The 57th General Assembly of the Consortium of European Taxonomic Facilities (CETAF) will be held on 15–16 May 2025 at the Abbaye de Neumünster in Luxembourg, hosted by the Musée national d’histoire naturelle (MNHNL) and its Director Patrick Michaely. The event will gather representatives from CETAF institutions, working groups, and invited guests to discuss strategic directions and developments across the community.
This edition of the General Assembly will focus on the implementation of the CETAF Strategy 2025–2030, and will provide space for updates from the Secretariat, working groups, and ongoing initiatives.
📅 Agenda Overview
14 May (evening)
– Informal welcome event at MNHNL
15 May
– Opening remarks by Luxembourg’s Minister of Culture
– Formal introductions and welcome
– Presentation of proposed new CETAF members and updates from the General Secretariat
– Sessions on the CETAF Strategy, 2025 work plan, and working group contributions
– Guided visit to MNHNL collections and special exhibition
16 May
– Presentations on biodiversity policy and community contributions, including invasive species monitoring and taxonomic capacity building
– Administrative reporting, planning for upcoming assemblies, and closing remarks
The General Assembly remains a key moment for CETAF members to exchange updates, evaluate progress, and coordinate upcoming activities. Taking place a year after the last CETAF Community Meeting (Oslo, May 2024) — and following the first Directors’ Summit in Madrid, Spain — CETAF57 is highly anticipated and will see record participation from across the network.
