The future of European astronomy is being shaped in the coming years and this session will discuss the science priorities beyond 2040. This is given particular impetus by the fact that ESO has set up a process to select its next flagship project in the coming years and initiates a discussion with the astronomical community.

This session will describe this process and chart future science cases for such a flagship project within the overall scientific landscape of the 2040s. The landscape of ESO facilities in the coming decade will see a competitive VLT and VLTI, an upgraded ALMA, and CTA. The most interesting scientific questions for the coming decades should be framed and examined. Presentations on the major astrophysics areas shall outline future directions and prospects for major breakthroughs.

Programme

Invited speakers

Scientific organisers

Jarle Brinchmann (ESO), Mariya Lyubenova (ESO), Senior Scientific committee

Contact

jarle.brinchmann @ eso.org