The main theme of Φ-week 2021 is the New Space economy and associated innovations. This event focuses on how to accelerate the future of Earth Observation (EO), presenting recent developments in EO Open Science and latest trends in EO markets, exploring bold and transformative ideas.

The event is designed to provide a summary overview of the scientific elements and challenges of each proposed candidate Earth Explorer 11 (EE11) mission idea, complemented by an introduction to the potential challenges posed by the definition of the system concept.

The summit brings together parties to inspire faster and more ambitious action from the international community towards the goals of the Paris Agreement and the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change.