<div dir="ltr"><div><b>Be part of the <i>fully virtual</i> </b><a href="https://codata.org/events/conferences/international-fair-convergence-symposium-convened-by-codata-and-go-fair-22-23-october-2020-paris-france/" target="_blank"><b>International FAIR Convergence Symposium</b></a><b> which will take place on 27 November to 4 December.  </b><a href="https://conference.codata.org/FAIRconvergence2020/" target="_blank"><b>Submit your proposal for a poster and lightning talk before the deadline of 31 October!</b></a></div><div><br></div><div>Submit a proposal for a poster or lightning talk: <a href="https://conference.codata.org/FAIRconvergence2020/" target="_blank">https://conference.codata.org/FAIRconvergence2020/</a></div><div><br></div><div>Register for the International FAIR Convergence Symposium: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/international-fair-convergence-symposium-registration-105931185026" target="_blank">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/international-fair-convergence-symposium-registration-105931185026</a></div><div><div><img src="cid:ii_kggexyar0" alt="symposium-9october.jpg" width="562" height="316"><br></div></div><div><br></div><div>This event will provide a unique forum for advancing international and cross-domain convergence around FAIR. CODATA and GO FAIR are convening a global community with an interest in combining <span style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px;padding:0px;border-width:0px 0px 1px;outline:0px;vertical-align:baseline;border-bottom-style:dotted;border-bottom-color:rgb(0,0,0)">data</span> across domains for a host of <span style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px;padding:0px;border-width:0px 0px 1px;outline:0px;vertical-align:baseline;border-bottom-style:dotted;border-bottom-color:rgb(0,0,0)">research</span> issues – including major global challenges, such as those relating to the SDGs or the COVID-19 pandemic. Outcomes will directly inform the <a href="https://www.codata.org/strategic-initiatives/decadal-programme" target="_blank" style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;outline:0px;vertical-align:baseline;text-decoration-line:none">CODATA Decadal Programme ‘Making data work for cross-domain grand challenges’</a> and the <a href="https://www.go-fair.org/go-fair-initiative" target="_blank" style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;outline:0px;vertical-align:baseline;text-decoration-line:none">GO FAIR community’s convergence</a> towards bottom-up development of the Internet of FAIR data and services globally.</div><div><br></div><div>The outcomes will address fundamental issues, such as an improved alignment with parallel and emerging data initiatives around the world and lessons learned during the current crisis (virus outbreak) in relation to international research data sharing and the role of FAIR.</div><div><br>The approach in many sessions will be detailed and technical, resulting in recommendations, consensus for action and draft implementations.</div><div><br>Participation is open and free to ALL researchers, data experts, funders, and science policy makers.</div><div><br></div><div><b>There will be a dedicated virtual session for posters and lightning talks.  We invite proposals for these by the deadline of 31 October:</b> <a href="https://conference.codata.org/FAIRconvergence2020" target="_blank">https://conference.codata.org/FAIRconvergence2020</a><br><br></div><div><b>All topics related to issues, challenges, convergence and consensus-building around FAIR are in scope.  Please consider the themes of the symposium at <a href="https://conference.codata.org/conference/FAIRconvergence2020/call_for_poster/" target="_blank">https://conference.codata.org/conference/FAIRconvergence2020/call_for_poster/</a></b></div><div><br></div><div>Thanks,</div><div>Asha</div>-- <div><div style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><div><br></div><div><b>TWO WEEKS TO GO! Deadline for Posters and Lightning Talks is 31Oct: </b><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/international-fair-convergence-symposium-registration-105931185026" target="_blank">Register for International Virtual FAIR Convergence Symposium 2020, 30 Nov-4 Dec</a> | <a href="https://conference.codata.org/FAIRconvergence2020/" target="_blank">Call for posters and lightning talks</a></div><div><br></div><div><b>Data-Driven Governance in Sustainable Cities: </b><a href="https://codata.org/initiatives/strategic-programme/codata-connect/webinar-series-smart-and-resilient-cities/webinar-7-data-driven-governance-in-sustainable-cities-new-models-for-public-private-data-sharing/" target="_blank">New models for public-private data sharing: CODATA Connect Webinar, 19 Oct</a></div><div><br></div><b>Units of Measure for Humans and Machines: </b><a href="https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.4081656" target="_blank">Position Paper and Manifesto of the DRUM (Digital Representation of Units of Measure) Task Group https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.4081656</a> and <a href="https://codata.org/initiatives/task-groups/drum/first-briefing-for-the-drum-ambassadors/" target="_blank">First Briefing Meeting</a><br><br><a href="https://codata.org/august-2020-publications-in-the-data-science-journal/" target="_blank"><b>August 2020 publications</b></a> in the <a href="https://datascience.codata.org/" target="_blank">CODATA Data Science Journal</a> </div><div style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><div><br></div><div><b>Stay in touch with CODATA:</b></div><div></div><div><br></div><div>Stay up to date with CODATA activities: <a href="http://lists.codata.org/mailman/listinfo/codata-international_lists.codata.org" target="_blank">join the CODATA International News list</a></div><div><br></div><div>Looking for training and career opportunities in data science and data stewardship?  <a href="http://lists.codata.org/mailman/listinfo/data_science_training_lists.codata.org" target="_blank">Sign up to the CODATA early career community-run data science training and careers list</a></div><div><br></div><div>Follow us on social media! <a href="https://twitter.com/CODATANews" target="_blank">Twitter</a> - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/codata.org/" target="_blank">Facebook</a> - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-hodson-b3711a11/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/codatainternational/" target="_blank">Instagram</a></div></div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr" style="font-size:small"><div style="font-size:12.8px"><div style="color:rgb(0,0,0)">___________________________<br></div></div></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-size:small"><br></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-size:small">Asha Law | Program Assistant, CODATA | <a href="http://www.codata.org/" style="color:rgb(17,85,204)" target="_blank">http://www.codata.org</a></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-size:small"><br></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-size:small">E-Mail: <a href="mailto:asha@codata.org" style="color:rgb(17,85,204)" target="_blank">asha@codata.org</a><br></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-size:small">Tel (Office): +33 1 45 25 04 96</div><div dir="ltr" style="font-size:small"><br></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-size:small">CODATA (Committee on Data of the International Council for Science), 5 rue Auguste Vacquerie, 75016 Paris, FRANCE</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>