All times are in local times.
1 June 2026 - Welcome Cocktail
Arrival of participants
18:00 – 18:30 Welcome addresses
18:30 Start of cocktail
19:30 – 21:00 End of cocktail
2 June 2026 - Workshop
8:30 - 9:00 Arrival or participants and registration
09:00 – 10.00 Welcome addresses, keynotes and introductory words
Satellites play a vital role in advancing maritime security operations by providing comprehensive and reliable surveillance capabilities, helping mitigation of threats and challenges affecting both the Baltic and overseas territories. They enable potential real-time permanent monitoring of vast ocean areas, which is otherwise challenging with conventional methods.
10:00 - 13:00 1st Session: Space Infrastructures for Security in the Baltic Sea
10:00 - 11:15 Panel 1: Maritime Security Challenges in the Baltic Sea
This panel will review specific challenges faced by the Baltic Sea European neighbouring countries and how the maritime domain awareness is key for the security of the region. Speakers will address how space assets contribute to resilience and informed decision-making against jamming, spoofing, cyber threats, and hybrid risks in an increasingly complex security environment.
11:15 - 11:45 Coffee Break
11:45 – 13.15 Panel 2: Space Assets for Maritime Geostrategic Surveillance
Discussions will address the added value of satellite-based Earth Observation, PNT, Connectivity for vessel detection, and cooperation between civilian and defence actors. The panel will highlight the role of resilient GNSS services, cybersecurity measures, and user perspectives from maritime authorities and commercial operators.
13:15 - 14:15 Lunch Break
14:15 - 18:00 2nd Session: Space Infrastructure for European Overseas Territories
14:15 - 15:30 Panel 1: Specific Challenges Faced by Overseas Territories with regards to Maritime Activities
This panel will present challenges specific to overseas territories with vast maritime zones and limited national physical surveillance capacity and focus on the use of satellite technologies to detect, monitor, and prevent illicit maritime activities, including illegal fishing, trafficking, and sanctions evasion (dark fleet). Speakers will discuss operational use cases combining Earth Observation, AIS data, and analytics tools, VDES, as well as coordination between European agencies and local authorities
15:45 - 16:15 Coffee Break
16:15 - 17:45 Panel 2: Space Assets for Crisis Response
This session will address how space-based services support rapid response to maritime and coastal crises, including natural disasters, extreme weather events, and environmental incidents. Discussions will highlight early warning systems, satellite communications, and real-time situational awareness tools that assist civil protection authorities and emergency responders. The panel will also consider the growing impact of climate change on island and coastal regions and the role of space in strengthening preparedness and resilience.
18:00 - 18:15 Wrap Up & Conclusive Remarks
Evening Reception
3 June 2026 - Optional social visit
This visit will last the morning, allowing participants to catch flights the same day.