Welcome to IAU 2027, an esteemed assembly of astronomical scholars and practitioners converging upon the timeless city of Rome, with the Auditorium Parco della Musica as our distinguished host. Rome, a city steeped in millennia of history, stands as a symbol of human ingenuity, intellectual pursuit, and cultural richness. As the birthplace of Western civilization and a cradle of scientific inquiry since antiquity, Rome serves as an inspirational backdrop for [...]