Dear fellow participants and presenters of GOPE 2026

I am proud to express my genuine enthusiasm for the quality of this thematic conference, which I have participated in and witnessed over the past three years. It is extraordinarily well organised, and I warmly welcome you to this year’s programme. GOPE consistently brings together industry and academia to exchange work with candour, rigour and practicality. Today, I invite you to ask searching questions, share what truly works (as well as what does not), and forge collaborations that continue long after we leave this room. Let us keep the conversation evidence-led, respectful and focused on real-world impact. If you see me, do say hello—I am keen to learn about your work and explore how we can turn ideas into outcomes. I wish you a rewarding GOPE 2026.