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40th International Symposium on Remote Sensing of Environment (ISRSE)
The UK will host the 40th International Symposium on Remote Sensing of Environment (ISRSE-40) at the Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre, Hampshire, from 17 to 21 March 2025. ISRSE-40 will run alongside the inaugural Farnborough International Space Show, an event which will pioneer the commercial space age.
Convened biennially since 1962, the Symposium is a global summit for world-renowned experts to share crucial, emerging knowledge in pursuit of protecting the planet and its people from harm.
The Symposium will host multiple international agencies including NASA and ESA, leading scientists, researchers, policymakers, and practitioners all dedicated to the advancement of remote sensing technologies and the data analysis pivotal to Earth observation capabilities and space applications.
Titled ‘Synergy in Sight: Harnessing Earth Observation for Sustainable Development’, the symposium will emphasise the integration of scientific and technological disciplines through Earth observation to promote sustainability, as well as nurturing the next generation of space professionals in the sector.
Organised by the International Committee for Remote Sensing of Environment (ICORSE), the biennial symposium will run alongside the Farnborough International Space Show 2025 thereby uniting key constituents of the international space community. Collaboration will foster innovation across the fields of remote sensing, Earth observation, and the wider international space ecosystem to drive sector advancements and accelerate new technologies.
A partnership between a consortium of UK-based organisations, including Farnborough International, National Centre for Earth Observation and Space South Central, and ICORSE, the event will foster international collaboration, drive innovation, and address key global challenges including climate change, resource management, and disaster response. Figures from ADS Group indicate significant growth to the UK space industry which directly employs 48,800 people, delivering high value jobs for a highly skilled workforce, and supports 2,300 apprentices across the sector. Turnover growth continues to increase year on year, reaching £17.5 billion in 2022 and adding £7 billion to the UK economy, with space exports valued £5.9 billion to the UK in 2022.
Discussing the announcement, John Latham, President, International Centre for remote Sensing of the Environment, said: “Hosting ISRSE40 offers a pivotal moment for the UK to affirm its leadership in the global space community, driving forward our commitments to innovation, education, and sustainable development. We are poised to deliver a conference that not only addresses today’s challenges but also inspires solutions for the future.”
Gareth Rogers, CEO of Farnborough International, said: “We are thrilled to be the host venue of this monumental event, alongside the launch of the Farnborough International Space Show. For decades, the UK, and Farnborough in particular, has been a catalyst for pioneering new technologies and forging powerful relationships, so to convene the global space industry on our historic site is an invaluable opportunity to cement the UK’s position at the forefront of the international space market for academia, manufacturing and innovation.”
Steve Volz, from NOAA Federal, added: "NOAA is very impressed with the breadth and depth of the UK proposal to host ISRSE-40 alongside the Farnborough International Space Show next March.
"There is increasing demand across all scales of decision making for critical Earth observations and remote sensing information to help us understand our changing climate, manage our natural resources, and prepare and respond to natural hazards. At the same time, the rapid pace of technological advancement and a growing commercial space sector are changing the way we collect and exploit earth observations. ISRSE-40 will bring together the scientists, applied users, and space industry to advance innovation through enhanced collaboration, helping us all take action for people, the planet and prosperity. NOAA receives important contributions from all of these participants.”
The Farnborough International Space Show is the UK's largest international event pioneering the commercial space age and advancing space domain defence. The inaugural annual exhibition and conference is a catalyst for the future of international space innovation, connecting the space ecosystem across industry, defence, government and academia on a global scale.
Conference Agenda
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08:30 to 09:30
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Breakfast Briefing (Invitation Only - Media)09:30
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Open Doors / Registration09:45 to 09:50
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Opening09:50 to 10:00
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Show Welcome10:00 to 10:20
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Opening Keynote: Pioneering Sustainable Aviation, Counting Wins and Losses10:20 to 10:40
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Keynote: ICAO’s 2050 Vision UpdateDescription:
Follow up from CAAF 3. What are the long-term aspirations - for SAF, LCAF and other cleaner energy sources for aviation? How does ICAO plan not to leave any country behind? (NCLB initiative).
10:40 to 11:00
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Keynote: Powering Up BritainDescription:
Over 6 months after the PM recommits the UK to Net Zero by 2050 and his pledge of a “fairer” path to achieving the target (Sept’23) - what is the Transport Ministry's latest update?
11:00 to 11:50
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CEO PanelDescription:
Hear from the leaders racing towards a greener future! Understanding the adoption of the latest technologies.
11:50 to 12:10
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Keynote: Securing Net Zero – Labour’s perspective12:10 to 13:00
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LUNCH BREAK12:15 to 14:15
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Jet Zero Council Working Group13:00 to 13:20
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Keynote13:20 to 13:40
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Fireside chatDescription:
The World Bank predicted that the move to sustainable transport could deliver savings of $70 trillion by 2050. All stakeholders have a role to play - How can Aviation, Road Transport and Maritime help each other hit targets?
13:40 to 14:25
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Panel: Bridging the gap between transport and energyDescription:
Transport cannot be decarbonised one mode at a time, but instead requires a holistic approach that recognises the greater efficiency of some energy pathways and the limited availability of sustainable biofuels. In this session, we will look at the different pathways and how to get them to the same level of maturity (on policy and to achieve full scale). We will discuss questions such as
• Can the grid cope with extra demand from Electric Transport be it cars, aircraft…
• Is the biofuel industry approaching a feedstock crunch? Are we in competition?
• Hydrogen infrastructure conundrum
14:25 to 14:45
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Keynote: Jet ZeroDescription:
At SSWS23 Jet Zero Council publishes 2-year-plan to support wider target of decarbonising aviation sector by 2050. Time for a midpoint check. Any adjustments needed at this point or are we on track?
14:45 to 14:55
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Keynote: The EU’s Ban on Greenwashing – Everything You Need to KnowDescription:
Parliament and Council have reached a provisional agreement on new rules to ban misleading advertisements and provide consumers with better product information. In this session we’ll discuss the impact of these new rules for airlines
14:55 to 15:40
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Policy Panel: The Promise and Pitfalls of the Energy TransitionDescription:
Looking at:
• Fit for 55 package (SAF mandate and allowances)
• Inflation Reduction Act
• UK SAF Mandate (consultation results)
• Carbon Removal Incentives
15:40 to 16:00
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Keynote16:00 to 16:45
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Panel: Race to the finish lineDescription:
SAF Ambition vs. Delivery According to DfT their new measures to support sustainable aviation fuel industry, along with the introduction of a SAF mandate in 2025, will provide fuel security, grow the economy and help to create new jobs by 2030. But is this enough to get us to target? What are the lessons learnt from the first transatlantic flight?
16:45 to 17:30
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Panel: Carbon Removals, “not just an option – but a necessity”Description:
Unsurprisingly, the IPCC's latest report (March, 2023) highlights the need to implement CO2 removal methods to achieve Net Zero CO2 or GHG. Air Canada, United Airlines, easyJet are among the airlines that have invested in carbon-capture technologies. Furthermore, UK ETS Reform July 2023 states aviation businesses need to buy allowances for every tonne of carbon emitted under the scheme.
17:30 to 17:40
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Closing Remarks17:45 to 19:00
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SSWS24 Networking Drinks Reception08:30 to 09:30
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Breakfast Briefing (Invitation Only)09:30
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Registration / Doors Open09:40 to 09:45
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Opening09:45 to 09:50
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Show Welcome09:50 to 10:10
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KeynoteDescription:
Non-CO2 effects account for two-thirds of aviation’s total climate impact, but no mitigation measures have made it so far in the EU’s aviation climate package. What is the industry doing to address its full impact?
10:10 to 10:55
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Panel: Flight emissions and climate change: it’s not only about CO2Description:
Despite scientific advancement many flight emissions calculators do not account for non-CO2 effects, resulting in a gross underestimation of the total climate footprint of a flight. In this session, we’ll discuss the non-CO2 effects. We’ll touch on the global assessment of contrails, uncertainties and mitigation strategies. Our experts will update us on the latest science.
10:55 to 11:15
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Fireside chat: Adaptation measures to increase climate resilience of airportsDescription:
Airports are classified as critical infrastructure due to their essential role in both mobility and economic growth. However, due to their fixed infrastructures and high vulnerability to disruptive weather events, they are particularly vulnerable to the potential consequences of climate change, which can create both operational and commercial impacts. It is therefore necessary to develop resilience to climate-related risks to protect the vital airport infrastructure and ensure the service continuity of airport operations.
11:15 to 11:35
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Keynote: Hydrogen and its potential in aviation11:35 to 12:10
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Panel – Meeting the challenges for hydrogen integrationDescription:
Airports and airfields will play a critical part in enabling the aims of ZEF. As a result, they urgently need to plan for the required infrastructure, which must evolve rapidly to meet the needs of future operations. Roll-out of this next-generation infrastructure will have to be managed with both maximum safety and minimum service disruption. he first hydrogen-fuelled service is expected to be operational in the UK as early as 2024. This timeframe highlights the need for an urgent change to fundamental infrastructure to enable and support hydrogen operations.
12:10 to 12:50
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LUNCH BREAK12:50 to 13:05
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Keynote: Unlocking Investment in the Service of Sustainable Growth13:05 to 13:50
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Panel: A Deep Dive into FinanceDescription:
With the convergence of CSRD and CORSIA compliance pressures impacting aviation players within 2 years, it is natural to see an increase in transition, green and sustainability-linked financing in the aviation sector. However, while we’ve seen increasingly novel financing products, creditors are getting increasingly concerned about reputational and greenwashing litigation risk. The industry needs to develop more targeted KPIs in sustainability-linked financing to help prevent greenwashing, assess metrics to measure aircraft and engine efficiency and decarbonisation effectiveness and focus on decoupling CO2 emissions trends from capacity growth, amongst other objectives. In this session, we’ll also discuss how the Government sees their role in driving private investment into the Net Zero transition.
13:50 to 14:10
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Keynote: Revolutionising Airport PushbacksDescription:
Earlier this year, Spanish low-cost carrier Vueling made headlines with the announcement of its partnership with WheelTug. The use of the latter's technology allows Vueling's aircraft to push back without using their engines, providing optimum sustainability in the sense that it delays the engine startup until the latest possible moment, reducing emissions.
14:25 to 15:10
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Panel: What makes a sustainable AirportDescription:
Airports have the opportunity to adopt low emission development strategies, optimise their energy and resource use, pioneer the use of electric vehicles within their estates, embed circular economy principles as they build new capacity, and drive socially valuable outcomes for local populations. In this session, we’ll discuss the opportunities and challenges they face developing highly integrated approaches.
15:55 to 16:00
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Farnborough International Space Show will take place between 19-20 March 2025 at the Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre. Farnborough is the established home of aerospace and space business, and global destination for the pioneers of today and tomorrow for the last 75 years.
The multi-functional venue is shaped around Farnborough's rich history of innovation as the birthplace of British aviation, sitting alongside Europe’s leading business airport and the home of the world-class Farnborough International Airshow.
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Q. What is Farnborough International Space Show 2025?
A. Farnborough International Space Show is the must-attend, annual UK space industry event to pioneer the commercial space age. Taking place between 19-20 March 2025 at Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre, the event will connect the global space community across industry, defence, government and academia. Farnborough International Space Show will convene a global audience of key space manufacturers and suppliers, senior-level buyers and influencers, C-Suite professionals and UK and international Governments.
Q. Will Space-Comm Expo 2024 still take place at Farnborough?
There is no change to delivery of Space-Comm Expo 2024, which takes place for the last time at Farnborough in March 2024.
Q. What companies will be at Farnborough International Space Show 2025?
A. Farnborough International Space Show connects the global space community across the space value chain, upstream, midstream and downstream. There will be a wide range of companies from major global primes, to SMEs and start-ups presenting their latest innovative solutions and technologies at the event. These will begin to be announced closer to the event.
Q. Who will be speaking at Farnborough International Space Show 2025?
A. Attendees will be able to hear from a curated programme of influential, free-to-attend conference sessions featuring senior international space industry and Government speakers across the 2-day event.
Q. I would like to attend the event, where do I register?
A. Registration is not currently live for Farnborough International Space Show 2025. You can register your interest here to be the first to hear when registration opens.
Q. Will there be an opportunity to join virtually?
A. The event is completely face-to-face, however you will be able to follow the conversation through our social media channels. Make sure you're following the Farnborough International Space Show pages on LinkedIn, instagram and X use the hashtags #FISS25 and #FarnboroughSpaceShow to share your thoughts.
Q. I would like to get involved in Farnborough International Space Show, who can I contact?
A. Please reach out to our team at [email protected] and we will get back to you in due course.
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A. There will be no onsite registration so all visitors must register in advance.
Q. How do I get to the venue?
A. Please refer to the Getting Here section under our Key Information article.
Q. Is there free car parking available?
A. Free onsite parking will be provided and electrical charging points will be available if required.
Q. What facilities are there for disabled visitors?
A. Complimentary carer pass for those accompanying a disabled visitor, disabled toilets across the show site, and disabled car parking. Whilst we do not allow animals on site, guide and assistance dogs are permitted.
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