PoET Workshop #317-19 February 2027, 
The Paranal solar Espresso Telescope (PoET) has been commissioned and is operational since April 2026, marking a significant milestone in our quest to understand solar-type variability and its impact on the search for Earth-like planets. Following the success of the first two workshops (in 2023 and 2024), where preparatory science and the prospects of PoET were discussed, we are now organizing a third PoET workshop to highlight the results achieved so far and outline future directions.
This workshop will provide an opportunity for the Science Team to obtain a clear view of the research undertaken within the team. The main goals will be to:
- Provide an update of PoET’s initial performance and regular operations.
- Present short talks by members leading projects within each Working Group and discuss how to bring these projects to their fullest potential.
- Identify new science cases and collaborations within the team and how to refine the observation plans accordingly.
The workshop will take place at the Center for Astrophysics at the University of Porto (CAUP) from February 17 to 19, 2027. We invite all members of the Science Team to join us for this 3-day workshop in the beautiful city of Porto, and to register free of charge before January 17, 2027.
