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Programme

The GB33 meeting and associated events will take place in Oslo, Norway in the period 28 September - 2 October 2026.

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

Pre-registration is required for all GB33 events.

Please note that the GB33 events will take place the week after the TDWG 2026 Conference which will take place in Oslo on 21-25 September 2026. Both TDWG 2026 and the GB33 events will take place in downtown Oslo.

Printable GB33 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.

Monday, 28 September 2026

Budget Committee meeting
Time: 09:00-12:30
Venue: University of Oslo Natural History Museum, university campus Tøyen

The meeting is open to members of the GBIF Budget Committee

Science Committee meeting
Time: 09:00-12:30
Venue: University of Oslo Natural History Museum, university campus Tøyen

The meeting is open to members of the GBIF Science Committee

Nodes Steering Group meeting
Time: 09:00-12:30
Venue: University of Oslo Natural History Museum, university campus Tøyen

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

Executive Committee meeting
Time: 13:30-17:00
Venue: University of Oslo Natural History Museum, university campus Tøyen

The meeting is open to members of the GBIF Executive Committee

Icebreaker
Time: 18:00-21:00 Venue: Klimahuset (Climate House), university campus Tøyen

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

Tuesday, 29 September 2026

Governing Board meeting Day 1
Time: 09:00-17:00
Venue: TBC

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

Wednesday, 30 September 2026

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

Hosted dinner
Time: 19:00-22:00
Venue: TBC

The Hosted dinner is to Governing Board delegates, GBIF committee members and invited observers

Thursday, 1 October 2026

Governing Board meeting Day 3
Time: 09:00-17:00
Venue: TBC

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

Executive Committee meeting
Time: 17:00-18:30
Venue: TBC

The meeting is open to members of the GBIF Executive Committee

Friday, 2 October 2026

Science Symposium
Time: 09:00-17:00
Venue: University of Oslo Aula

The Science Symposium is open to Governing Board delgates, GBIF committee members and other invited participants