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Overview
The CF Conventions Community Workshop 2026 is designed to unite professionals engaged in climate and forecast metadata. This hybrid workshop will facilitate a collaborative environment for sharing ideas, addressing emerging challenges, and developing practical solutions. Participants can expect a mix of plenary sessions, invited talks, and interactive discussions, complemented by hands-on hackathons and breakout sessions.
Objectives
The workshop aims to enhance collaboration within the CF Conventions community, support the evolution of CF metadata standards, and promote advancements in CF-compliant data. Key discussions will focus on interoperability across various data formats and systems, enabling practical progress through collaborative efforts.
Topics of Interest
This year's workshop will cover several critical topics, including:
- Transitioning from GRIB to CF
- Applying CF to diverse data formats
- Encoding uncertainty metadata in CF
Participants are encouraged to contribute additional topic suggestions and can find more information on how to submit ideas in the presentation submissions section.
Target Audience
The workshop is open to a wide range of participants, including scientists, data engineers, contributors to the CF Conventions, and users of CF-compliant datasets. Students and early-career researchers are particularly encouraged to attend.
Participation Format
The event will be held in a hybrid format, allowing for both on-site and online participation. Registration is recommended by September 14, 2026, to secure a spot in this important gathering of climate data professionals. For more details, visit the event website.
