Life on Mars – or supporting sustainable life on Earth

From space exploration to sustainable food production and advanced technology, new environments require new ways of living, producing and innovating. Life on Mars brings together professionals from different industries to explore how controlled environments and technological innovation make this possible, on Earth and beyond.

Speakers

• Wieger Wamelink: Explores how plants can be cultivated under extreme conditions, including Mars-like environments, and what this means for future sustainable food systems.
• Stijn Ilsen: Provides an overview of the space sector, from lunar missions to future exploration of Mars and Europe’s role in advancing space technologies.

Why attend

• Hear from leading experts working on the future of life in extreme environments
• Explore how technology enables life under extreme conditions
• Gain new perspectives on sustainable living — on Earth and beyond
• See how innovation is applied in real-world environments
• Connect with professionals across industries

Location

Next Nature Museum (Evoluon), Eindhoven. A unique venue where technology, science and future thinking come together — perfectly aligned with the theme of the event. A guided tour of the Next Nature Museum is included as part of the program, giving you the opportunity to explore the exhibitions and experience the future firsthand.

What makes this event unique

• Focus on the future of life in extreme and changing environments
• Cross-industry insights beyond your own field
• A carefully curated, content-driven program
• Limited number of participants for meaningful interaction

Participation in this event is free of charge.