ADL | Life in Space 2026

AHK Australien proudly presents the 4th edition of Life in Space in Adelaide on 20 July, delivered in collaboration with Austronaut and the German Business Chamber of South Australia (GBCSA) and proudly sponsored by Merck Life Sciences and Adelaide University.

As part of the official Australian Space Week program, this unique event brings together experts from the space, health, and life sciences sectors to explore how innovation in space is shaping the future of medicine, manufacturing, and research on Earth and beyond.

This year’s discussions will focus on:

•Microgravity as a Platform – exploring in-orbit manufacturing, re-entry platforms, supply chains, and commercial opportunities in space

•Human Health in Space – examining how microgravity impacts the human body and what this means for medicine, pharmaceutical innovation, and wellbeing

Hosted in Adelaide’s thriving innovation hub, Life in Space offers a valuable opportunity to connect with Australian and German stakeholders, hear from leading international experts, and engage with the growing ecosystem at the intersection of health and space.

Speakers include:

• Helen Loudis, Australian Space Agency
• Amelie Schoenenwald, ESA
• Dr. Jens Hauslage, DLR
• Rebecca Lee, Merck Life Sciences
• Matthias Simnacher, Merck Life Sciences
• Jeffry Jones, AtmosSpace
• Dr. Nirmal Robinson, Adelaide University
• AProf. Katharina Richter, Adelaide University
• Karyn Jarvis, Swinburne University
• Prof. Francesc March, University of Ottawa
• Prof. Volker Hessel, Plants for Space

Light refreshments will be served.

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Host or Publisher German-Australian Chamber of Industry and Commerce