First European Interstellar Symposium
2nd – 5th December 2024
European Convention Centre, Luxembourg City
Background designed by Maciej Rebisz for Science Now
The University of Luxembourg’s First European Interstellar Symposium (FEIS) will take place December 2024, with the IRG’s input and guidance. The Symposium and an Interstellar Art Show will be held at the European Convention Center in Luxembourg City, Luxembourg. This symposium will feature many of the leading voices in space exploration, culture, and more.
Distinguished Speakers
Prof. Sara Seager
Professor of Astrophysics and Planetary Science at MIT
Dr. Pete Worden
Chairman of Breakthrough Prize Foundation
Former Director of NASA Ames Research Center
Prof. Harry Atwater
Chair of Division of Engineering and Applied Science at Caltech
Professor of Applied Physics and Materials Science at Caltech
Prof. Paolo Villoresi
Director of the Padua Quantum Technologies Research Center
Professor of Physics at the University of Padova
Prof. Martin Tajmar
Director of the Institute for Aerospace Engineering in TU Dresden
Professor of Space Systems at TU Dresden
Prof. Mona Nasser
Director of Plymouth Institute of Health and Care
Professor of Clinical epidemiology and oral health research at the University of Plymouth
Overview
Monday, December 2
Tuesday, December 3
Wednesday, December 4
Thursday, December 5
Seminars
On Monday, December 2, we will be organising educational seminars related to interstellar exploration in the University of Luxembourg campus in Kirchberg.
Andreas M. Hein
Anders Sandberg
Les Johnson
More information and registration instructions are available on the Seminars Page.
Interstell'Art
We are excited to bring you an array of interstellar art from prominent artists in the community that will be available for purchase at the symposium.
Venue Information
FEIS will be hosted in the Banquet Room of the European Convention Centre (ECCL) in Luxembourg City, Luxembourg.
Public Transport
The ECCL is regularly accessible:
- By tram (stop Philharmonie/Mudam)
- By bus (stop Philharmonie/Mudam, busses 12, 32, CN4)
- By bus (stop B.E.I., busses 6, 16, 18, 21, 86, 88)
All public transport in Luxembourg is free! Please visit 
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for more information and route planning.
Long Distance
ECCL is:
- 30 minutes away from the “Luxembourg” train station (by tram)
- 5 minutes away from the “Pfaffenthal-Kirchberg” train station (by tram)
- 25 minutes away from the Luxembourg Findel Airport (by bus 6 or 16)
Science Committee
Associate Professor of Space Systems Engineering at SnT, University of Luxembourg
Research Associate at the University of Texas at Austin
Scientist, Author, Futurist, and NASA Space Technologist
Research Associate at SnT, University of Luxembourg
Director of Plymouth Institute of Health and Care, Professor of Clinical epidemiology and oral health research at the University of Plymouth
Organizing Committee
Research Associate at the University of Texas at Austin
Scientist, Author, Futurist, and NASA Space Technologist
Associate Professor of Space Systems Engineering at SnT, University of Luxembourg
Board of Directors & Chair of Publicity at the Interstellar Research Group
Research Associate at SnT, University of Luxembourg
Doctoral Researcher at SnT, University of Luxembourg
Contemporary Korean Artists Gallerist at Artskoco, Luxembourg
Professional Engineer, Founding Member at the Interstellar Research Group
