The AGILE project was proud to be represented at the UK Alliance for Disaster Research (UKADR) conference, where Lauren McMillan delivered a remarkable presentation on the findings from AGILE’s review of the state of the art.

Her insights into HILP events, developed in collaboration with our project partners, highlighted the significant advancements and ongoing work in disaster resilience research. The presentation also introduced some of AGILE’s forthcoming publications, which promise to make valuable contributions to the field.

We extend our thanks to the organizers and attendees for the opportunity to share our work and engage in inspiring discussions on disaster risk management and resilience.

AGILE was honoured to participate in the Annual Project to Policy Seminar, organized by the European Commission and co-hosted by the European Research Executive Agency (REA) in Brussels.

This prestigious event served as a vital platform for connecting innovative research with EU policy-making in civil security. It brought together policymakers, researchers, and industry leaders to align groundbreaking projects with policy objectives.

AGILE actively engaged in thematic breakout sessions alongside projects such as Meteor Rapid Cargo Screener, EU-Funded Project, CosmoPort, STBERNARD PROJECT. These interactions provided excellent opportunities for collaboration and knowledge exchange.

During the breakout session on “Disaster Resilient Societies”, moderated by Philippe Quevauviller, Project Coordinator Gordana Cveljo introduced AGILE, highlighting the project’s contributions to disaster resilience.

The session proved to be an enriching experience, offering insights into similar projects across Europe and fostering meaningful discussions on enhancing societal resilience to HILP events.

The exchange of ideas and experiences was invaluable, paving the way for future collaborations and innovations in several crucial areas of disaster resilience such as:

• Disaster Risk Management and Disaster Preparedness (B-prepared Horizon Europe project, SYNERGISE project, Synergies Project, Resiliage, and AGILE)
• Developing Technologies to Manage CBRN Threats (Chimera (https://lnkd.in/dPuF68-b), STBERNARD PROJECT, and TeamUP project)
• Developing Early Warning and Response Systems (GOBEYOND (https://lnkd.in/dgGK5Hzb), MedEWSa project)

The HILP Reference Library Development Workshop held today was a tremendous success! Your enthusiasm and active participation made this event a great success. We are pleased to share that we have successfully achieved all the goals we set for this workshop.

Highlights from our Workshop:

• Well-Received and Active Participation: We were delighted to see so many engaged and passionate experts join us, contributing their valuable insights
• High Relevance: The topics discussed were clearly of significant importance to everyone involved, underscoring the critical nature of our collective work
• Clear Scope and Objectives: We successfully outlined the scope and objectives of our project, setting the stage for future collaborations

A huge thank you to everyone who participated and shared their expertise. Your insights are invaluable as we work towards building a comprehensive reference library on historical High Impact Low Probability (HILP) disasters. Together, we are shaping a more resilient future.

We are proud to share that our project partners Andreas Seipelt, Gordana Cveljo, Mario Di Gennaro, Rabea Schulz, Silvia Torresan and Vlatko Jovanovski represented AGILE at the European Union Civil Protection Forum, actively participating in panel sessions and workshops.

In addition to these contributions, AGILE showcased its innovative work with a dedicated poster and distributed informative flyers. Visitors to our booth had the opportunity to learn more about our project and engage in meaningful discussions on HILP events and disaster resilience strategies.

AGILE was also represented within the CMINE (Crisis Management Innovation Network Europe) and the Societal Resilience Cluster (SRC), further contributing to discussions on advancing resilience and crisis management practices.

We extend our gratitude to all who visited and engaged with us, making the event an enriching platform for exchanging ideas and building collaborations.

On Thursday, May 16, at the DisasterExpo in Frankfurt am Main, Albrecht A. Beck, Managing Director of PPI and AGILE project partner, delivered an engaging presentation on the challenges of HILP events in urban areas.

His session highlighted the importance of swift action plans to minimize exposure and vulnerabilities during disasters, along with sharing best practices in emergency management. The presentation sparked valuable discussions with attendees, contributing to a broader understanding of how to enhance urban resilience against HILP events.

We are proud to have been part of this important forum and extend our gratitude to all participants who joined us in exploring solutions for a safer, more resilient future.

The Innovationsforum “Zivile Sicherheit” was abuzz with exciting insights, groundbreaking projects, and thought-provoking panel discussions on civil and disaster protection. AGILE was honored to participate in the “From Lab to Life” panel, alongside fellow EU-funded projects RiskPACC, LINKS, DIRECTED, and Firelogue. Together, we explored how scientific knowledge can be effectively translated into practical applications to enhance civil protection and disaster resilience.

Our Project Coordinator, Gordana Cveljo, contributed to the discussions by presenting AGILE’s concept and progress, highlighting the project’s innovative approach to addressing HILP events.

A heartfelt thank you to the BMBF and VDI for organizing this inspiring forum. It was an enriching experience to exchange ideas and strategies with experts and stakeholders dedicated to advancing security and resilience.