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 |