May 24-29, 2010
Recent Advances in Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering and Soil Dynamics
Missouri University of Science and Technology
San Diego, California
Cost and Registration: $825, open until filled
This conference will share advances in geotechnical earthquake engineering and soil dynamics and provide a clear direction for future research. A special session will examine the seismic activity and geotechnical aspects of the 2010 Haitian and Chilean earthquakes.
May 31-June 4, 2010
Cities on Volcanoes 6
Technological Institute for the Renewable Energies, Tenerife, and the Cities and Volcanoes Commission
Tenerife, Spain
Cost and Registration: $419, open until filled
This conference will promote improved volcanic risk management in densely populated volcanic regions by sharing knowledge and experience. The positive aspects of living in volcanically active environments will also be examined. Session topics include understanding volcanic hazards, volcanic risk education and outreach, and volcanic crisis management on active volcanic islands.
June 23-25, 2010
Second International Conference on Modeling, Monitoring, and Management of Forest Fires
Wessex Institute of Technology
Kos, Greece
Cost and Registration: $1,752, open until filled
This conference will discuss all aspects of forest fire research, as well as the development of computer applications that could reduce loss of life and property. Topics covered will include fire propagation, firefighting strategies, and the economic, ecological, social, and health effects of fires.
July 6-7, 2010
Geoinformatic Forum Salzburg
Centre for Geoinformatics and Institute for GIScience
Salzburg, Austria
Cost and Registration: $317 before May 28, 2010
This conference will examine interdisciplinary hazard and climate change research and the methods used to assess, quantify, and represent vulnerability spatially. Session topics include spatial approaches to vulnerability assessment, mapping urban vulnerability from a multi-hazard perspective, and disaster resilience and vulnerability.
August 11-12, 2010
Fifth Annual Disaster Planning for Hospitals Conference
World Research Group
Washington, D.C.
Cost and Registration: Not posted
This conference will help hospitals effectively prepare for disasters, create efficient disaster plans, and manage logistical and financial recovery plans. Conference topics include increasing surge capacity, forming hazmat emergency teams, and a look at lessons learned from the Haiti disaster.
July 28-30, 2010
Shanghai Disaster Risk Reduction Forum
Development Information Network, Local Governments for Sustainability, and others
Shanghi, China
Cost and Registration: Not posted
This forum will discuss disaster risk reduction, facilitate communication between Chinese officials, and foster multi-stakeholder partnerships that reduce disaster risk at the sub-national level.