Guidebook to WSDN 2024
Guidebook to WSDN 2024
This is the guidebook for the "World Society of
Disaster Nursing (WSDN) Conference 2024." It provides comprehensive details, including venue
information, the event schedule, and session introductions. Feel free to
use this guidebook for pre-event research or as a resource during the event.
WSDN2024 -
World Society of Disaster Nursing (See details on the English website)
https://wsdn2024.com/
Conference
Dates: November 30 – December 1, 2024 (Pre-study co-hosted
with WHO Kobe Centre on November 29)
Location: Kobe City College of
Nursing
Theme: "Rethinking Disaster
Nursing in an Evolving Risk Environment: From Primary Health Care for the
Planet and People to Social Innovation"
Overview:
WSDN2024 is an international conference bringing together disaster nursing
researchers and experts from around the world. The conference will explore the
application of disaster nursing practices within communities and discuss
pathways for future advancements. It aims to merge local insights with global
knowledge to develop policy recommendations and actionable strategies for
disaster risk reduction.
The main program is structured around the Seven
Pledges of the Bangkok Declaration, aligned with the Sendai Framework for
Disaster Risk Reduction, to assess progress toward 2030 goals, propose further
actions, and enhance resilience in health and disaster nursing.
Registration:
https://app.payvent.net/embedded_forms/show/66593e0db99af726a276f476
Main Sessions - Day 1 (Saturday, November
30, starts at 9:00 am)
Opening
Lecture
Speaker: Sakiko Kanbara (Kobe City College of Nursing)
Keynote
Speech “A Message from Noto to the World”
Speaker: Atsuko Nishigaki (Former Vice-Governor of Ishikawa Prefecture)
Special
Lecture “From Disaster Nursing to a Message for Disaster Nursing”
Speaker: Yuko Minami (Former President, International Council of Nurses)
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Session 1: Panel
Discussion “Capacity Building”
Speakers: Alison Hutton (Western Sydney University SWS Nursing & Midwifery
Research Alliance) and others
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Session 2: Panel
Discussion “Leadership”
Speakers: Yoshiki Hiruma (Development Bank of Japan) and others
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Session 3: Oral
Presentations “Reports from Disaster Sites”
Presenters: Seunyoung Joe and others
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Session 4: Oral
Presentations “Innovation in Education and Training”
Presenters: Guy Collins and others
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Session 5: “Resilience
in Health Systems During Disasters”
Presenters: Miriam Peters and others
Main Sessions - Day 2 (Sunday, December 1)
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Session 6: Panel
Discussion “Data Management and Visualization”
Speakers: Makoto Hanajima (National Research Institute for Earth Science and
Disaster Resilience) and others
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Session 7: Overview
and Policy Recommendations
Speakers: Rajib Shaw (Keio University) and others
Workshops: Seven
workshops on disaster nursing, healthcare innovation, and crisis management.
Lightning Talks: Over 150 talks across 15 sessions, sharing insights from disaster
research and practice worldwide.
Networking Lounge - “Omotenashi and Global
Connections”
The Networking Lounge provides an opportunity for
disaster nursing researchers and healthcare professionals from around the world
to connect. Guests can enjoy Japanese traditions such as tea ceremony, flower
arranging, and calligraphy in an atmosphere of hospitality.
Schedule:
● November 30
○ Lunch: 12:00 pm–
○ Break: 3:00 pm–
○ Cultural Experiences: 2:00 pm–4:00
pm
○ Reception: 5:20 pm–
Pre-Study - WKC Forum @ JICA Kansai
Jointly organized with WHO Kobe Centre, the WKC Forum
will address planetary health, smart cities, and the future of well-being in
disaster nursing.
Date: November
29, 2024
Participants: Limited to 150 (online
viewing available, requires conference registration and pre-registration)