1. Session 8. GEOSS requirements, functions, architecture Session Feedback Presenter: Max Craglia

2. Session Summary Outcome : Audience feedback provided constructive feedback for sustaining existing GEOSS Services and to support our evolving 2025 GEOSS Vision and Infrastructure. Key Messages: We need to work together as a community for GEOSS Success In the coming months we will continue to work with the community to develop an acceptable and achievable vision & architecture

3. GEOSS Actions for the 2016 Work Programme Priorities –Sustainment of ongoing Maintenance & Operation of GEOSS Infrastructure –Support GEOSS Research & Development Strategic Activities & Objectives –Support the Advancement of Data Sharing & Management Principles – Starting Interaction and integration with GEO Implementation Mechanisms and Users –Continue efforts on development of a 2025 Service Delivery Framework –Leverage best practices – Pilot, Prototype & then Implement for success Success Criteria –Demonstrable value of GEOSS for GEO community and beyond