ADL | Life in Space 2026
About this Event
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, the German Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space, 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
- Dr. Jens Hauslage, German Aerospace Center (DLR) (TBC)
- Rebecca Lee, Merck Life Sciences
- Matthias Simnacher, Merck Life Sciences
- Jeffrey Hendrikse, AtmosSpace
- Dr. Nirmal Robinson, Adelaide University
- AProf. Katharina Richter, Adelaide University
- Karyn Javis, Swinburne University
- AProf. Francesc March, ANU University
- Prof. Volker Hessel, Plants for Space
- Dr. Luis Zea, Starlab
- Michael Reilly, Varda Space
- Eric Phillips, IceTrek
Light refreshments will be served.
Agenda
🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:00 PM
Registration & Networking
🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Welcome & Keynote Presentation
🕑: 02:30 PM - 04:00 PM
Panel Discussions
🕑: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Networking
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
AUD 0.00 to AUD 75.00
