This joint conference in Bogotá will bring together members of the four biodiversity networks (Biodiversity Information Standards TWG, GBIF, OBIS and GEO BON), alongside hundreds of scientists, researchers, practitioners and other experts from around the world.

The conference will explore three main themes:

• Building standards that promote data sharing and interoperability
• Bringing together and providing access to diverse sources of information
• Monitoring our progress toward conserving and restoring the planet's biodiversity