On October 28, the 15th Asia-Oceania Meteorological Satellite Users Conference (AOMSUC) and the 2025 FENGYUN Meteorological Satellite International Users Conference (hereinafter referred to as "the Conference") opened in Qingdao, Shandong. The Conference focuses on the pivotal role of meteorological satellite technology in global early warning systems, aiming to further enhance the international application efficiency of Fengyun meteorological satellites and promote innovation and collaboration in the sharing of meteorological satellite data and services worldwide.

During the event Credits to National Satellite Meteorological Centre of CMA

Dr. Abdulla Al Mandous, President of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) expressed in a video address that he was happy to see the Conference as an important annual platform and a great bridge between satellite operators and users for exchanging information and knowledge, for building a stronger working-together network, and more importantly for strengthening the collaborative spirits across Asia and Oceania regions and helps integrate your work even more into the global efforts led by WMO.

ZHANG Zuqiang, Deputy Administrator of the China meteorological Administration (CMA) expressed gratitude to all sectors for their long-term support to the FENGYUN meteorological satellite program and hoped that this conference would serve as an opportunity to actively advance the implementation of the United Nations’Early Warnings for All initiative, contributing even greater efforts to building a community with a shared future for mankind.

At the opening ceremony, the first set of images from FENGYUN-3H meteorological satellite and the first set of images from Europe's Metop-SGA1 satellite were released. Additionally, the proposed list of candidates for the 2026 "Belt and Road" Meteorological Visiting Scholars Program and the results of the Fengyun Meteorological Satellite International Application Competition were announced.

The Conference is hosted by CMA and China National Space Administration.

During the Conference, experts and scholars from more than 50 countries will engage in discussions on the challenges and opportunities surrounding meteorological satellites. The conference will last until October 30.

Editor: LIU Shuqiao