ESO DOI Service

• Jerabkova, Tereza [European Southern Observatory (ESO)]
• Concas, Alice [European Southern Observatory (ESO)]
• Langan, Ivanna [European Southern Observatory (ESO); Centre for Astrobiology (CAB), CSIC-INTA, Madrid, Spain]
• Alcalde Pampliega, Belen [European Southern Observatory (ESO)]
• van de Ven, Glenn [Department of Astrophysics, University of Vienna, Austria]
• Matthee, Jorryt [Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA), Klosterneuburg, Austria]

The international workshop Galaxies at Crossroads gathered a diverse group of researchers to address pivotal themes in galaxy evolution, including galactic outflows, the stellar initial mass function, and the mass-metallicity relation. Hosted in collaboration with Masaryk University, the event featured a robust scientific programme complemented by interactive activities, emphasising collaboration and fostering early-career participation. The location in Brno, close to the University of Vienna and the Institute of Science and Technology Austria, provided an ideal and sustainable meeting point in central Europe, easily accessible by train. This report highlights the science, the participant statistics, and how effective it can be when workshops are organised outside of ESO to foster stronger interactions between the community and ESO.