During the first two days of the event, talented students (MSc, and PhD) will take the stage to deliver 5-minute pitches showcasing their boldest ideas and research in Earth Observation and emerging technologies.

With only six slots available per day, this session is designed to highlight fresh perspectives and early-stage innovation. Each day will conclude with the selection of a Pitch Hour winner, who will be offered the opportunity to join ESA Φ-lab as a Visiting Researcher. The winners will be awarded on stage during the last day of the conference.

Please select one of the themes below:

• AI Downstream Applications
• AI Upstream Applications

Places are limited, so register your interest and we will get back to you by 15 April 2026.

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Select for which session you are submitting your abstract:

Select Pecha Kucha if you are interested in participating in a session of concise, creative talks. Presentation style where the speaker shows 20 slides for 20 seconds each (total: 6 minutes 40 seconds) 

Select Fish Bowl if you are interested in taking part to a discussion format designed for interactive dialogue. 

Select Poster if you are interested in submitting only for the poster presentation.

Select Submission for all if you are interested in being considered for all opportunities.

Select for which session you are submitting your abstract:

Select Pecha Kucha if you are interested in participating in a session of concise, creative talks. Presentation style where the speaker shows 20 slides for 20 seconds each (total: 6 minutes 40 seconds) 

Select Fish Bowl if you are interested in taking part to a discussion format designed for interactive dialogue. 

Select Poster if you are interested in submitting only for the poster presentation.

Select Submission for all if you are interested in being considered for all opportunities.

Please read the following carefully to understand how the ESA Conference Bureau treats personal data received within the scope of your registration. Click here to view the Privacy Notice and Consent Form. The ESA Conference Bureau is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy while all the while carrying out our obligations arising from the organisation of this meeting.

By submitting your personal data, you agree to have your personal data collected and further processed as described for the purposes detailed below, allowing the ESA Conference Bureau and organisations associated with this meeting to contact you as required for the organisation and administration of the Φnnovation Summit 2026 event.

For those cases where your consent was not already obtained by ESA (including by other modalities) and is required under the ESA Framework on Personal Data Protection, you agree with the collection and further processing of your personal data. 

You will be able to withdraw your consent depending on the modality used to collect your personal data, in particular by sending an email to ESA DPO at: DPO@ESA.int , or the Event Organisers on events.organisation@esa.int.

Please wait a few minutes to receive a confirmation email of your submission.

Important: Submission does not confirm attendance to the event. All accepted presenters must complete the Event Registration (HERE) and pay the registration fee by 1 June 2026 to secure attendance.