The 12th Congress and General Assembly (GA) of RIPESS Europewas held from the 19th to 21th September 2023 at La Bergerie de Villarceaux (Paris, France). It was an opportunity to meet again and celebrate the 12th Anniversary of the network in a convivial atmosphere and to continue planning together following the Strategic orientations approved in September 2022. The meeting focused on the development of the European network 12 years from its foundation. New members attended from different European countries and also guests from other networks and organisations.