This session will showcase how EO and GNSS are supporting municipalities in addressing key urban challenges and advancing smarter, more sustainable cities. Through the presentation of results from EUSPA-funded Proofs of Concept (PoCs), participants will discover how space-based data and services can support applications such as urban vegetation monitoring, smart irrigation, and coastal water quality management, enabling more informed and data-driven decision-making by local authorities.
The session will also provide a platform for municipalities, industry representatives, and solution providers to share their experiences, requirements, and perspectives on the adoption of EO and GNSS technologies. Speakers will discuss current and emerging user needs, highlight operational challenges faced by public authorities, and explore how PNT and EO capabilities can be combined to deliver innovative smart city services. The roundtable discussions will foster an exchange of views on future opportunities, priorities, and actions needed to accelerate the uptake of space-based solutions in urban environments.