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Programme

The GB32 meeting and associated events will take place in Bogota, Colombia, in the period 16 - 20 October 2025. The GB32 events take place just before the start of the Living Data 2025 conference.

Please note that unless indicated, the events will be in-person on site only.

Pre-registration is required for all events.

Printable GB32 PDF programme

Download a printable one-page overview of the GB32 meeting and associated events.

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List of events

Below is a list of all the events associated with GB32.

Please read the information carefully before registering.

Thursday, 16 October 2025

Global Nodes Training - Day 1
Time: 09:00-17:00
Venue: TBC

The training is open to GBIF node managers and node staf CHECK WITH LAR ABOUT THIS More information about the Global Nodes Training and Meeting can be found at https://globalnodes.gbif.org/.

Friday, 17 October 2025

Global Nodes Training - Day 2
Time: 09:00-17:00
Venue: TBC

The training is open to GBIF node managers and node staf CHECK WITH LAR ABOUT THIS More information about the Global Nodes Training and Meeting can be found at https://globalnodes.gbif.org/.

Saturday, 18 October 2025

Global Nodes Meeting (online attendance possible)
Time: 09:00-17:00
Venue: TBC

The meeting is open to GBIF node managers and node staf CHECK WITH MR ABOUT THIS More information about the Global Nodes Training and Meeting can be found at https://globalnodes.gbif.org/.

Budget Committee meeting
Time: 12:30-17:00
Venue: TBC

The meeting is open to members of the GBIF Budget Committee

Science Committee meeting
Time: 12:30-17:00
Venue: TBC

The meeting is open to members of the GBIF Science Committee

Nodes Steering Group meeting
Time: 17:00-20:00
Venue: TBC

The meeting is open to members of the GBIF Nodes Steering Group

Icebreaker - Date TBC
Time: TBC
Venue: TBC

All GBIF Governing Board delegates, GBIF committee members and invited observers are invited to join the Icebreaker

Sunday, 19 October 2025

Executive Committee meeting 1
Time: 09:00-12:30
Venue: TBC

The meeting is open to members of the GBIF Executive Committee

Governing Board meeting Day 1
Time: 13:30-17:00
Venue: TBC

The meeting is open to Governing Board delegates, GBIF committee members and invited observers

Monday, 20 October 2025

Governing Board meeting Day 2
Time: 09:00-17:00
Venue: TBC

The meeting is open to Governing Board delegates, GBIF committee members and invited observers

GB32 Dinner - Date TBC
Time: TBC
Venue: TBC

All Governing Board delegates, GBIF committee members and invited observers are invited to join the dinner at the Hall of Biodiversity – Ciência Viva Center

21-24 October 2025

Living Data 2025
Following the GB32 events, the Living Data 2025 conference will take place.

More information available at https://www.livingdata2025.com/