From Buoys to Breakthroughs!

We look forward to sharing the latest in Great Lakes observations, information, and community engagement during the meeting, as we kick off recognition of GLOS’ 20 Years. This gathering will start the next year of reflecting on GLOS’ impact and sharing our vision for the next 20 years!

This year’s Great Lakes Observing System Annual Meeting will be held in Ann Arbor, MI, on Wednesday July 9th

Annual Meeting Details:

When: Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Where: Zingerman’s Greyline event space, Ann Arbor, MI

We invite you to join us for an evening reception, following the Annual Meeting program!

Reception Details:

When: Evening of Wednesday, July 9, 2025 (after Annual Meeting)
Where: Circ Bar, Ann Arbor, MI

You do not have to attend the Annual Meeting to join us at the evening reception, but registration is required for each event.

Event Sponsors:

The GLOS Annual Meeting is generously supported by:

Great Lakes Sponsors

Puddle Sponsors

Annual Meeting Agenda

Meeting from 8:30am – 5:00pm (Eastern Standard Time)

8:30 – Registration, Check in, and Breakfast

9:30 – Welcome

Jennifer Boehme, CEO – GLOS
Tom Rayburn, Board Chair – GLOS

9:40 – U.S. IOOS Program Office Update

Krisa Arzayus, Deputy Director – U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System

10:00 – IOOS Association Updates

Kristen Yarincik, Executive Director – IOOS Association

10:15 – GLOS: 2025-2045 Overview

Jennifer Boehme, CEO – GLOS

10:30 – Session 1: Community Engagement

11:30 – Lunch Break

12:45 – Session 2: Observations & Technology

2:15 – Break

2:45 – Session 3: Data & Information

4:25 – GLOS 2026-2031: Partner Discussion

Jennifer Boehme, CEO – GLOS

5:00 – Formal Program Ends

Session Breakdown

Session 1: Community Engagement

Katie Rousseau, Strategic Initiatives Manager – GLOS

Great Lakes Innovation Accelerator – Soham Dalal, Managing Director – Gener8tor
Lakebed 2030 – A Collaborative Approach to Lakefloor Exploration – Derek Niles, President – Orange Force Marine
Research Engagement with the Cooperative Institute for Great Lakes Research at NOAA’s Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory – Nayethzi Hernandez, Research Engagement Specialist, & John McClure, Research Engagement Specialist – CIGLR

Session 2: Observations & Technology

Shelby Brunner, Science and Observations Manager – GLOS

An Observing Reflection for the Great Lakes – Lacey Mason, Physical Scientist – NOAA GLERL
Modernization of Great Lakes Evaporation Network – John Lenters,Senior Research Specialist – University of Michigan Biological Station
Evolution of Observations and Data in Models and Forecasts – Eric Anderson, Director, Hydrologic Science and Engineering – Colorado School of Mines

Session 3: Data & Information

Mike Sutherland, Marine Geospatial Analyst – GLOS

DMAC Core Operations Update – Ingest, NDBC, and NCEI – Joe Smith, Cyberinfrastructure Engineer – GLOS
New Seagull Features – Sneha Bhadbhade, Senior Advisor – GLOS
Coastal safety App for Beach Goers and Small Craft in the Great Lakes – Captain D. Andrew Ferguson, Chief Executive Officer – Argonaut
From Data to Information – Opportunities to utilize AI with Seagull – Brian Tol, Vice President of Software Engineering – Mutually Human
DIG: Advancing Water Technology Through User-Focused Product Innovation – Mike Meyers, Delivery Manager, Thad Senti, Chief Technology Officer, and Nate Smith, Co-founder and COO – DIG