The Department of Emergency Aid and Disaster Management at Hamidiye Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Health Sciences, in collaboration with the Department of Disaster Medicine at Hamidiye Institute of Health Sciences and the Association of Emergency Aid and Disaster Managers, will host the 1st International Emergency Aid and Disaster Management Congress in Istanbul from May 15 to 17, 2026.
The congress will accept submissions on a broad range of topics, with a primary focus on disaster medicine, disaster management, emergency medical services, search and rescue, first aid and emergency care, fire safety and firefighting, disaster training, emergency aid services, emergency planning, preparedness, CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear) incidents, civil defense and civil protection, climate change, and the role of local governments in disaster response.
The congress seeks to convene academics, researchers, practitioners, and representatives from public institutions, the private sector, and civil society organizations engaged in these fields.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Congress Date & Venue
The congress will be held in Istanbul between 15–17 May 2026.
Congress Language
The official language of the congress is Turkish.
Certificate of Participation
Participants will receive their certificate of attendance via e-mail after the completion of the congress.
Presentation Format
All accepted abstracts will be presented orally during the congress.
Congress Book
The papers of participants who have completed their congress registration and whose papers have been accepted will be published in the supplementary issue of the Journal of Emergency Aid and Disaster Science.
Registration
Registration must be completed through the “Registration” link on the congress website. In order to upload and submit an abstract, participants are required to create a registration profile in the system.
ORGANIZERS
