The 2023 edition will be a fully in-person, public and free event open to all, taking place at the NHow Brussels Hotel in Brussels, Belgium.

The 2023 Conference will be the first of its kind since the unification of EMODnet thematic services in January 2023. It will offer a unique platform to showcase the upgraded EMODnet Central Portal and for stakeholders from Europe and beyond to connect with the EMODnet partnership. The event will include a showcase of the latest upgrades, developments and innovations of EMODnet’s infrastructure and diverse in situ marine data services in the context of the EU marine data landscape, testimonials from the key partnerships that shape EMODnet from Ocean Observation to the full marine knowledge value chain, and from the diverse user community from EU Policy and Research/Academia to Blue Economy, Civil Society and more. EMODnet’s contribution to the Global Ocean Data Ecosystem together with EMODnet’s ongoing evolution, including emerging data/data products and services will also be key components of the programme.

We also invite you to submit an abstract for an electronic community poster (deadline 7 September) to be showcased in the accompanying EMODnet Conference 2023 Virtual Exhibition, with selected posters receiving the opportunity to give pitch presentations at the conference.

Register now to secure your place at the EMODnet Open Conference 2023! For further details and to consult the event program, please visit the EMODnet Open Conference website.

Join us on social media using the hashtag #EMODnetConference2023 to stay informed about the latest conference developments.

We look forward to welcoming you to Brussels in 2023!