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Element 84 @element84.com · 28/09/2026
A huge thank you to @jed.co and the rest of the #CNG team for allowing us to share about the future of #STAPI & tasking with Open Geospatial Consortium! Also, we loved having the opportunity to discuss our recent work with Data2Action in greater depth. (2/2) cloudnativegeo.org/events/cng-n...
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A CNG community gathering in New York City during NYC Climate Week.
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Element 84 @element84.com · 28/09/2026
We're still reflecting on all of the great conversations we had last week during #ClimateWeekNYC! Zoe Cohen and Terence Tuhinanshu had a blast presenting at the @cloudnativegeo.org event (1/2)
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Element 84 @element84.com · 17/09/2026
We are headed back to #ClimateWeekNYC! If you'll be there too, reach out to Zoe Cohen and Terence Tuhinanshu to meet up. We're especially looking forward to the CNG NYC event hosted by @cloudnativegeo. For more information about the event, visit: cloudnativegeo.org/events/cng-n...
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Element 84 @element84.com · 09/09/2026
We are looking forward to continuing these conversations next month @cloudnativegeo.org in Utah, and we're excited to contribute to the accompanying @stacspec.bsky.social Maintenance Sprint scheduled for Tuesday 10/6!
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Element 84 @element84.com · 09/09/2026
🧱 #FOSS4G, sessions emphasized the need for clear provenance & reproducibility. 📈 There is a lot of room for the community to continue to invest in #STAC, and this event allowed the community to solidify priorities and determine where to invest in the future.
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Element 84 @element84.com · 09/09/2026
Some highlights Jarrett shared that we're excited to dive into further: 👬 At the CNG event, there was a lot of discussion around digital twins and 3D modeling -- demonstrating the focus on work in these areas in Japan and Asian more broadly.
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Element 84 @element84.com · 09/09/2026
With #FOSS4G Hiroshima 2026 in the books, we've been loving hearing Jarrett Keifer's takeaways from his time in Japan! In addition to #FOSS4G2026, Jarrett attended the latest @stacspec.bsky.social sprint and the @cloudnativegeo.org Japan event.
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Element 84 @element84.com · 01/09/2026
Responsible Gen-AI for #NASAEarthData 2026 is a wrap! @jasongilman.bsky.social's highlight: working directly w/ scientists and researchers to help them learn how to use powerful tools -- & putting the right tools directly in users' hands. More info: responsible-genai-hackweek.github.io/fire-cost/
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Element 84 @element84.com · 01/09/2026
Hear Dan Pilone's thoughts about open data as it relates to AI & Queryable Earth from the 2026 #AIforGood Summit! Dan is joined by @awscloud.bsky.social's Tonix & Guyu to discuss how standards like the Model Context Protocol turn data ➡️ real world solutions! youtu.be/a055h0OEmtc?...
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From raw data to real AI impact: Dan Pilone, David Feng, Tonix Alejo & Guyu Ye
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Element 84 @element84.com · 27/08/2026
We are counting down the days to #ClimateWeekNYC 🗽 and looking forward to contributing to this great @cloudnativegeo.org event! Let us know if you'll be in New York for Climate Week too! Check out the full agenda here: cloudnativegeo.org/events/cng-n...
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A CNG community gathering in New York City during NYC Climate Week.
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Element 84 @element84.com · 21/08/2026
Next week, @jasongilman.bsky.social is headed to Seattle for Responsible Gen-AI for NASA Earthdata 2026! We're looking forward to contributing to important conversations surrounding AI strategy and data access. For more info about the event: responsible-genai.hackweek.io
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Element 84 @element84.com · 20/08/2026
Beginning on 8/25, Jarrett will be participating in the next #STACspec sprint. Day 2 will be geared toward data producers, and Jarrett will be presenting, "Running STAC in Production". For the full schedule: lnkd.in/eMqqajDk If you'll be in Japan for these events, let Jarrett know! (2/2)
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Element 84 @element84.com · 20/08/2026
E84-er Jarrett Keifer is getting read to head to Japan for FOSS4G Hiroshima 2026, and while he's there he has a packed itinerary! On Monday, 8/24, Jarrett is attending the @cloudnativegeo.org #CNGJapan event to connect with the global CNG network. lnkd.in/e5aC-S7t (1/2)
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Element 84 @element84.com · 19/08/2026
Last week, our team had the opportunity to attend #IGARSS in Washington, DC. We loved having the opportunity to connect with other open data fans, & to hear from users who are employing Earth Search in their research!
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Element 84 @element84.com · 28/07/2026
Introducing: Agentic Queryable Earth!! We've leveled up Queryable Earth to make it more conversational and to unlock the ability for it to integrate with external tools and data sources. More info: element84.com/geospatial/i...
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Introducing the new Agentic Queryable Earth: Conversational, Composable, and Traceable • Element 84
We discuss the evolution of Queryable Earth into Agentic Queryable Earth, including a more conversational experience.
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Element 84 @element84.com · 24/07/2026
New on the blog 📢 🚨 Jarrett Keifer is revisiting the age-old question, is Zarr the new COG?? Spoiler alert: the answer is still no 😅 Jarrett reviews changes and updates from past year and discuss the shrinking gap between the two data formats. element84.com/software-eng...
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Is Zarr the New COG? Round 2! • Element 84
We revisit the question: is Zarr the new COG? We review changes from the past year and discuss the shrinking gap between the two data formats.
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Element 84 @element84.com · 23/07/2026
We're gearing up for next week's @esipfed.bsky.social Summer Meeting! One main highlight for our team will definitely be Tuesday's ESDIS AI/ML Strategies session -- don't miss it!!
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Element 84 @element84.com · 21/07/2026
It's officially Geospatial Tech Radar Season!! Our E84 team is hard at work developing the 2026 edition of our annual Geospatial Tech Radar -- and, as always, we're accepting external community contributions! Chime in: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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Element 84 @element84.com · 09/07/2026
We appreciated the opportunity to discuss access to open data at #AIforGood Global Summit in #Geneva on Thursday! 🌍🤝 Dan Pilone shared the stage with several interdisciplinary leaders to discuss "Open Data for All: Moving Beyond Raw Data to Real Impact".
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Element 84 @element84.com · 02/07/2026
New on the blog! 🚨 📢 We're discussing the typical conversation structure we have with new-to-us organizations, and we're sharing FAQs that we regularly answer during introductory calls. Anything you're curious about that we didn't cover? element84.com/company/gett...
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Getting Acquainted with Element 84: A Guide to our Intro Client Calls  • Element 84
In this blog we give a sneak preview into the typical conversation structure we have with new-to-us organizations through frequently asked questions that we regularly answer during introductory calls.
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Element 84 @element84.com · 01/07/2026
We're looking forward to discussions about real-world AI applications in a variety of sectors. For more information about Dan's session, or for additional details about the rest of the event, check out the full program here: aiforgood.itu.int/summit26/pro...?
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Discover AI for Good Summit 2026 programme, led by ITU, aims to unlock AI’s potential to serve humanity through building skills and standards, and advancing partnerships to solve global challenges.
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Element 84 @element84.com · 01/07/2026
We are excited to be part of the #AIforGood Global Summit next week in #Geneva! Dan Pilone will be contributing to a session focused on the importance of accessible and high quality data as it relates to AI, "Open data for all: Moving beyond raw data to real impact". #AIforGood
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Element 84 @element84.com · 29/06/2026
If you've ever wondered how our E84 team approaches Federal contracts, we have a new blog just for you! We spotlight a recent conversation with our Federal Director, Mark Reese, and discuss what's next for E84 in the federal space. element84.com/company/fede...
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Federal Director Profile: A Conversation with Mark Reese  • Element 84
In this blog, we sit down with Mark Reese to discuss his personal connection to his work, and how he sees E84’s work in the federal space continuing to evolve.
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Element 84 @element84.com · 25/06/2026
We'll be in DC next week for the @awscloud.bsky.social AWS Summit! We're no strangers to this event, and we always appreciate the opportunity to learn about new innovations across a variety of industries. If you'll be there too, let us know. We'd love to chat!
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Element 84 @element84.com · 18/06/2026
If you have: 💪 a strong background in building & maintaining reliable, scalable cloud systems in AWS and Azure and 📈a proven record of utilizing infrastructure as code in complex deployments... We want YOU to come support our innovative projects. more: element84.com/who-we-are/c...
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Careers • Element 84
Element 84 builds software that helps answer big questions about our health, our infrastructure, and our changing planet. We’re excited about what we do, and
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Element 84 @element84.com · 18/06/2026
🚀 🚨 We're continuing to update our careers page over on our website! The newest opening on our team is for an Azure DevOps Engineer. Check out the full job listing: jobs.ashbyhq.com/element84/ca...
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Element 84 @element84.com · 16/06/2026
In his talk, Jason shared how agetic data storage (including task-level and project-level storage) allows users to use and see context from past conversations to inform new work. Check out Jason's slides (docs.google.com/presentation...) and send us a message to learn more! (2/2)
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Jason Gilman - UMD Workshop on GeoAI for Autonomous Spatial Analysis 2026 Lightning Talk
Towards an Agentic Queryable Earth UMD Workshop on GeoAI for Autonomous Spatial Analysis June 14, 2026 | @element84 Jason Gilman Director of AI Applications linkedin.com/in/jason-gilman I’m the Direct...
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Element 84 @element84.com · 16/06/2026
LLMs don't naturally have the ability to form and store short or long-term memories. This weekend at the UMD Workshop on GeoAI for Autonomous Spatial Analysis, @jasongilman.bsky.social presented a lightning talk focused on memory and autonomy as it relates to Queryable Earth and LLMs. (1/2)
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Element 84 @element84.com · 12/06/2026
Want to be the first to hear about new roles @ E84? We're hiring for several positions (check them out now on our careers page!) and we're preparing to post more soon. We send emails to folks signed up for this list to share new jobs as they go live: element84.com/who-we-are/c...
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Element 84 @element84.com · 10/06/2026
If you're not already subscribed to the CNG newsletter, you can sign up here: share.hsforms.com/1SE7MCWS7RrS... Find more information about our recent job postings, check out our careers page: element84.com/who-we-are/c...
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Element 84 @element84.com · 10/06/2026
Do you get the @cloudnativegeo.org emails in your inbox? 📬☁️🗺️ We love hearing from the CNG community and learning about the latest in cloud native geospatial news, blog posts, and upcoming workshops. Most recently, the CNG team spotlighted new opportunities to join our E84 team!
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Element 84 @element84.com · 29/05/2026
New on the blog: strategies for organizations in the financial sector & other highly regulated industries thinking about risk associated with AI. Dana walks through how to integrate AI slowly and intentionally for maximum impact in risk-averse fields. Check it out: element84.com/machine-lear...
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De-Risking AI: A Roadmap for AI Integration in Finance and Other Highly Regulated Industries • Element 84
For businesses operating in highly regulated industries, zero risk tolerance policies often lead to delays in AI adoption. Although there are certainly risks
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Element 84 @element84.com · 28/05/2026
Some of our favorite conversations included: ⚖️ Advancements and challenges related to benchmarking 🤖 The most impactful ways to build & implement trustworthy, reliable agents into a variety of science-focused use cases Check out Queryable Earth: element84.com/queryable-ea...
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queryable-earth • Element 84
Queryable Earth
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Element 84 @element84.com · 28/05/2026
Last week, Adeel & Jason represented E84 at the 2nd ESA-NASA Workshop on AI Foundation Model for Earth Observation. It was great to share the latest updates from our work on Queryable Earth, and we always appreciate discussing new ways that the project can be implemented.
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Element 84 @element84.com · 20/05/2026
One #NationalAdaptationForum2026 takeaway: preparing & being proactive is easier & cheaper than responding once a crisis has occurred. Gaining insights from organizations directly interfacing w/ communities on the ground helps us build tools that solve real world problems.
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Element 84 @element84.com · 14/05/2026
Only a few days left before the AWRA 2026 #GeospatialWaterTechnologyConference, and we're all ready to go! If you'll also be in Niagara Falls, NY next week, be sure to say hi to Terence to learn about the latest at E84.
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Element 84 @element84.com · 30/04/2026
We're gearing up for a big week in Colorado at #GEOINT2026! At GEOINT this year we're excited to connect with partners, learn from others, and share more about our work with #KSAT. If you'll be there too, keep an eye out for our team -- they'd love to connect!
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Element 84 @element84.com · 23/04/2026
If you'd like to chat about this more, send us a message! We'd love to learn more about the challenges you're facing with your data (federal or otherwise). (3/3)
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Element 84 @element84.com · 23/04/2026
...and Jason shared insight regarding how we can help agents to cooperate with those large amounts of data. One crucial element: data provenance. Understanding the metadata & origins of a dataset can hold the key to interpreting & making the best use of that data. (2/3)
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Element 84 @element84.com · 23/04/2026
And just like that, @fedgeoday.bsky.social 2026 is a wrap! We're a little biased, but Jason Gilman's lightning talk, Agentic Context Engineering with Large Federal Datasets, was definitely a highlight for us. It's no small feat to work with enormous federal datasets to begin with... (1/3)
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Element 84 @element84.com · 17/04/2026
It's almost time for @fedgeoday.bsky.social! Jason Gilman will be presenting his lightning talk: Agentic Context Engineering with Large Federal Datasets and we're looking forward to connecting with folks across disciplines who are tackling similar problems in their work.
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Element 84 @element84.com · 10/04/2026
This week we attended our first #GoodTechSummit, and it was an awesome opportunity to connect with other mission-oriented organizations! 🌐🌟 During sessions we were excited to hear people looking to open source and data standards to solve complex challenges in their work.
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Element 84 @element84.com · 07/04/2026
Our latest blog details our work helping NASA build and scale a chat-based AI tool called ChatGSFC. In the blog, we discuss how ChatGSFC is made up of composable parts that function as building blocks for users to control and assemble to fit their needs. Full blog: element84.com/machine-lear...
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ChatGSFC: Building Composable AI Tools for NASA on Open Source Tooling • Element 84
Sharing our findings from the past year helping NASA build and scale a chat-based AI tool called ChatGSFC.
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Element 84 @element84.com · 03/04/2026
It's Friday and our latest quarterly newsletter is out in the world!! 📬 We share more about: 🌎 Updates to our Queryable Earth demos 🔮 The future of agentic AI & the open source ecosystem 🗓️ Our Spring conference calendar! 🤝 Open roles on our team mailchi.mp/a0adddbe56e2...
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Element 84 @element84.com · 01/04/2026
As geospatial data becomes increasingly accessible, how can we also make it trivial to query & analyze the same data using modern LLMs? In this blog, Adeel Hassan details our ongoing open-source work to answer this question as part of a NOAA-funded study: element84.com/machine-lear...
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Building Conversational Interfaces for Querying and Analyzing Geospatial Data • Element 84
We present highlights from our ongoing open-source work aimed at building conversational interfaces to query and analyze NOAA data using LLMs.
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Element 84 @element84.com · 30/03/2026
In our latest blog post we kick off a technical deep-dive into Queryable Earth. 🔍 🌎 We discuss our process captioning Queryable Earth tiles, validating our results, and comparing the embeddings generated by SkyCLIP, Claude Haiku, & Claude Opus. Check out the full blog: element84.com/machine-lear...
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Building and Validating LLM-Generated Captions and Embeddings for Geospatial Imagery in Queryable Earth • Element 84
We detail how we caption Queryable Earth tiles. We also share the tools we use for validating our results and comparing the generated embeddings.
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Element 84 @element84.com · 26/03/2026
Check out Leaftime: antelope.leaftime.net And learn more about Earthsearch here! element84.com/earth-search/
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Antelope Valley Wildflower Forecast | Leaftime
See when California poppies and goldfields are blooming in the Antelope Valley. Updated every 2-3 days with satellite imagery and AI-powered bloom forecasts.
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Element 84 @element84.com · 26/03/2026
It's always the highlight of our week when we see a creative new way our work is being used in the wild! Biologist Stephen Klosterman developed an experimental forecast of flower blooms in California's Antelope Valley using Sentinel-2 satellite imagery from Earthsearch. 🪻🌷
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Element 84 @element84.com · 19/03/2026
It's time for (Re)Making Cirrus: Part 2!! Jarrett Keifer is back on the blog picking up where he left off in the last installment of this retrospective discussion about Cirrus, the data orchestration framework we develop and use here at E84. Check it out: element84.com/data-science...
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(Re)Making Cirrus: Three lessons learned • Element 84
Reflecting on the Cirrus story, three core lessons emerged that seem worth discussion, lessons that apply to software projects generally.
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Element 84 @element84.com · 16/03/2026
Our Director of AI Applications, Jason Gilman, just returned from the 1st Geospatial Vector Embeddings Standards Sprint! Attendees worked to define common standards, best practices, and documentation for geospatial vector embeddings. His takeaways: www.linkedin.com/pulse/takeaw...
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Takeaways from the First Geospatial Vector Embeddings Standards Sprint
Earlier this week, I participated in an amazing sprint to define common standards, best practices, and documentation for geospatial vector embeddings. I have some initial takeaways to share.
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