The aim of this workshop is to provide a platform for interdisciplinary collaboration among scientists and experts working on various aspects of extraterrestrial settlement, with a particular focus on Mars. The event encourages the exchange of knowledge, sharing of research findings, and the development of new forms of cooperation across disciplines such as physics (e.g. plasma physics, electron-molecule interactions, astrophysics), biology (botany, plant physiology, microbiology, food biology), and chemistry. Discussions will focus on addressing the technical, biological, and environmental challenges related to sustainable human presence on Mars and other extraterrestrial bodies. The workshop seeks to foster synergy between scientific fields and contribute to a comprehensive understanding of the possibilities for future off-Earth habitation.
Dates
Meeting – September 18th – 9:30 – 17:00, September 19th – 9:30 – 16:00
Registration – August 15th, 2025
Venue
Comenius University in Bratislava (https://maps.app.goo.gl/fvNaqaqiS1TMnUge9), stop Botanická záhrada (trams 4, 9, bus 29, 32)
Useful links
- travel within Bratislava
- public transport in Bratislava, plan your route, get the mobile app, buy online tickets (https://www.idsbk.sk/en/)
- accommodation in Bratislava
- SOREA Regia****
- Grand Hotel River Park*****
- Danube Bratislava****, Park Inn by Radisson
- Devin Hotel****
- Radisson Blu Carlton****
- Marrol’s Boutique Hotel****
- Hotel Ibis Bratislava***
Contacts
Peter Papp – local organizer (peter.papp(at)uniba.sk)
Petra Šrámková – local organizer (petra.sramkova(at)uniba.sk)
Veronika Medvecká – local organizer (veronika.medvecka(at)uniba.sk)
Juraj Országh – local organizer (juraj.orszagh(at)uniba.sk)
Nigel Mason – global organizer