TEMA Showcases Its Innovative Disaster Management Solutions at the European Civil Protection Forum 2026
TEMA participated in the 9th European Civil Protection Forum (ECPF 2026), held in Brussels on 3–4 November, bringing its innovative approach to technology-enabled disaster management to one of Europe's key gatherings of the civil protection community.
Organised by the European Commission, the Forum brought together policymakers, civil protection authorities, first responders, researchers and technology developers to exchange knowledge, explore emerging challenges and strengthen Europe's collective preparedness and response capacities.
As part of the Civil Protection Village, the TEMA team welcomed visitors at Booth 40, presenting the project's integrated approach to supporting emergency preparedness, response and coordination through advanced digital technologies.
Demonstrating technology for better-informed decisions
Throughout the two-day event, visitors had the opportunity to learn more about the TEMA SmartDesk Platform and how it brings together artificial intelligence, predictive modelling, geospatial intelligence and advanced data analysis within a unified decision-support environment.
The discussions and demonstrations highlighted how integrating information from multiple sources can help emergency management practitioners develop a more comprehensive situational picture, anticipate potential developments and make faster, better-informed decisions during crises.
TEMA's presence also offered an opportunity to showcase the results of its pilot activities in Finland, Sardinia and the Ahr Valley in Germany, demonstrating how the project's technologies have been tested and evaluated in realistic emergency management scenarios involving wildfires and floods.
Connecting innovation with the civil protection community
The European Civil Protection Forum provided a valuable opportunity to engage with stakeholders from across the European civil protection ecosystem, exchange perspectives on current operational needs and discuss the role of emerging technologies in strengthening disaster preparedness and response.
These exchanges are particularly important as Europe faces increasingly complex disaster risks, requiring stronger cooperation, better access to reliable information and effective tools that can support operational decision-making.
By participating in the Forum, TEMA further strengthened its engagement with the practitioner community and contributed to the broader discussion on how research and technological innovation can translate into practical solutions for emergency management.
Thank you to everyone who visited us at Booth 40 and took the time to discover TEMA!
As the project approaches its conclusion, the insights and connections developed through events such as the European Civil Protection Forum remain an important part of its efforts to support the uptake and future exploitation of its results.