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Every modern scientist will, at one time or another, face the challenge of growing a community around their project, and give it an identity easily recognisable by the said-community. Whether a small research group or an international organisation, building proactive community may be the key to unlocking greater collaboration and scientific achievement.

In this session, we will explore key tools for community-building. We welcome contributions from all occupations and backgrounds in planetary science. Early-career scientists are especially encouraged to attend - the sooner we learn these skills, the more time we have to use them.

What should you expect from this session? And how can you contribute?

- Building identity: branding, visual identity (e.g., logo, motto, etc.) online, as well as at events and in the media: how do you make your brand recognisable?
- Social media presence, exchange tools and websites: how do you grow your online community?
- Community-building tips and tricks: what works and what doesn't?
- Networking and lobbying for your community: how can you find key stakeholders to support your project?
- Diversity and inclusion: how do we ensure our projects benefit from diverse participation, while circumventing inter-cultural tensions?
- Involving the public in research: how can your community-building effort can benefit from Citizen Science and Pro-Amateur collaborations?