Objectives

The field of planet formation is being rapidly reshaped by transformative observations from ALMA and JWST, with further breakthroughs anticipated from the upcoming ELT. ALMA’s high-resolution imaging is revealing intricate structures in protoplanetary and debris disks – signatures of giant planet formation – while enabling detailed chemical studies of outer disk regions. JWST now probes the chemistry and thermal structure of inner disks with unprecedented infrared sensitivity, characterizing the environments where terrestrial planets efficiently form. The ELT will soon bridge the observational gap at intermediate radii, completing a uniquely powerful, multi-facility view of disk evolution. Together, these advances are driving the community toward a unified understanding of the conditions that give rise to both giant and Earth-like planets, and of how these conditions shape emerging planetary systems. This symposium will bring together observers and theorists from different career stages to synthesize current progress, identify key open questions, and chart future directions in preparation for major upcoming surveys.