This year we invite you for a symposium consisting of science presentations and a talk on professional development given by an ESA fellow and a former ESA intern. For a chance to meet your fellow early careers on the first day of EPSC for a career-focused workshop, and make those all-important connections from day one, this is an event you don’t want to miss!

This is a closed event for pre-registered participants.

The Europlanet Early Career (EPEC) network is the official entity representing early careers in the Europlanet Society. Early Careers from all over the world are encouraged to participate in the EPEC assembly organized during EPSC! At this assembly, there will be an introduction to how EPEC is organized, an update on the past year’s activities, an overview of all early career related events at the conference and the latest news. Come meet the team and ask your questions! By joining our community, you will get opportunities to be involved in a variety of activities in a friendly, welcoming, and inclusive environment.

Science Flash returns to this year's EPSC and we are excited to see what the contestants come up with this time! During the Science Flash, early-career scientists have three-minutes to convey their work in an unconventional, engaging way. Top tip: Less is more! Each presenter may use up to one prop and up to three figures - but no text allowed! For inspiration: The last winner used an image of a fizzy drink whereas the runner-up made great use of an onion.

All are welcome to come and enjoy the presentations. But why not give it a shot? This year's main prize is a free registration to next year's EPSC! But fear not, there are also three “one-of-a-kind” Science Flash 2024 mugs for the top three presentations. If you want to register as a speaker, send an email with your name, institution and a three-image only (no text) pdf to noah.jaeggi@virginia.edu (Deadline: Midday on Tuesday, 9 September).

How can we shape our career in planetary sciences and face the current challenges in academia and beyond? How can different paths lead to landing a successful and fulfilling role? The Europlanet Early Careers have gathered four accomplished members of the Europlanet Community to talk about their experiences, each carving a distinct path through science that has led them to where they are today.

Join us for a lively discussion with our four panel members and learn from the different experiences of our community. With this discussion we hope to inspire you on how to pursue the path that best suits you and leads us to our best scientific and personal development.

Come and join us for the early career social event at Alter Krug, Dahlem. The social event is a great opportunity to meet up with your fellow early career researchers and students, and expand your network. The door of this cozy biergarten opens at 19:30 with drinks (alcoholic/non-alcoholic) and snacks (vegan/vegetarian options available) that can be purchased at the bar. No registration is required, just come and have a great time!

Location - Alter Krug - Dahlem, Königin-Luise-Straße 52, 14195 Berlin. It is approximately 20 mins/1.5 km of walking distance from Henry-Ford building (our venue for EPSC).
This event is hosted by the Europlanet Early Career group; contact epec.epsc@gmail.com with questions or visit our booth during the conference.