, Coco Antonissen, Director Space Applications of Netherlands Space Agency and Marie Menard, Senior Communication Officer at EUSPA - EU Agency for the Space Programme

🛰️ Now, our President, Dominique Tilmans, is highlighting how workshops co-organised by Eurisy and EUSPA act as a bridge between cutting-edge space innovation and real-world resilience and focus on making space data accessible, actionable, and truly useful on the ground.

🇧🇶 The message is clear – for regions like Bonaire and across the Caribbean, tools such as Copernicus and Galileo are already supporting faster response, better coordination, and stronger preparedness. By connecting space capabilities with local needs, we turn innovation into real resilience for communities.

🚀 Stay tuned as we bring you updates live throughout the day!

🚢🌍 The agenda is out!

How can space technologies strengthen maritime security in an increasingly complex geopolitical landscape?

💡 Here’s what to expect:

🔹 Day 1 - Setting the scene
We kick off with a welcome cocktail and opening remarks, perfect to connect with fellow experts and set the tone for the discussions ahead.

🔹 Day 2 - Deep dive into challenges & solutions
A full day of insights, including:
• High-level keynotes and introductory perspectives
• Focus sessions on maritime security challenges in strategic regions like the Baltic Sea and the Oversea Territories
• Panels on how space infrastructures (satellite data, AIS, surveillance systems) are transforming maritime awareness and response
• Exchanges between institutional players, industry, and end-users

🔹 Day 3 - Building connections
We close with a dedicated social event
🌊 With 90% of global trade transported by sea, ensuring the safety, resilience, and sustainability of maritime operations has never been more important.

This workshop, co-organised by the ESA - European Space Agency and Eurisy, will spotlight how space-based solutions can help monitor activities, detect threats, and support decision-making at sea.

Here are the organisations presenting: ESA - European Space Agency, SatCen, Azores Police Maritime Police, Agência Espacial Portuguesa, EUSPA - EU Agency for the Space Programme, European Maritime Safety Agency, Centre d'Analyse et de Prévision des Risques Internationaux (CAPRI), Baltic Security Foundation, Institut de relations internationales et stratégiques, European Parliament, PROMÉTHÉE Earth Intelligence, Azeituna - Universidade do Minho, EFCA, Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency

👉 Explore the full agenda here: https://www.eurisy.eu/event/esa-space-for-maritime-security-workshop/agenda-presentations/
🔗 More info: https://www.eurisy.eu/event/esa-space-for-maritime-security-workshop/about-the-workshop/
📝 Register here: https://www.eventbrite.fr/e/bilhetes-esa-space-for-maritime-security-workshop-1984476886789?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true
🔒 The event is open to all interested participants, however, please note that places are limited and registration is mandatory.

The maritime domain faces growing challenges:
🌊 Illegal fishing
🚢 Smuggling and trafficking
🛟 Search and rescue complexity
🌍 Environmental threats

These challenges vary significantly across regions. The Baltic Sea, for example, presents dense traffic and geopolitical sensitivities, while European Overseas Territories face remoteness and vast maritime zones to monitor.

Space technologies, including Earth observation, satellite navigation, and communications, provide critical tools to monitor, detect, and respond to these risks.

📅 2-3 June 2026
📍 Grand Hotel Açores Atlântico, Ponta Delgada, Azores Islands, Portugal

🔗 Discover more at the workshop, organised by European Space Agency - ESA in collaboration with Eurisy: https://www.eurisy.eu/event/esa-space-for-maritime-security-workshop/about-the-workshop/
🔒 The event is open to all interested participants, however, please note that places are limited and registration is mandatory. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.fr/e/esa-space-for-maritime-security-workshop-tickets-1984476886789?aff=oddtdtcreator

📅 2-3 June 2026
📍 Grand Hotel Açores Atlântico, Ponta Delgada, Azores Islands, Portugal

The workshop “Space for Maritime Security”, organised by ESA - European Space Agency in collaboration with Eurisy, will focus on:
☑️ Space for maritime surveillance and monitoring
☑️ Space for safety at sea and emergency response
☑️ Space for environmental protection and sustainability
☑️ Policy, governance, and operational cooperation

Each thematic session will feature two panels: one focused on challenges, and one on space-based solutions.
🌊 Baltic Sea
🌍 European Overseas Territories

This event will offer a unique opportunity to connect stakeholders, users, and decision-makers shaping the future of maritime security.

🔗 Learn more: https://www.eurisy.eu/event/esa-space-for-maritime-security-workshop/about-the-workshop/
🔒 The event is open to all interested participants, however, please note that places are limited and registration is mandatory. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.fr/e/esa-space-for-maritime-security-workshop-tickets-1984476886789?aff=oddtdtcreator

What were we up to in the last few days?

We joined the global cosmetics community at the In‑Cosmetics Global Expo in Paris, bringing space and cross‑sector innovation into the conversation 🚀

The perfect place to learn more about the cosmetics sector, its nature and current challenges, but also dive into new technologies and trends, and connect with a truly inspiring international community.🌍

One real highlight? Meeting professionals who are already integrating space technologies into their everyday workflows, showing how space‑based solutions are becoming seamlessly embedded in diverse industrial applications, sometimes where you least expect them.🛰️💄

Curious to know more? 👀
A new article on how space meets the beauty industry will be out soon, stay tuned!

Did you know? Space technologies are playing an increasingly critical role in maritime security, from vessel tracking to border surveillance and environmental monitoring.

The “Space for Maritime Security” workshop, organised by ESA - European Space Agency in collaboration with Eurisy, will highlight how satellite applications support:
✔️ Maritime situational awareness
✔️ Illegal activity detection
✔️ Safer and more efficient sea operations

With dedicated sessions on the Baltic Sea and European Overseas Territories, the workshop will explore how these solutions respond to diverse regional needs.

📅 2-3 June 2026
📍 Grand Hotel Açores Atlântico, Ponta Delgada, Azores Islands, Portugal

🔗 More info: https://www.eurisy.eu/event/esa-space-for-maritime-security-workshop/about-the-workshop/

🔒 The event is open to all interested participants, however, please note that places are limited and registration is mandatory.