This year's conference is especially significant as it's the first since the unification of EMODnet thematic services in January 2023. Dive into the upgraded EMODnet Central Portal, your gateway to discover, search, visualize, and download a wealth of in situ marine data and data products.

Join us in connecting with fellow EMODnet experts, partners, stakeholders, and users from Europe and beyond. This conference shines a spotlight on the latest strides in EMODnet's marine data services, user interface, and infrastructure, designed to meet the demands of a digital and sustainable future. You'll gain insights into EMODnet's vital role in the EU Digital Twin Ocean, its collaborations projects and the expanding data offerings addressing crucial marine societal topics.

As part of this dynamic event, EMODnet extends a warm invitation to the community to submit abstracts for community posters. Poster abstracts are welcomed in the following themes:

• EMODnet innovations in data, data products and services
• EMODnet, Mission Ocean and Wider Society
• EMODnet, EU Policy and regulatory monitoring data
• EMODnet, Ocean Best practices and Interoperability
• EMODnet and the Blue Economy
• EMODnet, Ocean Observation and the marine knowledge value chain
• EMODnet and the Digital Era
• EMODnet for Global and the UN Ocean Decade

Selected abstracts  will then take center stage in the Virtual Exhibition. Standout posters will additionally be given the opportunity to pitch their content during the Conference Plenary.

The submission deadline has been extended to September 14, 2023. Don't miss the chance to be part of EMODnet's mission to harness marine knowledge for a digital and green future. Register now and mark your calendars to be part of an event that helps shape the marine data landscape! You can find more information on the conference and registration here: EMODnet Open Conference 2023 (emodnetconference2023.eu)