Product Description

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 Section60 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 Section30 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 18 August, 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: 18 August
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.