​​The Royal Observatory Edinburgh will host Space-Based High Contrast Imaging In Europe (SB‑HCI Euro) III 0n 16-18 June. An international workshop focused on high‑contrast imaging of substellar objects, bringing together researchers working at the forefront of exoplanet science and instrumentation.

The search for life beyond our Solar System is reaching a pivotal moment. With evidence indicating that roughly 60% of Sun‑like stars may host Earth‑sized planets in their habitable zones, the case for bold space missions that can directly detect and study these worlds has never been more compelling. 

This workshop will explore recent advances in imaging exoplanets, alongside the technologies and analysis techniques required to push the field forward. A key theme will be the scientific and technical preparation for next‑generation mission concepts, including NASA's proposed Habitable Worlds Observatory (HWO) and ESA's Large Interferometer For Exoplanets (LIFE), both of which aim to characterise Earth‑like planets around nearby stars. 

Building on earlier SB‑HCI Euro meetings, the programme will feature talks, presentations and focused discussions. Particular emphasis will be placed on understanding planetary system architectures, atmospheric characterisation and strategies for detecting potentially habitable worlds. 

SB‑HCI Euro 3 will provide a dedicated forum to align current research with the ambitions of future flagship missions. Registration is open until 1 May and full details are available via the Royal Observatory Edinburgh's dedicated SB‑HCI Euro website​.