Understanding Risk (UR) Global Forum 2027

UR Abu Dhabi has been moved to May 10-14, 2027. For the first time, UR will take place in the Middle East region in Abu Dhabi, UAE. 

Other than rescheduling the dates, all event logistics remain the same. The Forum will take place at the ADNEC Centre in Abu Dhabi as planned. Registration and Call for Proposals remain open, with new deadlines for submissions.

Some key dates:

• New dates: May 10–14, 2027
• Deadline for submissions of session proposals: November 13, 2026
• Deadline for early bird registration: February 28, 2027
   

REGISTRATION AND CALLS FOR PROPOSALS.

Resilient Futures: Leveraging Advanced Technology and AI for Next
Generation Disaster Risk Management. Change is coming: are we ready?
 

Submissions are welcome under one or more of the following thematic pillars:

Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Technology for Resilience | Sustainability, Climate Action & Environmental Resilience | Preparedness, Response & Future-Ready Systems | Disaster Recovery & the Disaster–Conflict Nexus | Human-Centered Resilience & Risk Communication | Risk Financing, Business Continuity & Economic Resilience.

New deadline for submissions and edits is November 13, 2026.