Invitation to first ESA Science Town Hall online event on 28 May 9:30 – 12:30

During the Town Hall, an introduction will be provided to ESA’s world leading Science Programme, which is co-developed in a bottom-up approach from within the Member States. This will be followed by a presentation about the role of the Directorate’s Advisory Structure, the status of the Cosmic Vision programme, including LISA and NewAthena, and the status of and plans for Voyage 2050.

The Town Hall will provide an opportunity for direct exchange between the Directorate’s Executive and the broader scientific community, including current and future users of ESA’s missions. In introducing the long-term vision of ESA’s Science Programme and preparations for future funding, the event will provide a channel to hear the views and ambitions of the scientific community.

The event will be held fully online to ensure maximum accessibility. All members of the scientific community, independent of their career stage or affiliation, are invited to attend.

There will be opportunity to learn about ways in which community members of different career levels can benefit from and engage with the Science Programme, with ample time for Q&A with the Director of Science, her leadership team, and key members of the Advisory Structure.

The Town Hall takes place on 28 May 9:30 – 12:30. Registration is necessary but with no dedicated deadline.

• Link to the Town Hall webpage where the agenda is and details for registration may be found
   

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