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We are pleased to announce the Exploring Star-Planet-Disk Connections Conference, which will take place from 14–17 October 2025 at the University of Tartu Library, Tartu, Estonia.

Registration for the Exploring Star-Planet-Disk Connections Conference is CLOSED. 

This conference will focus on the intricate relationships between stars, planets, and disks, aiming to advance our understanding of these connections.

Key Topics Include:

  • Chemical/composition links between stars, planets, and disks
  • Stellar characterisation instruments and methods (photosphere and interior)
  • Detailed characterisation of individual objects
  • Science with large stellar surveys (APOGEE, LAMOST, 4MOST, etc.)
  • Host star studies with meter-class telescopes
  • Demographics & populations of stars and planets
  • Formation of stars and their planetary systems
  • Host stars in the era of JWST, E-ELT, PLATO, and other new facilities

Opening Speakers:

Kristina Kallas
Minister of Education and Research of the Republic of Estonia

Anna Aret
University of Tartu, Tartu Observatory

Invited speakers:

Vardan Adibekyan
IA, Portugal

Daniel Angerhausen
ETH Zürich, Switzerland

Juan Cabrera
DLR, Germany

Ana Ines Gomez de Castro
UCM, Spain

Camilla Danielski
UV, Spain

Savita Mathur
IAC, Spain

Elisa Delgado Mena
CAB, Spain

Marica Valentini
AIP, Germany

Giovanna Tinetti
KCL, UK

Diego Turrini
INAF, Italy

Enric Palle
IAC, Spain

Scientific Organising Committee:

  • Anna Aret (UT TO, Estonia)
  • Margarida Cunha (IA, Portugal)
  • Caroline Dorn (ETH Zürich, Switzerland)
  • Luca Fossati (IWF, Austria)
  • Ulrike Heiter (UU, Sweden)
  • Mihkel Kama (UCL, United Kingdom)
  • Laura Magrini (INAF, Italy)
  • Heleri Ramler (UT TO, Estonia)
  • Amaury Triaud (UOB, United Kingdom)

Local Organising Committee:

  • Karin Pai
  • Anna Aret
  • Heleri Ramler
  • Merili Jauk
  • Alexandra Lehtmets
  • Laurits Leedjärv
  • Tõnis Eenmäe
  • Sandipan Borthakur
  • Kertu Metsoja

This conference is organised by the EXOHOST project consortium.

Important Dates:

  • 26 February 2025: Second announcement with call for abstracts and registration opening
  • 28 April 2025: Abstract submission deadline
  • 9 May 2025: Abstract submission deadline
  • General registration deadline: 31 August 2025 (23:59 EEST)
  • Late registration deadline (fee 150 euros): 30 September 2025 (23:59 EEST)
  • 14-17 October 2025: Conference dates

Email: exohost@ut.ee

We look forward to welcoming you to Tartu!

More information TBA.

Credit for the header image (panorama of Tartu): Tarmo Haud

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