SYMET-15, CONECT-4, RTC Directors Meeting (7 to 11 December 2026), Nanjing, China

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6 August 2026

15th WMO Symposium on Education and Training (SYMET-15)
7–11 December 2026 | Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology (NUIST), Nanjing, China & Online

Theme:
Transforming Education and Training to Build Workforces for Future-Ready Weather, Climate and Water Services

The WMO Secretariat invites applications to participate in SYMET-15, a global forum for leaders, educators, trainers, and capacity development professionals from WMO Regional Training Centres (RTCs), National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHSs), universities, and partner organizations.

Circular Letter is available in six official languages:

English | French | Russian | Spanish | Chinese | Arabic

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Promotional banner for the Joint WMO Education, Training, and Capacity Development Event in Nanjing, China, 7-11 December 2026, featuring event details and city skyline.

SYMET-15 will form part of an integrated week of events that will also include the fourth Plenary Meeting of the Consortium of WMO Education and Training Collaborating Partners (CONECT-4) on 10–11 December 2026, and the Meeting of Directors of WMO Regional Training Centres (RTCs) on the afternoon of 11 December 2026. Together, these three events will constitute the Joint Event, providing a unique opportunity for collaboration, knowledge exchange, and strategic discussions on the future of education and training in support of weather, climate, and water services.

Deadlines:

SYMET-15 Poster Abstract Submission: 15 October 2026

Registration: 30 November 2026

Request for an Invitation Verification Letter (TE Letter) - for in-person participants only: 15 September 2026

Further information: traatwmo [dot] int (tra[at]wmo[dot]int)