Jörg Steinwagner elected as new EMS Vice-President

The Council of the European Meteorological Society met in early July, covering various administrative and operational matters, including updates on membership fees, budget discussions, and the approval of memorandums of understanding with other meteorological societies.
The Council reviewed progress on multiple initiatives including the Journal of the European Meteorological Society (JEMS), the Webinar Series, and the Terminology Project; it agreed on the implementation of AI tools for video production at the upcoming EMS Annual Meeting 2025 in Ljubljana, as well as a the continuation of the Europhotometeo competition with a new framework, where a representative from a Member Society would manage the system.
Council also approved the venue for the EMS Meeting in 2027:  The EMS 2027 will be held at the Jagiellonian University in Kraków, Poland. In 2026 the conference will take place in Utrecht, the Netherlands, from 6 to 11 September 2026: mark the dates!

At this recent session, Jörg Steinwagner, the representative of the German Meteorological Society (DMG) on the EMS Council, was elected as EMS Vice-President for a 3-year term, starting on 8 September 2025.
He follows Dominique Marbouty of Météo et Climat , the French Meteorological Society, who acted as Vice-President since spring 2020. Dominique has supported the EMS from its foundation, was its President from 2011 to 2014, and recently steered the Strategy Monitoring Group. His impact on the EMS and its development will be lasting. Dominique said it was a real pleasure for him to contribute to EMS, and emphasized the importance of being part of this pan-European project as a European citizen, helping to develop a Europe-wide citizenship understanding.

About Jörg Steinwagner

Jörg Steinwagner holds a doctorate in meteorology and has more than 20 years of experience at the intersection of atmospheric science, remote sensing, and technical system development. His professional background spans leading roles in ESA, DLR, and EUMETSAT projects, with a strong focus on project management, quality assurance, and the integration of complex sensing technologies for environmental and aerospace applications.

He has worked extensively in both scientific institutions and the private sector, managing interdisciplinary teams and delivering customized solutions in fields ranging from satellite meteorology to automotive sensor systems. In addition to his professional work, he is deeply committed to fostering scientific dialogue and community engagement. Since 2024, he has chaired the Munich Section of the DMG, where he organizes lectures and public events to promote meteorology in society and support early-career scientists.