Friday, May 15, 2026, 6:00 – 7:30 pm, Banyan/Citrus

Organizers: Paola Binda, University of Pisa; Martin Rolfs, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin; Molly McKinney, Texas A&M University; Vlad Khvostov, The Ohio State University

This event will provide opportunities for getting to know the layout of the conference and all that VSS has to offer while networking with fellow aspiring scientists. The event will start in Banyan/Citrus (located in Jacaranda Hall), and end just in time for the opening night reception.