Big Data Foundations for Earth Observation Training Course 2025

European space agency Earth observation course

Registration is now open for the European Space Agency (ESA) introductory training course on the use of Big Data in Earth Observation, taking place from September 22 to 26 in Riga, at the University of Latvia Academic Centre.

This is a unique opportunity for professionals in the Baltic space sector to develop key skills for applying Earth observation data in research and innovation through lectures delivered by ESA experts.
While the course is primarily aimed at researchers from the Baltic states, industry professionals — including startups — are also encouraged to apply, especially those looking to strengthen their capabilities in utilizing and commercializing EO data.
 

Applications are open untill 15th of july.
Participants can register for the full course or choose to attend individual lectures or hands-on sessions. Detailed information on the program, registration, and available scholarships for PhD students can be found on the Latvia Space portal: ESA EO Training Course – LATVIAN TECHNOLOGY IN SPACE

The training will be held in English. The course is organized by the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Latvian Ministry of Education and Science, in cooperation with the Institute for Environmental Solutions.
The course is organized within the framework of the ERDF project No. 1.1.1.1/1/24/I/001 “More Efficient Implementation and Management of Latvia’s Science Policy”.
 
Kaspars Karolis
Head of Latvian delegation in ESA, Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Latvia