The TREEADS project was proudly represented at the prestigious European Geosciences Union (EGU) General Assembly 2025, held in Vienna from April 27 to May 2, 2025. This globally recognized forum gathers experts in geosciences and Earth observation, offering an exceptional platform to share scientific and technological advances in environmental management.
On April 30, Angela-Maria Despotopoulou from Frontier Innovations delivered an oral presentation on behalf of TREEADS partners Frontier Innovations (FI), the Technical University of Crete (TUC), STRESS S.c.a.r.l., and Engineers for Business S.A. (EFB). The presentation, titled “Leveraging Mapping Tools and Analytics for Advanced Wildfire Detection and Crisis Management”, highlighted a modular, event-driven software platform designed to improve wildfire response and situational awareness.
The showcased work integrates real-time data fusion, predictive analytics, and user-centered design. By combining data from satellites, environmental sensors, and AI-enabled drones, the platform generates actionable insights to support emergency services. Key features include:
- Multi-source data integration
- Predictive modeling of fire behavior
- Resource optimization for response teams
- Multi-channel alerts (dashboards, mobile, AR, SMS)
Developed and validated in the field with input from firefighters, engineers, public agencies, and conservationists, this system was tested in real-world conditions during pilots in the Samaria Gorge (Crete) and the Sorrento Peninsula (Italy). The presentation sparked engaging discussions, including a Q&A session with attendees from the Firelogue Cluster and beyond. Later the same day, a second TREEADS-related presentation was delivered by USAL in another session.
This dissemination activity reflects the collaborative spirit and impact-driven innovation at the core of TREEADS. As the project approaches its final stages, such events reinforce our commitment to delivering tools that enhance wildfire resilience across Europe and globally.
