A day of insightful keynotes, panel discussions, hands-on workshops, and
networking opportunities with food and drinks, as we celebrate the achievements of the last 20 years.
The meteoblue Weather & Climate Summit celebrates two decades of the journey meteoblue has taken from a pioneering start-up to a globally recognised SME in weather and climate intelligence.
The event reflects on the company's founding story and key milestones while bringing together industry leaders, scientists, and business decision-makers to discuss the future of weather and climate services.
Through keynote talks, panel discussions, and science and application sessions, participants will explore how high-quality environmental data have evolved into business-critical infrastructure across industries.
The programme highlights the role meteoblue assumes in bridging science, technology, and real-world decision-making over the past 20 years, while also addressing emerging opportunities and risks in the growing weather and climate markets.
With dedicated networking sessions throughout the day and an evening reception, the summit provides a platform to exchange ideas, strengthen partnerships, and connect with professionals shaping the future of weather and climate intelligence.
Gain strategic insights into the future of weather and climate intelligence and its growing role as business-critical infrastructure.
Learn from industry leaders and experts through keynotes, panel discussions, and applied solution sessions.
Discover practical applications of weather and climate services across industries.
Participate in an interactive workshop designed to exchange ideas and explore real-world challenges and solutions.
Celebrate 20 years of meteoblue innovation, from start-up origins to a globally recognized SME.
Expand your professional network by connecting with business leaders, scientists, partners, and clients during dedicated networking sessions, lunch, and the evening reception.
Identify new business opportunities and collaborations in the evolving weather and climate services market.
Location
memox Basel SBB, Peter Merian-Strasse 80, 4052 Basel, Switzerland – Just steps from Basel's main station, memox provides the perfect setting for our summit by bringing together innovation, collaboration, and networking.
Event Agenda
09:30–10:00
Reception30 minutes|
10:00–10:10
Reception10 minutes|
Morning: Vision, Markets & Foundations
10:10–10:20
meteoblue10 minutes|
10:20–10:50
Keynote30 minutes|
Mark D. Miller, CCO, Advanced Environmental Monitoring
10:50–11:30
Networking40 minutes|
11:30–12:20
Panel50 minutes|
Peter Steiner, Howden Broking
Lukas Rössler, SBB
Philippe Giraudet, Syngenta
Late Morning: Science, Trust & Risk
12:20–12:30
meteoblue10 minutes|
12:30–13:10
Lorem40 minutes|
Dr. Moritz Burger, University Bern
Joachim Saalmüller, EUMETSAT
13:10–14:00
Networking50 minutes|
Afternoon: Applications & Interaction
14:00–14:10
meteoblue10 minutes|
14:10–14:50
Lorem50 minutes|
Prof. Dr. Dr. e.h. Lutz Heuser, Urban Software Institute
Karsten Schwanke, MeteoCloud
Court Smith, Kpler
14:50–15:50
Workshop60 minutes|
15:50–16:20
Networking30 minutes|
Late Afternoon: Outlook & Inspiration
16:20–16:40
Keynote20 minutes|
16:40–16:50
Interview10 minutes|
16:50–17:20
Keynote30 minutes|
Prof. Dr. Andreas Christen, University of Freiburg
17:20–17:30
meteoblue10 minutes|
17:30–17:40
Closing10 minutes|
17:40
Networking
Speakers
Dr. Moritz Burger
Postdoctoral Researcher, University Bern
Dr. Moritz Burger analyses how various urban climate models perform in capturing city-scale weather and temperature patterns. In his talk, he will share insights on model strengths and limitations, guiding decision-makers toward more reliable climate-informed urban planning.
Prof. Dr. Andreas Christen
Professor of Environmental Meteorology, University of Freiburg
Andreas Christen is an atmospheric scientist known for his work in environmental physics and urban climate research, particularly focusing on land-atmosphere interactions. His research often explores how cities influence weather, climate, and energy balance, contributing to more sustainable urban planning. He will deliver the closing keynote about future challenges and opportunities in the weather and climate market.
Philippe Giraudet
Digital Agriculture Risk Mitigation Lead, Syngenta
Working in management positions for Syngenta for more than 20 years, Philippe Giraudet is a global leader in sustainable agriculture thriving the future of digital agriculture. His team is implementing digital solutions that address the needs and challenges of farmers and agribusinesses, such as crop protection, yield optimisation, and financial inclusion for one of the largest AgroChem corporations worldwide.
Markus Götz
Director and Managing Partner, sustainable AG
Markus Götz guides participants on translating climate risk data into actionable business decisions, helping organisations understand and manage climate-related impacts. In his workshop, he will demonstrate practical approaches for integrating climate insights into corporate strategy and operations.
Jessica Vollmer
Head of Business Development Climate Adaptation and European Head of Climate Risk Consulting, Arcadis
Jessica Vollmer leads advisory work on assessing, quantifying, and managing climate risks for organisations, including the development of adaptation strategies and the integration of climate considerations into business decision-making. She will join the interdisciplinary panel discussion, where she will share insights on practical solutions in climate risk management and adaptation.
Prof. Dr. Dr. e.h. Lutz Heuser
CEO, Urban Software Institute GmbH
Prof. Dr. Dr. e.h. Lutz Heuser is Co-Founder and CEO of the [ui!] group of companies, which provides a platform that enables cities and municipalities to centrally collect, analyse, and leverage their data to develop digital services. In his presentation, he will discuss the role that environmental data plays in smart cities and communities.
Dr. Jens Lamping
CEO, Orbisens GmbH
As Co-CEO and co-founder of Orbisens, Dr. Jens Lamping focuses on modular hardware solutions that enable simple, high-resolution data collection in urban environments. In his workshop, he will demonstrate how an urban climate monitoring system can be effectively planned, installed, and used in operation.
Mark D. Miller
CCO, Advanced Environmental Monitoring
Mark Miller has more than 25 years of leadership experience in the weather market and has become the CCO of AEM in 2021. AEM is one of the global leaders in environmental monitoring and has incorporated different measurement- and software providers to increase situational awareness at a global scale. He will hold the opening keynote about the future of weather & climate intelligence.
Dr. Matthias Nachtmann
Advisory Board Member, Pessl Instruments GmbH
Pessl Instruments was one of the first meteoblue partners and both companies have profited from the cooperation and became leaders in the agriculture industry. Dr. Matthias Nachtmann has more than 25 years of experience in the field of Digital Farming, is currently Chairman of the 'Friends of Digital Farming' and consulting the Board of Pessl instruments. He will hold a workshop about the future of digital farming and its impacts on the weather industry.
Lukas Rössler
Produktmanager Schienen und Schienenschweissungen, Schweizerische Bundesbahnen (SBB)
Lukas focuses on assessing heat-related risks to railway tracks, combining historical data and future climate projections to prevent track distortions. On the panel, he will discuss approaches for protecting critical rail infrastructure and applying climate analytics to operational planning.
Joachim Saalmueller
Head of User Support and Climate Services, EUMETSAT
EUMETSAT is the European operator of meteorological satellites METOP and METEOSAT. Especially the Meteosat Third Generation, launched in July 2025, enables a more precise monitoring of the atmosphere and has the potential to revolutionise weather forecasting and early warnings for extreme weather events. Joachim Saalmüller has 20 years of experience in the public weather sector and is responsible for the customer satisfaction at EUMETSAT.
Karsten Schwanke
CEO, MeteoCloud
Karsten Schwanke addresses the evolving role of meteorology in media, focusing on accuracy, clarity, and public impact. His talk will provide perspectives on communicating weather and climate science effectively in today’s fast-paced media environment.
Frank Sehnke
Lead Researcher ”AI in the Energy Transition”, Zentrum für Sonnenenergie- und Wasserstoff-Forschung Baden Württemberg (ZSW)
Frank Sehnke leads the research team “AI in the energy transition” at the ZSW, which is a well-known research institution for solar energy and hydrogen in Germany. With more than 15 years of experience in applying deep neural networks to accelerate the energy transition, he is a perfect match for our science session.
Court Smith
Head of Engagement & Partnerships - Shipping, Kpler
Court Smith has a long track record of business development in the field of shipping and logistics. He represents Kpler, which is providing real-time insights across global markets to traders and the shipping industry. He will present MarineTraffic, which is one of the most popular shipping platforms and has been a meteoblue partner for more than 10 years.
Peter Steiner
Executive Director Agriculture & Nature Parametrics, Howden Broking
Peter assesses climate risks across multiple sectors and applies parametric models to help customers protect their assets from the impacts of climate change. He will be part of the interdisciplinary panel discussion, offering insights into parametric solutions and sharing his expertise in historical data analysis.
Workshops
Communicating Extreme Weather Effectively in a Multi-Source WorldWorkshop
Court Smith, Head of Engagement & Partnerships - Shipping, Kpler
Participants will explore how extreme weather information can be communicated clearly, credibly, and in a way that drives action. The session will examine the challenges of today's crowded information landscape, where official warnings compete with a growing number of apps, platforms, and personalized alerts.
Through examples and discussion, participants will gain practical insights into balancing consistency, trust, and relevance in weather communication.
Climate Risk is Business Risk: From Data to Actionable DecisionsWorkshop
Markus Götz, Director and Managing Partner, sustainable AG
Participants will learn how climate data can be translated into actionable insights to identify and quantify climate risks affecting their business operations and investments.
The workshop will also show how companies can integrate climate risks into their operational and strategic risk management to support better, data-driven decision-making.
Climate Monitoring for Cities: From Installation to Operational UseWorkshop
Dr. Jens Lamping, CEO, Orbisens GmbH
Workshop participants will learn how urban climate monitoring systems can be effectively planned and put into operation. The session will guide you step by step through the process of designing an urban monitoring system based on existing datasets to installing climate sensors and setting up a real-time monitoring and forecasting system.
Participants will understand how cities can establish and use urban climate monitoring systems to support climate-resilient planning and informed decision-making.
Quo vadis Digital farm weather - what are the requirements for farm weather insights and what can be expected until 2030?Workshop
Dr. Matthias Nachtmann, Advisory Board Member, Pessl Instruments GmbH
Workshop participants will learn about the latest digitalization trends in agriculture and which weather data and insights are required to help farmers take better decisions.
More data with higher accuracy is becoming available, which needs to be turned into operational advice for different agricultural use cases like sowing, spraying, irrigation, etc. How can the information effectively be disseminated and to different stakeholder with the level of details adjusted to their needs?
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