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DMISA Disaster Risk Reduction Conference 2023 25 to 26 October 2023
The 2023 DMISA Disaster Risk Reduction Conference will be held on 25 to 26 October 2023. This year’s conference will be held at the Kalahari Waterfront resort, Thohoyandou, in the Vhembe District of South Africa’s Limpopo Province. Nestled in the warm heart of Limpopo, the Kalahari Waterfront resort is a short drive from the centre of Thohoyandou and a scenic 152km drive from the Polokwane International Airport.
DMISA, the Disaster Management Institute of Southern Africa, is the professional association and community of practice for Disaster Management in Southern Africa and the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) recognised professional body for Disaster Management in South Africa.
The theme of the 2023 conference will be ‘Risk informed action’, multihazard, multi-sectoral, inclusive, accessible, professional disaster risk reduction.
The esteemed panel of local and international speakers will explore topics on:
Risk informed development for resilience building in a quest for sustainable development in Southern Africa.
Risk informed mitigation, adaptation, preparedness, response, relief, reconstruction and rehabilitation.
The annual Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Conference of the Institute is a highlight on the Disaster Management calendar and before COVID-19 routinely attracted more than 300 delegates. The Institute is recognised as the mouthpiece of the Disaster Management profession in Southern Africa and is now rebuilding this annual in-person learning and networking opportunity.
Proudly presented by the Disaster Management Institute of Southern Africa (DMISA) in partnership with the Vhembe District Municipality and supported by the South African National Disaster Management Centre (NDMC), the conference provides an annual for a diverse range of stakeholders in disaster management from across Africa to gather and share skills, knowledge and experience.
Programme
Wednesday, 25 October 2023: Conference Day 1: 09h00 to 16h00
Thursday, 26 October 2023: Conference Day 2: 09h00 to13h00; AGM: 14h00 to 16h00
Accommodation
Exhibition space will be available
Please direct enquiries to Pat Adams: email: office@disaster.co.za
Registration fees
Registration fees, which include all teas as well as lunch on both days and evening functions on 24 October 2023 (Meet and Greet) and 25 October 2023 (Gala dinner) have been set at very reasonable rates as follows:
Members of DMISA: R5 000
Non-members: R5 500 Register online using this link: Register here
Closing date for registrations and payment: 30 September 2023. Late registrations, if accepted, will be subject to a penalty of R1 000 per delegate.
Closing date for registrations and payment: 30 September 2023. Late registrations, if accepted, will be subject to a penalty of R1 000 per delegate.
