Let's look at the odds
There is land, ocean and atmosphere.
There are things LIVING deep in the ocean that we are just now able to see with our submersible ships and cameras. There are viruses and bacteria so tiny on objects and in the air we can't see them, but our microscopes can.
Why is it so hard to believe that life doesn't exist in space. You think it's a void out there? Think again. I guarantee it's full of life, we just may not have the type of camera that can capture it yet.
BTW, one of my good friends in Toronto put that conference on. I am glad it was such a success for him. Paul Hellyer played banjo onstage with my ex during a Canada Day celebration back in the 70's. He's a pretty cool guy, but then.....most Canadian men are..........LOL