This meeting of the PES Benchlearning Working Group (WG) focused on qualitative benchmarking through the conclusions and lessons learned from the third Benchlearning cycle and quantitative benchmarking through the results of the annual PES data collection.

The meeting provided a platform for exchange among WG members on:

• results of the analysis of the third Benchlearning cycle carried out via site visits;
• initial results of a PES survey seeking feedback on the 3^rd cycle and suggestions for the upcoming 4^th cycle;
• PES involvement in the upcoming review of the PES performance excellence model.