Hi Everyone, Wondering about biodiversity information data standards? Find out where they come from, and how you can contribute to this community and share what you learn with your colleagues. Two introduction sessions (choose one) have open slots andregistration is free <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.tdwg.org/conferences/2020/working-sessions-schedule/__;!!PhOWcWs!gP2NXNK5ZTXj_m4dASbIUmct5btkpzeY-2fZ2Roqjcz7EA3-VS7Xq_iE3eEtEQ$>. Everyone from the Biodiversity Information Standards organization (also known as TDWG - Taxonomic Databases Working Group) looks forward to seeing you there. This introductory session focuses on where standards come from, what current interest and task groups at TDWG are developing, real examples of how these standards support science, and current ways in which you can get involved to bring your expertise and needs to the TDWG table. Following this intro session, we invite you toregister now for the TDWG Working Sessions (Sept 21 - 25) <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.tdwg.org/conferences/2020/working-sessions-schedule/__;!!PhOWcWs!gP2NXNK5ZTXj_m4dASbIUmct5btkpzeY-2fZ2Roqjcz7EA3-VS7Xq_iE3eEtEQ$>and theTDWG 2020 Conference <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.tdwg.org/conferences/2020/__;!!PhOWcWs!gP2NXNK5ZTXj_m4dASbIUmct5btkpzeY-2fZ2Roqjcz7EA3-VS7Xq_hP3fXn6Q$>(Oct 19 - 23 --> separate registration opening soon).). Please send questions toconf-organizers@tdwg.org <mailto:conf-organizers@tdwg.org> In anticipation, The Biodiversity Information Standards #TDWG2020 Working Sessions Organizers -- -- Upcoming iDigBio Events https://www.idigbio.org/calendar -- Deborah Paul, Digitization/Capacity Development Manager iDigBio -- Steering Committee Member, SPNHC Liaison Biodiversity Information Standards (TDWG) Deputy Chair Biodiversity Information Science and Standards (BISS) Managing Ed. Institute for Digital Information, 234 LSB Florida State University Tallahassee, Florida 32306 850-644-6366