Nicosia will host the 8th International Conference on Disasters and Risks (IDRC 2025), bringing together researchers and professionals from 17 countries.
According to a statement by the Municipality of Nicosia, the main theme of the conference is “Artificial Intelligence, Emerging Technologies and Immersive Solutions for Disaster and Emergency Response” and will take place on October 22-24 in Nicosia, at the CYENS Center of Excellence and the Nicosia Municipality event hall.
The conference will showcase the latest technologies and innovative practices for disaster prevention, management, and recovery. It should be noted that this year’s event comes at a crucial time for Cyprus, as the European Union has recently recognized the country as a regional firefighting hub.
It is added that IDRC 2025 will host world-renowned leaders in disaster and crisis management such as Prof. Walter Ammann, Prof. Yiorgos Chrysanthou, Prof. Rajib Shaw, Prof. Yuichi Ono, Prof. Dilanthi Amaratunga, Prof. Gavriil Xanthopoulos, and Prof. Michael Havbro Faber, in collaboration with experts and professionals from around the world.
It further states that researchers and professionals from 17 countries, including Cyprus, Greece, the United Kingdom, Japan, South Korea, China, Iran, Mexico, Brazil, Russia, Germany, France, Denmark, Switzerland, Austria, Jordan, and India, will present innovative papers combining cutting-edge research with practical solutions.
Participants will also have the opportunity to attend lectures by leading international speakers, panel discussions with experts from different fields, and workshops on cutting-edge topics such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and smart systems for disaster prediction and response, immersive technologies (VR/AR) for training and crisis management, resilient infrastructure, and sustainable cities in the face of climate and technological challenges.