TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
Note: This programme is tentative and subject to change. Any updates to speakers, sessions, or venues will be announced by the organiser.
17 September 2026 (Thursday)
Pre-Conference
| Time | MR 2 | MR 3 | MR 4 | MR 5 | MR 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07.30 am – 09.00 am | Registration | Not Applicable | |||
| 09.00 am – 12.00 pm | Dr. Jamla Rizek (WADEM) | Prof. Dr. Alison Hutton (WADEM/WSDN) | TBD | TBD | — |
| 12.00 pm – 01.00 pm | Lunch, solat and networking session | ||||
| Time | MR 2 | MR 3 | MR 4 | MR 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01.00 pm – 04.00 pm | Prof. Dr. Aileen M. Marty (Florida International University) | TBD | Datuk Dr. Haji Mohamed Alwi bin Haji Abdul Rahman | Dr. Badrul Hisham bin Abd Samad (UPNM) |
| 02.30 pm – 03.00 pm | — | WSDN AGM | ||
| 04.00 pm – 10.00 pm | Social activities | |||
18 September 2026 (Friday)
Conference Day 1
| Time | Great Hall C & D |
|---|---|
| 07.30 am – 09.00 am | Registration |
| 08.30 am – 09.00 am | Keynote Speaker 1 (Prof. Dr. Aileen M. Marty) |
| 09.00 am – 09.30 am | Plenary Speaker 1 (Datuk Dr. Haji Mohamed Alwi bin Haji Abdul Rahman) |
| 09.30 am – 10.00 am | Opening ceremony |
| 10.00 am – 10.30 am | Morning tea break |
| 10.30 am – 11.00 am | Keynote Speaker 2 (Prof. Dr. Jamie Ranse) |
| 11.00 am – 11.30 am | Plenary Speaker 2 (Dr. Badrul Hisham bin Abd Samad) |
| 11.30 am – 12.00 pm | Q & A session |
| 12.00 pm – 01.00 pm | Lunch, solat Jumaat and networking session |
| Time | GH | MR 2 | MR 3 | MR 4 | MR 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01.00 pm – 02.30 pm Parallel Session | Trauma Management in Disaster | Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and High-yield Explosive (CBRNE) | Public Health / Infectious Disease | Climate Change and Environmental Impact | Innovation and Technology in Disaster Resilience |
| 02.30 pm – 03.00 pm | Afternoon tea break | ||||
| 03.00 pm – 04.30 pm Parallel Session | Psychological and Mental Health | Community Empowerment and Resilience | Safety and Health | Inter-agencies Collaboration and Volunteerism | Emerging Perspectives in Disaster Resilience |
| 04.30 pm – 07.00 pm | Preparation for Gala Dinner | ||||
| 07.00 pm – 10.00 pm | Gala Dinner | ||||
19 September 2026 (Saturday)
Conference Day 2
| Time | Great Hall C & D |
|---|---|
| 07.30 am – 09.00 am | Registration |
| 08.30 am – 09.00 am | Keynote Speaker 3 (Prof. Dr. Sonoe Mashino) |
| 09.00 am – 09.30 am | Plenary Speaker 3 (TBD) |
| 09.30 am – 10.00 am | Plenary Speaker 4 (Dr. Nurul'Ain Ahayalimudin) |
| 10.00 am – 10.30 am | Morning tea break |
| 10.30 am – 12.00 pm | Forum (Invited speakers) Moderator: Madam Dayang |
| 12.00 pm – 01.00 pm | Lunch, solat and networking session |
| Time | GH | MR 2 | MR 3 | MR 4 | MR 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01.00 pm – 02.30 pm Parallel Session | Psychological and Mental Health | Community Empowerment and Resilience | Safety and Health | Inter-agencies Collaboration and Volunteerism | Emerging Perspectives in Disaster Resilience |
| 02.30 pm – 03.00 pm | Afternoon tea break | ||||
| 03.00 pm – 04.30 pm Parallel Session | Trauma Management in Disaster | Chemical, Biological, Radiation, Nuclear and Explosion (CBRNE) | Public Health / Infectious Disease | Climate Change and Environmental Impact | Innovation and Technology in Disaster Resilience |
| 04.30 pm – 05.00 pm | Closing Ceremony | ||||
| 05.00 pm – 10.00 pm | Social Activities and Networking | ||||
Conference fee inclusive two-day conference, conference kit, meals 3x/day (morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea), gala dinner
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