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KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
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Our keynote speakers are curated to give you the tips and tricks into the latest disaster management solutions in order to enhance your knowledge.
Developers and business corporations invest millions in the construction industry as business ventures to generate revenue. Profitable successful business needs to be protected against impact of any disaster i.e. fire incident, natural disasters, etc. The risks involved on top of business management is to ensure properties must be protected from any potential incidents or disasters. Risk assessment and management becomes a crucial part of business continuity. This paper will highlight the concept, key elements and process of risk assessment and management.
Fire Risks Management – A Key Factor in Disaster and Loss Prevention
WEDS 7 DEC 13:15 | KEYNOTE THEATRE 1
Hao-Giang Tay Institution of Fire Engineers Malaysia Branch Charis Chan Singapore Red Cross
Humanitarian Operations in a Complex Environment
With the increased complexity of disasters and crises globally, humanitarian organizations need to adapt and collaborate to provide effective assistance to the communities in need. This seminar will bring you key trends and leadership lessons in the humanitarian landscape, through real case studies of the Singapore Red Cross.
WEDS 7 DEC 12:30 | KEYNOTE THEATRE 1
Zheng Kaiyuan ASEAN Specialised Meteorological Centre (ASMC)
Monitoring and Assessing Fires, Haze and Dry Conditions in the ASEAN Region
In this seminar, we discuss the advanced systems and tools leveraged by the ASMC to monitor and predict the weather, fire and haze situation.
THURS 8 DEC 11:00 | KEYNOTE THEATRE 1
Prof. Jeff Obbard, Head of the Climate Impacts Branch at the Centre for Climate Research Singapore, will outline the key findings of the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change AR6 reports (2021-2022) with special focus on Southeast Asia. The risk of climate change as a threat multiplier to human society and natural ecosystems will be highlighted in the context of the remaining carbon emission budget.
THURS 8 DEC 11:45 | KEYNOTE THEATRE 1
Systematic & Practical Disaster Management Training
Standardising disaster management systems is necessary for cooperation systems for catastrophic natural disasters in Asian countries. Especially, international common philosophy and procedures need to respond to national-scale disasters in Tokyo metropolitan area. The Japanese government cannot achieve reconstruction from these gigantic disasters without support from overseas. Therefore, I will talk about how to standardise disaster management from the point of process management and develop training programs for capacity building internationally. Professor Jeff Obbard Centre for Climate Research Singapore
Luigi will share his insights in disaster risk reduction frameworks and implementation as well as examples of integrating resilience in different sectors. Shanshan will share engineering perspectives of practical challenges and solutions to implement floodresilient infrastructures, including case studies on how engineers can contribute technical expertise building resilient communities and disaster recovery.
Luigi Toda & Shan-Shan Wang ARUP WEDS 7 DEC 14:45 | KEYNOTE THEATRE 1
Disaster Management from the Air and Space
Natural disaster may affect a large area, causing loss of life or damage to properties. During its aftermath, relief efforts may be denied due to inaccessibility, which can potentially worsen the already devastating situation. In this presentation, let us examine the use of space-based services for disaster management and the role of air transportation in disaster relief.
THURS 8 DEC 13:15 | KEYNOTE THEATRE 1
Winston Chiun Airbus Singapore Pte Ltd
Dr. Shilpa Manandhar National Metrology Centre, A*STAR Precision Timing Information for Prediction of Heavy Rainfall in Singapore
GNSS signal delay between a satellite and a receiver is affected by receiver clock bias error. Higher the receiver clock bias error, longer is the delay. We research on implementing a precision time reference driven framework to correct such error. The framework can then offer accurate and low-cost solution to applications where GNNS signal delays are used like in prediction of rainfall events.
THURS 8 DEC 12:30 | KEYNOTE THEATRE 1
Space Applications for Disaster Mitigation
How space applications can help mitigate the effects of natural disasters in Singapore and the world.
Ronald Tong OSTIn Singapore
WEDS 7 DEC 15:30 | KEYNOTE THEATRE 1
Global Experiences Supporting the Development to Climate Smart Cities
The World Bank has developed an operating model to support cities and national governments in better understanding disaster and climate risk through utilizing new technologies. With a better understanding of the risks of today and the risks of the future, cities can be made more resilient, through improved planning and greater access to finance. This presentation will share the application of these tools and system.
WEDS 7 DEC 14:00 | KEYNOTE THEATRE 1
Marc Forni World Bank
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Bruce Wong Institute of Civil Protection and Emergency Management
Emergency Volunteers: Solid Backer in Disasters
In the event of disasters, trained emergency volunteers can support the emergency services when the regular emergency responders’ workload are overwhelmed. How to equip civilians to become strong and reliable partner in disaster is an important element. It is not only to focus on the training, but also on the management strategies. The seminar will discuss about the challenges and common practices in the region.
THURS 8 DEC 14:00 | KEYNOTE THEATRE 1
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Colin Wee Help Logistics
Supply Chain Resilience in Disasters
Asia is faced with numerous natural disasters all year round. Disaster preparedness in supply chain and logistics is critical to responding and saving lives. The session will share more on how countries and organisations are or have prepared their supply chains and the surrounding trends to be aware-of.
WEDS 7 DEC 11:45 | KEYNOTE THEATRE 2
Low Chip Khoon Earth Society
Global Warming: Effects & Solutions
The presentation shows the effects of Climate change on the world (i.e Arctic Ice melt, Droughts, floods, Sea level rise etc) and features various solutions that scientists recommended to curb climate change. (i.e. Plant trees, Eat less meat, Green Energy, 3Rs). The presentation also touches on issues such as deforestation and world hunger.. Vincent Geffray Everbridge The 3c’s of Societal Resilience: Collaboration, Coordination, Communication
Learn how the Everbridge Public Safety Platform is helping to build resiliency across continents, countries and corporations; to protect lives and livelihoods when natural and manmade disasters occur.
WEDS 7 DEC 12:30 & THURS 8 DEC 13:15 | KEYNOTE THEATRE 2
Bian Li The Hungry Lab Climate, Crisis & Regeneration: How Startups are Transforming the Natural Disaster Conversation
The global climate crisis is exacerbating the effects of natural hazards and disasters, worsening the pressures on natural disaster response and recovery. This keynote speech will explore new opportunities, innovations and collaborations leveraging emerging tech for humanity to reimagine, rebuild and reshape natural disaster landscape from the ground up for lasting, sustainable systems change.
WEDS 7 DEC 14:45 | KEYNOTE THEATRE 2
Faith Tng Space Generation Advisory Council Role of Youth and Space Education in Mitigating Disasters
Youth play a crucial role in shaping the future of climate change and disaster management. At the Space Generation Advisory Council in support of the United Nations programme on Space Applications, youth from around the world exchange ideas on international space policy issues and space-based applications to tackle disaster management. This talk will explore engaging the next generation using space education and to tap on fresh ideas.
THURS 8 DEC 11:00 | KEYNOTE THEATRE 2
Europe in a Changing Climate: Vulnerabilities and Ways to Adapt
In Europe, the risk of natural disasters is rising sharply from north to south. Southern European countries are much more vulnerable to sea level rise and already suffer from regular flash flooding. Wildfire risk increases sharply from Scandinavia to the Mediterranean by a factor 10. I will take you on a journey through Europe in a changing climate and show you its vulnerabilities and strategies to adapt.
THURS 8 DEC 14:45 | KEYNOTE THEATRE 2 Dr. Wilfried ten Brinke ClimateChangePost
Tom Farrow Planet Labs From flooding to bush fires, and drought to landslides, Planet’s daily, global monitoring serves as a critical information source, enabling emergency management professionals to act precisely and quickly. To help mitigate these ever-present disasters, state, and local government agencies are turning to new technologies, including high-frequency and high-resolution data from Planet’s constellations of satellites.
WEDS 7 DEC 14:00 | KEYNOTE THEATRE 2
Dek Mahendran Kestrel Aero Pte Ltd Aeromedical Evacuations and its Importance in Today’s World
In this session, we aim to introduce and explore the world of aero-medical evacuations and its importance in the world today (both pre/post-pandemic). Take a look at real-life operations through the eyes of the team, the challenges faced during the pandemic and our hopes for the future.
WEDS 7 DEC 11:00 | KEYNOTE THEATRE 2
Typhoon Aftermath: Restoring Hope For Businesses and Livelihoods
How do you recover after a typhoon hits? Typhoons are among the most violent weather events, causing extensive water damage and flooding. The first 24 to 48 hours are crucial. You really cannot afford to wait. Discover how BELFOR has helped businesses and livelihoods after the devastating destruction of typhoons.
Guido GavioTHURS 8 DEC 12:30 | KEYNOTE THEATRE 2 BELFOR (Asia) Pte Ltd
Nathan Klenner Bollore Logistics Asia-Pacific Humanitarian Last Mile Challenges in a Post-covid Environment
The COVID pandemic has created new challenges for humanitarian organisation working to deliver and distribute essential supplies in conflict and disaster zones. It disrupted traditional humanitarian aid delivery and distribution models, making the last mile of delivery and distribution even more challenging. In a post-COVID world, how can we ensure that humanitarian aid reaches those who need it most?
WEDS 7 DEC 13:15 | KEYNOTE THEATRE 2
Satwant Singh Mercy Relief
Disaster Management in Asia
An introduction to Mercy Relief, its vision, mission and values. An insight into the disaster relief responses and post disaster projects that Mercy Relief has undertaken since their inception in 2003 and the challenges faced.
THURS 8 DEC 14:45 | KEYNOTE THEATRE 1
Sharing Singapore and other countries experience on flood monitoring, modelling, forecasting and management.
Dr Suresh Babu Parasuraman Kalingu Consultancy
