Virtual SPP Community Discussion – “Stellar Keys to Exoplanetary Worlds”
March 5, 2026 | 10:00–12:00 CET | Online
Timeline:
10:00-10:30 Welcome, presentation by Katja on SPP mechanics from the DFG side and the planned scope of this SPP
10:30-10:40 Q&A on the presented information
10:40-11:00 Round 1 of small groups discussion, led by one co-ordinator each.
Discussion prompt for Round 1:
"SPP big picture": What do you see as the major exoplanetary and/or stellar challenges for the next ~10 years?
11:00-11:10 Debriefing Round 1 - co-ordinators summarize main points from their discussion in plenum
11:10-11:30 Round 2 of small groups discussion, in 3 groups led by 1 or 2 co-ordinators.
Discussion prompt for Round 2:
Concrete, achievable goals:
What specific questions can we answer (or make significant progress on) in 3+3 years?
What inputs are needed for that from the “other side” of the stellar-exoplanetary community?"
11:30-11:40 Debriefing Round 2 - co-ordinators summarize main points from their discussion in plenum
11:40-11:50 Information on next steps
Community input form
We invite community input to help shape the scientific scope of the SPP. The form also serves as the official registration for participation in the virtual community meeting; input is welcome even if you cannot attend.
→ Provide input here & register for meeting: https://forms.gle/AWffYneDQNU1kero6
