Day 1: Arrival and registration in the morning, followed by the first mini-course sessions. The afternoon will feature contributed talks. To build a community feeling early on, the first night will see a welcome reception with wine and cheese take place in the early evening, followed by a gong show where all junior participants can introduce themselves and their work.
Day 2: Morning sessions devoted to mini-courses, with the afternoon dedicated to contributed talks. To establish the group interactions early on, the conference dinner will take place on the evening of Day 2.
Day 3: Morning mini-courses followed by afternoon contributed talks, complemented by an organised networking event, such as a joint excursion or social activity aimed at fostering collaboration and informal scientific exchange.
Day 4: Continuation of morning mini-courses and afternoon contributed talks.
Day 5: Final mini-course sessions in the morning, concluding with contributed talks, a panel discussion on future directions, and closing remarks in the afternoon.
The programme will also include dedicated sessions for early-career researchers and ample opportunities for informal interaction and collaboration.