SGAC Announces the Winner of the SGC Logo Competition 2025 – Space meets Art

SGAC is pleased to announce Daan van den Nieuwenhof as the winner of the SGC Logo Competition 2025. After a thorough review of all the outstanding submissions, Daan’s design was selected as the logo for the 23rd Space Generation Congress scheduled to take place in Sydney, Australia. The winning logo elegantly captures the essence of the space conference, with its innovative design, creative use of space-themed elements, and the unmistakable landmark of Sydney.

As part of the scholarship, Daan will be sponsored to attend the 23rd Space Generation Congress 2025 and the 76th International Astronautical Congress 2025 in Sydney, Australia.

Congratulations to Daan!

Daan van den Nieuwenhof

Daan van den Nieuwenhof is a physician and PhD candidate at the Department of Otorhinolaryngology at the Radboud University Medical Center in the Netherlands. He has a background in Biomedical Sciences and developed a passion for ENT-surgery, Space Medicine and Tissue Engineering. In addition to his PhD, Daan conducts research at the International Center for Astronautical Development, and together with an international team he is developing protocols for emergency airway procedures in space. He is actively involved in organizing Analog Astronaut Missions and contributes to various Space Medicine initiatives, including the SGAC’s Space Medicine and Life Sciences Group and the Tumours, Organoids, and Spheroids in Space community.
Beyond his scientific pursuits, Daan runs a graphic design company, where he creates brand identities, digital illustrations, and websites.

“I am honored to participate in the Space Generation Congress and the International Astronautical Congress 2025 in Sydney. The vibrant energy of the space community always sparks my creativity and fills me with motivation. I’m excited to reconnect with fellow young space enthusiasts, meet new people, gain fresh insights, and share our research. Thank you for this incredible opportunity and recognition.”