Raising the Bar 2026 at Maylands Hotel
Raising the Bar 2026 at Maylands Hotel
Raising the Bar returns to the Maylands Hotel on Tuesday 4 August 2026, bringing two fascinating talks from leading researchers into one memorable evening.
Presented as part of the Raising the Bar Adelaide program, this free community event explores big ideas in an informal pub setting, where guests can enjoy dinner before settling in for an engaging presentation.
Tickets are free, but you must RSVP. Dinner bookings are strongly recommended.
An Evening of Ideas at Maylands Hotel – Tuesday 4 August
Forget lecture theatres. Raising the Bar Adelaide transforms some of Adelaide's favourite pubs and bars into places where curious minds come together over food, drinks and conversation.
Join us at the Maylands Hotel for two thought-provoking presentations exploring the future of space, architecture, medicine and technology.
6:30pm
How Do You Build a City on the Moon?
Presented by Albert Rajkumar, space architect and PhD researcher.
What will it take for humans to live beyond Earth? Discover how robotics, virtual reality and architectural design are helping shape the future of lunar construction, and why the technologies being developed for the Moon may reshape construction, safety and collaboration back on Earth.
8:00pm
When the Nearest Hospital is 384,000 Kilometres Away
Presented by Souktik Bhattacherjee, PhD researcher at Adelaide University's Lunar Architecture Research Group.
From artificial intelligence and digital twins to astronauts living in simulated space habitats, explore how research into space medicine is helping redesign the operating room of the future—both in space and here on Earth.
Make a Night of It
Before the talks begin, enjoy dinner in the Maylands Hotel Bistro or a drink in the Onyx Bar. Our kitchen serves from 12 noon until late, making it easy to arrive early and settle in before the presentations.
As this event has reached capacity in previous years, we recommend booking your dinner early and reserving your free event ticket as soon as possible.
Presented by Raising the Bar and proudly brought to you by the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters.
Bookings
RSVP for the Raising the Bar Adelaide Talks (Free)
https://www.rtbevent.com/adelaide-2026
Book Dinner at the Maylands Hotel
Reserve your table through our online booking system before the event.