Life And Space 2024

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We are excited to announce the 4th edition of the Life And Space Conference, organized by the Polish Astrobiology Society. This year's event will be held online from December 5th to 8th, 2024.

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The conference will bring together experts and researchers from various fields of astrobiology to discuss cutting-edge developments and discoveries. This conference provides an excellent platform for scientists, students, and enthusiasts to share knowledge, network, and explore new horizons in the search for life beyond Earth.

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LAS 2024 SCHEDULE

Public Events during LAS 2024

Lecture by Janusz Pętkowski:
Does life need water?
The possibility of alternative biochemistry
in concentrated sulfuric acid as a solvent

Panel Discussion:
Science Meets Business
with K. Gruszecka, M. Szajwski, D. Sagath

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Affordable Access to Cutting-edge Knowledge

At the Life And Space (LAS2024) Conference, we believe that access to cutting-edge scientific knowledge should be available to everyone. That's why we’ve made the conference fee highly affordable at just $12. This low cost provides participants with the opportunity to engage in four days of insightful presentations, expert discussions, and networking with leaders in the field of astrobiology. Whether you're a student, researcher, or simply passionate about space and life sciences, LAS2024 offers an inclusive and accessible platform for exploring the frontiers of scientific discovery.

Meet our Keynote Speakers!

Janusz
Pętkowski

Massachusetts Institute
of Technology

Steven
Benner

The Westheimer Institute for Science and Technology

Jakub
Ciążela

Institute of Geological Sciences
Polish Academy of Sciences

Becky
McCauley Rench

Planetary Science Division NASA

Sessions covered during LAS24

Biosignatures and the Search for Life

This session will explore the latest advancements in detecting signs of life, known as biosignatures, on other planets and celestial bodies. Discussions will cover key strategies for identifying these indicators in our solar system and beyond.

Synthetic Biology

Focusing on the integration of biology and engineering, this session will delve into the development of artificial life forms and their potential applications in astrobiology, from enhancing space exploration to creating life-supporting systems.

Planetary Science

This session will cover the study of planets, moons, and other celestial bodies, focusing on the environments that might support life. Topics include planetary geology, atmospheres, and climate systems critical to understanding habitability.

Origins of Life and Evolution

Explore the scientific theories and experiments that seek to explain how life began on Earth and how it might arise elsewhere in the universe. The session will also touch on the evolutionary processes that shape life in extreme environments.

Space Architecture

A forward-looking session focused on the design and development of habitats and structures for living and working in space. Emphasis will be placed on sustainable solutions for long-term space missions and potential settlement.

Prebiotic Chemistry

This session will explore the chemical processes that precede the formation of life, including the synthesis of organic compounds and the role of environmental factors in driving the emergence of biological complexity.

Extremophiles

Focusing on organisms that thrive in extreme conditions on Earth, this session will discuss their implications for the possibility of life in similarly harsh environments on other planets, such as Mars or icy moons.

Space BioTech

This session will examine the use of biotechnology in space exploration, including bio-engineered organisms for life support, bioremediation, and resource generation, as well as their role in future space settelement efforts.

Computational Astrobiology

This session will highlight the role of computational methods in astrobiology, from simulating planetary environments to modeling evolutionary processes and aiding in the interpretation of vast datasets from space missions.

Astrochemistry

Astrochemistry explores the chemical processes that occur in space and their role in the formation of stars, planets, and potentially life. This session will focus on the molecules found in space and how they contribute to the origins of life.