International conference on crisis and disaster governance, planning and resilience: Integrating risk and security within international postgraduate education (ICPCDGR 2026)

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The International Hybrid Conference on Crisis and Disaster Governance, Planning and Resilience (ICPCDGR 2026) is presented as a global platform designed to address the growing complexity of contemporary risks, including climate-driven extreme events, cybersecurity threats, infrastructure vulnerabilities, public health crises, and geopolitical instability. The conference brings together scholars, practitioners, policymakers, and postgraduate students to explore integrated approaches at the intersection of risk governance, security, crisis management, and resilience. It reflects a broader academic objective of linking research with real-world decision-making while strengthening international postgraduate education and building the capacity of future leaders to navigate interconnected global risks.

Developed through a strategic collaboration between Democritus University of Thrace and York University under the Greece 2.0 initiative, the conference supports the internationalisation and digital transformation of higher education, while promoting advanced, globally relevant competencies. Its programme emphasizes interdisciplinary exchange, covering themes such as disaster governance, emergency management, artificial intelligence in crisis response, public health security, environmental resilience, and hybrid threats. Beyond an academic event, ICPCDGR 2026 is positioned as a space for dialogue between theory and practice, fostering collaboration, innovation, and evidence-based policy development. Hosted in Kavala, Greece, the conference also offers a setting that combines intellectual engagement with networking and cultural exchange, reinforcing its role in advancing international cooperation and positioning Southeast Europe as a hub for research and practice in resilience and risk governance.