“Theoreticians or Observers Alike: Get Ready to submit a successful PLATO Open Time Proposal”
E.0.11
Max Planck Institute for Astrophysics (MPA)
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Welcome to the event page of the workshop:
“Theoreticians or Observers Alike: Get Ready to submit a successful PLATO Open Time Proposal”
20 – 21 Oct 2025, MPA
We are pleased to invite you to this PLATO workshop. This event will be conducted in a hybrid format, allowing for both in-person and virtual participation. The in-person sessions will be hosted by the Max Planck Institute for Astrophysics (MPA) in Garching, Germany. Additional details, such as the meeting schedule, travel and online meeting information, are available on this website.
There is no registration fee. The institute generously provides access to its facilities and staff support without charge. However, participants are responsible for their own meals, accommodations, and travel expenses. If financial constraints are a concern, please mention this in the comment section at the end of the registration form.
Registration is open:
Please register by July 1, 2025 to facilitate necessary administrative checks (also needed for online participation). Participation, online or in person, is only possible after registering and confirmation by the organizers. We cannot guarantee to process late registrations on time.
Organizing Committee:
Conny Aerts (KU Leuven, co-chair, PLATO-CS representative)
Selma de Mink (MPA, co-chair, local host)
Nicholas Jannsen (KU Leuven, PLATO-CS representative)
Andrew Tkachenko, KU Leuven, Daily Manager PLATO Complementary Science)
Laurence O’Rourke, ESA Science Operations Development Manager, PLATO GO call
David Brown, Daily Manager, PLATO Science Management
Jakub Klencki (MPA, Local Host)
Ana Lomidze (MPA, Administrative support)