Gaetano Volpe is the CEO and founder of Latitudo 40, a climate-tech company pioneering the transformation of satellite data into actionable insights for sustainable cities. With over 20 years of experience in space technologies and digital innovation, he is recognized as a leading voice in applying AI and Earth Observation (EO) for climate resilience and urban transformation.

Under his leadership, Latitudo 40 has developed cloud-native, pay-per-use solutions that make complex geospatial data accessible to city planners, ESG teams, and policymakers. Volpe’s innovations include AI-driven platforms like EarthDataInsights and the first natural language “Text-to-Map” AI agent, democratizing access to real-time environmental intelligence.

A frequent speaker at international events such as NetZeroCities and the FIWARE Global Summit, Volpe is a key contributor to ESA and Horizon Europe programs. He is passionate about leveraging space data to drive the digital and green transition, enabling smarter, more resilient urban environments.