Life on Mars - or supporting sustainable life on Earth

Thu Oct 08 2026 at 09:00 am to 05:00 pm UTC+02:00

Next Nature Museum | Eindhoven

Weiss Technik
Publisher/HostWeiss Technik
Life on Mars - or supporting sustainable life on Earth
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A one-day conference on the future of life under extreme conditions.
About this Event

Weiss Technik invites you to be inspired.


How do we sustain life when conditions become unpredictable or extreme?

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 Ilse

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 β€” 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 β€” 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



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Agenda

πŸ•‘: 09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Doors open
πŸ•‘: 09:30 AM - 09:45 AM
Opening and welcome
πŸ•‘: 09:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Wieger Wamelink "Learning from Space Farming"
Host: Wieger Wamelink
πŸ•‘: 10:45 AM - 11:00 AM
Coffee Break & Demo Area Visit
πŸ•‘: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Next Nature Museum Tour
πŸ•‘: 12:30 PM - 01:00 PM
Lunch & Networking Break
πŸ•‘: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Stijn Ilsen "The Major Space Exploration Year in Review"
Host: Stijn Ilsen
πŸ•‘: 02:00 PM - 02:15 PM
Closing Remarks
πŸ•‘: 02:15 PM
Open Networking & Demonstrations
πŸ•‘: 03:30 PM
End of Program / Departure
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Next Nature Museum, 1A Noord Brabantlaan, Eindhoven, Netherlands

Tickets

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