Maurice de Beer from Veiligheidsregio Rotterdam-Rijnmond of the AGILE project was excited to participate in the inaugural Innovation & Technology Expo, hosted by the Nederlands Instituut Publieke Veiligheid (NIPV) in collaboration with the IFAFRI – International Forum for Advancing First Responder Innovation. The event, held in Nijkerk, Netherlands, brought together first responders, developers, and scientists to showcase the latest innovations in disaster risk management.

The event featured a series of engaging workshops and sessions, covering critical topics such as the future of first response, emergency management, human-AI collaboration, and the pivotal role of first responders in driving technological innovation. The expo hall was filled with groundbreaking technologies, including extinguishing robots, cargo drones, and even a flying car!

AGILE was proud to be part of this exciting event, showcasing our project alongside other EU initiatives. We engaged with first responders, exchanging valuable insights, and actively contributed to IFAFRI’s new podcast series, Frontline Innovators, recording episodes on key themes in first responder technology.

The expo offered a unique opportunity for the AGILE team to connect with industry leaders and contribute to the ongoing dialogue on enhancing disaster response and resilience through innovative solutions.