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Summary of events
Below is a summary of all the events associated with GB26. Please read the information carefully before registering.
Thursday 17 October 2019
Nodes Training Day 1
Time: 08:45-17:00
Venue: Naturalis Biodiversity Center, Auditorium
The two-day global nodes training is aiming to assist all node managers in further developing their nodes, irrespective of their current level of development. Previous training programmes have focused on biodiversity data mobilization and data use for decision making. This workshop will focus on the skills that node managers need to effectively position their node in the broader institutional landscape, to identify and engage key stakeholders for their networks, to develop strategic and implementation plans that align with the GBIF strategic plan, and to organize training for their workshop that benefit from the GBIF community of practice.
The event will have online and onsite components and both will have a strong practical approach (including a significant component of group work). The online preparation modules cover topics developed for a one-day course on node management for project teams as part of the EU- funded Biodiversity Information for Development (BID) programme.
The official language of the workshop will be English with some support materials translated into French, Spanish and Portuguese. Mentors will also provide some support in these languages onsite.
The training is open to GBIF Node managers. If the Node manager is not able to attend, he/she may appoint an alternate to attend on his/her behalf.
Friday 18 October 2019
Nodes Training Day 2
Time: 08:45-17:00
Venue: Naturalis Biodiversity Center, Auditorium
The two-day global nodes training is aiming to assist all node managers in further developing their nodes, irrespective of their current level of development. Previous training programmes have focused on biodiversity data mobilization and data use for decision making. This workshop will focus on the skills that node managers need to effectively position their node in the broader institutional landscape, to identify and engage key stakeholders for their networks, to develop strategic and implementation plans that align with the GBIF strategic plan, and to organize training for their workshop that benefit from the GBIF community of practice.
The event will have online and onsite components and both will have a strong practical approach (including a significant component of group work). The online preparation modules cover topics developed for a one-day course on node management for project teams as part of the EU- funded Biodiversity Information for Development (BID) programme.
The official language of the workshop will be English with some support materials translated into French, Spanish and Portuguese. Mentors will also provide some support in these languages onsite.
The training is open to GBIF Node managers. If the Node manager is not able to attend, he/she may appoint an alternate to attend on his/her behalf.
Saturday 19 October 2019
Global Nodes meeting
Time: 09:00-17:00
Venue: Naturalis Biodiversity Center, Auditorium
The goals of the Global Nodes meeting are to:
- Share recent experiences, thoughts and concerns of GBIF nodes
- Define priorities by drafting a Nodes Strategy for 2020-2021
- Agree on a Nodes Committee message to the Secretariat and HoDs
The Global Nodes meeting is open to GBIF Node managers. If the Node manager is not able to attend, he/she may appoint an alternate to attend on his/her behalf.
Sunday 20 October 2019
Budget Committee meeting
Time: 09:00-12:30
Venue: Fletcher Wellness Hotel Leiden, Gerrit Dou room
The meeting is open to members of the GBIF Budget Committee
Nodes Steering Group meeting
Time: 09:00-12:30
Venue: Fletcher Wellness Hotel Leiden, Godfried Schalcken room
The meeting is open to members of the GBIF Nodes Steering Group
Science Committee meeting
Time: 09:00-12:30
Venue: Fletcher Wellness Hotel Leiden, Pieter van Slingelandt room
The meeting is open to members of the GBIF Science Committee
Executive Committee meeting 1
Time: 13:30-17:00
Venue: Fletcher Wellness Hotel Leiden, Gerrit Dou room
The meeting is open to members of the GBIF Executive Committee
Icebreaker
Time: 19:00-21:00
Venue: Naturalis Biodiversity Center, Atrium
All Node managers, committee members and Governing Board delegates are invited to join the Icebreaker
Monday 21 October 2019
Governing Board meeting Day 1
Time: 09:00-17:00
Venue: Naturalis Biodiversity Center, Auditorium
The meeting is open to Governing Board delegates, elected GBIF Chairs and Vice-chairs and invited observers
Dinner
Time: 18:30-
Venue: Hooglandse Kerk
All Governing Board delegates, elected GBIF Chairs and Vice-chairs and invited observers are invited to join the Dinner
Tuesday 22 October 2019
Governing Board meeting Day 2
Time: 13:30-17:00
Venue: Naturalis Biodiversity Center, Auditorium
The meeting is open to Governing Board delegates, elected GBIF Chairs and Vice-chairs and invited observers
Please note that the session starts at 13:30 (afternoon session). We would encourage you to attend the Biodiversity_Next in the morning. GB26 attendees can attend the Biodiversity_Next morning sessions on this day for free (you will need to show your GB26 name badge). The Biodiversity_Next session will take place at the Stadsgehoorzaal Breestraat 60, 2311 CS Leiden. Lunch will be available at the Stadsgehoorzaal.
If you attend the Biodiversity_Next in the morning, please be back at the Naturalis Biodiversity Center in time for the session start of the Governing Board meeting at 13:30. It takes approx. 15 min. to walk from the Stadsgehoorzaal to the Naturalis Biodiversity Center.
Wednesday 23 October 2019
Governing Board meeting Day 3
Time: 13:30-17:00
Venue: Naturalis Biodiversity Center, Auditorium
The meeting is open to Governing Board delegates, elected GBIF Chairs and Vice-chairs and invited observers
Please note that the session starts at 13:30 (afternoon session). We would encourage you to attend the Biodiversity_Next in the morning. GB26 attendees can attend the Biodiversity_Next morning sessions on this day for free (you will need to show your GB26 name badge). The Biodiversity_Next session will take place at the Stadsgehoorzaal Breestraat 60, 2311 CS Leiden. Lunch will be available at the Stadsgehoorzaal.
If you attend the Biodiversity_Next in the morning, please be back at the Naturalis Biodiversity Center in time for the session start of the Governing Board meeting at 13:30. It takes approx. 15 min. to walk from the Stadsgehoorzaal to the Naturalis Biodiversity Center.
Executive Committee meeting 2
Time: 17:00-19:30
Venue: Naturalis Biodiversity Center, Atelier room
The meeting is open to members of the GBIF Executive Committee