2nd Bulgarian Workshop dedicated to the EU Copernicus programme
The three objectives of the event are:
1. AWARENESS:
Provide information on the EU Earth Observation Programme – Copernicus. Training for access to satellite and thematic data from the Copernicus portals. European and world earth observation programs. Opportunities to support research, innovation and business solutions through the Copernicus program.
2. COOPERATION:
Cooperation between the scientific, educational, state and business organizations for joint partnerships in the field of use of Copernicus data, products and services. Presentation of good practices, innovative solutions and state-of-the-art developments. Users challenges and requirements in different areas of practice
3. APPLICATION
Demonstrate capabilities through concrete examples of EU Copernicus services and products in various applications in practice, science and business: environmental monitoring, climate change, air quality, biodiversity, agriculture and forestry, tourism and cultural heritage, disaster management, etc.
See https://en.cope4bg2020.copernicus.bg/ for more information.
AGENDA (EE Time); follow the event: https://youtu.be/9y5dciOJefI or https://www.facebook.com/events/3089505397803881/
09:00 – 09:15
WELCOME AND VIRTUAL COFFEE BREAK – VIDEO FOR THE COPERNICUS PROGRAMME
PLENARY SESSION
09:15 – 11:20
SPACE PROGRAMMES OF EU – CURRENT STATE AND FUTURE
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NON-REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS COULD VIEW THE EVENT LIVE THROUGH YOUTUBE HERE, OR FACEBOOK HERE!
09:15 – 09:30
OPENING
Greeting to event participants from the Organising Committee
09:30 – 10:10
Introduction to the EU Copernicus Program
Ivan Konaktchiev (European Commission)
10:10 – 10:40
Copernicus Space Component – What is expected as new Sentinel Missions – ESA overview
Assessing economic impacts of Covid19 using Earth Observation
Gordon Campbell (ESA)
10:40 – 11:20
Copernicus and Galileo: unlocking the synergies and growing the market
Ralitsa Bozhanova, Acting Head of Project Control and Quality (European GNSS Agency)
Eduard Escalona, Market Development Innovation Officer (European GNSS Agency)
11:20 – 11:30
VIRTUAL COFFEE BREAK – VIDEO FOR THE COPERNICUS PROGRAMME
11:30 – 13:30
COPERNICUS – CHALLENGES, OPPORTUNITIES AND APPLICATIONS
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11:30 – 11:50
Copernicus for Business: How the Copernicus innovation programmes
support entrepreneurship and the business in general
Daniela Dobreva-Nielsen (AZO – Space for Innovation)
11:50 – 12:10
Eo4GEO – bridging the skills gap between supply and demand of education and training in the EO/GI sector
Danny Vandenbroucke (KU Leuven, Belgium)
12:10 – 12:30
NEREUS – a European platform promoting Copernicus4regions
Roya Ayazi (NEREUS)
12:30 – 12:50
Addressing Big EO Data Challenge with Challenges – Sentinel Hub
Monja Šebela (Sentinel Hub, Sinergise)
12:50 – 13:10
The rise of AI for EO and Copernicus
Jennifer Adams, Ph.D. (ESA, Phi-Lab)
13:10 – 13:30
Available hardware and software tools for local satellite data processing – possibilities in Bulgaria
Assoc. Prof. Kiril Alexiev, (IITC – BAS)
13:30 – 13:45
VIRTUAL LUNCH BREAK – VIDEO FOR THE COPERNICUS PROGRAMME
13:45 – 15:10
COPERNICUS RELATED ACTIVITIES IN BULGARIA
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13:45 – 14:00
Status of space activities in Bulgaria and success rate of participation in ESA-PECS
Petya Piperkova (Ministry of Economy)
14:00 – 14:15
Space Program from Horizon 2020 to Horizon Europe
How the Space Program is developed from Horizon 2020 to Horizon Europe
Eng. Hristina Kovacheva (“Space” Program Committee, Horizon 2020)
14:15 – 14:30
GEO Program (GEO)
The presentation will comment on issues related to the use, exchange and management of open data and information from Earth Observations received from the Global System of Observation Systems GEOSS and in particular from the Copernicus program of the EC. Emphasis will be placed on the efficient use of European and national resources for the EO, EuroGEOSS (as part of GEOSS) and diverse data (including space, air and ground) to develop products, services or solutions that are accessible and useful for the economic, social and societal development of modern society.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lyubka Pashova (NIGGG – BAS, deputy representative of GEO for Bulgaria)
14:30 – 14:50
The network of Copernicus Academy and Copernicus Rеlаys in Bulgaria
Copernicus Academy and Copernicus Relay are part of the Copernicus User-uptake Copernicus initiative. Members of their networks are scientific organizations, SMEs, NGOs and others working in the field of application of Earth Observation. The role of Copernicus Academy and Copernicus Relay is to raise awareness of the Copernicus program in each country. In the presentation you will learn who these organizations are in Bulgaria and what are their activities related to Copernicus.
Representatives of Copernicus Relays and Copernicus Academy in Bulgaria
14:50 – 15:00
Copernicus Hackathons in Bulgaria
The presentation will cover the conducted so far Copernicus Hackathons in Bulgaria.
Katya Dimitrova (RST-TTO)
15:00 – 15:10
Copernicus Academy&Relays Bulgaria Web Portal
The talk will present the vision for the future Copernicus Academy&Relays Bulgaria Web Portal.
Vassil Vassilev (GEO Polymorphic Cloud, Copernicus Relays Bulgaria)
15:10 – 15:20
VIRTUAL COFFEE BREAK – VIDEO FOR THE COPERNICUS PROGRAMME
INFORMATION SESSION
15:20 – 16:50
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NON-REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS COULD VIEW THE EVENT LIVE THROUGH YOUTUBE HERE, OR FACEBOOK HERE!
15:20 – 15:50
Copernicus Services: Atmosphere Monitoring
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Emilia Georgieva (NIMH)
15:50 – 16:20
Copernicus services: Marine Environment Monitoring
Assoc. Prof. Elisaveta Peneva, Ph.D. (Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”)
16:20 – 16:50
Copernicus Services: Emergency Management
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lyubka Pashova (NIGGG-BAS)
16:50 – 17:00
VIRTUAL COFFEE BREAK – VIDEO FOR THE COPERNICUS PROGRAMME
17:00 – 18:30
LINK FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE ZOOM WEBINAR IS PROVIDED AFTER REGISTRATION BY E-MAIL.
NON-REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS COULD VIEW THE EVENT LIVE THROUGH YOUTUBE HERE, OR FACEBOOK HERE!
17:00 – 17:30
Copernicus Services: Land Monitoring
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lachezar Filchev (SRTI-BAS)
15:45 – 16:15
Copernicus Services: Climate Change
Vassil Vassilev (GEO Polymorphic Cloud)
16:15 – 16:45
Copernicus Services: Security
Eng.D.Sc.Antoaneta Frantzova (CAWRI – BAS)
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