In this keynote I want to share my journey from the world of Geoinformation - specifically the FOSS4G and open standards community - to the Meteorology community. What are the lessons learned, the challenges and the rich and manifold opportunities available at the intersection of these dynamic fields. I want to share with you my personal perspective on how collective efforts as Earth Sciences community in fostering interdisciplinary bridges can lead to innovative solutions for our planet’s challenges. In sharing my story, I intend to highlight the synergies between geoinformation and meteorology, illustrating how these interconnected disciplines can complement and enhance one another and how we as a Earth Sciences community can benefit as a whole.