From 18 to 20 March 2025, the GOBEYOND consortium gathered in Sevilla, Spain for three days of collaboration, innovation, and strategic alignment—marking a key milestone in the project’s journey toward enhancing disaster preparedness across Europe.
The first two days, 18–19 March, were dedicated to the 1st GOBEYOND Workshop, which welcomed around 100 participants from across Europe and beyond. The event brought together civil protection authorities, first responders, researchers, policymakers, and key stakeholders, all committed to building more resilient communities in the face of geo-, weather-, and climate-related hazards.
The workshop was filled with insightful discussions and interactive sessions, featuring seven thematic roundtables where experts exchanged ideas on risk communication, user needs, platform development, and more. A significant highlight was the live demonstrations of the GOBEYOND Multi-Risk Impact-based Early Warning System (MR-IEWS) prototypes, where participants engaged directly with the tools. In parallel, a poster session sparked meaningful exchanges, showcasing the diverse contributions and perspectives of stakeholders.
On 20 March, the consortium met at the 112 Andalucía Centro de Coordinación de Emergencias to reflect on project progress, align on upcoming actions, and consult with the Advisory Board. The day also featured a major highlight: the selection of the GOBEYOND Innovation Prize winner.
After a pitch session with the three finalists—Alberto Michelini with ShakeMapEU+, Andrea Trucchia with FAIR, and Milan Kalas with Imagine—the consortium voted to award the prize to FAIR – Forest Fire AI-based Risk Assessment from CIMA Research Foundation. This innovative solution will now be integrated into the GOBEYOND platforms, strengthening the project’s impact and technical capabilities.
📅 Save the Date: The 2nd GOBEYOND Workshop will take place on 21–23 April 2026 in Pozzuoli, Italy.
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