Matchmaking Session

This session gives participants a chance to find a team ahead of the hackathon weekend.

Tracking and Preventing Water Pollution using Space Data

This webinar introduces the Tracking and Preventing Water Pollution challenge of the 11th CASSINI Hackathon “Space for Water”. The session explores how satellite observations and environmental data can support the detection of pollution sources, water quality monitoring, and prevention strategies.
The session includes expert presentations, Q&A, short participant idea pitches (1-minute), and a round-table discussion.

Mitigating and Responding to Disasters using Copernicus and Galileo data

This webinar introduces the Disaster Risk Monitoring challenge of the 11th CASSINI Hackathon “Space for Water”. Experts will present real-world challenges related to floods and other water-related risks, and discuss how satellite data such as Copernicus and Galileo can support monitoring, early warning systems, and disaster response.
The session includes expert presentations, Q&A, short participant idea pitches (1-minute), and a round-table discussion.

Securing Equitable and Efficient Access to Water using Satellite Data and Digital Tools

This webinar introduces the Securing Equitable and Efficient Access to Water challenge of the 11th CASSINI Hackathon “Space for Water”. Experts will discuss how satellite data and digital tools can support water management, improve access to water resources, and contribute to sustainable use of water.
The session includes expert presentations, Q&A, short participant idea pitches (1-minute), and a round-table discussion.

General Info Session

Presentation of the specific challenges related to the hackathon’s main topics, identified in cooperation with a group of local experts through a dedicated focus group session.

Matchmaking Session

This session will focus on facilitating team formation ahead of the Hackathon Weekend and discussing key practical aspects such as logistics, expectations, roles, and timeline. It will also build on the insights gathered during the focus group to help participants shape stronger and more coherent project ideas.

Water Challenges in Bulgaria and Pathways for their Solutions using Earth Observation and AI

Join Mariana Damova, CEO of Mozaika, to discuss urgent water challenges sourced from real-world use cases in Bulgaria that are also relevant across Europe. We will demonstrate how Earth Observation data can provide critical insights and address these issues effectively. To illustrate this, we’ll showcase various applications and introduce ISME-HYDRO®, Mozaika’s operational system for water intelligence based on Earth Observation data and AI.

High-Resolution Satellite Images for Solving Water-Related Problems in Bulgaria and the Balkans

This Sfera Technologies webinar explores how commercial hyperspectral data solves real-world challenges, focusing on water-related applications like bathymetric mapping, water quality assessment and coastal habitat monitoring. Attendees will discover how hyperspectral imagery outperforms traditional sensors across various industries, including agriculture, mining and environmental monitoring. This session provides the foundation to work with open commercial datasets and generate actionable ideas for the hackathon. Come ready to ask questions and leave with ideas you can take straight into the hackathon. Presented by Zdravko Dimitrov, CEO of Sfera Technologies.

Building Multi-Scale Multi-Sensor Solutions Addressing Water Challenges with LLcloud

This webinar introduces LLcloud®, a multi-sensor cloud platform for integration and joint analysis Earth Observation, IoT, and wearable data. We will illustrate how multi-sensor data fusion solves complex challenges, such as combining radar flood-warning sensors with satellite flood monitoring and optimised irrigation systems that fuse soil moisture probes with weather station data (humidity, solar radiation) and satellite-based vegetation indices (NDVI) to determine the exact water requirements of crops. Free LLcloud subscription plans will be provided to hackathon teams who need them to combine multi-sensor data and jointly visualise it. Presented by Stavri Nikolov, Director of Digital Spaces Living Lab and CEO of LLcloud.

Building a New Solution for Avalanche Prediction Using Satellite Data and Winning the 10th CASSINI Hackathon EU Space for Consumer Experience

This webinar presents the development of AvMap, a satellite-based avalanche prediction system, and shares key lessons from winning the 10th CASSINI Hackathon. It outlines when a problem genuinely requires a space-based solution, focusing on global coverage, scalability, and continuous data availability. A central insight is that space technologies must connect to broader, non-space markets to achieve real impact and commercial viability. Initiatives like CASSINI provide leverage through access to networks, validation, and visibility. It demonstrates how small, focused teams can transform satellite data into operational services when they prioritize problem selection and execution. Presented by Michael Caneff, CEO of AvMap.

Matchmaking Session

This session gives participants a chance to find a team ahead of the hackathon weekend.

Get a behind-the-scenes look at this year’s challenge: Space for Clean Water

You’ll hear from industry experts on how Earth Observation is already being used to tackle water pollution and disaster management – and how you can turn data into impact. 

This session offers a breakdown of this year’s hackathon challenges, real-life use cases from the space & water sectors, and insights, inspiration, and directions for your idea. Presented by Gabriella Sódar, Operational and Project Deputy Director of Blue Planet Foundation, and Dániel Kristóf, Head of Earth Observation Unit at Lechner Knowledge Center 

Own the Stage: Presenting Ideas that Matter by Bojan Kordalov

An educational and inspirational session on how to effectively pitch and present ideas.

Info and Matchmaking Session

Participants will have the opportunity to pitch their ideas, find teammates, and form local teams.

Addressing North Macedonia's Water Challenges through Innovation - Panel Debate

Join this panel debate featuring representatives from government institutions, academia, and civil society. 
The panelists are:

• Daniela Naumoska, Head of the Department for Management of the Black Drim River Basin, Water Sector, Ministry of Environment and Physical Planning

• Romeo Trenov, Director of the Water Management Directorate, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management

• Valentina Slavevska Stamenkovikj, PhD, Vice Dean at the Faculty of Natural Sciences, Institute for Biology

• Lazar Nikolov, Ecologist, Macedonian Ecological Society

Join the Big Ideas Campaign – the kickstart to the CASSINI Hackathon!

Join us for lunch at Lilletunstova at UiA in Kristiansand for an informal and energetic session where you can get:

💧 inspiration and insights into this year’s theme

💧 hear from previous participants and entrepreneurs who have developed solutions and products within the ocean and water sector

💧 meet other participants and find teammates

💧 explore and develop your own ideas

💧 ask questions and get better prepared for the hackathon

The event is free, and lunch will be served, so make sure to sign up! Please include any allergies or dietary preferences in your registration.

Whether you already have an idea or are just curious, this is the perfect place to get started 🚀