Disaster Risk Management: Bridging Theory and Practice.
A multidisciplinary meeting point for researchers, practitioners, public authorities, civil-protection professionals, NGOs, students and innovators working to advance disaster risk reduction, preparedness, response, recovery and resilience.
Eight tracks. Forty research directions.
The programme spans the full disaster-risk-management cycle and brings together engineering, social science, public policy, emergency management, technology, climate adaptation and sustainable development.
Disaster Risk Reduction
Structural and non-structural risk reduction, community-based DRM, vulnerability reduction and risk assessment.
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- Innovative Approaches to Structural Disaster Risk Reduction
- Non-Structural Disaster Risk Reduction Strategies
- Community-Based Disaster Risk Management
- Policy Frameworks for Reducing Vulnerability
- Risk Assessment and Vulnerability Analysis
Disaster Preparedness & Response
Early warning, responder capacity, operational planning, inter-agency coordination and disaster medical services.
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- Technological Innovations in Early Warning Systems
- Training and Capacity Building for Disaster Responders
- Strategic Planning for Disaster Response Operations
- Coordination between Local and National Agencies
- Public Health and Disaster Medical Services
Post-Disaster Recovery & Resilience
Reconstruction, long-term resilience, livelihood recovery, psychosocial support and institutional recovery.
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- Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Strategies
- Building Long-Term Community Resilience
- Economic Recovery and Livelihood Restoration
- Psychosocial Support and Mental Health Services
- Governance and Institutional Support in Recovery
Climate Change Adaptation
Climate-related risk, resilient infrastructure, nature-based solutions and cross-sector adaptation.
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- Adaptation Strategies for Climate-Related Disasters
- Resilient Infrastructure Development
- Integrating Climate Change into Disaster Risk Management Policies
- Nature-Based Solutions for Climate Adaptation
- Cross-Sector Collaboration for Climate Adaptation
Technology & Innovation in DRM
AI, GIS, remote sensing, data security and smart-city solutions for disaster resilience.
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- Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Disaster Response
- Use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in Hazard Mapping
- Remote Sensing for Disaster Impact Assessment
- Blockchain and Data Security in Disaster Management
- Smart Cities and Disaster Resilience
Social & Psychological Dimensions
Risk communication, social inclusion, community participation, culture and post-disaster psychosocial support.
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- Psychosocial Support in Post-Disaster Recovery
- Public Awareness and Risk Communication in Disasters
- Social Inclusion in Disaster Preparedness
- Community Engagement and Participation in Disaster Management
- Cultural Sensitivity in Disaster Management
Public Policy & Governance
Legal frameworks, cross-border cooperation, decentralization, policy evaluation and public-private partnerships.
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- Legal Frameworks for Disaster Risk Governance
- Cross-Border and International Collaboration in Disaster Response
- Decentralized Approaches to Disaster Management
- Monitoring and Evaluation of Disaster Policies
- Public-Private Partnerships in Disaster Management
Sustainable Development & DRM
SDGs, resilient development, innovative financing, green infrastructure and risk-sensitive land-use planning.
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- Integrating Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into Disaster Risk Strategies
- Balancing Economic Growth with Disaster Risk Reduction
- Innovative Financing for Sustainable Disaster Management
- Green Infrastructure and Disaster Resilience
- Sustainable Land Use and Urban Planning for Disaster Risk Reduction
A conference for science, practice and decision-making.
Participation is designed for people who want to exchange evidence, share operational experience, build partnerships and contribute to safer, more resilient communities.
Academics & Researchers
Present original research, receive feedback, identify collaborators and connect with an international disaster-research community.
DRM & Emergency Professionals
Exchange operational lessons, case studies, technologies and approaches that can improve preparedness and response practice.
Government & NGOs
Connect policy, institutional capacity and community-based practice while developing partnerships for future initiatives.
Students & Early-Career Professionals
Learn from established experts, present new ideas and expand professional and academic networks in disaster risk management.
Share research that can improve disaster resilience.
Abstracts should be written in clear English and present the purpose, methodology, key findings and conclusions of the proposed contribution.
Prepare the contribution
Provide title, full author names, institutional affiliations and corresponding-author email.
Write the abstract
Clearly state purpose, methodology, key findings and conclusions within 300–350 words.
Select presentation format
Indicate oral presentation or digital poster presentation.
Submit for consideration
Send the abstract to the conference editorial contact for review and further instructions.
From conference presentation to research visibility.
The conference integrates presentation, dissemination and publication opportunities so that accepted work can reach participants and the wider disaster-research community.
Conference Abstract Book
All accepted abstracts are planned for digital publication in the Conference Abstract Book available to conference participants.
Conference Proceedings
Full papers are planned for inclusion in the Conference Proceedings and online dissemination to the broader academic community.
International Journal Pathway
Presented papers may have an opportunity to be selected for publication consideration in special issues of international journals, including IJDRM.
International academic and professional leadership.
The conference committee brings together experts in disaster management, security, civil protection, environmental and energy engineering, geography and international cooperation.
Prof. Dr. Vladimir M. Cvetković
University of Belgrade, Faculty of Security Studies, Serbia
PresidentProf. Dr. Harald Raupenstrauch
Montanuniversität Leoben, Austria
Scientific CommitteeProf. Dr. Aleksandar Ivanov
Faculty of Security – Skopje, University St. Kliment Ohridski Bitola, North Macedonia
Scientific CommitteeRenate Renner, PhD
Montanuniversität Leoben, Austria
Scientific CommitteeProf. Dr. Tin Lukić
University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Sciences, Serbia
Scientific CommitteeDr. Srna Sudar
University of Montenegro, Rectorate, Project Office, Montenegro
Scientific CommitteeProf. Dr. Vladimir Jakovljević
University of Belgrade, Faculty of Security Studies, Serbia
Scientific CommitteeProf. Dr. Hatidža Beriša
University of Defence, Military Academy – Belgrade, Serbia
Scientific CommitteeProf. Dr. Aleksandar Petrovski
Military Academy “General Mihailo Apostolski” – Skopje, North Macedonia
Scientific CommitteeProf. Dr. Vladimir M. Cvetković
Scientific-Professional Society for Disaster Risk Management / International Institute for Disaster Research
PresidentRenate Renner, PhD
Montanuniversität Leoben, Austria
MemberProf. Dr. Harald Raupenstrauch
Montanuniversität Leoben, Austria
MemberProf. Dr. Vladimir M. Cvetković
University of Belgrade, Faculty of Security Studies
PresidentBojana Aleksova
SPS-DRM / International Institute for Disaster Research
Organizing CommitteeAnja Beli
SPS-DRM / International Institute for Disaster Research
Organizing CommitteeVanja D. Šišović
SPS-DRM / International Institute for Disaster Research
Organizing CommitteeResearch, professional practice and international dissemination.
The event is positioned within the wider SPS-DRM ecosystem connecting scientific research, disaster-risk-management practice, institutional cooperation and open-access academic publishing.
Scientific-Professional Society for Disaster Risk Management
SPS-DRM organizes national and international scientific and professional activities in disaster risk management, research, education, training, publishing and resilience-building.
International Institute for Disaster Research
The Belgrade-based institute supports basic, applied and developmental research across disaster preparedness, mitigation, protection and rescue, recovery and related policy fields.
International Journal of Disaster Risk Management
IJDRM is the Society’s international, double-blind peer-reviewed, open-access journal covering the full disaster-risk-management cycle and interdisciplinary disaster research.
Bring your research, experience and ideas to a global DRM community.
Present your work, exchange evidence and practice, build international connections and contribute to a stronger bridge between disaster science and real-world resilience.