Members of the U.S. Carbon Cycle Science Program and lead authors of the 3rd Decadal U.S. Carbon Cycle Science Plan, as well as members of the North American Carbon Program (NACP) attended and presented at the International Carbon Dioxide Conference (11) in Manaus, Amazonas, Brasil this week. During the week, there were many talks, posters, and opportunities to engage with national and international experts in carbon cycle science and management, and great opportunities for carbon dioxide and methane shop talk!