18th APRU multi-hazards symposium 2023
About the event
The 18th APRU Multi-Hazards Symposium 2023 is organised and hosted by the Earth Observatory of Singapore (EOS) at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, in collaboration with the Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU). The theme for this year is “Advancing Frontiers in Disaster Risk Science, Technology and Policy”.
The symposium format bridges both the traditional conference style and activities that allow for more interactive dialogue. The overall programme includes plenary keynote talks, networking sessions around posters, and breakout sessions clustered into six umbrella topics.
In line with the EOS’ mission statement to work toward safer and more sustainable societies, our symposium is committed to the following values:
- Ensuring accessibility and inclusivity for all participants from the APRU, partner universities, wider community and beyond
- Leveraging Singapore’s unique location as a leader in global innovation and EOS’ diverse research profile
- Creating a unique platform and creative avenue for active collaboration
- Engaging communities at the intersection of science, industry, and the public
You are invited to join the network of the APRU community and beyond. Whether you are a researcher, educator, practitioner, student or more, we welcome you to this platform for facilitating idea exchange, dynamic collaboration and potential opportunities for projects. This year, participants can anticipate discussions and presentations to be centred around the following umbrella topics:
- Climate hazards
- Tectonic hazards
- Public health & Environmental hazards
- Economic resilience: Finance & risk
- Strategies for socioecological resilience
- Managing risk
Event chair committee:
The 18th APRU Multi-Hazards Symposium event is co-chaired by- Assistant Professor David Lallemant Assistant Professor Perrine Hamel Associate Professor Adam Switzer For any questions regarding the event, please direct all enquiries to engagement@earthobservatory.sg. Session Description: The symposium’s core activity will consist of 90-min breakout sessions throughout the days.
These breakout sessions will run in parallel in three separate meeting rooms. Sessions will be dedicated to a specific subtopic encompassing 1 of 6 umbrella topics. Activities include: Presentation Section 60 minutes of presentations, with session titles allocated by the scientific program committee after abstract submission. This will include 10-minutes of talks and moderated Q&A per presentation. Roundtable Discussion Section 30 minutes will be allocated for the roundtable section. Roundtables involve a series of problem statements relevant to the session titles provided to participants. Conveners will facilitate and direct the discussion
Call for abstracts:
Theme: Advancing Frontiers in Disaster Risk Science, Technology and Policy Topics: Climate Hazards Tectonic Hazards Public Health & Environmental Hazards Economic Resilience: Finance & Risk Strategies for Socioecological Resilience Managing Risk Abstract Format: 200-250 word limit Poster Format: A0, landscape orientation From now until 4 September, submit your abstract here. Please note that the abstract submission is free. However, attendance at the symposium will require registration (please see Important Dates for more details). Event registration is subject to fees.
Important dates:
Abstract Submission: 4 September
Acceptance Notification: 30 August
Early Bird Registration: 4 to 30 September (To be confirmed)
Open Registration: 1 October to 1 November (To be confirmed)
Venue: Singapore, more details coming soon
Fees: Abstract Submission is FREE
Conference fee details coming soon
Support Fund for Early-Career Researchers (ECRs): We are pleased to provide limited funding support for ECRs. More details coming soon.
Field Visits: More details coming soon.
Accommodation: More details coming soon.