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Venus, often referred to as Earth's sibling due to its similar size, mass, and heliocentric distance, remains one of the most intriguing and enigmatic planets in our Solar System. Despite these similarities, Venus has followed an evolutionary path that is drastically different, leading to a hostile surface environment, presenting a profound enigma for planetary scientists.

Following decades of limited exploration, Venus is once again in the spotlight of planetary exploration, with an exciting wave of missions set to transform our understanding of this enigmatic world. ESA's EnVision aims to explore Venus, uncovering clues about its geological history and activity, interior structure, atmospheric composition, and long-term climate evolution. Beyond EnVision, other planned space missions (DAVINCI+, VERITAS, Shukrayaan-1, CLOVE), as well as a diverse array of scientific activities, including ground-based observations, laboratory experiments, analogue studies, algorithm development and theoretical modeling are contributing to a comprehensive understanding of Venus, with a growing need for increasingly consistent coupling between processes and physical layers, from the core to the upper atmosphere.

We welcome contributions from all areas of Venus research, including interior processes, surface geology and geomorphology, atmospheric dynamics, laboratory simulations, and past mission data analysis. By bringing together diverse expertise, this session aims to enhance our understanding of Venus' history and current state, while exploring its broader implications for planetary evolution throughout the Solar System and beyond.