Disaster Preparation and Recovery
Recent wildfires have underscored the urgent need for advanced technology solutions that help communities prepare for natural disasters and recover from them more quickly, as well as improving the response to future fires and disasters. Strategically leveraging, funding, and implementing AI, sensor devices, satellites, robotics and more will have a positive impact on our preparedness for, and response to earthquakes, fires, landslides, floods, and other disasters. Southern California stands at the forefront of these innovations, leveraging world-class research and cutting-edge technologies to transform how we anticipate, mitigate, and respond to crises. Join us to hear from top scientists, investors, corporate leaders, and visionary entrepreneurs who are reshaping disaster preparedness and recovery. Engage in the discussion of how emerging technologies, novel business models, and working together amongst science, government, technology, and funding can help safeguard lives and property, ensuring a more resilient future for everyone.
Keynote Speakers:
Zhongwen Zhan, Ph.D.
Professor of Geophysics & Director, Caltech Seismological Laboratory
Caltech
Jay Theodore
CTO of AI
Esri
Speakers:
Irfan Usman
CIO and Co-Founder
Kyte Dynamics
Nallely Procopio
Emergency Services Manager
City of Pasadena
Aram Ter-Martirosyan
CIO and Founder of ForestGuard
ConnectTo Communications
Producers:
Olga Batygin
Co-Founder & Principal
Lucinetic Inc.
Pandora Ovanessian
CIO/CTO
Technology Consultant
California Manufacturing Technology Consulting
Ticket Sales:
General Admission: $30.00 ($40.00 at door)
Full Time Students: $20.00* ($25.00 at door, must be full time student)
Caltech Students - No Charge with Current ID*
Advance Ticket Sales end on Friday, May 9th at 1:00 PM PST.
*Current Valid ID required for all student admissions. Full admission price will be charged without ID.
Coffee and Networking begin at 8:00 am.
Free Parking Underground: Right turn at signal on east side of Cahill (turn right at tennis courts); parking lot entrance 75 yards on right.