Few days ago, the 26th IPPOG Meeting has been held at CERN from 27 to 30 November 2023.

Days 1-2: November 27-28 - Working Groups and Steering Groups meeting

The first two days of the 26th Meeting, on November 27 and 28, were focused on the work of the Working Groups and Steering Groups.
All of them had focused discussions, setting the foundation for important contributions and progress within the IPPOG community.

Day 3: November 29 - Main Meeting

The main meeting on November 29 marked a pivotal moment, as the Core Team and Working and Steering Groups presented their reports to the entire community. These reports delved into the intricacies of the organisation's progress, challenges faced, and future projects.
In the afternoon, attendees had the unique opportunity to explore the Science Gateway at CERN. Here, a workshop captured the audience's attention, offering valuable insights and experiences (particularly recommended for children and students).

Day 4: November 30 - Morning: Inspirational Success Stories

November 30 commenced with a focus on Inspirational Success Stories, where contributors shared their noteworthy achievements.
The morning's presentations included:

1. Hassnae El Jarrari - "News from the ACHEP Conference in Morocco"
2. Anna Onnerstad - "ALICE HEPscape in Finland"
3. Connie Potter - "Stories from the Science of CERN"
4. Sam Gregson - "Bad Boy of Science: An Interactive Presentation"
5. Christian Mayer-Houdelet - "Keeping Young Talents Attached - The Fellow Program of Netzwerk Teilchenwelt"
6. Steven Goldfarb - "Universal Science Events + Music of Physics Sofia"
7. Robert Valentin Harlander - "Acquiring Feynman Diagrams in a Playful Way"
8. Hannes Nirsche - "How Physics Masterclasses Can Benefit from Gamification Elements"
9. Cortez Watkins - "From Service to Science: Veteran Transition Initiatives at Fermilab."
10. Maria Belen Novino - "Looking for New Interactions with Dark Matter"
11. Marcelo Munhoz - "IPPOG Inspired Activities in Brazil"

In the evening the participants met at the restaurant Il Piatto D'Oro to have the Collaboration Dinner.

 

Afternoon: Collaboration Board (CB) Discussions

In the afternoon, the Collaboration Board (CB) convened to address critical matters regarding the future strategy of IPPOG. Discussions spanned upcoming initiatives and the distribution of the 2022 annual reports (available here). Get ready! We're getting things ready for the next meeting in Madrid next spring.