Civil Protection Village

Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (DG ECHO)

The ECHO Stand proposes an immersive operational experience allowing visitors to follow the complete disaster management cycle through the eyes of an ERCC Liaison Officer. Throughout the journey, visitors experience how prevention and preparedness work, ERCC coordination and analytical services, the European Civil Protection Pool (ECPP) and rescEU capacities work together to save lives. The exhibition will be hosted inside a 36 m² shelter unit, representing a deployed Base of Operations in the field.

Booth 01 / Federal Office of Civil Protection and Disaster Assistance (BBK) / Federal Agency for Technical Relief (THW)

The booth, which is hosted by BBK and THW, will exhibit Germany’s contribution to the UCPM uniting national stakeholders, their joint engagement and commitment in civil protection through:

• Representing the EU-Competence Center within BBK as a national coordination and cooperation platform, facilitating joint, systematic, and coherent German action within the UCPM. 
• Focusing on Germany’s unparalleled support for Ukraine in civil protection, e.g. through large-scale provision of in-kind assistance.
• Showcasing EU-co-funded projects (STRIDE, HNS-BridGER, 3IDRM or CivPro-LiNC) underlining the multilateral cooperation of local, regional and national stakeholders with international partners. 
• Illustrating Germany's engagement in UCPM Training & Exercises. 
• Highlighting German capacities, such as the rescEU CRBN DECON Unit of THW, BPOL and BBK or the rescEU stockpiles of DRK and JUH. 
• The German international cooperation goes beyond the EU with extensive bilateral engagements in neighbouring countries (e.g. Jordan, Syria and Iraq) and elsewhere.

Booth 02 / Swedish Civil Defence and Resilience Agency (MCF) / Karolinska Institutet (KI) / Department for Emergency Situations of Romania (DSU) / Croatia’s Civil Protection Directorate (CPD) / Italian Civil Protection Department (DPC) / Eucentre

The EU-funded IPA CARE programme will be explained through a video presentation and other material highlighting the activities within the programme for the six partners of the western Balkans and Türkiye (six of these seven partners are UCPM members and one of them has requested UCPM membership). 

The aim of the programme is to strengthen the preparedness for earthquakes and health emergencies in the Western Balkans and Türkiye, and the programme is implemented through a consortium of civil protection agencies from Croatia (CPD), Italy (DPC), Romania (DSU) and Sweden (MCF), and with expertise from the research institutes Karolinska Institute, KI (Sweden) and EU CENTRE (Italy).

Booth 03 / Confederation of Finnish Industries

Resilience Center Finland (RCF) presents the preparedness offering that Finnish companies master and offers interested parties the possibility to connect with Finnish companies and their worldclass solutions. 

Resilience Center Finland can also showcase the Finnish model of public–private cooperation in preparedness. Interested RCF partner companies can also join at the stand to showcase their offerings.

Booth 04 / DIREKTION – Disaster Resilience Knowledge Network

DIREKTION is a European Disaster Resilience Knowledge Network dedicated to accelerating the uptake of innovative solutions by emergency responders and civil protection organisations. It connects operational needs and capability gaps with relevant technologies, solution providers, research organisations and other stakeholders, helping promising innovations move from development towards operational use. 

Through capability-gap analysis, solution assessment, knowledge exchange, visibility activities and direct engagement with responders, DIREKTION helps bridge the gap between research, innovation and real-world civil protection needs. At the Civil Protection Forum, DIREKTION will showcase solutions awarded through the 2025 and 2026 DIREKTION Awards for Innovation in Disaster Resilience. The booth will feature a rolling programme of short thematic sessions, presentations and demonstrations by selected awardees, covering various capability gaps.

Booth 05 / Italian Civil Protection Department / Multi-country project consortium

The stand showcases the Italian civil protection system through a hydrological-hydrogeological case study on Cyclone Harry and the Niscemi landslide of January 2026, highlighting its scientific Centres of Expertise, Operational Structures, Regional Civil Protection authorities and the coordination of the Italian Civil Protection Department.

The stand also presents the EU-funded Multi-country Study, implemented with partners across 22 IPA, Southern and Eastern Neighbourhood countries. Through visual storytelling, regional maps and digital materials, including the project Web-GIS platform, visitors can explore different risk profiles, identified gaps, capacities and recommendations.

Booth 06 / NORSAR

The exhibit presents a “preparedness loop” showing how disaster-risk knowledge can support practical civil-protection action. It connects four complementary projects: MEDiate, TOGETHER, RESILIACT and Empower-Citizens. MEDiate contributes multi-hazard and cascading-risk assessment, including decision-support approaches, maps and mitigation options. RESILIACT shows how hazard and exposure information can be translated into impact forecasts, warning thresholds, decision-support recommendations and risk-communication messages.

 TOGETHER adds the governance and coordination layer, showing how authorities, responders, civil-society actors, private operators and citizens can clarify roles and responsibilities through interoperable frameworks and Public-Private-Civil Partnership logic. Empower-Citizens closes the loop through the CLIPP procedure, showing how citizen feedback from exercises and simulations can be collected, organised and used to revise official preparedness plans.

Booth 07 / Department for Emergency Situations of Romania (DSU)

The integrated Emergency Situations Management System generates a network that brings together professionals and the civil society: national and local authorities, civil protection experts, fire fighters, paramedics, technical experts, first responders medical personnel and volunteers in order to save more lives and ensure the best protection for citizens. This cooperation develops in all fields of action in order to create a more resilient society: prevention and preparation, response and post-event evaluation.

Booth 08 / Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe e.V. / Competence Center EU Civil Protection and Disaster Assistance (EUCC)

The EUCC of Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe e.V. is presenting four key projects of our UCPM engagement:

• rescEU EMT: Johanniter coordinates this flagship project, establishing 21 new medical capacities across eight Member and Participating States - from field hospitals to specialised care teams. Visitors can explore the project through our interactive 'Mission Mode' boardgame. 
• rescEU Stockpile: Germany - with Johanniter as operator - hosts a rescEU medical stockpile, already mobilised in real crises. We present how this preparedness-by-design instrument works in practice. 
• EU MODEX: For over ten years, Johanniter has led multinational consortia designing and conducting EU MODEX exercises. We will share first insights for the upcoming EU MODEX cycle 13 (2026-2029) lot 3 - USAR, EMT and CBRN exercises. 
• AGILE: Lead by Johanniter, the Horizon Europe project puts emerging risk agnostic methods for High Impact Low Probability events into the hands of practitioners AGILE will showcase interactive tools, stress test scenarios and practical guidance to support better preparedness and decision making in civil protection.

Booth 09 / Disaster Competence Network Austria

The EU Preparedness Strategy highlights once more the growing importance of comprehensive and cross-sectoral exercise formats to strengthen resilience and emergency response capabilities across Europe. Through Full-Scale Exercises, the European Union enhances decision-making, coordination, operational response, and knowledge transfer beyond immediate crises. 

This booth presents lessons learned from past exercises and provides insights into various risk-based scenario from ongoing planning activities, showcasing innovative approaches to civil protection preparedness and cross-border cooperation. Experts involved in EU funded FSX projects demonstrate how collaboration between EU Member States, neighboring countries, and international stakeholders contributes to more effective crisis management and preparedness. Projects presented include CROSSFLOOD, DEMONAX, EU-ALPEX, INN-QUAKE, FOREST FIRE STRUGA and CARIBBEAN COAST 3.

Booth 10 / CITADEL Consortium of European industry

Contrasphera is an integrated CBRN (chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear) infrastructure for early threat detection, developed by the CITADEL Consortium of European industry, NGOs and scientific entities. The exhibit showcases a system node deployed on an automated parcel machine: a monitored AED station with integrated radiological and chemical sensors, a data platform for decision support, and protective-action playbooks aligned with the Union Civil Protection Mechanism and rescEU CBRN stockpiles. 

Visitors will see how existing urban infrastructure can shorten the time from first anomaly to confirmed alert and coordinated response, how Skyfall interoperates with national civil-protection command chains, and how data can be shared across borders under EU data-protection rules. The demonstration directly addresses CP Village priorities on prevention, preparedness, cross-border interoperability and protection of citizens against emerging hybrid and CBRN sabotage threats.
 

Booth 11 / Temet Group

Temet International is a Finnish company with over 70 years of experience in hardened shelters, blast protection and CBRN protection for civil protection and critical infrastructure. As a comprehensive solution provider, Temet combines preparedness expertise, resilient infrastructure solutions and operational protection technologies into practical dual-use concepts. 

Our exhibition focuses on preparedness integrated into modern infrastructure, public buildings and resilient construction. The concept supports the Forum themes related to preparedness by design, resilience, civil-military cooperation and protection of critical infrastructure. We will present practical approaches for shelter modernization, operational continuity and resilient infrastructure solutions designed for real operational use. Our objective is to contribute to knowledge exchange and demonstrate scalable preparedness solutions that strengthen societal resilience and operational readiness.

Booth 12 / Service for Foreign Policy Instruments (FPI) / Joint Research Centre (JRC) / UNICRI / NCCN (Belgian National Crisis Center)

The EU CBRN Risk Mitigation Centres of Excellence (EU CBRN CoE) Initiative proposes an innovative, participatory exhibition demonstrating how international cooperation, capacity-building, and field-based preparedness enhance resilience against Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) risks - a critical priority under the Preparedness Union Strategy. Aligned with the Forum’s focus on partnerships, financing, evolving risks, and innovation, the booth will showcase how the EU CBRN CoE translates EU external action into tangible preparedness outcomes in 63 partner countries, directly contributing to the Preparedness Union and the EU’s global disaster risk reduction (DRR) agenda. Through immersive storytelling, interactive learning, and expert engagement, the exhibition will highlight the EU CBRN CoE’s role in anticipating, preventing, and responding to CBRN threats while contributing to build peace.

eNOVATION is an EU funded project dedicated to strengthening the preparedness of First Responders (FR) for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) incidents. The project combines two complementary approaches: fostering collaboration among CBRN training centres inside and outside of the EU to share expertise and enhancing FR training through the integration of innovative technologies and psychosocial aspects. Visitors will be able to engage with project representatives, discover real PPE equipment in live demonstration, and gain insight into project’s activities and results. This exhibition is also an important occasion for the consortium to engage with its community, gather valuable feedback, and further refine its solutions to meet operational needs.
 

Booth 13 / BRISK II

The Baltic Sea is a high-risk maritime environment, with approximately 1,500 vessels navigating its waters daily (HELCOM AIS, 2024), including tankers carrying up to 100,000 tonnes of oil through narrow shipping lanes. The BRISK II project takes a forward-looking approach by assessing maritime oil spill risks up to 2036 while addressing emerging challenges such as shadow fleet vessels and offshore wind farms. Maritime oil spill accidents pose a significant threat to vulnerable marine ecosystems. 

This exhibition showcases how BRISK II transforms complex data into actionable insights for a more resilient future through regional cooperation. It features infographics and presentations on the changing maritime risk landscape, geopolitical and traffic scenarios, and innovative risk-reduction strategies. We aim to bridge technical research, maritime policymakers, and public awareness efforts to strengthen oil spill prevention and response across all Baltic Sea nations. DG ECHO-funded project with partners from Merikotka (Kotka Maritime Research Centre), the Baltic Marine Environment Protection Commission (HELCOM), the Finnish Border Guard, the Swedish Coast Guard, and the Danish Ministry of Defence.
 

Booth 14 / CEDRE

As a centre of expertise in accidental water pollution, the CEDRE has internationally recognised know-how in the management of oil spills, chemical pollution and aquatic litter, both in marine and inland waters. For more than 50 years, it has been supporting public authorities and private companies by providing advice and expertise in crisis management. CEDRE is also actively involved in several European projects aimed at advancing scientific knowledge, developing innovative operational solutions, and strengthening collaboration between researchers, industry stakeholders and civil protection actors. This booth will provide an opportunity to showcase several recently completed projects, such as ManifestS, IMAROS 2, IRA-MAR and many others, while also presenting the ongoing POLARIS project.

Booth 15 / ICEYE

Live Flood Intelligence from Space' is an interactive exhibition demonstrating how ICEYE's SAR satellite constellation enhances crisis management. It shows how we deliver near real-time flood extent and depth data to civil protection agencies. Visitors will experience our Flood Early Warning, Rapid Impact, and Flood Insights products through a recent European flood scenario. 

The technology also monitors other multi-hazard perils, including wildfires, windstorms, and volcanic activity. This observation-driven intelligence is available day, night, and through cloud cover, addressing all phases of the crisis cycle: strengthening readiness, optimizing resource allocation, and accelerating damage assessment to increase overall disaster resilience.

Booth 16 / National Observatory of Athens / UNESCO-IOC / IHCantabria

A strategic alliance between two endorsed NEAM region projects addresses the Ocean Decade Tsunami Programme pillars. NEAM-COMMITMENT’s hazard and risk analysis is combined with CoastWAVE’s community preparedness, presenting a Science-to-Society framework for civil protection. Integrated disaster risk management is achieved by linking scientific modeling with local implementation. 

NEAM-COMMITMENT advances tsunami risk governance through national hazard assessments and evacuation maps considering multiple hazards, while CoastWAVE implements UNESCO-IOC’s Tsunami Ready Recognition Program (TRRP) through community preparedness and response. The booth exemplifies integrated governance, where scientific data underpin life-saving actions. NEAM-COMMITMENT outputs contribute to two TRRP indicators, linking science-based results with international recognition standards. Visitors engage with banners, multimedia content, and preparedness materials, including signage, leaflets, and a "Tsunami Kit".
 

Booth 17 / GOBEYOND / INLINE / FASTER

An interactive exhibition takes visitors on a journey from risk signal to protective action by showcasing operational platforms and key developments of three EU-funded projects: GOBEYOND (a Horizon Europe project developing multi-hazard, impact-based early warning systems), INLINE (a UCPM initiative providing pan-European flood and heavy-rainfall forecasting), and FASTER (a UCPM project focused on rapid earthquake impact assessments and emergency response management). By demonstrating how multi-hazard information is translated into impact-based warnings, operational priorities, coordination messages and early actions across all levels of civil protection authorities (national, regional and local), the booth highlights how EU-funded innovation moves from prototype to everyday practice.

Booth 18 / APOPO

APOPO will showcase two operational innovations that strengthen civil protection preparedness and response: HeroDOGs for humanitarian mine action and HeroRATs for urban search and rescue. These scent-detection animals rapidly detect landmines and explosive remnants of war, supporting safe land release in post-conflict settings or help locate survivors trapped in collapsed structures after earthquakes and structural failures. The exhibition aligns with the Forum’s focus on research and innovation, evolving risks and emerging threats, and preparedness for complex emergencies. 

It demonstrates how scent-detection animals can complement conventional response tools by accessing confined spaces, increasing search efficiency, and providing scalable solutions whilst enhancing existing and emerging technologies. The display will include operational footage, equipment showcases, and potentially live demonstrations with a HeroRAT and HeroDOG.

Booth 19 / Kepplair Evolution

Kepplair Evolution presents the KEPPLAIR72, a sovereign European, multi-role and rapidly deployable aerial capability designed to strengthen the Union’s response to major crises. Based on the conversion of the ATR 72 — a robust and widely operated aircraft — it addresses growing needs related to wildfires, medical evacuations, logistical disruptions and hybrid crises. Its core innovation is the KEDS — Kepplair Evolution Delivery System: an optimised delivery system developed with Trotter Controls and the Toulouse Institute of Fluid Mechanics. 

It combines precision, modularity and operational performance, supported by scientific modelling and drop anticipation, for both direct and indirect attack. The exhibition will offer an immersive approach built around concrete operational scenarios within the Union Civil Protection Mechanism, rescEU and the Preparedness Union, showcasing an industrialisable, lean and economically sustainable solution serving Europe’s resilience and autonomy.

Booth 20 / Eurac Research terraXcube

The HURRICANE project is a multidisciplinary European initiative aimed at enhancing the efficiency and safety of disaster response through advanced robotic technologies. It integrates UGVs and UAVs, advanced vision and hazard-detection technologies, smart communication systems, and real-time situational awareness to support first responders in complex and hazardous environments. By strengthening UAV–UGV cooperation and the interoperability between robotic systems and emergency operations, HURRICANE seeks to improve environmental perception, reduce operational risks, and facilitate the transition of innovative robotic solutions into real-world disaster response.

Booth 21 / Civil Protection Center of the University of Firenze

EUSATfinder ( https://eusatfinder.eu ) is a project funded by EUSPA delivering a scalable solution combining satellite (Copernicus, Galileo, GOVSATCOM), aerial and terrestrial assets to support first responders across all emergency phases, from preparedness to response and recovery by improving situational awareness, reducing reaction time and enabling accurate mapping and communication in crisis scenarios. We will demonstrate the EUSATfinder app across four AI based modules for remote decision making, field operator and citizens activities. We will showcase a) SATCOM terminals, connecting through GOVSATCOM's Athena-Fidus and EUTELSAT b) a GNSS tracker with Galileo OSNMA and ASPIS spoofing detection supporting drones (i.e. Boreal, ATMO, and TSP) activities for extended surveillance and monitoring.

Booth 22 / Directorate-General for Education, Youth, Sport and Culture (DG EAC)

In this exhbition you will explore opportunities for preparedness-related training and project funding in education and culture through Erasmus+ and Creative Europe and discover examples of previously funded projects. You will also learn how organisations can benefit from youth volunteering by becoming host organisations under the European Solidarity Corps.

Booth 23 / TDS Group

EU-RESPOND is a DG ECHO initiative focused on strengthening Host Nation Support preparedness and operational coordination outside the EU through a series of multinational tabletop exercises. The project supports the implementation of the revised 2024 EU HNS Guidelines and contributes to the objectives of the European Preparedness Union Strategy by improving interoperability, coordination, and readiness among national authorities, EU Civil Protection Teams, response modules, and international actors. The booth will present the methodology, lessons identified, and innovative approaches developed through the EU-RESPOND exercises in Armenia, Saint-Martin/Sint Maarten, and Tunisia. Visitors will gain insights into HNS in practice, liaison officer training, exercise planning and scenario design for Host Nation Support exercise and training activities.

Booth 24 / Directorate-General for Climate Action (DG CLIMA)

The European Climate Pact is a movement of people and organisations across all 27 EU Member States united by a shared commitment to build a climate-resilient and sustainable Europe. It supports the EU’s ambition to achieve climate neutrality by 2050 while strengthening society’s preparedness for climate-related risks. At the stand, visitors can discover how the Pact inspires, connects and empowers citizens to take meaningful action through individual choices and collective initiatives. Through tools such as the interactive Climate Pact map, the stand highlights community-led actions on climate resilience, prevention and preparedness across Europe. It also features ImPact Stories from the “Making an ImPact” series, showcasing real examples of how people and communities are adapting to climate change, reducing risks and preparing for extreme weather events.

Booth 25 / CRIMEDIM (Center for Research and Training in Disaster Medicine, Humanitarian Aid and Global Health) - Università del Piemonte Orientale, Italy

CRIMEDIM (Center for Research and Training in Disaster Medicine, Humanitarian Aid and Global Health at the University of Eastern Piedmont, Italy) will showcase its portfolio of research, education, and training activities in disaster medicine. The exhibition will highlight Horizon Europe projects such as PREPSHIELD, focused on citizen-centred pandemic preparedness, and MOUNTADAPT, addressing health system resilience to extreme weather events. 

It will also present key educational programmes, including the European Master in Disaster Medicine (EMDM), delivered with ReGEDiM (VUB), and the Master’s Degree in Disaster and Health Crisis Management, which trains future health crisis managers. Aligned with the Forum’s focus on a more anticipatory and integrated approach, CRIMEDIM contributes under Research and Innovation, showing how academic research and training strengthen capacity building, resilient disaster risk management, and a whole-of-society approach to preparedness and response.

Booth 26 / University of Vienna

Building on EUMA's EU-funded work to establish a European higher education network, we present two major milestones: the new MSc "International Disaster Management and Civil Protection" at UNIVIE, welcoming its first cohort in October 2026, and EUMAplus: a new UCPM KAPP-funded project creating open-access educational resources for the public and practitioners across Europe. Visitors can explore the MSc curriculum via roll-up displays, browse the new Springer book series "Disaster Management, Civil Protection and Resilience" (launched summer 2026), and discover EUMAplus outputs in production: first podcast episodes on disaster management and civil protection, plus a concept for a multilingual MOOC video course. Together, these initiatives demonstrate how EU-funded education – from postgraduate training to open digital resources – strengthens preparedness culture, builds civil protection capacities, and brings expert knowledge to citizens, practitioners, and policymakers across Europe.

Booth 27 / Save the Children Italy

Feel Safe VR is an immersive educational tool designed by Save the Children Italy and LINKS Foundation to strengthen disaster risk awareness and preparedness among children and young people aged 12–18+. Using virtual reality, it places users in realistic risk scenarios (floods, earthquakes, wildfires, and climate change) where they make decisions and experience consequences in a safe environment. 

The project combines DRR expertise with game-based and experiential learning approaches to enhance long-term retention, critical thinking, and decision-making under uncertainty. Developed through a participatory approach, Feel Safe VR ensures accessibility, inclusiveness, and age-appropriate content. Visitors will be able to test the VR experience and explore its application in schools, civil protection training contexts, and community preparedness initiatives across Europe. Feel Safe VR contributes to building a culture of prevention by empowering the next generation

Booth 28 / Intersec / TDS-Group

As a global Civil Protection technology player, Intersec covers both ends of the emergency chain, protecting 500 million people: public warning systems across Europe (EU-Alert), the Middle East, Africa and Asia-Pacific, and emergency call location that finds people calling 112 or 911. Our solutions are deployed in 50 countries. Our demonstration shows how AI changes the whole chain. It detects rising river levels through sensors, picks the best channels based on the type of crisis, network conditions and population density, and translates alerts into each user’s preferred language. It also locates callers more precisely so emergency services can respond faster. As an ITU member, Intersec works with public authorities, disaster agencies, telecom regulators and mobile network operators to deliver all-hazard preparedness at national scale, supporting the EU Preparedness Union Strategy, the UN’s Early Warnings for All (EW4All) initiative and a resilient Europe.

TDS-Group presents its integrated expertise in the architecture design and operational deployment of Early Warning Systems (EWS) & Public Warning Systems (PWS) for public authorities. Drawing on international experience in disaster risk reduction, operational management systems, and crisis response, TDS-Group supports institutions from feasibility studies to field implementation. The exhibition will present modular support solutions aligned with the UN “Early Warnings for All” initiative, combining risk analysis, hazard monitoring, alert dissemination, operational coordination, and preparedness capacities (4 pillars of EWS). TDS-Group’s approach focuses on practical, inclusive, and sustainable solutions adapted to the operational realities of vulnerable territories and emergency responders. TDS-Group will also present its work as coordinator of the EU funded project TTX HNS - Outside EU.

Booth 29 / Ministry of the Interior, Finland

Effective preparedness requires building individual and collective resilience to anticipate and respond to large-scale disruptions. Polycrisis situations—such as armed conflict, extreme weather and economic or democratic uncertainty—can be tackled through strengthened preparedness. Citizens are educated and equipped with tools developed in collaboration with RDI communities and businesses. Interactive showcase demonstrating how crisis preparedness reaches individual citizens and communities, including vulnerable groups, across Finland from rural to urban areas Knowledge, capabilities, AI-supported solutions, and appropriate resources enhance both societal and mental resilience. The booth presents interactive preparedness innovations developed through public–private RDI partnerships, such as an AR-based fire extinguishing simulator. It is organised by 8 organisations and linked to the CREWS, STRIDE, and Climate Security project.

Booth 30 / Deep Blue

This exhibition offers an immersive storytelling experience on societal engagement in Disaster Risk Management, showing how a whole-of-society approach can strengthen EU preparedness. Visitors will follow an interactive narrative in which communities, institutions, volunteers, and citizens collaborate to anticipate, prepare for, and respond to disasters. Throughout the journey, participants will explore key project results showcased through the Disaster Risk Stakeholder Hub, including: the Preparedness Capacity Development System; the Knowledge Base for Innovative Communication Channels; the Early Warning Messages Tool; the Spontaneous and Ad-hoc Volunteers Catalogue and Tabletop Game; and the ATLAS platform, empowering participation in DRRM through participatory preparedness and community engagement. Visitors will also take part in live demonstrations and interactive games, experiencing first-hand how these tools support inclusive preparedness and citizen participation across Europe.

Booth 31 / Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (DG ECHO)

The “self-sufficiency of at least 72 hours” booth aims to showcase the richness and diversity of concrete approaches illustrating how countries and citizens are preparing to remain self-sufficient for at least 72 hours in the event of a crisis or emergency, with the objective of strengthening population preparedness and linking to the publication of the EU guidelines on this topic.

The booth will display national preparedness resources and communication materials from different Member States and Participating States of the Union Civil Protection Mechanism, alongside examples of emergency kits for household preparedness and emergency bags for evacuation provided by other organisations.

Booth 32 / European Investment Bank Institute / Ministry of Education of Luxembourg

CLIC is a pilot initiative on youth disaster preparedness, created by the European Investment Bank Institute and the Luxembourg Ministry of Education, the Red Cross MHPSS Hub as well as civil protection and the Luxembourg Red Cross, focused on strengthening societal resilience through education, behavioural insight, and human centred approaches to risk and crisis preparedness. The initiative consists of a curriculum of activities and games that involves, inter alia, household and mental health preparedness for climate related, local hazards.

It works at the intersection of civil protection, education, and public policy to translate complex risks into practical knowledge and skills for educators and communities. At the European Civil Protection Forum, CLIC, together with the Luxembourgish Ministry of Education, would like to present how education systems can play a strategic role in disaster preparedness and prevention. The exhibition will highlight innovative tools, learning approaches, and cross sector cooperation that support a culture of risk awareness, solidarity, and resilience across Europe.

Booth 33 / NCTV (National Coordinator for Security and Counterterrorism, Netherlands)

In the Netherlands, we have increased risk communication in order to improve resilience and 72hrs of self-sufficiency amongst society. This communications approach existed of three tracks:

1. Explaining the nature of the threat
2. Elaborate how the government is preparing
3. Describe how individuals can boost their preparedness

The national communications campaign Denk vooruit’ (translation: ‘Think Ahead’) has been carefully established to reach as many people as possible. We strongly believe that people are more inclined to listen to information when it comes from a source close to them. We coordinated collaborations between local and regional governments, societal partners and advocacy groups. The campaign and launch of the information booklet was a big success and created a boost in societal resilience. Research shows that Dutch society feels more capable to take action to be prepared for emergency situations. 44% has an emergency kit at home in 2025, compared to 30% in 2024.

Booth 34 / State Fire and Rescue Service of Latvia / University of Latvia

The Unified Fire Safety and Civil Protection Platform of Latvia (VUCAP), developed under EU Recovery and Resilience Facility plan, a national digital platform that supports the management, coordination and supervision of fire safety and civil protection processes in Latvia. The platform implements risk assessment, monitoring, prevention activities, inspections, and enhanced information exchange between the State Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) and partner institutions. By leveraging digital technologies, data integration, and object risk assessment levels, Platform strengthens preparedness and accelerates operational decision-making. The exhibition stand will demonstrate the platform’s key functionalities and illustrate how digital technologies can improve risk management, operational efficiency, and public safety coordination. In the booth both a representative of SFRS as the end user of the Platform and representatives of Emergn as the developer of the Platform will be present.

The Baltic Individual Crisis Preparedness Barometer is the University of Latvia’s annual research initiative tracking how residents of 12 cities across the Baltic Sea Region perceive threats and prepare for emergencies. The survey covers five themes: threat perception, trust and belonging, information and channels, practical preparedness, and willingness to act. DG ECHO has formally recognised the project, recommending its publication on the Union Civil Protection Knowledge Network and noting its value for policymakers, practitioners and researchers. At the stand, visitors can explore the latest results and discuss with the researchers what they mean for civil protection policy and practice. The project addresses the theme “Evolving risks and emerging threats” by documenting how city residents perceive military, hybrid and other threats, and the gap between that perception and actual preparedness.

Booth 35 / CS GROUP

This stand presents CRIMSON, a flagship European crisis management platform addressing evolving risks and emerging threats through research and innovation. Born from EU-funded R&D, CRIMSON integrates AI-driven decision support, data fusion, digital twin technologies and UAVs for remote assessment to deliver real-time situational awareness and coordinated response. Widely deployed across firefighters, critical infrastructures, municipalities and civil protection, it is a transversal, operational solution. 

Awarded the European Commission Security Innovation Award 2025, CRIMSON demonstrates the impact of research on European security. The stand will also showcase recent Horizon Europe results integrated into the platform, including PREPSHIELD for pandemic and health crisis management, and CARMA enabling collaborative autonomous robots to support first responders in hazardous environments, illustrating continuous innovation to manage complex crises.

Booth 36 / GECOsistema

SaferPlaces will demonstrate an innovative Agentic AI-powered Digital Twin platform designed to support Civil Protection authorities in flood risk management, emergency preparedness, and climate adaptation. The exhibition will showcase how Earth Observation data, AI-driven hydrodynamic modelling, weather forecasting, and geospatial analytics are integrated into a cloud-based operational system capable of generating high-resolution flood scenarios in near real time.

The demonstration will present operational workflows for early warning, emergency response, and post-event forensic analysis, including real case studies from recent flood events in Emilia-Romagna (Italy). Visitors will interact with dynamic flood simulations, impact assessment tools, infrastructure vulnerability analysis, and AI-assisted decision-support functionalities for evacuation planning and crisis management.

Booth 37 / KIOS Research and Innovation Center of Excellence

The KIOS Research and Innovation Center of Excellence will present four research initiatives advancing civil protection preparedness and resilience: SPARROW, a Horizon Europe project developing Digital Twin and emergency communication technologies to address cascading critical infrastructure failures; COLLARIS2, an EU-funded network promoting the operational use of drones in crisis management and first responder training; the Cyprus Digital Twin, a platform for risk assessment and disruption modelling across interconnected infrastructure systems; and AIDERS, an AI platform converting drone sensor data into actionable intelligence for incident commanders. 

The stand will be designed for visual impact, using scenario-based storytelling to illustrate how these technologies perform under real disaster conditions, making complex research accessible and compelling to a broad audience of civil protection practitioners, policymakers, and first responders.

Booth 38 / Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (DG ECHO)

The Forum will welcome a delegation of 100 young people from across the Union Civil Protection Mechanism (UCPM), with the Youth Booth serving as a meeting point for participants and a space to share their stories and experiences through interactive wall art. As the walls of the booth will gradually fill with personal stories and reflections from the young participants.

Booth 39 / Ukrainian Red Cross Society (URCS) / The State Emergency Service of Ukraine

Ukrainian Red Cross Society (URCS) together with State Emergency Service of Ukraine (SESU) propose an interactive exhibition dedicated to strengthening community preparedness and resilience in Ukraine. The exhibition will showcase cooperation between SESU and URCS, the interaction between state authorities, local communities, volunteers and partner organizations, contributing to effective preparedness, emergency response and the management of consequences of war-related emergencies. Visitors will have the opportunity to engage with interactive activities, explore visual storytelling and real-life case studies, discover how practical knowledge and partnerships help build resilient communities.

The proposal aligns with the thematic axes: Partnerships and Financing & Evolving Risks and Emerging Threats. Given the established cooperation between ECHO and EU Red Cross National Societies in population preparedness, we are ready to link our exhibition idea with other relevant proposals.

Booth 40 / The Lisbon Council

Horizon Europe funded project TEMA will showcase its approach to digital public infrastructure for disaster management through a live demonstration of the TEMA platform. The exhibition will allow participants to interact directly with the platform and explore how integrated data, advanced analytics and user-centred design support faster, more coordinated and evidence-based decision-making. The demonstration aligns with the CP Village objectives by presenting a concrete, operational solution that enhances interoperability, situational awareness and cross-border collaboration during disaster management. As TEMA concludes in November 2026, the exhibition will focus on validated results and practical use cases, illustrating how digital public infrastructure can strengthen preparedness and response while supporting the transition from innovation to real-world adoption. The stand will also serve as a space for exchange on uptake, scalability and future collaboration at EU level.

Booth 41 / United Nations

United Nations agencies are joining forces at the European Civil Protection Forum 2026 to showcase cooperation with the European Union in disaster response and resilience-building. Anchored in the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction, the exhibition will demonstrate how global policy frameworks are translated into concrete action through science, culture, education, innovation and operational crisis response in EU and beyond. 

Visitors will discover examples of UN-led actions, including audiovisual materials from UNDAC missions and experiences from preparedness and emergency response operations. Innovative tools supporting risk-informed decision-making from EU funded proejcts and educational games (i.e.Stop Disasters!), will highlight how stronger cooperation between research, policy and operational communities contributes to more resilient societies and effective civil protection systems in and outside EU.

Booth 42 / Joint Research Centre (JRC) / Directorate-General for Defence Industry and Space (DG DEFIS)

How can the EU better anticipate, prepare for and respond to complex disasters? The JRC's booth will show how science, data and operational systems support the full preparedness cycle: from hazard monitoring and risk detection, to exposure and impact assessment, early warning, and decision support. Visitors can join to discuss concrete challenges including floods, droughts, wildfires, and cascading and cross-border crises, through live demos, videos and use cases, discovering how the DRMKC, the Copernicus Emergency Management Service, INFORM, GDACS and the Risk Data Hub enable anticipatory action and situational awareness. The booth also invites feedback from CP authorities and partners on uptake, interoperability and future preparedness needs.

How can Europe better anticipate, prepare for and respond to complex disasters? The EU Space Programme booth will showcase how space-based services, secure connectivity and operational systems support preparedness and crisis response. Through live demonstrations, videos, quizzes and use cases, visitors will explore how GOVSATCOM, IRIS² and the Galileo Emergency Warning Satellite Service (EWSS) strengthen resilience during floods, droughts, wildfires, cross-border crises and humanitarian emergencies. EWSS enables rapid public warning alerts via satellite-enabled devices; GOVSATCOM provides secure communications for civil protection and emergency coordination; and IRIS² will enhance Europe’s future secure connectivity for responders and critical infrastructure. The booth will also promote dialogue on interoperability, preparedness and future operational needs.

Booth 43 / Telesto Technologies Pliroforikis Kai Epikoinonion Epe / The Lisbon Council

EMBRACE will present an integrated biotoxin incident response chain, linking responder protection, safe sampling, rapid field detection, and a system for secure and legally valid evidence handling. The audio-visual format supported by demonstrators and posters, will follow the timeline of a suspected incident to show interoperability in practice. Key innovations include rapid, safe breath, air and white powder samplers, evidence-based PPE usage with real time responder durability prediction, a portable detector providing biotoxin identification, and a digitised chain-of-custody system compliant with forensic standards. The exhibition targets civil protection, public health, forensic, policy, and innovation stakeholders, highlighting operational readiness, translational value, and potential for deployment and commercialisation.

The EMBRACE exhibition booth will present the project’s integrated approach to strengthening European preparedness and response capacities against biotoxin-related threats and complex CBRNE incidents. Visitors will explore innovative solutions developed within the project, including demonstrations of biotoxin detection and monitoring technologies, decision-support and situational awareness tools, training and preparedness resources, and mechanisms supporting cross-border coordination and information exchange. The booth will also highlight the establishment of the Biotoxin Reference and Stakeholder Hub (BRSH) and the European Biotoxin Task Force, demonstrating how EMBRACE contributes to translating research and innovation into operational preparedness and resilience.

Booth 44 / Eucentre Foundation

EMERGE and BORIS2 are projects focused on developing multi-risk platforms for cross-border areas: Italy, Slovenia, and Austria for BORIS2, and North Macedonia, Greece, and Albania for EMERGE. Their impact and the quality of the achieved results are demonstrated by the continuity and evolution of the platforms. The EMERGE platform builds on a first version developed within the CRISIS project, while BORIS2 represents the continuation and enhancement of BORIS. 

Follow-up funding enabled the partnerships to achieve mature and operational solutions, recognized as valuable by local stakeholders actively involved throughout the projects. Videos and laptops will allow visitors to explore the platforms and understand their applications for civil protection. Both platforms are flexible and modular, enabling the integration of new hazards and geographical areas, as demonstrated by the inclusion of a municipality in Montenegro within BORIS2. Project partners will participate in the demonstrations.

Booth 45 / Spanish National Research Council (CSIC)

MULTIRISK BOX (MRB) is an advanced Decision Support System developed by CSIC-NRAMS to analyze, visualize, and manage multi-hazard risks across geographic regions. This web-based platform combines advanced modeling, spatial and temporal analysis, and decision-support tools to help organizations assess disaster risks and support crisis management. 

MRB supports multiple data formats and sources, including geospatial data, infrastructure information, hazard maps, exposure datasets, and vulnerability assessments. Uploaded datasets are processed to ensure quality and compatibility, with integrated tools for data import, validation, transformation, and preprocessing. The platform also provides specialized zone management tools, enabling users to define geographic boundaries, classify areas by risk level, and organize spatial data into meaningful regions for analysis.

Booth 46 / EuroGeoSurveys / Geological Service for Europe project

Droughts, floods, and other climate-related extremes are becoming more frequent and intense, affecting water safety and security. Improving Europe’s capacity to anticipate hydro-meteorological risks is essential for protecting society and nature, and implementing the European Water Resilience Strategy. The European Groundwater Monitoring Database (EUGM), accessible via the European Geological Data Infrastructure, is a flagship result of the EU-funded Geological Service for Europe project. 

Developed by 28 partner countries, it integrates harmonised groundwater data and forecasting capabilities to provide actionable insights for drought resilience, flood warning, sustainable groundwater management, and preparedness for climate-related hydro-meteorological risks. Through expert-led demonstrations and case studies, visitors will explore the capabilities of the EUGM: near-real-time groundwater-level monitoring, trend analysis, anomaly detection, and short- and long-term forecasting.

Booth 47 / Leonardo

Leonardo will showcase an end-to-end civil protection capability that integrates satellite services, fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters, emergency secure communications, advanced training and command-and-control technologies, to improve preparedness, response, coordination, and resilience during natural disasters and emergency situations. This integrated approach enables authorities and first responders to detect, assess, manage, and respond to crises rapidly and more effectively, from situational awareness through to operational intervention, on the ground and in the air.

Booth 48 / Directorate-General for Communications Networks, Content and Technology (DG CNECT) / DestinationEarth

Destination Earth (DestinE) is a European Union initiative implemented by ECMWF, EUMETSAT and ESA to develop a highly accurate digital model of Earth. Combining Earth system modelling, environmental data, artificial intelligence and advanced computing, it supports informed decisions on climate change and extreme events. The booth showcases ECMWF’s ML Demonstrator on Flood Nowcasting (remote by Hydrologic), Pilot Service on Global Tides and Flood Surge (in person by Deltares), and Precipitation-to-Flood Signals (remote by CINECA). 

Planned DestinE Platform showcases include CDXi’s Crisis Spatial Intelligence Service (CSIS) for urban flood monitoring, Gecosistema’s SaferPlaces for flood risk intelligence, NOA’s DT-HEAT+ / EXTREMA for heat-health risk, Murmuration’s UrbanSquare for urban exposure and resilience, and GeoAI for post-event damage assessment. Visitors can also discover how to access data, tools and services through the DestinE Platform.

Booth 49 / LEAD-PRO (NUUK Technologies and ISACA Europe)

LEAD-PRO is a Horizon Europe project (Grant Agreement No. 101168492) developing an AI-assisted platform that helps law enforcement agencies and first responders predict disasters, coordinate crisis response and share situational awareness in real time. The platform, developed by NUUK Technologies, is being adopted by four law enforcement agencies across Europe. ISACA Europe leads capacity building and training, preparing first responders to use the platform in operational settings. Visitors can see a live demonstration of the platform and learn how AI can support faster, better-coordinated decisions during emergencies.