Life, manufacturing and construction in space

Date:
Tue, Jun. 2 '26
Time:
15:00 - 18:00
Location:
Universitetsbyen 76, 8000 Aarhus

What can life in space teach us about life on Earth?

On June 2, Kitchen Space brings together researchers, entrepreneurs and industry pioneers to explore how space innovation is opening new commercial opportunities across advanced materials, in-space manufacturing and life sciences.

Expect sharp perspectives from ESA, Aarhus University and leading space innovators, an exhibition showcase, cocktails and networking and an exclusive guided tour of Partnerhuset.

Program

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

15:10 Keynote: Human Exploration & Space Medicine
Maybritt Kuypers, ESA | MEDES

15:30 Keynote: Mechanics & Materials
Michal Kazimierz Budzik, Aarhus University

15:50 Exhibition break & showcase
Meet space innovators and explore components, cases and opportunities

16:00 Exclusive private tour to Partnerhuset

17:00 Panel discussion: Life in Space
With perspectives from space medicine, material science and space architecture

17:30 Cocktails & networking
Informal dialogue in the heart of the innovation hub.