13:00−13:05
Logistics and Introduction of the program
Dr Anthony Rea, Director Infrastructure WMO
13:05-13:15
Welcome, Opening of the WMO Data Conference
Prof. Gerhard Adrian, President of WMO
13:15−13:30
WMO Priorities for 2020-2023: Data Policy and Moving Toward Earth System Modeling and Prediction
Prof. Petteri Taalas, Secretary General, WMO
13:30-13:45
Keynote address: Origin of WMO Data Exchange and Resolution 40
Dr. John Zillman, former President of WMO
13:45−13:55
Progress toward a new overarching WMO Data Policy resolution in 2021
Lars Peter Riishojgaard,Deputy Director, WMO