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What’s Your Place in Space? From Lab to Launch Pad

Adelaide Intermediary Program, MTPConnect
Stone & Chalk Adelaide Startup Hub - Marnirni-apinthi Building, Lot Fourteen, North Terrace, Adelaide, SA 5000
Thursday 17 July 2025, 5:30PM — 7:30PM

Join us for a special edition of the SA Insights Series as part of Australian Space Week, showcasing South Australia’s growing role as the nation’s space state and the emerging opportunities for the life sciences sector.

Feature presentation | Katherine Bennell-Pegg

The session will feature an opening address from Australian astronaut Katherine Bennell-Pegg who will share her insights on the benefits of microgravity for health and medical research and its real-world applications.

Katherine will highlight the potential for Australia to conduct microgravity research, including how its researchers and industries can best pursue this opportunity and help improve life on Earth.

MTP Connect SA Industry Development Officer, Dr Santhni Subramaniam will then lead a fireside chat with experts working at the intersection of space and human health innovations.

Panel Members:

Tiffany Sharp – CEO & Director | Cambrian Defence & Space
Dr Richard Havey – Chief Operating Officer | ARC Centre of Excellence in Plants for Space
Dr Gordan Cable – Specialist in Aerospace Medicine, Medical Director & Co-founder | Human Aerospace
This session will explore how South Australia is positioned for space research and how the space environment can accelerate life sciences research.

Who should attend?

Professionals and researchers in the space, defence, and life sciences sectors who are curious about how space can transform the future of health and science on Earth.

Register now to secure your spot

This event will be followed by an opportunity to network over drinks and nibbles.

Parking:

Please note nearest car parking is available near the site off of North Terrace and East Terrace.

Tram Stop | The Botanic Gardens

In the know:

Do you want to know more about the services available via the Adelaide Intermediary Program? Do you want to learn more about South Australia's life sciences sector?

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Further Information:

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