The kick-off meeting of the SFB1552 took place in Bad Dürkheim in March 2024. In a presentation round the scientific content of the individual sub-projects and their possible interaction were presented and initial contacts were made. In addition, various topics such as research data management, sustainability, gender equality and outreach measures were discussed in break-out sessions. Finally, the two PhD representatives Lea Duttenhofer and Tamara Bizmark were elected.