Decision-Maker Perspectives on the Evolving Demand for EO Capacity Building
Start Date:
June 17, 2026
End Date:
June 17, 2026
Description:
As governments and businesses increasingly recognize the value of Earth observations for decision-making, the need for accessible and effective EO capacity building continues to grow. Are EO training providers understanding and responding adequately to the evolving demand?
This webinar will bring public sector decision-makers, private sector actors, and EO capacity-building providers into the conversation to explore how demand for EO capacity building is changing, with particularly consideration for the growth of user audiences and the impact of AI and emerging digital technologies in reshaping how EO learning content is developed and delivered.
While many EO training resources are available, users often face challenges finding learning opportunities that match their specific information needs, level of technical expertise, and preferred modes of learning. Building on these challenges, the session will seek to assess the evolving needs and identify opportunities to strengthen the discoverability and accessibility of the EO capacity building ecosystem.
Targeted Audience:
Public sector decision-makers, private sector actors, and EO capacity-building providers.
Expected Outcomes:
Answers to the following questions:
How are government and the private sector EO needs evolving?
Are training providers keeping pace with those needs, or do they need to adapt existing content and learning approaches?
Is the audience for EO capacity building changing?
How are AI and other new technologies making EO training more discoverable, accessible, and responsive to demand?
Host:
This session will be hosted by the CEOS Working Group on Capacity Building and Data Development (WGCapD) and the Earth Observation Training, Education, and Capacity Development Network (EOTEC DevNet).
