Monday, July 14, 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. MDT
Location: Interlocken A/B

Disasters can be catalysts for change, prompting shifts in our worldview and inspiring innovations in research, policy, and practice. This plenary session will identify turning points that followed major disasters, including Hurricanes Andrew, Katrina, and Maria, the Northridge earthquake, 9/11 terrorist attacks, Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill, and COVID-19 pandemic. Panelists will reflect on how these focusing events altered the trajectory of the field, while also considering missed opportunities for change. Through retrospection, this session will illuminate the progress made, while also drawing attention to lessons that still need to be applied.