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Knowledge and technology transfer in the field of crisis and disaster management 

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FKF25 - Fachtagung Katastrophenforschung

Drones and Robotics
September 18-20, 2025, Wels (Upper Austria)

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Disaster Competence Network Austria (DCNA) acts as a link between scientific research and practitioners in crisis and disaster management. Through knowledge and technology transfer, findings from basic research are implemented and directed to those interested in security and disaster research in Austria and beyond.

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Call for Abstracts and Call for Sessions: Fachtagung Katastrophenforschung 2025

By Johanna Zweiger, (comments: 0)

Scientific abstracts and workshop concepts are currently being accepted for the conference “Disaster Research Meets Practice – Drones and Robotics”. This event for organizations involved in security and safety operations will take place from September 18 to 20, 2025, as part of the RETTER fair in Wels (Upper Austria). The conference is organized by DCNA, the Austrian Road Safety Board (KFV), and the Austrian Federal Fire Brigade Association (ÖBFV).

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Review: Disaster Research Days 2024

By Isabel Anger, (comments: 0)

The Disaster Research Days 2024 brought together science and practice in Austrian and European disaster management. From October 8 to 10, 2024, at the Austrian National Library in Vienna, the latest research results and innovative solutions to strengthen social resilience were presented in discussion panels and presentations. Around 200 scientists, risk managers, political decision-makers, and emergency services from all over Europe were there.

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