The World Crisis and Emergency Management Summit 2025 | World Crisis & Emergency Management Summit

Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and National Security Adviser, The National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) organized The World Crisis and Emergency Management Summit 2025 (WCEMS), on April 8 and 9, 2025, at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC).

Day 1 Tues, 8th Apr 2025
Day 2 Wed, 9th Apr 2025
Master classes 8th & 9th Apr 2025

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10:30 – 10:35

Opening

Opening One world A journey through time

10:35 – 10:45

Opening
Opening Address

Keynote Speech

Speaker H.E Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan

Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence

10:45 – 10:55

NCEMA

NCEMA Speech

Speaker Ms. Mariam Al Shamsi

NCEMA

10:55 – 11:00

NCEMA Speech

One world A journey to the future

11:00 – 11:05

NCEMA

NCEMA Speech

Speaker Mr. Abdullah Al Khameiri

NCEMA

11:05 – 11:20

Keynote Speech

Secretary-General's adress on Disaster Risk Reduction - UN

Speaker Mr. Kamal Kishore – Special Representative for Disaster Risk Reduction

United Nations

11:20 – 11:30

Global Capabilities
Theme Opening

Global Capabilities: Unlocking the Future

Theme Director H.E. Dr. Saif Aldhaheri – Director of the National Operations Center, NCEMA

Theme Director

11:30 – 11:40

Global Capabilities
Keynote Speech

Building Resilient Systems: Strengthening Global Cooperation for Crisis Preparedness

Speaker H.E. Kamaladdin Heydarov

Minister of Emergency situations - Azerbaijan

11:40 – 11:50

Global Capabilities
Lecture

Perils to Harmony: A Community Centric Approach

Speaker H.E. Fabio Ciciliano

Head of Italian National Civil Protection Department

11:50 – 12:10

Global Capabilities
Lecture

Connecting Global Capabilities: A united front

Speaker Prince Zolile Burns-Ncamashe

Deputy Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs

12:10 – 12:40

Global Capabilities

A panel discussion with all lecturers from Global Capabilities theme

12:45 – 13:15

Break

13:15 – 13:25

Bridging Potential
Theme Opening

Bridging Potential: Seeking common ground

Theme Director Mr. Fahed Buti Al Muhairi

Safety and Prevention Director, NCEMA

13:25 – 13:45

Bridging Potential
Lecture

Empowering Global Cooperation: Challenges and Opportunities

Speaker Mr. Pete Gaynor

Former FEMA Director

13:45 – 14:05

Bridging Potential
Lecture

From Crisis to Opportunities

Speaker Mr. Kilian Kleinschmidt

Expert in Humanitarian and Development Affairs

14:05 – 14:25

Bridging Potential
Motivational Speech

Breaking Barriers for a Better Tomorrow

Speaker Mr. Lars Sudmann

Expert in Global Leadership and Change

14:25 – 14:55

Bridging Potential
Panel

Finding Equilibrium: Setting Global Standards in EM

Theme Director Mr. Fahed Buti Al Muhairi

Safety and Prevention Director, NCEMA

Speaker Mr. Kilian Kleinschmidt

Expert in Humanitarian and Development Affairs

Speaker Mr. Pete Gaynor

Former FEMA Director

Brief

Highlighting the lessons learned from previous experiences with prominent figures in emergency management.

Theme Director

Mr. Fahed Buti Al Muhairi

Safety and Prevention Director, NCEMA

Speakers

Mr. Kilian Kleinschmidt

Expert in Humanitarian and Development Affairs
Mr. Pete Gaynor

Former FEMA Director

10:00 – 10:15

Opening
Opening Address

Expecting the unexpected: Mitigating strategic ambiguity

Speaker H.E. Vadim Sinyavsky

Minister of Emergency Situations of Belarus

10:15 – 10:25

Opening
Keynote Speech

Strategic Command : National Resilience

Speaker Mr. Li Dewu

Deputy Director, Commanding Center, Ministry of Emergency Management

10:25 – 10:35

Managing Ambiguity
Theme Opening

Managing Ambiguity: Sustaining Clarity

Theme Director Theme Director His Excellency Hamad Saif Al Kaabi

Director of the Hazardous Materials Incidents Department, NCEMA

10:35 – 10:50

Managing Ambiguity
Keynote Speech

Managing Uncertainty Through International Cooperation in Crisis Response

Speaker H.E. Gerasimov Anton Andreevich

The Deputy Minister of the Russian Federation for Civil Defense, Emergency Situations and Elimination of Consequences of Natural Disasters

10:50 – 11:10

Managing Ambiguity
Lecture

Navigating Uncertainty: AI and the Future of Crisis Communication

Speaker Mr. Philippe Borremans

Expert in Strategic Communication, Advocacy and Public Relations

11:10 – 11:30

Managing Ambiguity
Lecture

Harnessing Big Data and Generative AI for Emergency Response Management

Speaker Mr. Martin Yates

Government Technology Advisor, Presight

11:30 – 12:15

Break

12:15 – 12:25

Adaptive Economies
Theme Opening

Adaptive Economies: Investing for a better Future

Theme Director Ms. Loretta Hieber Girardet

Chief Risk Knowledge, Monitoring and Capacity Development, UNDRR

12:25 – 12:45

Adaptive Economies
Lecture

Boosting The Economy: A Risk-adjusted Approach

Speaker Ms. Loretta Hieber Girardet

Chief Risk Knowledge, Monitoring and Capacity Development, UNDRR

12:45 – 13:05

Adaptive Economies
Lecture

The Common Cause: Building a Resilient Future

Speaker Mr. Dag Detter

Investment Advisor and Expert in Public Commercial Assets

13:05 – 13:25

Adaptive Economies
Lecture

Mitigating Risks: Towards Achieving Thriving Economies

Speaker H.E. Rashed Abdulkarim Al Blooshi

Undersecretary, Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development

13:25 – 13:55

Adaptive Economies
Panel

Global Cooperation: Strengthening Economies in Times of Crisis

Theme Director Ms. Loretta Hieber Girardet

Chief Risk Knowledge, Monitoring and Capacity Development, UNDRR

Speaker H.E. Rashed Abdulkarim Al Blooshi

Undersecretary, Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development

Speaker Mr. Dag Detter

Investment Advisor and Expert in Public Commercial Assets

Brief

The importance of global collaboration in supporting world economies during major crisis.

Theme Director

Ms. Loretta Hieber Girardet

Chief Risk Knowledge, Monitoring and Capacity Development, UNDRR

Speakers

H.E. Rashed Abdulkarim Al Blooshi

Undersecretary, Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development
Mr. Dag Detter

Investment Advisor and Expert in Public Commercial Assets