MULTI-MAREX Scientific Conference Kalamata 2026

12.09.2026, 09:00 → 14.09.2026, 12:50 Europe/Berlin

Klaus Reicherter, Piero Bellanova

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Scientific Conference Kalamata - 40th Anniversary of the 1986 Kalamata Earthquake


The scientific conference is organized around four thematic sessions:

 

Seismic Hazards

→ Earthquake processes, seismic risk, and lessons from past events.

Volcanic Hazards

→ Volcanic processes, monitoring, and geohazard assessment.

Tsunami Hazards

→ Tsunami risk, coastal impact, and preparedness.

Landscape Changes & the Last Mile

→ Landscape evolution, risk communication, Living Labs, and links between science, stakeholders, and local communities.

 

Best regards, 

Aachen Organising Committee

 

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Please find the detailed agenda and registration below  ↓ "Apply for Participation" 

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How to find us:

The venue is the Cultural Center Kalamata

Adress: Aristomenous 33, Kalamata 
241 00, Greece

24Q6+RM Kalamata, Greece

Map URL https://maps.app.goo.gl/2PCrSCSWjGQxuMbn7

 

 

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Flyer Scientific Conference Kalamata 2026.pdf

Sa., 12. September

Welcome / Registration: Registration

Welcome / Opening

Klaus Reicherter & Georgia Marava

1 introductory keynote (30 min) + 3 scientific talks (15 + 5 min discussion): Topic Block I Seismic Hazards

Ioannis Papannikolaou

1 Topic Block II Volcanic Hazards

1 introductory keynote (30 min)
3 scientific talks (15 + 5 min discussion)
Paraskevi Nomikou

11:15 Coffee break + Poster Session

2 Topic Block II Volcanic Hazards

1 introductory keynote (30 min)
3 scientific talks (15 + 5 min discussion)
Paraskevi Nomikou

So., 13. September

General updates on MULTI-MAREX and the 3rd DAM Mission mareXtreme

Project and Mission Roadmap – A. Kopf
Information by PTJ – S. Fretzdorf

3 Keynote presentation on Santorini Activity

Keynote presentation (30 min. + discussion) on Santorini Activity
P. Nomikou (U. Athens)

4 PI Meeting on Expeditions & Ship Time Planning for phase II

5 PhD Presentations (Poster & Talks) Publication Strategy

Reconvening and reporting/discussion on breakout results

Coffee break

Discussion of cross-linkages and synergies between MULTI-MAREX and other mareXtreme consortia

Lunch

Stakeholder statement on Living Laboratory and presentation of municipality Kalamata: Living Laboratory Planning for mareXtreme

Stakeholder statement on Living Laboratory and presentation of municipality Kalamata
N.N. Stakeholder & Representatives from Kalamata

6 Presentations on Designing Living Labs

R. Benavides MULTI-MAREX (GEOMAR)

7 Discussion & Roadmap on Living Laboratories in MULTI-MAREX

All

8 Datamanagement

Datamanagement – FAIRe Daten R. Nielsen (GEOMAR)

15:00 Coffee break

9 Past Processes and Hazard Implications Overview Work Packages 2.1-2.5

10 Present Processes and Hazard Implications Overview Work Packages 3.1-3.5

16:30 Coffee break

11 Scenarios, Mitigation and Adaptation Options Overview Work Packages 4.1-4.3

12 Overview Work Packages 5.1-5.3

17:45 Drinks & Break

13 Keynote

1-2 Keynote presentation 30 min. each
I. Papanikolaou (AUA) + C. Evangelidis (NOA) + M. Charalampakis (NOA)

19:00 Afterwards: Pub Kuckucksnest

Afterwards: Pub Kuckucksnest – the perfect setting to network and discuss plans for phase 2! Please take note that beers and dinner must be paid for by the guests. Some finger food will be provided.

Mo., 14. September

14 Planning of project outlines and collaborations for MULTI-MAREX Phase II

Planning of project outlines and collaborations for MULTI-MAREX Phase II

10:30 Coffee break

15 Summary of Breakout Discussions on Planning phase II

16 Departure of Greek colleagues and Stakeholders with transport service

11:30

17 Closing Session and Farewell

12:05 Afterwards: Lunch and snacks – transfers to train station