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

09:00 → 09:30 Welcome / Registration: Registration

09:30 → 09:45 Welcome / Opening

Klaus Reicherter & Georgia Marava

09:45 → 11:15 1 introductory keynote (30 min) + 3 scientific talks (15 + 5 min discussion): Topic Block I Seismic Hazards

Ioannis Papannikolaou

09:45 Topic Block II Volcanic Hazards

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

11:15 → 11:30 Coffee break + Poster Session

11:30 → 13:00 Topic Block II Volcanic Hazards

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

So., 13. September

08:30 → 09:00 General updates on MULTI-MAREX and the 3rd DAM Mission mareXtreme

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

09:00 → 09:40 Keynote presentation on Santorini Activity

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

09:40 → 10:40 PI Meeting on Expeditions & Ship Time Planning for phase II

09:40 → 10:40 PhD Presentations (Poster & Talks) Publication Strategy

10:40 → 11:00 Reconvening and reporting/discussion on breakout results

11:00 → 11:20 Coffee break

11:20 → 12:00 Discussion of cross-linkages and synergies between MULTI-MAREX and other mareXtreme consortia

12:00 → 13:00 Lunch

13:00 → 13:30 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

13:30 → 14:00 Presentations on Designing Living Labs

R. Benavides MULTI-MAREX (GEOMAR)

14:00 → 14:30 Discussion & Roadmap on Living Laboratories in MULTI-MAREX

All

14:30 → 15:00 Datamanagement

Datamanagement – FAIRe Daten R. Nielsen (GEOMAR)

15:00 → 15:30 Coffee break

15:30 → 16:00 Past Processes and Hazard Implications Overview Work Packages 2.1-2.5

16:00 → 16:30 Present Processes and Hazard Implications Overview Work Packages 3.1-3.5

16:30 → 16:45 Coffee break

16:45 → 17:15 Scenarios, Mitigation and Adaptation Options Overview Work Packages 4.1-4.3

17:15 → 17:45 Overview Work Packages 5.1-5.3

17:45 → 18:00 Drinks & Break

18:00 → 19:00 Keynote

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

19:00 → 22:00 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

09:00 → 10:30 Planning of project outlines and collaborations for MULTI-MAREX Phase II

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

10:30 → 11:00 Coffee break

11:00 → 11:30 Summary of Breakout Discussions on Planning phase II

11:30 → 11:35 Departure of Greek colleagues and Stakeholders with transport service

11:30

11:35 → 12:05 Closing Session and Farewell

12:05 → 12:35 Afterwards: Lunch and snacks – transfers to train station