Acknowledgements

Meeting preparation

Special thanks go out to the members of the Nodes Steering Group for their guidance and support throughout the planning process for the Global Nodes Meeting. Thanks also to the regional representatives for leading on the regional break out sessions.

We recognize the following individuals for their significant contributions to the preparation of the Global Nodes Meeting 2026:

  • Anne-Sophie Archambeau, Nodes Committee Chair

  • Anabela Plos, Nodes Committee 2nd Vice Chair

  • Birgit Gemeinholzer, GBIF Science Committee Chair

  • Melodie McGeoch, GBIF Science Committee

  • Dag Endresen, Node Manager Norway

  • Stephen Formel, OBIS

  • Clara Baringo, Node Staff Brazil

Additionally, we recognize the following GBIF Secretariat staff for their contributions to materials, support and on-site logistics:

  • Joe Miller, Director

  • Anne Mette Nielsen, Head of Administration

  • Annie Elkjær Ørum-Kristensen, Communications & Events Coordinator

  • Hilary Goodson, Strategic Partnership Officer

  • Laura Anne Russell, Training Officer for Community and Capacity

  • Maheva Bagard Laursen, Programme Officer for Community and Capacity

  • Mélianie Raymond, Head of Community and Capacity

  • Sanja Novakovikj, Programme Administrator for Community and Capacity

  • Susanne Sheldon, HR Manager