Upcoming events
DG HOME and DG REA about the Projects to Policy Seminar
10-11 June 2026, Brussels, Belgium
The TOGETHER project has been selected as one of the representative Horizon Europe projects Cluster 3 for participation in the 2026 Project to Policy Seminar. The event will bring together EU institutions, policymakers, researchers, practitioners, and project representatives to exchange perspectives on current challenges and priorities in civil security, disaster resilience, and crisis management. TOGETHER’s participation will provide an opportunity to present the project’s approach to strengthening coordination, interoperability, and multi-level disaster risk governance, while contributing to broader discussions on the role of research and innovation in supporting European resilience and preparedness.
First living Lab in Orihuela, Spain
16 June, 2026
The upcoming TOGETHER Living Lab in Orihuela, Spain, will bring together local authorities, researchers, civil protection actors, practitioners, and community representatives to discuss disaster risk management challenges linked to floods, earthquakes, and climate-related hazards affecting the region. Through collaborative discussions and stakeholder engagement activities, participants will explore how improved coordination, data sharing, and cross-sector cooperation can strengthen preparedness and resilience. The workshop will also support the co-creation and validation of the TOGETHER Toolkit, helping ensure that the project’s solutions reflect local needs and operational realities.
CERIS Disaster Resilience Days
30 June – 02 July 2026, Brussels, Belgium
The CERIS Disaster Resilience Days 2026 will bring together researchers, policymakers, first responders, civil protection authorities, and innovators from across Europe to exchange knowledge and showcase advances in disaster resilience and preparedness. The event will likely feature keynote presentations, panel discussions, project demonstrations, and networking opportunities focused on EU-funded research, innovative technologies, crisis response, community resilience, and cross-sector collaboration. The TOGETHER project looks forward to contributing to discussions on interoperability, multi-level disaster risk governance, stakeholder engagement, and innovative approaches to strengthening resilience across Europe.
Past events
First Living Lab in Egaleo, Greece
28 May, 2026
The TOGETHER Living Lab in Egaleo, Greece, focused on strengthening urban resilience and improving cooperation between stakeholders involved in disaster risk management. Bringing together public authorities, researchers, operational responders, and local communities, the workshop addressed challenges related to heatwaves, wildfires, earthquakes, and other climate-related risks affecting urban environments. Through interactive sessions and collaborative exchanges, participants contributed to the development and testing of the TOGETHER Toolkit, supporting more coordinated, inclusive, and effective approaches to disaster preparedness and response.
26-29 May, Alicante, Spain
The TOGETHER Project participated in the SRA-E 2026 Conference in Alicante, Spain, hosted by the Universitat d’Alacant, contributing to discussions on risk science, resilience, and disaster preparedness.
The event gathered researchers, policymakers, and practitioners working to improve how societies understand and manage complex risks. TOGETHER’s objectives closely align with these efforts, focusing on stronger disaster risk governance, coordination, and cross-sector collaboration.
During the conference, project representatives presented the Orihuela Living Lab, highlighting its collaborative approach to resilience and stakeholder engagement. TOGETHER also contributed to the scientific programme through a workshop on damage scenario modelling and a presentation on extreme rainfall event modelling.
3–8 May 2026, Vienna, Austria
Several members of the TOGETHER consortium attended the annual European Geosciences Union (EGU) in Vienna 04-08 May. Nicole van Maanen, Marleen de Ruiter and Philip Ward (VU Amsterdam) together with Chris White (University of Strathclyde) joined ~20,000 scientists and practitioners at the annual EGU conference to share latest scientific insights and developments.
The TOGETHER project members participated in a cross-EU project splinter meeting that brought together representatives from several related multi-hazard and muti-risk projects and initiatives from across Europe to discuss synergies and explore future collaborative opportunities together. During the meeting, the TOGETHER team presented the project’s vision for an interoperable, web-based toolkit for coordinated disaster risk management across sectors and governance levels.
The consortium invited other projects and initiatives to contribute relevant tools, protocols, governance frameworks, coordination systems, and stakeholder engagement approaches that could be integrated into or aligned with the TOGETHER framework and toolkit. The discussions highlighted the strong potential for collaboration and knowledge exchange across the growing European multi-risk community.
Toolkit workshop (architecture and functionality)
30 April 2026, Online
The TOGETHER project organised an online workshop dedicated to the conceptual architecture and functionality of the TOGETHER Toolkit, bringing together consortium partners to discuss how the platform can support coordinated disaster risk management and resilience planning.
The workshop introduced the Toolkit as an integrated system designed to collect and connect hazard-related data from multiple sources such as climate services, local authorities, EU projects, and real-time monitoring systems, and transform them into interoperable information that can support decision-making across organisations and sectors. A key focus of the discussions was the role of the Toolkit’s intelligent AI-supported Multi-Tool System, which is designed to help users analyse risks, access relevant governance procedures, and receive transparent and evidence-based recommendations for disaster preparedness and response. Participants explored how the Toolkit could support collaboration between emergency services, municipalities, civil protection authorities, researchers, NGOs, and communities through a shared platform.
The workshop also presented the Oslo use case as an example scenario, demonstrating how the Toolkit could help assess cascading risks related to flooding and quick-clay landslides, support coordination between responders, and improve planning through shared data and interoperable tools. Extensive discussions focused on real-time data integration, interoperability, transparency of AI-generated outputs, dashboard usability, social resilience considerations, and the practical needs of end users and practitioners.
The session provided valuable feedback for the next development phase of the TOGETHER Toolkit and reinforced the project’s objective of creating a collaborative, user-oriented, and evidence-based framework for disaster risk management across Europe.
15-17 April 2026, Riga, Latvia
The European Emergency Number Association (EENA) Conference 2026 event brought together over 100 leading international experts in the field of emergency services, offering insightful sessions. More than 700 participants and 25 exhibitors from over 50 countries in Europe and beyond gathered to exchange on the latest state-of-the-art technologies.
Over the course of three days, expert speakers addressed key topics relevant to the sector. They are exploring themes such as emergency response optimization, next-generation communication technologies, crisis management strategies, best practices from around the world, and much more.
Building Societal Resilience Webinar
31 March 2026, Online
The TOGETHER webinar “Building Societal Resilience” brought together stakeholders from research, public administration, civil protection, emergency management, and resilience-related communities.
Organised as part of the project’s communication and dissemination activities and hosted by CMINE platform, the webinar introduced the TOGETHER project, its objectives, and its approach to strengthening cooperation across sectors and governance levels in disaster risk management and civil preparedness. The session featured presentations by Abdelghani Meslem and Chen Huang (NORSAR), moderated by Christopher White (University of Strathclyde) and Nicole van Maanen (VU Amsterdam).
The broad international participation highlighted the growing interest in collaborative approaches to societal resilience and disaster risk governance. If you missed the webinar, you can re-watch it on YouTube!
First Living Lab in Oslo, Norway
23 March 2026
the TOGETHER Project held its first Living Lab workshop in Oslo, Norway, bringing together representatives from public authorities, research organisations, civil protection actors, operational responders, and other stakeholders involved in disaster risk management.
Hosted by Oslo Kommune and NORSAR, the workshop aimed to explore current strengths, challenges, and opportunities in disaster risk governance and coordination. The discussions highlighted Oslo’s strong disaster risk management system, supported by high levels of expertise, established planning frameworks, regular exercises, and effective cooperation between key actors. At the same time, participants pointed to challenges linked to communication, coordination across systems, and the complexity of managing risks in a large urban environment.
The workshop also identified opportunities to strengthen collaboration between public authorities, businesses, volunteers, researchers, and citizens, particularly within the growing focus on the “Total Defence” approach in Norway. As part of the TOGETHER Project’s co-creation methodology, the Living Lab provided valuable insights that will contribute to the development of the TOGETHER Toolkit and support more coordinated, resilient, and inclusive disaster risk management across Europe.
TOGETHER General Assembly
26 February 2026, Online
The first online General Assembly (GA) of the TOGETHER project was held during Month 04 (M04) of the project, bringing together consortium partners and associated stakeholders to review progress achieved during the first months of implementation.
The meeting provided an opportunity to align activities across work packages, discuss upcoming milestones and deliverables, and strengthen cross-project coordination and integration. Partners presented ongoing work related to stakeholder engagement, interoperability frameworks, toolkit development, communication and dissemination activities, and the preparation of the first Living Lab in Oslo. Discussions also focused on the development of the TOGETHER Toolkit, stakeholder participation strategies, webinar and training activities, and the importance of ensuring strong collaboration between technical, governance, and communication components of the project.
The meeting confirmed steady progress across the consortium and highlighted the shared commitment to advancing integrated and resilient disaster risk management approaches across Europe.
11-13 February 2026, Salerno, Italy
The DRR Academy 2026 is a three-day international Winter School dedicated to exploring “Ethical, Sustainable, and Innovative approaches to Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)”. The programme will bring together early career scientists, practitioners, and policymakers to address today’s complex global hazards through interactive learning, collaboration, and hands-on exercises.
19-20 November 2025, Brussels, Belgium
The project officially launched with a successful kick-off meeting marking the beginning of a three-year Horizon Europe initiative dedicated to strengthening disaster risk management and governance across Europe.
Bringing together 20 partners from research, public authorities, civil protection, and operational sectors, the project addresses key challenges related to coordination, interoperability, and communication across governance levels and sectors. During the meeting, partners aligned on the project’s vision, technical framework, stakeholder engagement strategy, and long-term impact.
TOGETHER will develop an integrated Toolkit combining interoperability frameworks, governance solutions, and innovative multi-hazard and decision-support tools to support more coordinated, resilient, and effective disaster risk management throughout the full disaster cycle.
- the Project coordinator: Abdelghani Meslem, Norsar
- Project officer: Guadalupe SEPULCRE
- EC Area Coordinator at DG HOME: Giannis SKIADARESIS
