The European Association of Remote Sensing Companies (EARSC) is delighted to announce its active participation as an Ecosystem Partner at the upcoming Smart City Expo World Congress, taking place 4–6 November 2025 in Barcelona, Spain. This leading global event on urban innovation gathers decision-makers, industry leaders, and innovators from across the world to shape the cities of tomorrow.
As an Ecosystem Partner, EARSC brings unique benefits to its community, ensuring enhanced visibility and opportunities for collaboration within the smart cities landscape. Learn how the EO community will be part of the event and how you can network with us throughout the week.
EARSC Sessions at Smart City Expo
EARSC will host three dedicated sessions highlighting how Earth Observation (EO) solutions can empower urban decision-makers, improve sustainability, and strengthen resilience:
- Wednesday 5/11 (13:20–14:10, Agora Session)
From Space to City: Smart Tools and Success Stories for Tomorrow’s Cities
This flagship session will feature two EARSC members — CLS Group and Grupo COTESA — presenting EO-based success stories together with their end users: Métropole Aix-Marseille-Provence and the City of Madrid. The session will showcase real-world examples of EO transforming city management and services.
- Thursday 6/11 (09:30–11:30, Side Event)
Accelerating SDG Action with User-Driven Earth Observation: The SDGsEYES Way
Focusing on the SDGs EYES project, this session will explore how user-centric EO solutions can accelerate action on the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
- Thursday 6/11 (13:00–15:00, Side Event)
Driven Blue Cities: Coastal Resilience, Innovation & Ocean Insights
Highlighting projects such as OCEANIDS and VALORADA, this session will bring attention to EO’s critical role in supporting coastal cities facing climate and resilience challenges.
EARSC Stand – Showcasing the EO Community
Beyond the sessions, EARSC will be present as an exhibitor with a dynamic booth, where 14 member companies will co-exhibit and demonstrate their innovative solutions. Participating companies include:
Acri-ST, CloudFerro, CLS, constellR, COTESA, geosat, GeoVille, GMATICS, Geosystems Hellas, ICEYE, IEEC, MEEO, TerraNIS, vortex-io.
This shared space will offer a unique opportunity for networking, knowledge exchange, and direct interaction with the global smart city community.
To further promote Earth Observation’s potential for smart cities, EARSC is preparing a special booklet of services, showcasing the capabilities of its members and the broader EO sector in the urban domain. The booklet will be available on the EARSC website ahead of the event.
Connect With Us in Barcelona
If you plan to attend Smart City Expo and wish to network with EO innovators, connect with our members, or represent a user community eager to harness space-based solutions, we invite you to get in touch: weronika.borejko@earsc.org.
Join EARSC in Barcelona this November to explore how space-powered solutions are shaping the cities of the future.