AI + Disaster Risk Reduction Conference 2026
- English
- Spanish
Time
Time: 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM (UAE time zone)
About
The AI + Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Conference 2026, hosted by TecHive Association, brings together global leaders in disaster risk reduction, humanitarian action, policy, and advanced technologies to explore how Artificial Intelligence can strengthen disaster preparedness, early action, and long-term resilience.
As disasters grow more complex due to climate change, urbanisation, and interconnected risks, traditional approaches alone are no longer sufficient. This conference bridges DRR expertise with AI-driven innovation, focusing on practical applications, operational insights, and real-world use cases that support informed decision-making before, during, and after crises.
The conference will feature high-level panel discussions with globally recognised leaders, including Ricardo Mena, Former Director, United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR), and Walter Cotte, Former Under-Secretary General of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC). Both speakers bring decades of leadership experience in global disaster risk governance and humanitarian response.
The event highlights how solutions such as ALERTSim and other AI-enabled platforms are already supporting risk assessment, early warning, preparedness, emergency response, and long-term risk planning across regions and sectors.
Conference focus areas
PANEL 1: Risk Assessment Models & Solutions
PANEL 2: Preparedness & Early Warning Solutions
PANEL 3: Early Warning Systems and Solutions
Featured panelists
Ricardo Mena
Former Director, United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
Global Advisor, ALERTSim
Co-Founder, WCMR – Withstanding Crisis: Managing Risk
Walter Cotte
Former Under-Secretary General, International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)
Global Advisor, ALERTSim
Co-Founder, WCMR – Withstanding Crisis: Managing Risk
Ashish Kulkarni
Founder & Executive Lead, Bell Immersive & ALERTSim
AI & Crisis Management Systems Expert
Ashwina Kulkarni
Director – Strategy & Growth, Bell Immersive & ALERTSim
Technology Adoption & Implementation Leader
Who should attend?
This conference is designed for professionals committed to strengthening disaster preparedness and resilience:
- Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Resilience Professionals
- Government and Policy Decision-Makers
- Humanitarian and Emergency Response Leaders
- AI, Data Science, and Technology Experts
- Infrastructure, Energy, and Urban Risk Planners
- Academia and Research Institutions