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The GEM Conference 2026 will coincide with the release of a new suite of global seismic hazard and risk products, marking an important milestone for the Global Earthquake Model (GEM) Foundation. Titled “From Faults to Future Scenarios”, the conference will take place in Zagreb, Croatia, from 23 to 25 June 2026 and will be hosted by the Croatian Centre for Earthquake Engineering at the University of Zagreb Faculty of Engineering.

The conference theme reflects two core questions at the centre of seismic risk reduction: where earthquakes are likely to occur, and how their impacts may change over time. The reference to “Faults” highlights the role of fault characterisation in the development of seismic hazard models. A revised version of GEM’s Global Active Fault Database will be released at the conference. “Future Scenarios” refers to GEM’s new global seismic risk narratives extending to 2065. These datasets explore how seismic risk may evolve as cities expand, buildings age, and exposure patterns change, providing a longer-term perspective for planners, engineers and policymakers.

Additional global products scheduled for release include a global map of infrastructure exposed to liquefaction and a global map of the carbon cost of earthquakes, linking seismic risk with broader environmental and sustainability considerations.

Beyond data releases, the conference will provide a platform for participants to share practical applications of seismic risk information, from national hazard modelling to disaster risk reduction strategies. The programme will include oral presentations and live demonstrations, aimed at bridging research and implementation.

Registration for the GEM Conference 2026 is now open. An early bird rate of €200 is available until 31 December 2025, with standard registration priced at €350 until 28 February 2026. A limited number of fee waivers and travel grants are available for early-career scientists from lower/middle-income countries, with the expression of interest for these grants open until 31 December 2025.

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