The Big Ideas Campaign
is here!
28 April - 8 May | Big Ideas Campaign
In anticipation of the Hackathon Weekend, we are thrilled to unveil The Big Ideas Campaign! This two-week-long event is the perfect opportunity to gain some valuable insights, and sharpen your skills prior to the big event!
The best part? No previous space experience is required! Whether you're a beginner or an expert, this is your chance to engage with the sector and connect with like-minded individuals.
Anyone, Beginner to expert. No previous space experience is required!
Sessions from 28 April - 7 May
Resources, networking opportunities and exciting sessions to get inspired and fuel your imagination
Here’s what to expect... Kicking things off at 17:00 (CEST) on April 28, where we will have a plethora of expert speakers, each of whom will discuss topics relevant to the CASSINI Hackathon and its challenges. They will cover a range of topics through keynotes, tutorials, discussions and walkthroughs, from the potential of space data to improve healthcare and public health to IoT solutions for health applications.
Find the recordings of our sessions here
Introducing the 9th CASSINI Hackathon
- Welcome remarks
- Welcome by EUSPA, Stefan Schneider
- The 9th CASSINI Hackathon: Space for Healthcare
- EUSPA Use Cases in Healthcare, Gerda Kuum, EUSPA
- The EU Space Academy Learning Platform, Kati Tahvonen, EUSPA
Introduction to Galileo & EGNOS
Discover how satellite positioning and navigation services can assist in furthering human well-being. Explore the potential of Galileo & EGNOS technologies for developing solutions to improve healthcare services and public health.
Speaker: Désiré Nzengou, EUSPA
How to use the Copernicus Data Space Ecosystem APIs
This session will give you a overview of the Copernicus Browser and APIs (like Sentinel Hub and openEO) to achieve streamlined access and data analysis.
Speakers: András Zlinszky, Sinergise
Pratichhya Sharma, VITO
IoT Challenge & Satellite Connectivity
In this session you will learn about the tools available and the technical details to develop an IoT solution.
Speakers: Marty Romain, Kineis
Omar Cruz & Vanja Stanic, All Things Talk
The Copernicus Health Hub
The Copernicus Health Hub brings together Copernicus environmental data and products pertinent to health, including those related to physical health, mental health, and wellbeing. Learn more about the Hub's use cases and how to access and process its datasets.
Speaker: Jonilda Kushta, European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF)
Beyond the obvious: How could space data improve healthcare in Finland and other parts of Europe?
Explore how satellite technologies like Copernicus and Galileo can revolutionise healthcare! This session invites participants to reimagine the future of health systems in Finland and across Europe by harnessing the power of space data for real-world impact.
Speaker: Miika Kostamo, ESA Phi-Lab
Info Session
Learn all the necessary details and get ready for the Hackathon Weekend in Finland!
Google Earth Engine
Experience how Google Earth Engine makes satellite data access incredibly simple, letting you visualize and analyze planetary-scale imagery in no time. Harness its cloud-based platform to quickly spot the patterns that shape disease outbreaks, emergency care or mental health challenges. Tap into a massive library of public datasets to fuel new “Space for Healthcare” solutions. Join us to see how Earth observation can supercharge your hackathon ideas and revolutionize healthcare.
Speaker: Christoffer Karoff
Info Session [part 1]
During the session, how to use TAIKAI and Discord, the weekend agenda, guidelines for the pitch, and all the logistics will be presented
Speakers: Irene Miggiano, Junior Project Manager at Teseas
Info Session [part 2]
During the session, the hackathon theme and its challenges, the technical needs and ideas brainstorming will be presented
Speakers: Irene Miggiano, Junior Project Manager at Teseas
Harnessing Space Technologies for Smarter and Equitable Healthcare
During the session, the hackathon theme and its challenges will be explored on a technical, commercial and geopolitical level from insights from high level experts to provide the context of the hackathon theme
Speakers:
Sabrina Foglia, Researcher at CNR (Speaker)
Marco Lastilla, Colonel of the Air Force Medical Corps (Speaker)
Simone Teodonio, Captain of the Air Force Medical Corps (Speaker)
Francesco Pagnini, Full Professor at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore (Speaker)
Carlotta Achille, Junior Project Manager at Teseas (Moderator)
Ensuring Connectivity in Remote and Critical Situations – the Orange Perspective
During this session, Orange will present a practical case study on connected agriculture—a field where Earth Observation (EO) and GNSS technologies are already transforming how we monitor, analyze, and act on spatial data—with the aim of extending these approaches to other applications.
Thus, this meetup will also explore how the same infrastructure and data-driven approaches can be leveraged in healthcare applications—especially in the area of Smart Emergency Healthcare Delivery. This includes improving emergency response logistics, enabling telemedicine in underserved areas, and enhancing coordination during disaster relief operations.
Speakers: Stanislas Delepoulle, Innovation Product Manager, Orange
Get Ready for the 9th CASSINI Hackathon
A complete walkthrough of the hackathon weekend at ISU Strasbourg.
From Space to Strategy: How Earth Data Empowers Healthcare Innovation in Romania
Join this Big Ideas session with Peter Barta and Vasile Crăciunescu as we explore how geospatial data can be used to design smarter, impact-driven healthcare solutions. Learn how Romania is tapping into Earth observation for real-world impact from prevention to crisis response.
Understanding Challenges – How to Hack
This hands-on session will help you decode the 3 main challenges and give you a clear path forward.
💡 What to expect:
– Deep dive into each challenge
– Sample solutions and real-world examples
– Practical tips & tricks for hacking effectively
– Q&A with expert speakers
Speakers:
Miglė Gabrielaitė – Senior researcher @Vilnius University | PhD in Bioinformatics | Microbial Genomics
Sandra Zilberta – Founder and Chairperson of the Board at www.healthresilience.eu
Donatas Zmuidinavičius – CIO at Delta Bioscience | Ph.D. in Chemoinformatics
EO for Pandemic Preparedness and Public Health Benefit
Followed by a Q&A with Dr. Rochelle M. Velho