19 March 2026
MDPI Webinar | World Meteorological Day, 23 March 2026
To commemorate World Meteorological Day 2026, MDPI is honored to host a special webinar highlighting the vital role of weather, climate, and water sciences in safeguarding our shared future.
Under the theme “Observing Today, Protecting Tomorrow,” World Meteorological Day 2026 underscores the importance of advancing observation systems, scientific innovation, and data-driven decision-making in the face of a changing climate. As environmental challenges grow increasingly complex, collaboration across disciplines and borders is more crucial than ever.
Through this webinar, we aim to contribute to the global dialogue by bringing together researchers, experts, and practitioners to explore emerging insights, technological advancements, and transformative research shaping the future of meteorological science.
Join us as we celebrate World Meteorological Day 2026, a moment to reflect on progress, exchange knowledge, and strengthen our collective commitment to protecting people and planet for generations to come.
Session 1:
Keywords: meteorology; weather science; climate monitoring; atmospheric processes; forecast modelling; precipitation; temperature; satellites
Date: 23 March 2026
Time: Session 1: 10:00 a.m. CET |8:00 p.m. AEST | 5:00 p.m. CST Asia
Webinar ID: 849 8585 6650
Website: https://sciforum.net/event/WMD
Register now for free!
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Speaker/ Presentation |
Timing in CET |
Timing in CST Asia |
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MDPI Introduction |
10:00–10:10 a.m. |
5:00–5:10 p.m. |
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Prof. Dr. John Boland |
10:10–10:30 a.m. |
5:10–5:30 p.m. |
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Dr. Edoardo Bucchignani |
10:30–10:50 a.m. |
5:30–5:50 p.m. |
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Dr. Dimitris Kaskaoutis |
10:50–11:10 a.m. |
5:50–6:10 p.m. |
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Dr. Kostas Eleftheratos |
11:10–11:30 a.m. |
6:10–6:30 p.m. |
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Q&A Session |
11:30–11:50 a.m. |
6:30–6:50 p.m. |
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Closing of Webinar |
11:50 a.m.–12:00 p.m. |
6:50–7:00 p.m. |
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with information on how to join the webinar. Registrations with academic institutional email addresses will be prioritized.
Unable to attend? Register anyway, and we will let you know when the recording is available for viewing.
Webinar Keynote Speakers:
- Prof. Dr. John Boland, School of Mathematical Sciences, Adelaide University, Australia;
- Dr. Edoardo Bucchignani, CIRA – Italian Aerospace Research Center, Italy;
- Dr. Dimitris Kaskaoutis, Chemical Engineering Department, University of Western Macedonia, Greece;
- Dr. Kostas Eleftheratos, Department of Geology and Geoenvironment, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece.
