Welcome to the AWARE newsletter
12 May 2026
We are excited to present the latest issue of the AWARE project newsletter. Through this newsletter, you will be informed about the latest developments, key events, and milestones of the AWARE project.
AWARE Successfully Conducts Third Live Demonstration at the EENA 2026 Conference in Riga!
At the EENA Conference 2026 in Riga, the AWARE project successfully carried out its third and final live demonstration, showcasing how Galileo Emergency Warning Satellite Service (EWSS) alerts can reach people inside buildings during fast-evolving emergency situations.
The demonstration simulated a large-scale industrial catastrophe in which an explosion at a chemical plant outside Riga triggered a major fire and released hazardous fumes into the air. As the emergency escalated, authorities needed to rapidly warn populations both near the incident and across the wider urban area, while continuing to provide updates as the situation evolved.
In this demonstration, the AWARE module was integrated into an indoor warning system connected to desktop monitors. During the demo, Galileo EWSS alerts were received by the module and immediately transmitted indoors, where public warning messages were displayed clearly in both English and Latvian.
This demonstration highlighted one of the key strengths of the AWARE solution: bringing satellite-based public warning in indoor environments. Since GNSS signals cannot directly penetrate buildings, the AWARE module enables Galileo EWSS alerts to reach indoor spaces, ensuring that people inside offices, public buildings, and other infrastructures can also receive critical warning information when every second counts.
Building on the project’s previous demonstrations in Slovenia and France, this final exercise further confirmed the operational maturity of the AWARE module and reinforced the importance of a resilient, multi-channel approach to public warning across Europe.
AWARE Presented at EENA Conference 2026
AWARE was also featured at the EENA Conference 2026 in Riga during the session “Public Warning – Technology Evolutions”, which explored how emerging technologies are expanding the possibilities for delivering timely and reliable alerts to the population.
Presented by Project Coordinator Charly Faradji (Telespazio France), the session examined the growing role of satellite-based public warning solutions and how Galileo Emergency Warning Satellite Service (EWSS) can complement existing alerting infrastructures by improving resilience during network disruptions and power outages.
The presentation highlighted how the AWARE project contributes to this next generation of public warning by extending alerts beyond smartphones. The audience was introduced to the project’s ecosystem of warning devices, which include indoor warning systems, digital panels, and long-range acoustic devices (LRAD) and, when equipped with the AWARE module, can receive and transmit EWSS alerts.
The session also provided an overview of the project’s three live demonstrations conducted across Europe, culminating in the latest industrial catastrophe scenario showcased live at EENA 2026. Attendees had the opportunity to discover how AWARE enables secure, resilient, and multilingual alert dissemination in complex emergency environments, even when conventional communication infrastructures are compromised.
AWARE’s participation to the Conference highlights the project’s commitment to public safety and the need for resilient, robust and multi-channel public warning to keep people safe when disaster strikes.
What’s next for AWARE
Our sights set on the future
With Galileo EWSS expected to become operational later this year, AWARE partners are now focusing on the next phase of the project: the commercialisation and real-world deployment of the AWARE module. Following three successful demonstrations across Europe, the solution is ready for market uptake, and consortium partners are actively exploring emerging needs and opportunities across different sectors and operational use cases.
As the first project to integrate Galileo EWSS into fixed devices, AWARE lays the groundwork for the broader adoption of satellite-based alerting within national public warning frameworks. Its demonstrated multi-channel approach directly supports evolving European priorities for resilient and effective warning systems, including enhanced dissemination, accessibility, and reliability during crisis situations.
By extending the reach of satellite-based alerts through existing infrastructures and connected warning devices, AWARE contributes to a more inclusive and resilient public warning ecosystem, helping ensure that critical alerts reach everyone, wherever they are, when every second counts.