Track A: Human Behavior, Communities, and Societal Resilience in Emergencies
Session A1 – Human-Centered Approaches in Emergencies
– Psychological and Sociological Aspects of Emergencies
– Public Behavior
– Communities Self-Reliance and Engagement
– Collateral Effects of Prolonged Emergency Situations
Session A2 – Human-Centered Approaches in Emergencies
– Risk Communication
– Social Media
– Disinformation and Misinformation
– Public Trust Perspectives
Session A3 – Displaced Populations, Equity, and Social Justice
– Displaced and Evacuated Populations
– Equality and Equity in Emergency Response
– Vulnerable Populations and Meeting Their Needs in Emergencies
– Ethics, International Law, and Social Justice
Session A4 – Education, Training, and Workforce Development for the Future
– Burnout and Workforce Retention
– Training the Next Generation
– Competency Maintenance and Sustainment
– Digital Learning and Training Technologies
Track B: Health Challenges in a Polycrisis Era
Session B1 – Triage, Surge Capacity, and Decision-Making Under Resource Constraints
– Clinical Triage in Mass Casualty Incidents
– Healthcare Demand, Surge Capacity, and System Expansion Capability
– Decision-Making in Resource-Limited Settings
Session B2 – Healthcare Delivery Under Attack
– Protection of Hospitals and Healthcare Services During Emergencies
– Damage to Critical Health Infrastructure
– Underground Hospitalization and Healthcare Operations
– Healthcare System Continuity of Operations
– Protection of Healthcare Workers and Patients
Session B3 – Logistics and Operational Support
– Healthcare Logistics and Supply Chain Management in Emergencies
– Field Hospitals and Prehospital Care in Austere Environments
– Hospital Evacuation Planning and Operations
– Prehospital Use of Blood and Blood Products
Track C: Innovation and Technology in Emergency and Disaster Management
Session C1 – Technology as a Force Multiplier in Emergency Response
– Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and Drones
– GIS, Remote Sensing, and Space-Based Monitoring Systems
– Resource Management Technologies
– Point-of-Care Testing (POCT)
Session C2 – Information Management and Common Operating Picture Development
– Early Warning and Alert Systems
– Interoperability and Data Integration
– Operational Dashboards and Visualization Tools
– Command and Control Systems
– Data-Driven Decision-Making
Session C3 – Cybersecurity, Digital Resilience, and Healthcare System Protection
– Cyberattacks and Cyber Threats
– Digital Resilience
– Continuity of Health Information Systems
– Protection of Hospitals and Medical Information
Session C4 – Breakthrough Solutions and Emerging Innovations
– Novel Technologies and Innovative Solutions
– Real-Time Data, Artificial Intelligence, and Decision Support
– Research, Development, and Translation to Practice
– Innovations in Lesson Learning, After-Action Reviews (AARs), and Implementation Science
– Ethics, Regulation, and Governance of Innovation
– Cost-Effectiveness and Value Assessment of Emergency Interventions
Track D: Preparedness and Management of Complex Emergencies
Session D1 – One Health, Climate Change, and Health
– One Health Approaches to Human, Animal, and Environmental Health
– Climate Change and Public Health Impacts
– Extreme Heat and Extreme Weather Events
– Environmental Hazards, Pollution, and Health Effects
– Climate Adaptation, Preparedness, and Resilience
Session D2 – The Next Pandemic: Preparedness for Biological Threats and Emerging Infectious Diseases
– Emerging and Re-emerging Infectious Diseases
– Surveillance, Early Detection, and Epidemiological Intelligence
– Pandemic Preparedness and Lessons Learned from COVID-19
– Emergency Laboratory and Diagnostic Capabilities
– Biosafety, Biosecurity, and Biological Threats
Session D3 – Global, Civil–Military, and Humanitarian Partnerships
– Civil–Military Coordination in Emergencies and Disasters
– Civil Protection vs. Civil Defense
– Regional and International Partnerships
– Emergency Medical Teams (EMTs) and WHO Emergency Response Mechanisms
– Humanitarian Assistance in Complex Emergencies
– Knowledge Sharing, Capacity Building, and Health Diplomacy
– Israeli Field Hospital in Syria
Session D4 – Wars, Disasters, and Complex Threats
– Military and Combat Medicine
– Advanced Warfare and Emerging Technological Threats
– Drones, Autonomous Systems, and the Future Battlefield
– CBRN Threats and Hazardous Materials
– Lessons Learned from Contemporary Conflicts and Disasters
Session D5 – Break the Ceiling: New Ideas for an Uncertain Future
– The All-Hazards Approach
– Polycrisis and Compound Emergencies
– Interconnected and Cascading Risks
– Scenario-Based Planning and Emerging Threats
– Continuity of Operations and National Resilience
– Preparing for Future Threats and Black Swan Events