RESEARCHTURK Space at EuroGEO Workshop 2025

The Hague, Netherlands | 13–15 October 2025

RESEARCHTURK Space Founders Dr. Tamer Özalp and F. Nil Özalp participated in EuroGEO Workshop 2025, held at the World Forum in The Hague, Netherlands, from 13 to 15 October 2025.

Jointly organised by the European Commission, the EuroGEO Secretariat, and the Netherlands Space Office (NSO), the workshop brought together policymakers, scientists, researchers, and representatives of the Earth Observation sector to explore the future of Earth Intelligence in Europe.

Under the theme “Combine, Coordinate, Cooperate – Advancing Collective Earth Intelligence,” the event focused on transforming Earth Observation data into actionable knowledge through research, technological innovation, and international collaboration. The workshop also highlighted the growing importance of integrating scientific research, industry capabilities, and policy priorities to address environmental and societal challenges.

During the event, ResearchTURK Space presented its use case entitled:

“Monitoring and Detection of Urban Developments through Integration of Multiple Satellite Image Sources (Radar and Optical): A Case Study of Türkiye.”

The study addressed the integration of radar and optical satellite imagery for monitoring and detecting urban developments, demonstrating the potential of complementary Earth Observation data sources for analysing changes in urban environments.

Key discussions throughout the workshop included artificial intelligence for Earth Intelligence, research and innovation in Earth Observation, in-situ data, infrastructure and interoperability, and the integration of socioeconomic information with satellite-derived data. Particular attention was also given to strengthening cooperation among research institutions, the private sector, and policymakers, as well as advancing national GEO initiatives and European coordination.