Join The Big Ideas Campaign!
8 - 17 April | Big Ideas Campaign
In anticipation of the Hackathon Weekend, we are thrilled to unveil The Big Ideas Campaign! This nine-day-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 8 - 17 April
Resources, networking opportunities and exciting sessions to get inspired and fuel your imagination
To kickstart your learning and bring your A-game to the Hackathon Weekend (24 - 26 April)
Here’s what to expect... Kicking things off at 17:00 (CEST) on 8 April 2026, where we will have expert speakers, each of whom will discuss topics relevant to the CASSINI Hackathon and its challenges.
Find the central sessions below:
Introducing the 11th CASSINI Hackathon
- Welcome remarks
- Insights about the topic (speaker TBA)
Introduction to Galileo & EGNOS
Discover how Galileo and EGNOS, Europe’s satellite navigation systems, provide precise positioning, navigation, and timing services worldwide. This introduction explains how the two systems work together, their key differences, and how they support applications from aviation and transport to emergency response and everyday devices.
Introduction to Copernicus & openEO
Gain a practical introduction to Copernicus, Europe’s flagship Earth observation programme. Learn how to access and process satellite data through the Copernicus Data Space Ecosystem (CDSE) and openEO platforms. The session will walk you through using the online environment, exploring available datasets, managing data storage, and performing cloud-based analysis — helping you get started with Copernicus tools for research, innovation, or application development.
Accessing Copernicus Data Space Ecosystem datasets via the Sentinel Hub APIs
This session will guide participants through practical ways to access and use datasets from the Copernicus Data Space Ecosystem with the help of Sentinel Hub APIs. You will learn how to connect to Copernicus datasets, integrate them into your own workflows, and make use of advanced functionalities such as on-the-fly processing and visualisation. The webinar is designed for developers, researchers, and innovators who want to streamline Earth observation data access and unlock the full potential of Copernicus for their applications.
Session from the local organizer to be announced!