The Theme of the 2026 Annual Conference Has Been Revealed!

We are delighted to announce that the theme of our 2026 Annual Conference is Satellite Data for Health.

Space technology is often associated with exploration and discovery, but satellites also play a vital role in improving lives here on Earth. Every day, satellite data helps researchers, policymakers, engineers, and organisations gain a deeper understanding of the complex interactions between our environment and our well-being.

The concept of health extends beyond individual people. Healthy societies depend on healthy ecosystems, clean air and water, resilient food systems, and a stable climate. Satellites provide unique perspectives that help us monitor these interconnected systems at local, regional, and global scales.

By bringing together experts from the space sector, academia, start-ups, and industry, the conference will showcase how satellite technologies are addressing real-world challenges and contributing to a healthier future for both people and the planet.

Whether you work in engineering, science, sustainability, healthcare, policy, or innovation, this event offers a unique opportunity to learn from leading experts, exchange ideas, and build valuable connections.

We look forward to welcoming you to an inspiring day of knowledge sharing, discussion, and networking.

Stay tuned for updates on the programme and speakers. 

👉 Registration is now open. Secure your place today and be part of the conversation shaping a healthier future.

Program

14:00 Walk-in
14:30 Start congres
16:30 End of congres
17:00 Networking and drinking with NL Space Campus

Inês Antunes

Inês Antunes is Science Lead for Human Research at the European Space Agency (ESA) in the Directorate of Human and Robotic Exploration (HRE). She leads and coordinates human research activities across spaceflight and a broad range of analogue environments used to simulate aspects of human exploration missions, including Antarctic expeditions, isolation and confinement studies, bed rest campaigns, planetary simulations, submarine missions, and other operational research platforms. Her work focuses on advancing our understanding of human adaptation, health, and performance, supporting the development of countermeasures and technologies, and preparing humans for long-duration exploration missions beyond low Earth orbit. She works closely with European space industry and international partners, including NASA, JAXA, CSA, and CNES, on collaborative research initiatives in space life sciences.

Human Research in Spaceflight and Analogue Environments: Supporting Future Exploration Missions

Human space exploration presents unique challenges to human health, performance, and wellbeing. This presentation will provide an overview of ESA's Human Research programme and how spaceflight and analogue environments are used to better understand human adaptation to exploration missions and address the medical and operational challenges faced by astronauts. Examples from research conducted in Antarctica, isolation and confinement facilities, bed rest studies, submarines, planetary simulations, and other operational settings will illustrate how these platforms contribute to the development of evidence-based countermeasures, technologies, and operational approaches to support future missions to the Moon, Mars, and beyond.

Meet our moderator!

Parya Pasha Zadeh is managing director and founder of Marmoris, an Earth observation and geospatial company based at NL Space Campus in Noordwijk. Her work applies satellite data to environmental and blue-economy questions such as water quality, coastal and marine ecosystems, and offshore activity for public agencies, research institutions and private clients across Europe and the Caribbean.

Alongside Marmoris, she leads ESA Phi-Lab Netherlands, OneSpaceHub, and Space for Talent programmes at NL Space Campus, connecting early-career talent with the Dutch space sector and providing support for commercialisation of downstream data and technology. She has also spent over a decade in teaching and international capacity development and establishing strategic partnerships in Earth observation at ITC Faculty of Geoinformation Science and Earth Observation of the University of Twente.

She is a strong advocate for making the route into space and geospatial careers visible and navigable for the next generation of engineers, particularly women and other under-represented groups.