text: The GFP organizes numerous national and regional conferences and workshops. Its flagship event is the Colloque national du GFP,  held each November in a different French city, with a typical attendance of 180-250 participants. In addition, the JEPO  is an annual conference aimed at students and early career researchers, while the RNJP targets newly established researchers in permanent positions. Finally the GFP organizes regular workshops and training sessions on more specialized subjects.