The ISCRAM 2024 conference program is tailored for academics and practitioners in crisis and disaster management. You can view the Conference Program Details and the Paper Search Tool here. Our event features engaging workshops, inspiring keynotes, track sessions by experts from all over the world, and a doctoral colloquium. Find synergies and opportunities for collaboration at our project symposium, gain practical insights during practitioner talks, and engage in thought-provoking discussions in our panel session. The conference also features a series of enriching social events designed to foster reflection, connection, and enjoyment. Immerse yourself in the charming ambiance of Münster, experiencing these gatherings in a relaxed and welcoming setting.
If you would like to review any of the calls for the sessions, please refer to: call for submissions.
CONFERENCE PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Sunday, 26th
at Münster Castle
Morning
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Workshops
- 1. Remote crowdsourcing and participatory local mapping for disaster management
- 2. Devising assessment and mitigation of systemic risks with strategy mapping with a participant group
- 3. Using bomb shelters in 21st of century?
- 4. Measuring stress levels in critical systems for monitoring and response
- Doctoral Colloquium
Afternoon
- Doctoral Colloquium (cont’d)
Evening
Monday, 27th
at IdF
Morning
- Conference Welcome
- Track Sessions
- Practitioner Talks
Afternoon
- Track Sessions
- Practitioner Talks
- Demonstration
Evening
Tuesday, 28th
at IdF
Morning
- Track Sessions
- Poster Session
Afternoon
- Track Sessions
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Keynote
- Special guest – to be announced soon!
- Project Symposium
Evening
Wednesday, 29th
at IdF
Morning
Afternoon
- Panel Discussion
- Conference Goodbye
- Suprise Social Event
Evening
CONFERENCE VENUES
In line with the “pracademic dual chairmanship” the main conference locations will be both the buildings of the University of Münster and the IdF (State Fire Service Institute North Rhine-Westphalia). While the welcome reception, doctoral colloquium, workshops and tutorials are planned to be facilitated in the University of Münster, the actual conference, i.e. key notes and tracks, will be organized at the facilities of IdF.
MÜNSTER SCHLOSS / CASTLE
Münster Castle was a prince-bishop’s residence until 1803. Today it is the seat of the University of Münster (mainly administration and student services). Thanks to its more than 250-year history, the castle offers an impressive backdrop for studying and “conferencing”. Next to the main auditorium there are several lecture halls and working rooms, which could be used for breakout sessions of the Doctoral Colloquium, Workshops or Tutorials.
INSTITUT DER FEUERWEHR (IDF) BUILDING
The IdF building was built between 2014 and 2016 dedicated to the training of crisis management in large-scale disasters. The objective of the new building was to enable the institute to perform tabletop exercises both for the command unit and the crisis committee working on the same scenario. Thus, the building comprises two control rooms for the practicing units and numerous rooms for other purposes such as housing communication units and exercise control. The whole building is equipped with state-of-the art media technology, e. g. a remote controlled video surveillance of both control rooms. One of the objectives of the building is the demonstration of current technology in crisis management to policy makers in this field, so it seemed no longer appropriate to have only a completely manual system for visualization. Next to these functional aspects and state-of-the-art technology, the facility is prepared to facilitate around 650 courses with 15k participants per year. Accordingly, all relevant rooms (such as plenary room, a big canteen or media production) are at one central place.
How to get to the IdF?
Begin at the central station in the city center. Head east on Wollbecker Straße and proceed to cross the bridge over the Dortmund-Ems Canal. Continue straight until you encounter the bus stop “Institut der Feuerwehr” on the right side and the prominent orange statue in front of the Institut der Feuerwehr (IdF) on the left side. At this statue, take a left turn towards the gate marked by a barrier. From here, follow the clearly marked signs leading through the IdF campus to reach the main building of the ISCRAM 2024 conference.
