The space industry is a rapidly expanding frontier for commercial innovation. We are thrilled to invite you to our upcoming Kitchen Space networking event on June 2.

The program reflects the insights of our growing community and Kick off for ESA’s annual Space for Inspiration flagship event on the commercialization of space exploration.

We are tuning in on the emerging commercial opportunities across three strategic markets:

• Advanced Materials
• In-Space Manufacturing
• Life Sciences

Whether you are an established player in the space sector or a business curious about how "off-planet" innovations can boost your terrestrial bottom line, this event is for you.

Program

15:00 – Welcome & Introduction
Lone Ryg Olsen, Director of Enterprise and Innovation, Aarhus University.

15:10 – Keynote: Human Exploration & Space Medicine
Maybritt Kuypers, MD, PhD, FAWM, ESA | MEDES.
Flight Surgeon, Space Medicine Team (HRE-HM) & Medical Operations Liaison (HRE-HS), Directorate of Human and Robotic Exploration.

15:30 – Keynote: Mechanics & Materials
Michal Kazimierz Budzik, Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical and Production Engineering.
Insights into the structural foundations of space-bound technology.

15:50 – Exhibition Break & Showcase
Explore cutting-edge space components and networking hubs. Featured exhibitors include:

• SAGA Space Architects
• ATLANT 3D
• ESA Technology Broker
• ESA BSGN: Space for Inspiration Conference (Sept 1st–2nd)
• Danish Aerospace Company
• Partnerhuset 

16.00 – Exclusive Private Tour to Partnerhuset

17:00 – Panel Discussion – Life in Space
Moderator: Nina Holm Vohnsen, Associate Professor, PhD & Head of Department, Anthropology, Aarhus University.
The Panel:

• Michal Kazimierz Budzik (AM & Material Science)
• Maybritt Kuypers (ESA/Space Medicine)
• Sebastian Aristotelis (Co-founder and Lead Architect SAGA)

17:30 – Cocktails & Networking
Join us for drinks and informal dialogue in the heart of the innovation hub.
Private Tours of Partnerhuset:

• Tour 1: 17:10
• Tour 2: 17:30

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