ESA GTIF Demonstrator Showcase

Welcome to the ESA GTIF Demonstrator Showcase!

Join us for this free half-day event with insightful discussions, networking opportunities, and innovative ideas. This in-person event starts with a networking lunch held at Enterprise Ireland offices in Dublin, bringing together stakeholders from various government sectors, industries and domains to collaborate and share their expertise from across the UK and Ireland.

GTIF Project Overview

The global climate and sustainability crisis poses unprecedented challenges to humanity. Transitioning the global economy and societies towards a carbon-neutral future, and establishing a sustainable use of natural resources and ecosystems are key challenges that need to be addressed at various levels (e.g., policies, technology & innovation, culture & livelihoods) to succeed. This is known as the Green Transition and the provision of information systems and services as the Green Transition Information Factory (GTIF). We are using Earth Observation to explore 5 themes across energy, mobility, sustainable cities, food systems, and carbon accounting as part of a European Space Agency project. Our focus is on the UK, Ireland and France.

The 5 capabilities being developed against the themes are:
- Solar power generation using bi-focal PVs and optimum locations for installation
- Urban air quality at a street level, to encourage active travel
- Urban heat islands to enable focused insulation and energy reduction programmes
- Drought and its impact on food systems
- Fugitive methane emissions in the context of carbon accounting

More information about the project can be found in the links below:

• Each capability's progress can be found here - GTIF Story Maps
• Project website link - https://gtif-uk-ireland-france.net/
• GTIF Austria example - https://gtif.esa.int/explore
• Further information on the Compass website – https://compass.ie/earth-observation-sustainability/

Workshop Agenda

Travel Information

• Free Shuttle Bus - free shuttle buses operate every 20 minutes from the nearby DART station Clontarf Road. See the link here for more information -https://eastpointbus.appspot.com/commuter#/  These will bring you to block N which is a 4min walk to the location.
• Luas - Spencer Dock is the closest station about 35-minute walk from the location.
• Bus - The Eastpoint bus stop is about a 12-minute walk from the building.
• Driving - There will be limited parking at the event, please notify us in advance if you require a parking space when you book your ticket

Maximize Your Experience: Join us in person or Online via Teams

In-person attendance offers the best opportunity to engage, network, and collaborate directly with fellow attendees. This face-to-face interaction will provide the richest experience, allowing for deeper conversations and connections. However, for those unable to join in person, we will also be streaming the event live via Microsoft Teams, so you can still participate and stay informed remotely. We look forward to seeing you there, either in the room or online!

For those unable to attend this workshop but would like to be involved in this project, please complete this form and add any requirements you may have - https://forms.office.com/e/uMGY3r2akR.

All those who register for this invite as well as those who sign up using the link above will be added to our mailing list and will be contacted, according to their engagement level, about future events, project progress, and other engagement opportunities.