OptimESM will have its kick-off meeting in Norrköping, Sweden, at SMHI headquarters, from February 7 to February 9, 2023. Registration is now open for project partners, international collaborators and advisory board members. The meeting agenda under development will include an overview-presentation of OptimESM and partner institutions, Work-Package presentations, scientific talks, presentations from sister and related projects, discussion with advisory board members and breakout discussions.