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 GB32 events.
If you wish to attend the Living Data 2025 conference, please register at the official conference website at Living Data 2025 Conference.
Printable GB32 PDF programme
Download a printable one-page overview of the GB32 meeting and associated events.
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: Humboldt Institute
The training is open to GBIF node managers and node staff. Heads of Delegation may register to attend as Observers. However, please note that the Head of Delegation attendance will need to be confirmed with the Nodes Committee Chair based on availability.
Friday, 17 October 2025
Global Nodes Training - Day 2
Time: 09:00-17:00
Venue: Humboldt Institute
The training is open to GBIF node managers and node staff. Heads of Delegation may register to attend as Observers. However, please note that the Head of Delegation attendance will need to be confirmed with the Nodes Committee Chair based on availability.
Nodes Steering Group meeting
Time: 17:00-20:00
Venue: TBC
The meeting is open to members of the GBIF Nodes Steering Group
Saturday, 18 October 2025
Global Nodes Meeting (online attendance possible)
Time: 09:00-17:00
Venue: Humboldt Institute
The meeting is open to GBIF node managers and node staff. Heads of Delegation may register to attend as Observers. However, please note that the Head of Delegation attendance will need to be confirmed with the Nodes Committee Chair based on availability.
Budget Committee meeting
Time: 13:30-17:00
Venue: Humboldt Institute
The meeting is open to members of the GBIF Budget Committee
Science Committee meeting
Time: 13:30-17:00
Venue: Humboldt Institute
The meeting is open to members of the GBIF Science Committee
Icebreaker
Time: TBC
Venue: TBC
All GBIF nodes, 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
Executive Committee meeting 2
Time: 17:00-18:00
Venue: TBC
The meeting is open to members of the GBIF Executive Committee
21-24 October 2025
Living Data 2025
Following the GB32 events, the Living Data 2025 conference will take place.
More information available at Living Data 2025 Conference