At this all-day meeting the DPS Committee discusses and as needed revises the status of membership, leadership and finances, and activities. Plans for the week's joint meeting and for future DPS meetings will be discussed. ATTENDANCE ONLY ON INVITATION

This meeting will convene the Europlanet Executive Board, chairs of Regional Hubs, Committees and Working Groups and other key stakeholders of Europlanet. We will discuss Europlanet's position, key issues and our strategy going forward.

All participants are invited to join the icebreaker reception.

The Opening Ceremony provides an overview of the forthcoming week of EPSC-DPS, as well as providing an opportunity for the Local Organizing Committee, Europlanet, and the DPS to welcome all delegates. We will also present some details on both Europlanet and DPS with opportunities for delegates to join and help build the Society. The Opening Ceremony will end with the prize lecture of the winners of the Europlanet Prize for Public Engagement 2025.

The Europlanet General Assembly is the annual forum for Europlanet members (and non-members) to learn about the activities of Europlanet, which also runs EPSC and was integral to the Europlanet 2024 Research Infrastructure. To learn about our activities, plans for the future, and how you can get involved in the Society's activities, please join the General Assembly.
A limited number of lunch bags will be provided to General Assembly attendees during the assembly.

Following the success of the inaugural event in Berlin, we are delighted to invite you to the second edition of the Europlanet SPace Innovation Night (E SPIN) in Helsinki. This year, the event will bring together colleagues from Europe, the US, and beyond, fostering connections across academia, industry, policy, and communication at every career stage, with a focus on innovation.

Event Highlights:
• Moderated Panel Discussion (19:30–21:00 EEST): A panel of experts will address the theme “The Use of Machine Learning in Planetary Sciences: Opportunities, Challenges, and Risks” in a lively debate with audience participation.
• Networking Reception (21:00–22:00 EEST): Continue the conversation over finger food and drinks, and create new connections across Europlanet and DPS communities.

We have secured the participation of Ms Victoria Da Poian (NASA Goddard, USA), Mr Olli Eloranta (Kuva Space, Finland), Dr Joern Helbert (ESA-ESTEC, The Netherlands), Dr Tomas Kohout (Aalto University, Finland), and Ms Nimisha Verma (DLR-Berlin, Germany, and EPEC Co-Chair) as panelists. Dr Stavro Ivanovski (INAF-Trieste, Italy, and Europlanet Vice-President) and Dr Luca Montabone (Paneureka/LMD, France, and Europlanet Executive Board Member) will moderate the discussion.

This second edition aims to firmly establish E SPIN as a highlight of the EPSC programme. The event is open to all EPSC–DPS registrants and free of charge, with the option to attend online.
We look forward to seeing you in Helsinki or online!

The EPSC-DPS Open Mic Night provides you with an opportunity to share your musical and other talents with friends and colleagues. To be held at Rymy-Eetu, in the center of Helsinki (Address: Rymy-Eetu, Erottajankatu 15, 00130 Helsinki.). We invite all musicians, singers, storytellers, comedians, poets, spoken-word enthusiasts, or other performers (e.g., jugglers) to participate. Email Joe Spitale (jspitale@seti.org) to perform, or just sign up in person. Come have some fun and strut your stuff!

Doors open 20:30, event starts at 21:30 and runs until 00:30.

At this annual business meeting of the DPS, the status of membership, leadership, activities in the past year, changes in the bylaws and finances will be reviewed. Division officers will summarize the past year's accomplishments and expectations for coming years. Votes will be taken on incoming members of the Nominating and Prizes subcommittees and on Division dues for the coming year. Editors will summarize the status and publications of journals that the DPS endorses and supports.

The Europlanet Medals, launched in 2025, honour outstanding contributions to scientific excellence, community building, and outreach from individuals at three different stages of their scientific careers, covering the subjects addressed by the Europlanet Science Congress. Three 14-minute medal lectures will be presented by the recipients of the early-career, mid-career, and lifetime achievement medals.

Discussion of the impact of current events and political environments on diversity and inclusion initiatives in our communities.

At this ceremony, DPS honors its 2025 Prize winners for: the Alexander Prize to Matthew Hedman, the Urey Prize to Xinting Yu and James Keane, the Masursky Award to Rosaly Lopes, the Sagan Medal to Lisa Kaltenegger, the Eberhart Planetary Sciences Journalism Award to Liz Kruesi, and the Kuiper Prize to Faith Vilas, who will deliver a lecture on her research.

Please join us for the annual Women in Planetary Science (WiPS) lunch! This year, we are diving into the crucial topic of building more international collaborations and finding funding opportunities across different countries. Whether you're an early-career scientist or a seasoned professional, understanding the landscape of global partnerships is key to advancing planetary science.

We will have an engaging discussion featuring planetary scientists with diverse international experiences. Our speakers will share insights on topics such as navigating international funding landscapes and exploring scholarship/fellowship opportunities, strategies for organizing and managing international working groups, and tips for identifying and leveraging opportunities at other international conferences.

Come with your questions and an appetite for networking! Sandwiches will be provided for the first 100 registrants. We look forward to a stimulating and collaborative lunch!

Registration: http://bit.ly/WiPS_2025

The EPSC-DPS stakeholders forum will be held at 19.00 on Thursday, 11 September. It follows successful events at previous EPSC meetings, when it was often called ‘Agency Night’. With a set of panellists from funders, agencies and other key stakeholders supporting international planetary and space research, the meeting provides delegates with the opportunity to both listen to views and updates from key stakeholders, to ask questions and to represent views and opinions of the community to key influencers.

Enjoy some tasty pancakes with your acquaintances, new and old, before bidding adieu. This event is convened by the Local Organising Committee Chairs to acknowledge their outstanding contribution to the EPSC-DPS2025.

The price of the social event is 82 euros p.p. including seated buffet dinner and 1 drink. More drinks will be available for purchase. The dinner will include both vegan and mixed menu options. Tickets for the event shall be purchased via Copernicus together with the registration. Note that the number of available tickets is limited.

Vanha Ylioppilastalo, or the Old Student House in English, is a cherished cultural landmark in Helsinki with a rich history spanning over 140 years. Originally envisioned during the reign of Alexander II of Russia, it was built to provide a dedicated space for students, inspired by ideals of education, collaboration, and social reform. Designed by architect Axel Hampus Dalström and inaugurated in 1870, Vanha quickly became a hub for academic, cultural, and social life.

Over the decades, it has hosted countless celebrations, meetings, and performances, and is adorned with artworks by notable Finnish artists like R.W. Ekman and Akseli Gallen-Kallela. Today, Vanha remains a vibrant venue, deeply woven into the fabric of Helsinki’s cultural and student life.

The social event venue is a 15 min walk away from the Finlandia Hall. If you want to use public transportation we recommend using the tram.
The nearest local transportation stops are Ylioppilastalo (tram), Lasipalatsi (tram), Helsinki Central Railway Station (tram and train) and Kamppi Centre (bus).

For more information, visit the social event page: https://www.epsc-dps2025.eu/attend/social_event.html