The SKAO Science Meeting 2025 successfully concluded in Görlitz, Germany, bringing together over 600 participants from 26 countries in person and online. The week-long event featured more than 200 talks and 150 posters, highlighting global preparations for early science with the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) telescopes.
Participants discussed the latest developments in SKA construction, data tools, and science operations. For the first time, SKAO presented a detailed scientific timeline, with science verification set to begin in early 2027—a key milestone in accessing early SKAO data.
The meeting also marked the first SKA science gathering in Germany, emphasising the country’s growing role in the project. Local outreach events engaged the public, while the upcoming second SKA science book was announced to reflect updated science goals.
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