As Early Career Ocean Professionals (ECOPs) are interested to engage in the marine science-policy discussions, the European Marine Board Ambassadors are organizing a 2-day EMB ECOP Network Forum to provide both training and a space for intergenerational dialogue between EMB ECOPs and European policy makers, experts, as well as senior scientists. The event will take place in person only on Sunday 8 and Monday 9 October 2023 at the Cidade da Cultura, Santiago de Compostela, Spain.

During this unique forum, participants will be able to:

1. Participate in training sessions on the European marine science policies landscape, science communication tools to make your science more impactful for policy, and collaboration strategies 
2. Meet and network with other ECOPs from different institutions across Europe to create an interdisciplinary EMB ECOP community 
3. Exchange and open dialogue with policy-makers, experts, as well as senior scientists
4. Have the opportunity to speak with one voice by providing recommendations on how to improve ECOP engagement in the current marine-science policy landscape. These recommendations will be communicated to European science and policy organizations through the EMB.

Consider attending if you:

• Are an ECOP (i.e., Masters, PhD or Post-doc) and related to one of the EMB member organizations
• Do research (natural sciences, social sciences, etc.) related to marine sciences 

Funding

Travel expenses can potentially be covered by your institution (ask your supervisor and/or contact us in case of questions: info@marineboard.eu)

On-site catering is covered by the EMB and partners. The EMB and partners are currently looking into covering the accommodation in Santiago de Compostela for ECOPs, especially the ones from countries in economic transition. If you are interested in attending the forum, fill out the expression of interest form here before May 9th, 2023.