ESA Space Weather Service Network Workshop 2026

3 Feb 2026, 08:00 → 5 Feb 2026, 17:00 Europe/Berlin

ESOC

ESA Space Weather Service Network Workshop 2026

📅 Dates: 3-5 February

📍Format: Hybrid (In-person at the European Space Operations Centre (ESOC), Darmstadt, Germany, and online)

Please see guidelines (PDF file) at this webpage's bottom.

About the Workshop

The ESA Space Weather Service Network, part of the ESA Space Safety Programme, develops, tests and demonstrates European space weather capabilities with end users in the loop. Its mission is to strengthen Europe’s resilience to potentially damaging space weather events.

Through the ESA Space Weather Service Portal, the network now provides a wide range of timely and reliable space weather information to a broad community of end users.

Workshop Themes by Day

This workshop addresses the full range of development and pre-operational service provision activities ongoing within the context of the ESA Space Weather Service Network, centred on three key themes:

Day 1 (3 February)

Research-to-Operations and Operations-to-Research (R2O2R) within the Space Weather Service Network

Day 1 will explore how research outcomes are transitioned into operational services and how operational feedback drives new research. Sessions will highlight product developments, machine learning applications, validation efforts, and performance assessment tools that strengthen the SWE Service Network.

Day 2 (4 February)

Space Weather for End Users - Service Needs and Capabilities for the Space Sector and beyond

Day 2 will focus on the practical requirements of spacecraft operators, space traffic coordination, and solar system exploration missions, with sessions highlighting resilience, forecasting, and validation of space weather services. The agenda emphasises hands‑on demonstrations, tailored tools, and commercial outlooks to ensure services evolve in line with end user needs.

Day 3 (5 February)

Evolving the ESA Space Weather Service Portal to Meet End User Needs

Day 3 will highlight how the ESA Space Weather Service Network is evolving through demonstrator results, portal improvements, and new tools to better serve its community. The sessions will focus on standardisation, geospatial access, workflows, and enhancing the overall end user experience.

Additional Topics

• Measurement systems underpinning space weather services
• Utilisation of data from the Distributed Space Weather Sensor System (D3S)
• Preparation for the upcoming Vigil mission

Goals

The workshop  aims to

• Bring together teams working on diverse aspects of space weather service provision
• Provide a platform for end users to discuss current capabilities and planned developments
•  Highlight advances and evolutions across the wider space weather community, with a focus on future development needs
• Promote continuous service improvement through robust performance assessment and validation
• Discuss state‑of‑the‑art technical challenges relevant to the community
• Encourage end users to become active contributors to the service network

Organisation

This workshop is organised by the ESA Space Weather Office and the ESA SWESNET project, part of the ESA Space Safety Programme (4000134036/21/D/MRP).

Practical Information

• Hybrid format: In-person and online
• Registration: 
  • In person registration is open until 16th January 2026
  • Online registration is open until 30th January 2026
• Contributions: Submissions are handled by the session conveners
• Lunch: A sandwich lunch will be provided, with vegetarian and vegan options available.

OPS-S - ESA Space Weather Office Workshop - DPNR 3106.pdf

SWE-Network-Workshop-2026_Guidelines_final.pdf

Tuesday 3 February

08:30 → 09:00 Welcome Coffee

09:00 → 09:30 Welcome session

09:00 Welcome and Introduction

Speaker: Dr GLOVER, Alexi (ESA)

09:05 Welcome address by the Head of ESA's Space Weather Office

Speaker: LUNTAMA, Juha-Pekka (ESA)

09:20 Further information

Speaker: Dr GLOVER, Alexi (ESA)

09:30 → 10:30 Geomagnetic Conditions Expert Service Centre - Intro

09:30 Overview

Speaker: DRUBE, Line (DTU)

09:50 Development status by EGs (FMI, BGS, COI, IRF)

10:10 Geomagnetic condition overview map - an idea for a future G-ESC collaboration development

Speaker: WILLER, Anna (Technical University of Denmark, DTU Space)

09:30 → 10:30 Heliospheric Weather Expert Service Centre - Intro

09:30 → 10:30 Ionospheric Weather Expert Service Centre - Intro

09:30 Welcome and Introduction

Speakers: KRIEGEL, Martin (DLR e.V.), DAVID, Paul (German Aerospace Center (DLR))

09:30 → 10:30 Solar Weather Expert Service Centre - Intro

09:30 → 10:30 Space Radiation Expert Service Centre - Intro

10:30 → 11:00 Coffee break

11:00 → 12:30 Geomagnetic Conditions Expert Service Centre Products, Development and Future Improvements

This session focuses on existing G-ESC products and ideas for future improvements as well as new development ideas. Contributions are invited that present and discuss ideas to advance the G-ESC’s contribution to the SWE Network.
(Convenors: Line Drube (DTU), Anna Willer (DTU))

11:00 Data and Services Based on Local K and H Indices for Predicting Global Geomagnetic Indices

Speaker: KERVALISHVILI, Guram (GFZ Helmholtz Centre for Geosciences)

11:15 Unreliability of real-time solar wind measurements for forecasting products, November 2025 case study

Speaker: COLLADO-VILLAVERDE, Armando

11:30 How to deal with multiple data sources: the Iberian local disturbance map use case

Speaker: MUNOZ, Pablo

11:45 Expanding observational capabilities in Greenland: plans for all-sky camera deployment and product integration

Speaker: WILLER, Anna (Technical University of Denmark, DTU Space)

12:00 Discussion

11:00 → 12:30 Ionospheric Weather Expert Service Centre product developments and Future Improvements

Review of the current I-ESC product portfolio and identify opportunities to enhance product quality, operational relevance, and scientific robustness.
(Convenors: Martin Kriegel (DLR), Anna Belehaki (NOA/IAASARS))

11:00 Upgrades in HF-Interferometry method for the idendification of LSTID propagation characteristics (products I.144, I.145)

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Speakers: SEGARRA, Antoni (Ebro Observatory), ALTADILL FELIP, David (Observatorio del Ebro)

11:05 Upgrades in LSTID index for identification and classification of activity over Digisonde locations (I.146)

Speakers: BELEHAKI, Anna (National Observatory of Athens), TZIOTZIOU, K.

11:10 Upgrades in CDSS detection for Czech Republic, Doppler system based (I.149) (maybe)

Speaker: URBAR, Jaroslav (IAP CAS)

11:15 The INGV ionosonde network for oblique soundings

Speaker: ZIRIZZOTTI, Achille (Istituto Nazionale di Geofisica e Vulcanologia)

11:30 ISPA - Nowcasting and Forecasting Ionospheric Irregularities and Scintillations in the Arctic

Speaker: MILOCH, Wojciech (University of Oslo)

11:35 AIDA (TBC)

Speaker: ELVIDGE, Sean (Univesity of Birmingham)

11:40 DISPEC Level-2 quality improved ionospheric characteristics

Speakers: BELEHAKI, Anna (National Observatory of Athens), KOUTROUMBAS, K. (National Observatory of Athens), CHAIREKAKIS, Themistoklis (National Observatory of Athens), THANASOU, Angeliki (National Observatory of Athens)

11:45 DISPEC UPC-IonSAT contributions as new potential developments

Speakers: GARCÍA-RIGO, Alberto (UPC-IonSAT), HERNÁNDEZ-PAJARES, M. (UPC-IonSAT), OLIVARES-PULIDO, G. (UPC-IonSAT)

11:50 Nowcasting sporadic Es layer characteristics foEs, fbEs, hEs over Europe

Speakers: BELEHAKI, Anna (National Observatory of Athens), TASIOS, G. (National Observatory of Athens)

12:00 A hybrid electron density reconstruction profile based on Digisonde and topside sounders data

Speakers: BELEHAKI, Anna (National Observatory of Athens), CHAIREKAKIS, Themistoklis (National Observatory of Athens), STAMATAKIS, G. (National Observatory of Athens)

12:05 Real-time and forecasting of VTEC Global Ionospheric Maps

Speakers: GARCÍA-RIGO, Alberto (UPC-IonSAT), MONTE-MORENO, E. (UPC-IonSAT), ROMA-DOLLASE, D. (UPC-IonSAT), HERNÁNDEZ-PAJARES, M. (UPC-IonSAT)

12:10 FORIND – short presentation, latest improvements, future prospects

Speakers: CONSTANTINESCU, Vlad (Institute of Space Science - INFLPR subsidiary), CONSTANTIN, F., MARGHITU, O., POPESCU, E.M. (Institute of Space Science - INFLPR subsidiary)

12:15 General Discussion and Wrap up

11:00 → 12:30 Machine learning in the ESA Space Weather Service Network

Machine learning and AI are increasingly used to detect solar and heliospheric features, classify events, and predict solar activity. This session invites contributions demonstrating how such methods can enhance SWESNET products, automate data processing, or improve short- and medium-term forecasts, while ensuring traceability and integration within SWESNET’s operational standards.
(Convenors: Lidia Contarino (INAF), Roberto Susino (INAF))

11:00 Welcome and Introduction

Speakers: CONTARINO, Lidia (INAF - Osservatorio Astrofisico di Catania), SUSINO, Roberto (INAF - Astrophysical Observatory of Turin)

11:05 Evaluating Transformer Models for Solar Flare Forecasting across Data Modalities

Speaker: RIGGI, Simone (INAF)

11:20 SunSCC: Segmenting, Grouping and Classifying Sunspots from Ground-Based Observations Using Deep Learning

Speaker: DELOUILLE, V.

11:35 Bridging Data and Operational Prediction in Space Weather: Machine-Learning Models, Data Pre-Processing, and Evaluation

Speaker: BERNOUX, G.

11:50 Physics-Based Artificial Intelligence for Operational Space Weather Forecasting: The May 2024 Superstorm

Speaker: GUASTAVINO, Sabrina (Department of Mathematics, University of Genova)

12:05 AI-Based Prediction and Reconstruction of Solar Surface Magnetic Field Data and Their Applications

Speaker: JEONG, Hyun-Jin (KU Leuven)

12:20 General Discussion

12:30 → 14:00 Lunch break

14:00 → 15:30 Exploitation of Energetic Particle Measurements for Space Weather Applications

The number of energetic particle detectors and monitors in space has steadily increased in recent years, covering both Earth’s magnetosphere and the inner heliosphere. This trend is expected to continue with upcoming missions. This session will explore how the growing wealth of current and future data can enhance the provision of reliable space weather products. Topics include monitoring the present radiation environment (nowcasting), forecasting near-future conditions, post-event analysis of observed effects, and improving radiation environment models for short-and long-term conditions. The primary goal is to identify development needs in data processing, cross-calibration, infrastructure, and model and product advancements to fully leverage these datasets and guide future development activities. Potential critical data gaps in time, location, energy, and particle species will also be addressed.
This session builds on discussions from the 2022 Network Workshop. It will begin with an overview of ongoing and planned missions from ESA and other agencies, followed by a summary of key points from the previous workshop. While the main objective is an in-depth discussion of the topics outlined above, short contributions in the form of presentations are welcome.
(Convenors: Mark Dierckxsens (BIRA-IASB), Melanie Heil (ESA), Ingmar Sandberg (SPARC))

14:00 Introduction

Speaker: DIERCKXSENS, Mark (Royal Belgian Institute for Space Aeronomy)

14:05 Overview of current and upcoming ESA Space Weather missions collecting energetic particle measurements

Speaker: HEIL, Melanie (ESA)

14:20 Characteristics of ongoing space particle radiation flux data and relevant products

Speaker: Dr SANDBERG, Ingmar (Space Applications & Research Consultancy (SPARC))

14:35 Summary of major discussion points during the 2022 Workshop

Speaker: DIERCKXSENS, Mark (Royal Belgian Institute for Space Aeronomy)

14:45 Discussion

14:00 → 15:30 Follow up on TEC combination and real-time validation in position domain

Review of progress and define next steps for combined TEC map products and real-time validation capabilities.
(Convenors: Alberto Garcia-Rigo (IEEC / UPC-IonSAT), Knut Stanley Jacobsen (NMA))

14:00 Context and Discussion on user needs and existing contributions within the network

Speakers: GARCÍA-RIGO, Alberto (UPC-IonSAT), KRIEGEL, Martin (DLR e.V.), JACOBSEN, Knut Stanley (Norwegian Mapping Authority)

14:15 Validation and combination strategies, and connection with campaign-based infrastructure

Speakers: KRIEGEL, Martin (DLR e.V.), GARCÍA-RIGO, Alberto (UPC-IonSAT)

14:30 Results on the survey and associated discussion on the way forward by contributing EGs

Speakers: GARCÍA-RIGO, Alberto (UPC-IonSAT), KRIEGEL, Martin (DLR e.V.), JACOBSEN, Knut Stanley (Norwegian Mapping Authority)

15:00 Coordinating next steps within SWE Network

(Back-up) EU sovereignty discussion

15:15 Wrap-Up

14:00 → 15:30 Heliospheric Weather Expert Service Centre Products, Developments and Future Improvements

This session will provide an overview of current H-ESC activities, planning and priorities for future work. It is intended that this be an open session to encourage those not already directly involved in the H-ESC to have an opportunity to get involved.
(Convenors: Chris Perry (STFC/RAL Space), David Barnes (STFC/RAL Space))

14:00 Welcome and Introduction to the Heliospheric Weather Expert Service Centre

Speaker: PERRY, Chris (RAL Space)

14:20 H-ESC existing product portfolio and developments

with contributions from Expert Groups

Speaker: PERRY, Chris (RAL Space)

14:50 Open discussion on future developments, products and priorities for operational heliospheric space weather

15:25 Summary of session

Speaker: BARNES, David (UKRI, RAL Space)

14:00 → 15:30 Solar Weather Expert Service Centre Products, Development and Future Improvements

This session focuses on existing S-ESC products and on strategies to enhance their quality, usability, and scientific impact. Contributions are invited that address product development, validation, user engagement, and ideas to advance the S-ESC’s contribution to the SWE Network.
(Convenors: Judith de Patoul (ROB), Lidia Contarino (INAF))

14:00 Welcome and Introduction

Speakers: DE PATOUL, Judith (Royal Observatory of Belgium), MICERA, Alfredo (Royal Observatory of Belgium)

14:05 ASU CAS / Solar Patrol Service – Review of operational products and perspectives for new developments

Speaker: ZEMANOVA, Alena (Astronomical Institute of the CAS, Fricova 298, 251 65 Ondrejov, Czech Republic)

14:20 SCSS-Net: Segmentation of coronal holes and active regions by deep learning

Speaker: MACKOVJAK, Simon (Slovak Academy of Sciences)

14:35 Solar weather products from Université Paris-Saclay

Speaker: BUCHLIN, Éric (Institut d'Astrophysique Spatiale, CNRS/Université Paris-Saclay)

14:50 S-ESC Definition and Development Plan

Speaker: DE PATOUL, Judith (Royal Observatory of Belgium)

15:05 Solar Predict: a tool to forecast the solar magnetic cycle: latest progress

Speaker: PERRI, Barbara

15:20 General Discussion

14:00 → 15:30 Validation and Benchmarking of Geomagnetic Conditions Forecast Products

This session explores effective approaches for validating and benchmarking forecast products, with a focus on G-ESC outputs. We invite contributions on methods, case studies, and discussions including cross-product comparisons, historical data analysis, and ground-truthing techniques.
(Convenors: Norah Kaggwa Kwagala (UiB), Peter Wintoft (IRF))

14:00 Metrics and validation of Machine Learning forecasting products

Speaker: MUNOZ, Pablo

14:15 G.171-The ap tool in the service of the Geomagnetic Storm forecast

Speaker: LIVADA, Maria (National and Kapodistrian University of Athens)

14:30 Benchmarking the 3-day ahead neural network forecast of daily Ap

Speaker: RICHARDSON, Gemma (British Geological Survey)

14:45 GMV presentation of P3-SWE-XLIV SWE Data System Enhancement activity

Speaker: DĘBOWSKA, Anna (GMV Innovating Solutions Sp. z o.o.)

15:00 G-ESC indices forecast products – plans and ideas for the upcoming validation campaign

Speaker: LAWRENCE, Ewelina (British Geological Survey)

15:15 Discussion including ideas on future benchmarking and validation activities of G-ESC forecast products

15:30 → 16:00 Coffee break

16:00 → 17:30 Improving Geomagnetic Conditions Forecasts: Sun to Earth Perspective

This session focuses on improving space weather forecast accuracy through the integration of solar and heliospheric models and observations. Emphasis is placed on strengthening European capabilities and reducing reliance on non-European data sources. Contributions are invited on methods that connect and combine products from different ESCs into coherent, end-to-end forecasting chains from the Sun to Earth.
(Convenors: Chris Perry (STFC/RAL Space), Carlo Scotto (INGV))

16:00 Solar wind driven geomagnetic forecast: IRF G-ESC products

Speakers: WINTOFT, Peter (Swedish Institute of Space Physics), WIK, Magnus (Swedish Institute of Space Physics), DANIELSSON, Per (Swedish Institute of Space Physics), SNOW, Lars-Henrik (Swedish Institute of Space Physics)

16:10 A Novel Local Prediction–Based Approach for Forecasting Global Geomagnetic Kp and Hpo Indices

Speaker: KERVALISHVILI, Guram (GFZ Helmholtz Centre for Geosciences)

16:20 The dynamically driven solar wind and CMEs in the Icarus heliospheric modelling tool

Speakers: BARATASHVILI, Tinatin (KU Leuven), POEDTS, Stefaan (KU Leuven)

16:30 UAH Forecasting products in ESA SWE Portal

Speakers: CID, Consuelo (University of Alcala, Spain), MUÑOZ, Pablo (University of Alcala, Spain), COLLADO-VILLAVERDE, Armando (University of Alcala, Spain)

16:40 The Bergen-Imperial Global Geospace (BIGG) modelling system

Speakers: KWAGALA, Norah Kaggwa (University of Bergen), LAMOURY, Adrian (Imperial College London), HEYNS, M.J., EASTWOOD, J.P., ENGEVIK, J.M.

16:50 Joint probabilistic forecasting of solar wind parameters via a Bayesian LSTM

Speaker: COBOS, Mario (University of Alcala, Spain)

17:00 A two-dimensional solar wind persistence model

Speakers: MILOSIC, Daniel (University of Graz), TEMMER, Manuela (University of Graz), HEINEMANN, Stephan, HOFMEISTER, Stefan, OWENS, Matthew

17:10 Wrap-up and discussion

16:00 → 17:30 Possible New Developments and Validation for the SWE Service to Aviation in View of Services Offered by ICAO’s SWE Centres

The session will explore potential new developments and validation needs across radiation, GNSS, and communication-related products within the Service to Aviation as one of the Service Domains of the ESA Space Weather Service Network. As aviation operators increasingly emphasisethe importance of accurate and timely delivered space-weather information, strengthening the scientific quality, operational robustness, and reliability of results of these diverse products is a natural step forward in their development. The discussion will consider advances in modelling approaches, improved or new input data sources, and harmonisedvalidation methodologies that support confidence in radiation dose estimates, GNSS performance indicators, and HF/VHF communication impact assessments. Emphasis will be placed on identifying next steps for future service evolution. The session will begin with a few short introductory presentations to establish context and highlight ongoing work in these domains. In parallel, the aim is also to analysethe Service to Aviation in view of services provided by ICAO’s global Space Weather Centres. This includes differences in global coverage, service levels, operational availability, product formats, and integration with established aviation information channels. Following the introductory presentations, active engagement from all participants will be encouraged through an open discussion aimed at identifying priorities, sharing operational experiences, and exploring pathways toward improved alignment, interoperability, and service completeness. This interactive format is intended to help shape a clear and realistic vision for the future evolution of SWE services to aviation in support of safe, resilient, and internationally harmonisedair operations.
(Convenors: Marcin Latocha (SL), Erwin De Donder (BIRA-IASB))

16:00 Introduction

Speaker: LATOCHA, Marcin (Seibersdorf Labor Gmbh)

16:03 Validation and Future Evolution of Radiation Products in the SWE Service to Aviation

Speaker: LATOCHA, Marcin (AIT - Austrian Institute of Technology)

16:13 Innovating HF-Communication Space-Weather Products for Aviation Operations

Speaker: SCOTTO, Carlo (Istituto Nazionale di Geofisica e Vulcanologia)

16:23 GNSS Space Weather Products in Support of Aviation: Current Capabilities and Next Steps

Speaker: KRIEGEL, Martin (DLR e.V.)

16:33 Aviation User Support Campaign: User Feedback

Speaker: DE DONDER, Erwin (Belgian Institute for Space Aeronomy)

16:43 Open discussion with all session participants

Speakers: LATOCHA, Marcin (AIT - Austrian Institute of Technology), DE DONDER, Erwin (Belgian Institute for Space Aeronomy)

17:28 Wrap up

Speakers: LATOCHA, Marcin (AIT - Austrian Institute of Technology), DE DONDER, Erwin (Belgian Institute for Space Aeronomy)

17:30 → 18:00 Performance Assessment Tools and Needs in the SWE Service Network – discussion

Conveners: Dr GLOVER, Alexi (ESA), Dr AMAYA, Jorge (ESA/ESOC)

Wednesday 4 February

08:30 → 09:00 Welcome Coffee

09:00 → 09:30 Space Weather Needs for the Evolving Spacecraft Operations Domain

Dave Pitchford (SES)

09:30 → 11:00 Designing Space Weather Resilient Systems

This session explores strategies for building resilience into Non-Space critical systems, including robust engineering practices and redundancy planning based on post-event analysis data. Participants will gain insights into designing architectures that can withstand disruptions, minimize downtime, and ensure continuity of operations in the face of Space Weather events.
(Convenors: Federico Da Dalt, Joseph Eggington)

09:30 Welcome and Introduction

Speakers: Dr DA DALT, Federico (Starion Deutschland GmbH for ESA), EGGINGTON, Joseph (EDF UK R&D)

09:40 Building space weather resilience in nuclear power plants

Speaker: EGGINGTON, Joseph (EDF Energy R&D UK Centre)

09:55 Space Weather Impacts on Railway Systems

Speaker: PATTERSON, Cameron (Lancaster University)

10:10 Space weather radiation impacts and mitigation for aircraft

Speakers: DYER, Clive (University of Surrey), RYDEN, Keith (Surrey Space Centre (University of Surrey))

10:25 Introducing Space Weather conditions into Operational Design Domain (ODD)

Speaker: KHASTGIR, Siddartha (Warwick University)

10:40 Discussion

09:30 → 11:00 Preparing for the Vigil Mission and Future Observations

This session will look at the Vigil mission, its payload, how it will contribute to operational space weather forecasting and what work needs to be done to ensure that we are ready to make best use of these additional data.
(Convenors: Judith de Patoul (ROB), Matt West (ESA))

09:30 Welcome and Introduction

Speakers: DE PATOUL, Judith (Royal Observatory of Belgium), WEST, Matthew (European Space Agency)

09:35 Vigil Mission Overview and Role of L5 Observations

Speaker: WEST, Matthew (European Space Agency)

09:50 Use of L5 Data in CME Propagation Models

Speaker: PERRY, Chris (RAL Space)

10:05 Simulating high-speed solar wind streams from coronal holes using an L5–L1 configuration of Lagrangian points

Speaker: TEMMER, Manuela (University of Graz)

10:20 Using solar indicators to assess likely CME occurrence

Speaker: GREEN, L.

10:30 Improved active regions tracking and flare forecasting through Synergy between VIGIL and integrated solar ground and space based observations

Speaker: LEFEVRE, Laure

10:40 From EUI to JEDI: Why EUV observations away from the Sun–Earth line matter

Speaker: DORSCH, Brenda (Royal Observatory of Belgium)

10:50 General Discussion

09:30 → 11:00 Supporting Spacecraft Operations: Simulations, Campaigns, and Lessons Learned

This session showcases recent spacecraft operator focused service campaigns and space weather simulations, highlighting lessons learned and practical outcomes. A moderated discussion will explore evolving operator needs, priorities for future tools, and opportunities to strengthen collaboration across the SWE community.
(Convenors: Dave Pitchford (SES), Erwin De Donder (BIRA-IASB))

09:30 Welcome – Objectives, Agenda

Speaker: LAMBORELLE, Olivier (Space Applications Services)

09:35 End User Support Campaigns for Spacecraft operation: User feedback

Speaker: DE DONDER, Erwin (Belgian Institute for Space Aeronomy)

09:45 EUMETSAT Space Weather Exercise Outcomes

Speaker: BROUGHTON, Richard (EUMETSAT)

09:55 Solar Storm S1D Simulation vs Reality

Speaker: BALDO CARVALHO, Gustavo (ESOC/LSE)

10:05 Discussion

10:55 Wrap-Up

11:00 → 11:30 Coffee break

11:00 → 11:30 Hands on demo - SCO/STC + DevOps (Data Systems & ICT) booth

11:00 ESA Network of Models

Experience the ESA Network of Models running as a self-contained, portable system on a Raspberry Pi - demonstrating how unified workflow orchestration and data engineering can operate anywhere, from edge devices to cloud infrastructure. This hands-on demonstration showcases ESANoM's potential as a common gateway for running model pipelines and accessing space weather data through a standardised API.

Visitors can interact with a live system featuring:
● A complete ESANoM instance (database, scheduler, and WEB/API server)
● Real-time sensor data acquisition using environmental monitors
● Jupyter notebooks demonstrating API-driven workflow execution
● Visual alerting via an LED matrix display

This "NoM-in-a-Box" concept embodies ubiquitous computing principles - making operational space weather infrastructure accessible, deployable, and interoperable across diverse environments. Whether you are a decision-maker exploring infrastructure simplification, a model developer seeking easier deployment, or a scientist interested in R2O2R workflows, this demonstration offers practical insights into unified operations.

Speaker: Mr IQBAL, Zafar (SPARC)

11:00 EuroGIC Project Demonstration

EuroGIC: Modelling GICs in Near Real-Time across Europen Power Grids

Visit the EuroGIC booth to explore the ESA Space Weather Service Networks upcoming capability for assessing space weather impacts on power systems across Europe. EuroGIC is developing a near‑real‑time modelling system that predicts geomagnetically induced currents (GICs) across mainland Europe’s electricity network.

What you’ll find
- Live demonstrations of the EuroGIC prototype showing how geomagnetic
data is transformed into real‑time GIC nowcasts. Interactive maps and
visualisations highlighting how geomagnetic storms affect grid
infrastructure.
- Expert insights into the science of GICs, model validation, and future applications for power‑network resilience.

With increasing reliance on technology, understanding GIC risks is more important than ever. EuroGIC offers a first look at tools being designed to help operators and policymakers strengthen Europe’s energy security against space weather hazards.

Speakers: LAURENS, Hannah, PRESTWOOD, Emily (Starion UK Ltd)

11:00 Meet the S2P DevOps Team

Drop by the “Meet the S2P DevOps Team” booth - your one-stop shop for all things software in the Space Safety Programme.
We are the folks keeping the Space Weather Portal running smoothly, herding the Single Sign‑On system into behaving, powering the data pipelines and APIs. Whether it's CI/CD wizardry, taming data‑processing beasts, debugging the undebuggable, or patching the unpatchable, the S2P DevOps puts it all together so things "just work" (most of the time…).
The team is available for discussion and providing hands-on demos. Bring questions, ideas, feedback, or just drop in to say hi.

Speakers: ESA S2P DEVOPS TEAM, MARSZK, Dominik (European Space Agency), PANITZEK, Kamill (CGI for ESA)

11:00 S2P VR Glasses

Speaker: RIGO, Arianna (ESA)

11:00 Services and Dashboards for the Spacecraft Operations Domain

At this hands‑on booth, spacecraft operators are invited to explore ESA’s Space Weather Services and dashboards, access products, tools and work through real operational scenarios using space weather information.

What you’ll find

• Quick demonstrations of space‑weather products and tools relevant to spacecraft operations.
• Hands‑on access to the ESA SWE Portal with guidance from the Space Weather Office team.
• Bring your own case! Operators are welcome to bring real spacecraft anomalies to explore whether space‑weather conditions may have played a role, using data from the SWE Portal.

This booth offers an opportunity to get hands‑on experience with ESA’s Space Weather Services, ask questions directly to the experts, and discover practical ways to apply these services in your operations.

Speakers: LAURENS, Hannah, PALACIOS, Judit (Starion GmbH)

11:00 SRASO: Space Radiation Application for Spacecraft Operators

SRASO stands for Space Radiation Application for Spacecraft Operators and is an application prototype demonstrating the capability that allows spacecraft operators to obtain a relevant picture of the current and forecasted environmental conditions that may affect their spacecraft. It focuses on

• Monitoring and forecasting in-orbit space weather effects
• Reporting space weather effects for post-event analysis

both in combination with the operators own spacecraft telemetry.

At this booth, you can get an impression of this application.

Speakers: Dr KEIL, Ralf (Starion Deutschland GmbH for ESOC/Space Weather Office), ESA S2P DEVOPS TEAM

11:30 → 13:00 Improving Space Weather Services for Earth’s Radiation Belts

Earth's radiation belts SW services rely heavily on in-situ measurements, whether for services derived directly from measurements or through data assimilation or AI tools. Unfortunately, data are never perfect. They may suffer from contamination, saturation, outliers ... and do not offer a global coverage of the radiation belts. In this context and to move forward the following challenges will be discussed:
* Can measurement uncertainties be quantified and integrated into space weather products?
* How can we rely on a uniform and clean dataset—free from contamination, saturation, outliers, and properly cross-calibrated?
* While measurements are dense along certain orbits, other regions remain poorly sampled. What constitutes an ideal measurement set (in terms of location and time resolution) to efficiently complement physical and AI models?

Participants are encouraged to contribute (1-2 slides) with new insights addressing these open questions to help advance space weather services dedicated to radiation belts.
(Convenors: Sebastien Bourdarie (ONERA/ERS), Ingmar Sandberg (SPARC))

11:30 Introduction to the session

Speakers: Dr SANDBERG, Ingmar (Space Applications & Research Consultancy (SPARC)), BOURDARIE, Sebastien (ONERA)

11:35 Accessing in-situ measurements uncertainties

Topic N°1: Can measurement uncertainties be quantified and integrated into space weather products?

Speaker: CARON, Pablo

11:45 Open discussion among participants - Topic N°1

Topic N°1: Can measurement uncertainties be quantified and integrated into space weather products?

11:55 International team to issue a new standard document to help setting up a uniform data set

Topic N°2: How can we rely on a uniform and clean dataset-free from contamination, saturation, outliers, and properly cross-calibrated?

Speaker: BRUNET, Antoine (ONERA)

12:05 Data analysis and data cross calibration good practices

Topic N°2: How can we rely on a uniform and clean dataset-free from contamination, saturation, outliers, and properly cross-calibrated?

Speakers: PAPADIMITRIOU, Constantinos (SPARC), Dr SANDBERG, Ingmar (Space Applications & Research Consultancy (SPARC))

12:15 Open discussion among participants - Topic N°2

Topic N°2: How can we rely on a uniform and clean dataset-free from contamination, saturation, outliers, and properly cross-calibrated?

12:25 The potential use of GSAT/EMU measurements for space weather activities

Topic N°3: While measurements are dense along certain orbits, other regions remain poorly sampled. What constitutes an ideal measurement set (in terms of location and time resolution) to efficiently complement physical and AI models?

Speaker: EVANS, Hugh (ESA/TEC-EPS)

2026-02-04-SWE-GalileoEMU-HE.pptx

12:35 Improving/discussing on the monitoring/forecasting of proton belt creation/depletion under severe space weather conditions using available radiation monitor data

Topic N°3: While measurements are dense along certain orbits, other regions remain poorly sampled. What constitutes an ideal measurement set (in terms of location and time resolution) to efficiently complement physical and AI models?

Speakers: EVANS, Hugh (ESA/TEC-EPS), BOURDARIE, Sebastien (ONERA)

2026-02-04-SWE-ProtonBeltData-HE.pptx

12:45 Open discussion among participants - Topic N°3

Topic N°3: While measurements are dense along certain orbits, other regions remain poorly sampled. What constitutes an ideal measurement set (in terms of location and time resolution) to efficiently complement physical and AI models?

11:30 → 13:00 Solar System Exploration Missions

This session examines the current and future use of ESA’s space weather services in support of solar system exploration missions. It will address the needs of mission operations teams, science operations, and other end users. The discussions will consider the existing SWESNET solar and heliospheric products and forecasts, as well as the capabilities required in the coming years. A key contribution to the session will be the recent end-user campaigns and tailored mission bulletins developed by the SSA Space Weather Coordination Centre (SSCC).
(Convenors: Chris Perry (STFC/ RAL Space), Thanassis Katsiyannis (ROB))

11:30 Introduction, challenges and current products for SWE forecasting in support of solar system exploration missions

Speaker: PERRY, Chris (RAL Space)

11:55 SSCC heliospheric missions campaign: Dashboard and bulletins

Speakers: KATSIYANNIS, Thanassis (Royal Observatory of Belgium), O'HARA, Jennifer (Royal Observatory of Belgium)

12:10 STORMS forecasting tools within SWESNET for solar system missions

Speaker: ROUILLARD, Alexis (IRAP CNRS FR & AIP DE)

12:25 Q & A and discussion on priorities for future developments

Solar systems missions teams are invitied to give short (5 min) presentations relevant to the discussion.

12:55 Session Summary

Speaker: VANSINTJAN, Robbe (Royal Observatory of Belgium (ROB))

11:30 → 13:00 Towards a GNSS Performance Indicator for Decision Making

Explore how a standardized GNSS performance indicator could provide operational decision-making and harmonized service delivery based on various service capabilities of the SWE Network.
(Convenors: Jaroslav Urbář (IAP-CAS), Martin Kriegel (DLR))

11:30 Presentation of GPI including Live Demo / DLR

Speaker: DAVID, Paul (German Aerospace Center (DLR))

11:45 Intro to SWIGPOD focusing on goals/planned features and way forward

Speaker: KRIEGEL, Martin (DLR e.V.)

12:00 Current SWE product assessment, I-ESC feedback

Speakers: POPESCU, E.M. (Institute of Space Science - INFLPR subsidiary), CONSTANTINESCU, Vlad (Institute of Space Science - INFLPR subsidiary)

12:15 Presentation of end user feedback, I-ESC feedback

Speaker: URBAR, Jaroslav (IAP CAS)

12:30 Discussion of Scientific validation approach, I-ESC support

Speaker: JACOBSEN, Knut Stanley (Norwegian Mapping Authority)

12:45 Wrap-Up

11:30 → 13:00 Validation and Benchmarking of Solar Forecast Products

This session invites contributions on methods and activities for validating and benchmarking forecast products. Emphasis is placed on shared performance metrics, coordinated datasets, and inter-ESC comparisons to enhance the reliability of operational services within SWESNET.
(Convenors: Daria Shukhobodskaia (ROB), Veronique Delouille (ROB))

11:30 Welcome and Introduction

Speakers: SHUKHOBODSKAIA, Daria (Royal Observatory of Belgium), DELOUILLE, Veronique

11:35 Assessing the reliability of solar flare forecast for human and robotic space exploration

Speaker: CAMPOREALE, Enrico

11:55 Comparing performances of solar flux forecasts from operational centers

Speaker: YAYA, Philippe (CLS)

12:10 AI-Based Radio Burst Detection – Validation Results

Speaker: TASSAN-DIN, Elisa (Royal Observatory of Belgium)

12:25 Status of CME models for operational space weather forecasting

Speaker: MAHARANA, Anwesha (KU Leuven)

12:40 General Discussion

13:00 → 14:30 Hands on demo - SCO/STC + DevOps (Data Systems & ICT) booth (con't)

13:00 ESA Network of Models

Experience the ESA Network of Models running as a self-contained, portable system on a Raspberry Pi - demonstrating how unified workflow orchestration and data engineering can operate anywhere, from edge devices to cloud infrastructure. This hands-on demonstration showcases ESANoM's potential as a common gateway for running model pipelines and accessing space weather data through a standardised API.

Visitors can interact with a live system featuring:
● A complete ESANoM instance (database, scheduler, and WEB/API server)
● Real-time sensor data acquisition using environmental monitors
● Jupyter notebooks demonstrating API-driven workflow execution
● Visual alerting via an LED matrix display

This "NoM-in-a-Box" concept embodies ubiquitous computing principles - making operational space weather infrastructure accessible, deployable, and interoperable across diverse environments. Whether you are a decision-maker exploring infrastructure simplification, a model developer seeking easier deployment, or a scientist interested in R2O2R workflows, this demonstration offers practical insights into unified operations.

Speaker: Mr IQBAL, Zafar (SPARC)

13:00 EuroGIC Project Demonstration

EuroGIC: Modelling GICs in Near Real-Time across Europen Power Grids

Visit the EuroGIC booth to explore the ESA Space Weather Service Networks upcoming capability for assessing space weather impacts on power systems across Europe. EuroGIC is developing a near‑real‑time modelling system that predicts geomagnetically induced currents (GICs) across mainland Europe’s electricity network.

What you’ll find
- Live demonstrations of the EuroGIC prototype showing how geomagnetic
data is transformed into real‑time GIC nowcasts. Interactive maps and
visualisations highlighting how geomagnetic storms affect grid
infrastructure.
- Expert insights into the science of GICs, model validation, and future applications for power‑network resilience.

With increasing reliance on technology, understanding GIC risks is more important than ever. EuroGIC offers a first look at tools being designed to help operators and policymakers strengthen Europe’s energy security against space weather hazards.

Speakers: LAURENS, Hannah, PRESTWOOD, Emily (Starion UK Ltd)

13:00 Meet the S2P DevOps Team

Drop by the “Meet the S2P DevOps Team” booth - your one-stop shop for all things software in the Space Safety Programme.
We are the folks keeping the Space Weather Portal running smoothly, herding the Single Sign‑On system into behaving, powering the data pipelines and APIs. Whether it's CI/CD wizardry, taming data‑processing beasts, debugging the undebuggable, or patching the unpatchable, the S2P DevOps puts it all together so things "just work" (most of the time…).
The team is available for discussion and providing hands-on demos. Bring questions, ideas, feedback, or just drop in to say hi.

Speakers: ESA S2P DEVOPS TEAM, MARSZK, Dominik (European Space Agency), PANITZEK, Kamill

13:00 S2P VR Glasses

Speaker: RIGO, Arianna (ESA)

13:00 Services and Dashboards for the Spacecraft Operations Domain

At this hands‑on booth, spacecraft operators are invited to explore ESA’s Space Weather Services and dashboards, access products, tools and work through real operational scenarios using space weather information.

What you’ll find

• Quick demonstrations of space‑weather products and tools relevant to spacecraft operations.
• Hands‑on access to the ESA SWE Portal with guidance from the Space Weather Office team.
• Bring your own case! Operators are welcome to bring real spacecraft anomalies to explore whether space‑weather conditions may have played a role, using data from the SWE Portal.

This booth offers an opportunity to get hands‑on experience with ESA’s Space Weather Services, ask questions directly to the experts, and discover practical ways to apply these services in your operations.

Speakers: LAURENS, Hannah, PALACIOS, Judit (Starion GmbH)

13:00 SRASO: Space Radiation Application for Spacecraft Operators

SRASO stands for Space Radiation Application for Spacecraft Operators and is an application prototype demonstrating the capability that allows spacecraft operators to obtain a relevant picture of the current and forecasted environmental conditions that may affect their spacecraft. It focuses on

• Monitoring and forecasting in-orbit space weather effects
• Reporting space weather effects for post-event analysis

both in combination with the operators own spacecraft telemetry.

At this booth, you can get an impression of this application.

Speakers: Dr KEIL, Ralf (Starion Deutschland GmbH for ESOC/Space Weather Office), ESA S2P DEVOPS TEAM

13:00 → 14:30 Lunch break

14:30 → 15:00 ESA Space Debris Office operational use of Space Weather data

Benjamin Bastida Virgili (ESA)

Convener: BASTIDA VIRGILI, Benjamin (ESA/ESOC)

15:00 → 16:30 Integrating Data for Next-Generation Tools in Satellite Drag Calculation and Collision Avoidance

This session examines how new data and updated modelling techniques can improve satellite drag estimation, thermospheric density predictions, and overall orbit forecasting. Using current space-weather data alongside modern analytical methods, as well as state-of-the-art AI forecasting techniques, the discussion focuses on how reducing uncertainty in drag predictions can support more informed operational decisions, ultimately helping to limit unnecessary collision-avoidance manoeuvres and improve reliability in an increasingly crowded space environment.
(Convenors: Myrto Tzamali (ESA), Philippe Yaya (CNES/CLS))

15:00 Sources of uncertainty in satellite drag predictions, and a way forward

Speaker: BRUINSMA, Sean (CNES)

15:15 Operational Solar Flux Observation at the Geodetic Observatory Wettzell

Speaker: MÜHLBAUER, Sebastian (Federal Agency for Cartography and Geodesy)

15:30 Observations of Solar Activity in F10.7 and F30 Radio Bands – ROSIE

Speaker: BIAŁOBŁOCKI, Paweł (ITTI Sp. o.o.)

15:45 SODA: Forecasting Solar Storm Impacts on LEO Satellite Altitude

Speakers: KRAUSS, Sandro (Graz University of Technology), STRASSER, Andreas (Graz University of Technology, Institute for Geodesy), TEMMER, Manuela (University of Graz), MILOSIC, Daniel (University of Graz)

16:00 Sentinel-1 orbit maintenance and collision avoidance - real world experience of the impact of drag and space weather in LEO

Speaker: ORMSTON, Thomas (European Space Agency)

16:15 Open discussion

15:00 → 16:30 SEP Monitoring and Forecasting on the Moon and Mars

This session will look at current and future challenges, strategies and planning to support SEP forecasting and monitoring at Moon and Mars. These locations have been chosen recognising the importance for accurate SEP forecasting for human exploration of the solar system.
(Convenors: Chris Perry (STFC/RAL Space), Mark Dierckxsens (BIRA-IASB))

15:00 Introduction

Speaker: PERRY, Chris (RAL Space)

15:10 ERSA on the Lunar Gateway and HRE activities

Speaker: JIGGENS, Piers (ESA/ESTEC)

15:30 Magnetic Connectivity & Shock Tool support to SEP Monitoring and Forecasting on the Moon and Mars

Speaker: ROUILLARD, Alexis (IRAP CNRS FR & AIP DE)

15:45 Using type III radio bursts as evidence of particle escape from the Sun for enhancing solar proton forecasting capabilities

Speakers: MALANDRAKI, Olga (National Observatory of Athens, IAASARS, Athens, Greece), KARAVOLOS, Michaelis (NOA/IAASARS)

16:00 SEP surftron model Moon and Mars perspective

Speaker: BAMFORD, Ruth (STFC RAL Space, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory)

16:15 Discussion and Summary

15:00 → 16:30 Space Weather Downstream Commercial Outlook

As space weather service provision matures towards providing operational support for European end users and beyond, the increasing range of tools and data available offer numerous opportunities for the commercial sector. This session aims to stimulate dialogue around business development needs and opportunities developing within the space weather community. We welcome participants from all areas of the space weather community from established service providers to end users. The session will include discussion of ESA tools available to support new and emerging enterprises along with presentation of recently initiated ESA Enabling Studies which are currently assessing the market landscape for space weather services targeting non-space user domains prior to presenting prototype solutions.
(Convenors: Alexi Glover (ESA), Chris Frost-Tesfaye (ESA))

15:00 Introduction

Speakers: Dr GLOVER, Alexi (ESA), FROST-TESFAYE, Christopher (European Space Agency)

15:10 AEGICS

Speaker: LEAL MARTINEZ, David (Isaware Ltd)

15:22 Space Weather Alert System

Speaker: HABERLE, Veronika (GeoSphere Austria)

15:34 MagWatch3D

Speaker: GRAYVER, Alexander

15:46 Power System Expert Service

Speaker: Dr SZÁNTAY, Zsófia (Smart-Inno Expert Ltd.)

15:58 Space Aware Resilience

Speaker: IWANOCZKO, Andrew (Riskaware)

16:10 Discussion

17:00 → 23:00 Social event/dinner

Thursday 5 February

08:30 → 09:00 Welcome Coffee

09:00 → 09:30 Protect Space Weather Demonstrator Phase 1&2 Results & Recommendations for the ESA Space Weather Service Network

Conveners: Dr GLOVER, Alexi (ESA), BRESSOLLETTE, Sacha

09:30 → 11:00 ESA Space Weather Portal Presentation Improvements

The session is aimed at bringing together network members and end users of the ESA Space Weather Service Network to discuss the ongoing developments designed to improve the portal presentation. The aim of the session is to gather feedback, focus on synergies and discuss the user requirements of possible future improvements including an updated portal front page, service pages, and future concept map developments.
(Convenors: Robbe Vansintjan (ROB), Elisabeth Dom (ROB))

09:30 Welcome and Introduction

Speaker: O'HARA, Jennifer (Royal Observatory of Belgium)

09:35 Navigation: Presentation of different portal pages and exploring user habits and needs

Speaker: VANSINTJAN, Robbe (Royal observatory of Belgium)

09:45 Front page Design: Gathering feedback and user needs

Speaker: DOM, Elisabeth (Royal Observatory of Belgium)

10:20 User Guidence for Services: Improvements to service user manuals, new concept maps & e-learning

Speakers: DIERCKXSENS, Mark (Royal Belgian Institute for Space Aeronomy), DE DONDER, Erwin (Belgian Institute for Space Aeronomy), AGUZZI, Manuela (Space Applications Services)

10:50 General Discussion and Wrap up

09:30 → 11:00 Space Weather Service Infrastructure and Operations: Standardization and Inter-ESC Collaboration - part 1

This session brings together space weather product and data providers, service consumers, and tool developers to explore common operational challenges and opportunities for collaboration across infrastructure, applications, and systems. As institutions develop and maintain infrastructure for running models, processing data, managing tools, and delivering alerts, significant overlaps exist in deployment, API design, notification systems, and Research-to-Operations & Operations-to-Research (R2O2R) workflows. We aim to identify shared requirements and discuss pathways toward unified approaches - including common gateways for SWE data/product access, standardised model and tool pipeline execution, shared storage and computing resources.

The session comprises two parts.
* The first slot will feature presentations on current operational tools and systems across ESA's Space Weather ecosystem, including the Space Weather Service Network (SWESNET), Network of Models (NoM), SPace ENVironment Information System (SPENVIS), Virtual Space Weather Modelling Centre (VSWMC), Radiation Belt Forecast And Nowcast (RB-FAN), and the emerging Space Weather Payload Data Centre (SWE PDC).
* The second slot will showcase demonstrations of new technologies and approaches that could simplify deployment, improve interoperability, and strengthen the European R2O2R framework - ultimately enabling more timely, reliable, and user-tailored space weather services.
(Convenors: Zafar Iqbal (SPARC), Ralf Keil (Starion for ESA))

09:30 Introduction and overview

Speaker: Dr KEIL, Ralf (Starion Deutschland GmbH for ESOC/Space Weather Office)

09:31 Lessons learnt in developing and integrating RB-FAN framework to ESA space weather ecosystem

Speaker: MAGET, Vincent (ONERA)

09:45 On the usage of SPASE metadata and HAPI for model API's

Speaker: Dr HEYNDERICKX, Daniel (DH Consultancy BV)

10:00 SPENVIS-5 in the NoM

Speaker: MEZHOUD, Sami (BIRA-IASB)

10:15 The new State-of-the-Art Space Weather Payload Data Centre at ESA

Speaker: MAGYAR, Norbert (Starion)

10:30 Enhancing Space Weather Data Systems

Speaker: DAVIES, Lewys (Starion UK)

10:45 Evolution of Space Weather Data Systems

Speaker: MARSZK, Dominik (European Space Agency)

09:30 → 11:00 Towards a Space Weather GIS:Standardized Geospatial Information Access for Expert Users

Assess the feasibility and value of a GIS-based framework for unified geospatial representation and access to space-weather-related data.
(Convenors: Martin Kriegel (DLR), Paul David (DLR))

09:30 Introduction to GIS Concepts and Their Relevance for Space Weather Applications

Speakers: KRIEGEL, Martin (DLR e.V.), RISCH, Daniel (DLR)

09:50 Technical Architecture and Implementation Requirements for a Space Weather GIS

Speakers: DAVID, Paul (German Aerospace Center (DLR)), KRIEGEL, Martin (DLR e.V.)

10:15 Roadmap and Community Engagement: Stakeholders, Products, and Integration with Ongoing Initiatives

Speaker: KRIEGEL, Martin (DLR e.V.)

10:45 Wrap-Up

11:00 → 11:30 Coffee break

11:30 → 13:00 ESA Space Weather Service Network Workflows and Tools

The ESA SWE Service Network is evolving its procedures, workflows and tools are continuously needing to evolve in order to be able to support the operational activity. This working session aims to summarise the different tools, interfaces and procedures currently available for the use of the network members, how these could be used to help streamline the tasks of the network members.
(Convenors: Jennifer O'Hara (ROB), Corentin Liber (BIRA-IASB))

11:30 Welcome and Introduction

Speakers: O'HARA, Jennifer (Royal Observatory of Belgium), LIBER, Corentin (BIRA-IASB)

11:35 Overview of common Network resources and discussion on future improvements

Speaker: LIBER, Corentin (BIRA-IASB)

11:50 Overview of common SWE Network procedures: Recent Updates and planned areas for improvement

Speaker: O'HARA, Jennifer (Royal Observatory of Belgium)

12:20 Recent Network Tool updates as used by ESCs to facilitate Portal release preparations

Speakers: SALL, Massamba, DOHOGNE, Yves (BIRA-IASB), O'HARA, Jennifer (Royal Observatory of Belgium)

12:40 General Discussion on how tools and processes need to change to meet evolving needs of the network and Wrap up

11:30 → 13:00 Forecasters and Scientists as End Users

This session focuses on enhancing the relevance, accessibility, and usability of services across the SWE Network. Emphasis is placed on harmonized data visualization and integrated access to products from the S-ESC and other ESCs to better support both scientific and operational forecasting needs.
(Convenors: Judith de Patoul (ROB), Alfredo Micera (ROB))

11:30 Welcome and Introduction

Speakers: DE PATOUL, Judith (Royal Observatory of Belgium), MICERA, Alfredo (Royal Observatory of Belgium)

11:35 Supporting Forecasters as End Users: Experience from the UK Met Office

Speaker: HAMMOND, Krista

11:50 ESA Space Weather Service Network from a Forecaster’s Perspective

Speaker: MANEVA, Yana (Royal Observatory of Belgium)

12:05 From Data to Operations: Linking SWESNET ESC Products Across the Space-Weather Event Chain

Speaker: GUASTAVINO, Sabrina (Department of Mathematics, University of Genova)

12:20 Close, But Not Quite: Harmonizing Solar Data for Improved Forecasting

Speaker: VERSTRINGE, Freek (Royal Observatory of Belgium)

12:35 General Discussion

11:30 → 13:00 Improving End User Experience

This session explores approaches to enhancing end-user experience across the SWESNET products. Topics will include, among others, the standardization of data visualizations, concepts for high-level overview products, and ideas for combining related products.
(Convenors: Ricardo Gafeira (Univ Coimbra), Lars Henrik Snow (IRF))

11:30 Space weather timeline viewer

Speaker: DOORNBOS, Eelco (KNMI)

11:45 Flowchart approach of choosing the right colourmap

Speaker: SNOW, Lars-Henrik (Swedish Institute of Space Physics)

12:00 One size does not fit all, letting the user choose

Speaker: SNOW, Lars-Henrik (Swedish Institute of Space Physics)

12:15 Reducing Cognitive Load: Customization & Personalization

Speaker: GAFEIRA, Ricardo (Universidade de Coimbra)

12:30 Discussion

11:30 → 13:00 Space Weather Service Infrastructure and Operations: Standardization and Inter-ESC Collaboration - part 2

This session brings together space weather product and data providers, service consumers, and tool developers to explore common operational challenges and opportunities for collaboration across infrastructure, applications, and systems. As institutions develop and maintain infrastructure for running models, processing data, managing tools, and delivering alerts, significant overlaps exist in deployment, API design, notification systems, and Research-to-Operations & Operations-to-Research (R2O2R) workflows. We aim to identify shared requirements and discuss pathways toward unified approaches - including common gateways for SWE data/product access, standardised model and tool pipeline execution, shared storage and computing resources.

The session comprises two parts.
* The first slot will feature presentations on current operational tools and systems across ESA's Space Weather ecosystem, including the Space Weather Service Network (SWESNET), Network of Models (NoM), SPace ENVironment Information System (SPENVIS), Virtual Space Weather Modelling Centre (VSWMC), Radiation Belt Forecast And Nowcast (RB-FAN), and the emerging Space Weather Payload Data Centre (SWE PDC).
* The second slot will showcase demonstrations of new technologies and approaches that could simplify deployment, improve interoperability, and strengthen the European R2O2R framework - ultimately enabling more timely, reliable, and user-tailored space weather services.
(Convenors: Zafar Iqbal (SPARC), Ralf Keil (Starion for ESA))

11:30 ESA NoM (Presentation and demonstration)

Speaker: Mr IQBAL, Zafar (SPARC)

11:45 VSWMC (Presentation)

Speaker: VERBEKE, Christine (KU Leuven)

12:00 RB-FAN (Demonstration)

Speaker: FERLIN, Antoine (ONERA)

12:15 Enhancing Space Weather Data Systems (Demonstration)

Speaker: DAVIES, Lewys (Starion UK)

12:30 Hands-on session on interacting with SWE systems, follow-up examples on topic from booth and morning presentation

Speaker: MARSZK, Dominik (European Space Agency)

12:45 Discussion

13:00 → 14:00 Lunch break

14:00 → 15:00 G-ESC wrap up

14:00 → 15:00 H-ESC wrap up

14:00 → 15:00 I-ESC wrap up

14:00 → 15:00 R-ESC wrap up

14:00 → 15:00 S-ESC wrap up

15:00 → 16:30 Network wrap up and discussion