How do we build community resilience and security? - Join the conference.
In the face of contemporary challenges, such as climate change, armed conflicts or migration crises, urban resilience cannot simply be limited to a return to a pre-crisis state. It must mean striving for a new, more resilient model of functioning, able to cope with further, often unpredictable crises. It is on this theme that the conference will focus 'Resilience of cities to crises and threats. Security. Public policies. Education"which will take place 28 March 2025.
Find out about the topics covered at the conference
Event will bring together theoreticians, experts and practitioners to discuss key strategies, exchange experiences and present research findings on building safe and resilient cities of the future. The conference programme will be divided into 11 panelsin which recognised experts will provide insight into important topics on the current situation regarding the resilience of cities to crises and risks.
Panel I will be devoted to the analysis of emergency situations related to floods and the role of local communities and services in managing such threats. The experiences of the municipality of Lądek-Zdrój and Wrocław Kozanów in 2024 will be discussed, as well as the cooperation of various entities (army, police, Border Guard, health protection) in the framework of Operation Phoenix. Special attention will be given to the role of the Armed Forces in ensuring the safety of cities and the integration of crisis management systems in Poland.
Panel II will touch upon themes of urban risk, covering both infrastructure and social security. The vulnerability of public transport to crises, new dimensions of risk in urban space, and the impact of law and institutions, including the Catholic Church, on local security will be discussed. Experts will also address issues such as phonoholism, synthetic drugs and random risks affecting urban resilience.
Panel III are lectures on, among other things, the role of the National and Volunteer Fire Service in crisis management and building community resilience to threats. Innovative system solutions, cooperation between uniformed services during the 2024 floods and fire service operations at the local level will be discussed. Particular attention will be paid to the cordon sanitaire, rescue structure and local government fire resilience.
Panel IV will address the role of the Police in ensuring urban security and its functioning in crisis conditions. Trends in legal changes, the tasks of the Police in emergency situations and the effectiveness of prevention programmes will be discussed. Experts will also address the psychological aspects of resilience and focus on support, adaptation and intervention in crisis situations.
Panel V will focus on the role of technology and artificial intelligence in building cities' resilience to crises. Applications of modern technologies such as AI and strategic communications in urban security management will be discussed. Part of the panel will be dedicated to cyber threats in smart city infrastructure and methods for measuring and implementing urban resilience strategies globally.
Panel VI will treat the security of cities in the context of terrorist threats, crime and migration. It will discuss the evolution of security in Europe, the protection of smart cities from attacks and how the state can support them in the face of increasing threats. The panel will also have space to explore the role of cities in defence strategies, the impact of mass migration on the functioning of cities and the adaptation of refugees after the 2022 refugee crisis.
Panel VII will focus on protective infrastructure and the resilience of cities to hazards, including floods and emergencies. The role of protective construction, modernisation and civil defence in ensuring the safety of residents will be discussed. This part of the conference will examine the topic of shelters in Poland, the importance of hospitals as critical infrastructure and will compare the 1997 and 2024 floods in terms of statistical data.
Panel VIII will focus on the role of education in building the resilience of cities and communities to contemporary threats. The importance of media education, information policy and public awareness in emergency management will be discussed. Particular attention will be given to pro-defence education, the challenges of education policy in small towns and the impact of the military classroom education system on urban resilience in emergencies.
Panel IX is a space where experts will speak on the role of public administration in crisis management and strengthening the resilience of cities. Issues of logistics, security strategies and effective management of municipalities in emergency situations will be discussed. Invited guests will discuss issues of cooperation between the administration and non-governmental organisations, the legal aspects of crisis management and the experience of Warsaw as an example of an effective model of action.
Panel X will be devoted to urban policy and development strategies in the context of global crises and climate change. Regional challenges, such as the impact of the war in Ukraine, and the adaptation strategies of cities, including Poznan, will be discussed. Special attention will be given to sustainable development, green infrastructure and the role of small watersheds in urban planning and disaster reduction.
Panel XI (in English) will treat urban resilience to disinformation, education and sustainability. The challenges of disinformation as a threat to public safety and how to build information resilience will be discussed. Experts in this part of the conference will address the role of entrepreneurial education, introduce the activities of Taiwan's Kuma Academy, and delve into the topic of strategies to make cities safer in the face of terrorist threats and natural disasters.
Why take part?
Conference is a unique opportunity to gain knowledge of the latest strategies and technologies supporting urban development and crisis management. Participants will have the chance to learn about practical solutions applied in Poland and abroad, as well as to establish valuable professional contacts.
Don't delay - you can sign up for the conference by 25 January this year. How to register? It's simple - fill in the form and submit at the e-mail address: konferencja.odpornosc.miast@gmail.com. Each registered participant will receive a named certificate. The conference is free of charge, so join the participants and become part of the discussion about the future of our cities. Let's build resilience, security and sustainability together!