Open Weather Radar Data and AI Nowcasting for Italy
A webinar on the use of weather radar data and artificial intelligence in forecasting will be organized by EuroCC Italy, in collaboration with IT4LIA AI Factory and Fondazione Bruno Kessler on 8 September 2026.
The increasing frequency and intensity of extreme weather events make access to timely, high-resolution information more important than ever. AI-based nowcasting techniques can complement traditional meteorological approaches, helping public administrations, businesses, and research organizations assess risks more rapidly and make informed decisions. The webinar will showcase the use of weather radar data and artificial intelligence for very short-term precipitation forecasting in Italy.
The webinar will present two open resources developed to facilitate access to and the operational use of Italian weather data, the IT-DPC-SRI dataset and the IRENE artificial intelligence model. The webinar will serve as an introduction to a subsequent two-day technical Masterclass designed for data scientists and engineers. The Masterclass will provide practical guidance on integrating the IT-DPC-SRI dataset and the IRENE model into existing processes, applications, and infrastructures.
The webinar is intended for professionals, researchers, companies, and representatives of public administrations interested in integrating radar data and advanced weather models into their workflows.