An excellent technical programme has been prepared, focusing on recent advances in sensor technology, next generation satellites, remote sensing of the Earth and its environment, atmospheric propagation, and signal and image processing.This year's event will be held in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK, and is SPIE's 19thRemote Sensing Europe meeting. Over 500 presentations prove again that this event is recognized as an important forum for science, government, and industry to access and share information on remote sensing. The event's focus is especially on the research aspects of remote sensing, with a concentration on European and international science and technology.The symposium features eleven conferences that include oral and poster presentations, as well as plenary presentations. A Welcome Reception will provide an opportunity to exchange ideas and network in a more personal way.   The 19thSPIE Symposium on Remote Sensing will be co-located with the seventh SPIE European Defense & Security Symposium, and will provide an excellent opportunity to explore new opportunities to collaborate with new partners from other fields of activity.The event is sponsored by Selex Galileo, Thales, and delivered with the support of Scottish Enterprise.