Google Earth Engine brings together petabytes of Earth observation data — trillions of scientific measurements dating back over 40 years — along with tools for accessing and analyzing these data using Google's cloud infrastructure. Earth Engine is available online for scientists, independent researchers, and nations who want to mine this massive warehouse of data to detect changes, map trends and quantify differences on the Earth's surface. Applications include: detecting deforestation, classifying land cover, estimating forest biomass and carbon, measuring water availability, and calculating the impacts of natural disasters.

The summit will be held on March 15 – 16, 2018 and will run from 9:30am to 7:00pm on each day.

The workshop will be held at Google Japan Office @ Roppongi Hills, Minato-ku, Japan. Please see our Location page for more info.

50 applicants will be accepted to participate in the workshop.

The training, drinks, and light meals provided during the workshop are free to participants. The participants need to cover the cost of any travel to the workshop venue and accommodations fee if necessary.

The training will be conducted in English.

The workshop will teach highly practical tools which organizations can use to collect, analyze, visualize, and publish map data using the power of the cloud. The workshop also provides a chance for participants to network, discuss common issues and challenges.

Please bring a laptop, and a charger as this is a hands-on workshop on Earth Engine. Wifi service will be provided.

Yes, absolutely - Google's technology is constantly improving, and if you're actively using these tools in your coursework or research, we want you to know about the latest developments! However, you will be reviewed along with all of this event's applicants, and are not necessarily guaranteed a spot in the workshop.

Lunch on all 2 days will be provided to participants free of charge; light meals and snacks will be provided during mingle time. If you require gluten-free or other specific needs, let us know before the workshop via application form or plan to bring supplemental snacks.

Please refer to our websites (Earth Engine / Earth Outreach). 

For information on future workshops and opportunities, please join our mailing list and we will email you as future events are scheduled. If you are only interested in updates on Google Earth Engine, please sign up for the Earth Engine announcement mailing list. You can also follow us on Twitter @googleearth and on Facebook.

Please apply for the workshop by filling out the form by Friday, January 26. If applicants exceeds the capacity, we will conduct a screening. Participants will be notified via E-mail by Feburary 6.

An application due is on Friday, January 26. Participants will be notified via E-email by Feburary 6. 

This workshop is intended for the specialists, researchers, instructors and students in the field of mapping and remote sensing. Ideal participants will meet one or more of the following requirements:

• Are currently working on geospatial projects (of their own or with students/collaborators), or have datasets they want to map and analyze.
• Have used Earth Engine in the past and want to share your knowledge and learn more.
• Have knowledge of Earth Engine and intend to train others within their institutions.
• Have intermediate-to-advanced technical experience of GIS or remote sensing/image analysis experience.

Yes, you can. However, because of limited space we will make selections based on the qualities or skills listed above.

The workshop will be held at Google Office in Minato, Japan. See our Location page for more info on the location.

Parking info can be found on the Location page.