Observations with the VLT, VLTI, and ALMA have pioneered exoplanet science over the past decade. With upcoming results from ESA missions such as Gaia, PLATO, and Ariel, exoplanet research is entering a transformative era of population-scale characterisation surveys. This workshop will bring the community together to explore how current ESO facilities together with powerful archival resources, can best complement exoplanet demographics, atmospheres, and planet formation at the dawn of population-scale studies.
Abstract submission open for ESO Workshop “Bridging Horizons: Harnessing ESO’s Current Facilities for the Dawn of Exoplanet Population Studies”, 2-6 November 2026
Published: 17 Apr 2026
The programme includes plenary and breakout sessions focused on scientific synergies, observational strategies, open-science tools, and preparation for ESO's Expanding Horizons Call for Ideas (2026). To broaden participation and reduce environmental impact, the workshop will be held in a distributed format across four regional nodes across Garching (Germany), Vitacura (Santiago de Chile), Nice (France), and Lund (Sweden), and online.
Do not miss the chance to present your work, and help shape the future of exoplanet science! Abstracts are due by 15 May 2026.
Find out more on the workshop webpage.