ECMWF at the AMS Annual Meeting 2025

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ECMWF will participate in the American Meteorological Society (AMS) Annual Meeting from 12 to 16 January in New Orleans, Louisiana. Our staff will be giving presentations, co-chairing sessions, and taking part in panels as shown in the overview below.

This year, we will also have a booth in the Exhibit Hall (Booth 722), where conference-goers can visit us to find out more about what we do and discover how we plan to mark the 50th anniversary of ECMWF this year (ECMWF booth rota).

Monday, 13 January

ECMWF staff

Obviating the challenges of data assimilation with Direct Observation Prediction

Tony McNally

9:15 to 9:30 CST / 15:15 to 15:30 GMT

222 (New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center)

Abstract: 1.3 – Obviating the Challenges of Data Assimilation with Direct Observation Prediction

“Powered by”, ECMWF open and modernized approach beyond the Climate and Atmosphere Data Stores

Angel Lopez Alos

10:45 to 11:00 CST / 16:45 to 17:00 GMT

355 (New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center)

Abstract: 2B.1 - “Powered by”, ECMWF Open and Modernized approach beyond the Climate and Atmosphere Data Stores

Data assimilation and machine learning: evolution or revolution? (invited)

Massimo Bonavita

10:45 to 11:00 CST / 16:45 to 17:00 GMT

222 (New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center)

Abstract: 2.1 - Data assimilation and machine learning: evolution or revolution?

Anemoi: an open-source framework for developing data-driven weather forecasts

Baudouin Raoult et al.; presented by Matthew Chantry

11:45 to 12:00 CST / 17:45 to 18:00 GMT

339 (New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center)

Abstract: 2A.5 - Anemoi: an open-source framework for developing data-driven weather forecasts

Progress on the migration to GRIB2 at ECMWF

Sébastien Villaume

11:00 to 11:15 CST / 17:00 to 17:15 GMT

355 (New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center)

Abstract: 2B.2 - Progress on the migration to GRIB2 at ECMWF

International hazards – The UN’s Early Warnings for All (EW4All) Challenge

Becky Hemingway (co-chair)

13:45 to 15:00 CST / 19:45 to 21:00 GMT

344 (New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center)

Abstract: Joint session J3B - International hazards – The UN’s Early Warnings for All (EW4All) Challenge

Destination Earth's digital twins – state of play

Irina Sandu; presented by Florian Pappenberger

14:00 to 14:15 CST / 20:00 to 20:15 GMT

339 (New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center)

Abstract: J3A.2 - Destination Earth's digital twins - state of play

50 years of ECMWF: Where next?

Florence Rabier, ECMWF Director-General

17:00 to 17:15 CST / 23:00 to 23:15 GMT

213 (New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center)

Abstract: 4.3 - 50 years of ECMWF: Where next?

ECMWF software & services for producing and serving peta-byte Earth system data sets – a journey of bytes from HPC to end-users

Tiago Quintino

17:00 to 17:15 CST / 23:00 to 23:15 GMT

La Nouvelle C (Second Floor, New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center)

Abstract: J4.2 - ECMWF software & services for producing and serving peta-byte Earth system data sets – a journey of bytes from HPC to end-users

Presentations with ECMWF co-authors

Forecasting a Severe Convectively Induced Turbulence Event of a Passenger Aircraft using the ECMWF IFS model

Sonja Gisinger (DLR)

13:45 to 14:00 CST / 19:45 to 20:00 GMT

354 (New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center)

Abstract: 3.1 - Forecasting a Severe Convectively Induced Turbulence Event of a Passenger Aircraft using the ECMWF IFS model 

US and EU begin planning for the development of a coordinated Digital Twin to better understand and mitigate the impact of tropical cyclones in the Caribbean

Jennifer A.B. Webster (NOAA, Stennis Space Center, MS, USA and NOAA/NESDIS/NCEI, Boulder, CO, USA)

14:15 to 14:30 CST / 20:15 to 20:30 GMT

339 (New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center)

Abstract: J3A.3 - US and EU begin planning for the development of a coordinated Digital Twin to better understand and mitigate the impact of tropical cyclones in the Caribbean

Predictions of tropical waves and cyclogenesis at ECMWF

Sharanya J. Majumdar (University of Miami)

16:30 to 16:45 CST / 22:30 to 22:45 GMT

221 (New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center)

Abstract: 4.1 - Predictions of tropical waves and cyclogenesis at ECMWF

Tuesday, 14 January

ECMWF staff

AIFS – ECMWF’s data-driven forecasting system

Matthew Chantry

8:30 to 8:45 CST / 14:30 to 14:45 GMT

339 (New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center)

Abstract: 5A.1 - AIFS – ECMWF’s data-driven forecasting system

Recent developments in R2O at ECMWF

Martin Suttie

9:00 to 9:15 CST / 15:00 to 15:15 GMT

213 (New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center)

Abstract: 5A.3 - Recent developments in R2O at ECMWF

Panel discussion: Charting the course of artificial intelligence for weather prediction: where are we today and where are we going?

Matthew Chantry (panellist)

10:45 to 12:00 CST / 16:45 to 18:00 GMT

La Nouvelle C (Second Floor, New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center)

Abstract: Panel Discussion PD6B - Charting the course of artificial intelligence for weather prediction: where are we today and where are we going?

Panel discussion: NOAA's Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Satellites Evolution – Needs, Plans, Opportunities (invited)

Tony McNally (panellist)

13:45 to 15:00 CST / 19:45 to 21:00 GMT

356 (New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center)

Abstract: Panel discussion 7A - NOAA's Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Satellites Evolution - Needs, Plans, Opportunities (invited)

Advances in R2O & O2R with analysis and forecasting systems, technologies, and methodologies, linking between solutions and requirements to address field’s forecasting needs III: Forecasting, evaluation, and verification

Martin Suttie (co-chair)

16:30 to 18:00 CST / 22:30 to 00:00 GMT

213 (New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center)

Abstract: Session 8A - Advances in R2O & O2R with analysis and forecasting systems, technologies, and methodologies, linking between solutions and requirements to address field’s forecasting needs III: Forecasting, evaluation, and verification

Wednesday, 15 January

ECMWF staff

Panel discussion: Challenges and opportunities in providing high-performance computing to support weather, water and climate I – Centre directors panel

Tiago Quintino (panellist)

8:30 to 10:00 CST / 14:30 to 16:00 GMT

223 (New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center)

Abstract: Panel Discussion PD9 - Challenges and Opportunities in Providing High Performance Computing to Support Weather, Water, and Climate I - Center Directors Panel

ECMWF forecast improvements and plans in our 50th anniversary year

Tony McNally

9:00 to 9:15 CST / 15:00 to 15:15 GMT

207 (New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center)

Abstract: 9B.3 - ECMWF forecast improvements and plans in our 50th anniversary year

ECMWF’s collaborative engagement activities – best practices and plans

Becky Hemingway

9:30 to 9:45 CST / 15:30 to 15:45 GMT

Great Hall A (New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center)

Abstract: 9B.5 - ECMWF’s collaborative engagement activities – best-practices and plans

How can ECMWF help with the understanding of machine learning and AI in weather and climate?

Becky Hemingway

11:45 to 12:00 CST / 17:45 to 18:00 GMT

245 (New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center)

Abstract: 10B.5 - How can ECMWF help with the understanding of machine learning and AI in weather and climate?

Earthkit – ECMWF’s next-generation community Python software stack

Iain Russell

14:45 to 15:00 CST / 20:45 to 21:00 GMT

213 (New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center)

Abstract: 11.2 Earthkit - ECMWF’s next-generation community Python software stack

Artificial intelligence, numerical weather prediction, and high performance computing in a data-driven weather future

Tiago Quintino (co-chair)

16:30 to 18:00 CST / 22:30 to 00:00 GMT

La Nouvelle C (Second Floor, New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center)

Abstract: J12 - Artificial intelligence, numerical weather prediction, and high performance computing in a data-driven weather future

Presentations with ECMWF co-authors

The role of observations in ECMWF tropical cyclone initialization and forecasting

Sharanya J. Majumdar (University of Miami)

11:00 to 11:15 CST / 17:00 to 17:15 GMT

222 (New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center)

Abstract: 10.2 - The role of observations in ECMWF tropical cyclone initialization and forecasting

Thursday, 16 January

ECMWF staff

Destination Earth – Digital twin of the Earth system to support local adaptation to extreme weather and climate change challenges

Stephan Siemen

11:45 to 12:00 CST / 17:45 to 18:00 GMT

357 (New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center) 

Abstract: 14B.5 - Destination Earth – Digital twin of the Earth system to support local adaptation to extreme weather and climate change challenges

Agency Updates: State of AI in environmental sciences, weather forecasting, and climate monitoring

Florian Pappenberger (speaker)

12:50 to 13:15 CST / 18:15 to 19:15 GMT

343 (New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center)

Abstract: Agency Updates - State of AI in environmental sciences, weather forecasting, and climate monitoring

Panel discussion: Good use and practices for AI in environmental science

Martin Suttie (panellist)

13:45 to 15:00 CST / 19:45 to 21:00 GMT

245 (New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center)

Abstract: Panel discussion PD15B - Good use and practices for AI in environmental science