Dear members of the Copernicus Academy,

As indicated before, the General Assembly of the Copernicus networks will take place on 23 and 24 November 2021, from 14:00 to 18:00 CET both days. You will soon receive instructions on how to register for this fully virtual event. 

For the time being, we would like to share some initial information with you, and offer the opportunity to exhibit at the General Assembly.

TOPIC

Celebrating 5 years of Copernicus networks, and launching Copernicus 2.0

We are celebrating the 5-year anniversary of the Copernicus Relays and Copernicus Academy! The networks have grown tremendously in the past 5 years. Several best practices have come up, which we would like to share with you, and celebrate your accomplishments.

AGENDA

The agenda, based on your requests in the mid-year survey, offers a rich variety of presentations, panel discussion, training, and networking opportunities.

The programme includes:

• Presentations on the future of the Copernicus Space Component and services
• Looking outward to new applications of Copernicus and synergies with other (space) data and signals, for example for the EU Green Deal and through the CASSINI initiative
• Training on the Copernicus Services and the Copernicus DIAS
• Activities of the Copernicus Relays and Copernicus Academy

NETWORKING

During this virtual General Assembly, you will receive the same networking benefits as those of an in-person event. You are invited to visit the booths of the Copernicus services, ESA or EUMETSAT, the Copernicus DIAS providers, or fellow Copernicus Relays and Academy members to find out more about their activities, ask questions, and chat informally.

We hope to see you at the General Assembly!

With kind regards,
The Copernicus Support Office Team