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Airbus Global Geospatial Customer Event

40 years of trust, shaping the next 40

7 - 8 Jul 2026

Toulouse, France

Celebrating the Airbus Earth Observation constellation.

Forty years ago with the launch of SPOT 1, we changed the way we see our planet. Together, we didn’t just observe the Earth, we learned to understand it.

On 7th and 8th July in Toulouse, we celebrated that legacy while looking ahead to the future.

Across 2 days of keynotes, exchanges and showcases, discussions focused on the opportunities and challenges shaping our industry - from sovereignty and trusted operational intelligence, to faster access to critical intelligence.

Because while technologies continue to evolve, one thing remains constant. Progress happens when people come together around a shared mission.

Through the lens

Airbus welcomes their geospatial customers and partners to the Airbus Global Customer Geospatial Event in Toulouse, France on 7th July.

Eric Even, Executive Vice President, Head of Space Digital, Manuel Lagarde, Vice President Head of Sales Space Digital and Michael Chemouny, Vice President Head of Geospatial Space Digital, together with the Airbus geospatial team.

Eric Even, Executive Vice President Head of Space Digital gives a speech about the What’s Next for Airbus.

Round table hosted by Roser Roca-Toha, Head of Strategy at Airbus Connected Intelligence “The Weight of Decisions: Speed, Trust and Decisions at the age of AI”

Manuel Lagarde, Vice President Head of Sales Space Digital and Michael Chemouny, Vice President Head of Geospatial Space Digital deliver an opening speech: a journey of trust & pioneering spirit

Keynote by Shashank Joshi, Defence Editor & incoming Washington Bureau Chief, The Economist

40 years. One community. Airbus ecosystem together at the Airbus Global Customer Geospatial Event in Toulouse France on 7th July.

Keynote by Aravind Ravichandran from TerraWatch Space “The Future State of Earth Observation”

Round table hosted by Richard Budd by Head of UK activities Airbus Space Digital “The Price of Sovereignty: In(ter)dependence and Power”

Day 2 begins with the Airbus Data in Action plenary session, featuring from left to right : Nicolas Jaunard (Airbus) ; Montaine Foch (Airbus); Emilie Bronner (CNES- French Space Agency) ; David Convers (Airbus) ; Marc Lafitte (IAEA) ; Jean Francois Segrestaa (Airbus); Victor Baudin (Airbus) ; Fanny Bonnard (Airbus); Chris Tanner (Woolpert) ; Elizabeth Langlois (Airbus); Ana Ocegueda Azpeitia (ImagenGeo).

The morning continues with the “Reseller / End Customer Success Stories” plenary session, featuring : Ainhoa Mendizabal (Hisdesat) ; Dheeraj Mehra (Micronet) ; Žygimantas Saruolis (Hnit-Baltic) ; Sean Wiid (UP42) ; Sean Donegan (Satelytics) ; Karine Fernandez (Airbus) ; Charlotte Ladoux (Airbus); Fabrice Rodriguez (Airbus) ; Michael Chemouny (Airbus) ; Manuel Lagarde (Airbus)

Discussions continue throughout the afternoon as attendees explore capabilities, solutions and operational use cases.

The demo areas brings together customers, partners and Airbus experts to ask questions and discuss capabilities

Live demonstrations highlight how Airbus technologies support real-world decision-making.

In the afternoon, customers and partners explore the Airbus showcase sessions, discovering the latest advances in Earth Observation and geospatial intelligence innovation via booths and demos.

Guests arrive at the evening party to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Airbus Earth Observation Constellation

Guests raise a glass to the people and partnerships behind the 40 years of pioneering Earth Observation spirit

Customers, partners and Airbus colleagues reconnect during the anniversary reception, an opportunity to celebrate the partnerships behind 40 years of innovation.

40 years of the Airbus Earth Observation constellation

The Airbus Earth Observation story began with the launch of the SPOT programme in 1986 - a milestone that transformed the way we observe our planet.
Since then, each new generation of satellites has expanded the possibilities of Earth Observation. From SPOT to Pléiades, Pléiades Neo and today's unique combination of very high-resolution optical and radar constellations, Airbus has continuously evolved to provide customers with trusted geospatial information when and where it matters most.
As customer needs continue to evolve, so does the constellation. With the next generation already taking shape through Pléiades Neo Next and PAZ-2, the story continues.

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A community built on trust

The Airbus Earth Observation constellation has always been about more than satellites in orbit.
Its success has been built alongside the customers and partners who transform imagery into operational insight and informed decision-making every day.
This event celebrates the relationships, expertise and shared ambition that have defined our community for four decades—and that will continue to shape its future.

The conversations shaping tomorrow

From sovereignty and trusted AI to operational Earth Observation and next-generation services, customers, partners and Airbus experts come together to explore the challenges and opportunities defining the future of geospatial intelligence.
Across keynote sessions, customer exchanges and technical discussions, one message stands out: the future of Earth Observation will be shaped not only by technology, but by the community that develops it, applies it and continues to push its boundaries.

Innovation through ecosystems

Today's Earth Observation ecosystem extends far beyond the constellation itself.
By combining very high-resolution optical and radar imagery with AI-powered analytics, direct reception capabilities and value-added geospatial services, Airbus and its partners are helping organisations gain deeper insights, respond faster and make better-informed decisions.
The next chapter of Earth Observation will be built through collaboration - bringing together data, technology, expertise and trusted partnerships to create lasting impact.