- do 8 oktober 2026, 09:00 – 18:00
Free international conference on pandemic and disaster preparedness in Rotterdam. For researchers, policymakers, and healthcare professionals. Register now!
Science as the basis for crisis management in Rotterdam
Virus outbreaks, floods, heatwaves: these are not distant threats, but foreseeable realities. The Pandemic and Disaster Preparedness Congress (PDPC) brings together researchers, policymakers, and public health and disaster management professionals in Rotterdam. The congress explores how science contributes to better crisis preparedness — from prevention to recovery.
Interdisciplinary approach to pandemic and disaster
Central questions at this conference concern the lessons learned from previous crises, the connection between scientific disciplines and policy, and the research that determines the future of crisis preparedness. The approach is distinctly interdisciplinary: public health, climate science, public administration, and education come together in a single program.
Who is the PDPC 2026 for?
The conference focuses on professionals active in pandemic and disaster preparedness. This includes researchers in infectious diseases or climate risks, public health policymakers, and healthcare professionals with a role in crisis response. There is also an opportunity to submit poster abstracts—a good chance to present your own research to an international audience.
De Doelen Rotterdam as a conference venue
The congress takes place at De Doelen, the international congress and concert hall on Kruisplein in Rotterdam. The location is easily accessible by public transport and offers all the facilities for a congress of this size. The working language is English.
Sign up and continue growing as a professional
Participation in PDPC 2026 is free. The conference is an opportunity to gain knowledge, meet colleagues, and contribute to a field that truly matters. View the program and register via the official conference page.
