Biography

Francesca Piatto is a down-to-Earth professional who works at the intersection of EU policy and projects, community and technology.

Since graduating with her Master in EU External Relations and International Migration from the University of Kent Brussels, Francesca has accrued a range of accomplishments ahead. She collaborated on EU projects with the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Rosario, Argentina, as well as Business Bridge Europe, where she was a key part of the team that delivered the annual EU Space Conference.

More recently, she has been engaged at the European Association of Remote Sensing Companies (EARSC). Here, she coordinates the European Commission's flagship "e-shape" project, which develops and promotes European Earth Observation capabilities with and for the users. Her particular focus is supporting user uptake and managing institutional liaisons.

When not at work, Francesca enjoys hiking; she aims to improve her sailing skills and hopes to someday write a children's book about how satellite data helps the planet.