1 December 2025
2 December 2025
A 15-minute demonstration of the features of the Sentinel satellites launched in 2025, especially Sentinel-4 and Sentinel-5. One main objective of these missions is to monitor key air quality trace gases and aerosols over Europe in support of the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) at high spatial resolution and with a fast revisit time.
BA 45-minute moderated panel discussion with a focus on how cutting-edge Earth observation technologies are reshaping our understanding and management of air quality. This session will highlight the pivotal role of satellite data and remote sensing in identifying pollution sources, assessing environmental impacts, and guiding effective policy responses.
This session will showcase a series of short pitches, that highlight examples of projects that promote digital, data-based innovations for clean air. This could be run as combination of on stage presentations and/or ‘live’ streaming during which one of the moderator interviews projects in the exhibition area – and this is then projected into the plenary room.
A 45-minute moderated panel discussion will explore the transformative role of artificial intelligence and machine learning in air quality analysis and assessment. This session delves into cutting-edge technologies that enable precise monitoring, predictive modelling, and innovative solutions to improve air quality and public health outcomes.
On-stage interview to reflect on the future European competitiveness, and what role clean air plays in this context. Although Europe is a world leader in clean tech innovation, this is not (yet) translating into manufacturing superiority for clean tech (despite the size of its domestic market). At the same time, investments into cleaner air translate into improved quality of life, which can offer competitive advantages in a global market. This session will showcase what kind of innovations and investments – private, public or partnerships – into clean air can boost European competitiveness.
A 60-minute panel discussion, including a ten-minute summary of the main findings of the evaluation of the National Emission reduction Commitments Directive.
A 45-minute moderated panel discussion on the specific challenges regions (sub-national) authorities face when looking to implement effective clean air policies. Regions vary significantly as to how much of their air pollution originates within the regions as to how much is transported into them from other regions – but they share similar administrative challenges. This session explores the differences and commonalities of regional challenges and action taken across the EU.
A 45-minute moderated panel discussion on the role of ‘super pollutants’ (including methane, black carbon) in air pollution and in climate change. They tend to have a global warming potential that is far higher than carbon dioxide but – by comparison – are less in the public (and policy) focus. At the same time, they adversely impact air quality, whilst being impossible to manage without hemispheric and/or global cooperation. This session explores what we know about these super pollutants (and what we do not know), and whether we can design more effective measures.
A 45-minute moderated panel discussion focusses on the conversation around clean air and public health. It delves into the critical role that effective communication plays in raising awareness and driving action on air quality issues within our cities – and explores strategies for making air pollution and its health impacts more relatable to diverse urban populations. By connecting public health insights with everyday urban experiences, this session aims to catalyze a more vibrant and impactful dialogue on clean air as a fundamental component of healthy city living.
