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The optical/infrared interferometry community is a vibrant, active community. Nonetheless, the interferometric technique is not without its challenges. The VLTI Expertise Centers were created precisely to fulfill this shortcoming in optical/infrared interferometry expertise and to maximize the impact of VLTI instrumentation. In this talk I will address the various activities in which we try to engage and stimulate the optical/infrared interferometry community through user support and training, as well as activities aimed at wider audiences, namely complementary observing communities, the general public, stakeholders and policy makers.
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