We are pleased to reflect on the recently concluded Joint ESCoP-CoPM Meeting 2026, which marked a historic milestone as the very first ESCoP meeting ever held outside of Europe. The event was filled with excellent scientific presentations and engaging discussions that highlighted the vibrant, global nature of our research community (oh, and let’s not forget, a lot of delicious food!). For a visual recap of these memorable moments in the beautiful Hangzhou, we encourage everyone to head over to the conference website to browse the official photo gallery, here. Finally, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to our incredible co-organizers for their hard work in bringing this collaborative event to life!