III. INTERNATIONAL
CBRN CONGRESS
20 - 22 November 2024
09:00 - 17:00
AFAD Convention Hall, Ankara, Türkiye
Dear Participants,
The International CBRN Congresses organized by our Presidency in our country, the first in December 2017 and the second in November 2019, brought together many local and foreign scientists, students, public and private sector representatives, and succeeded in raising awareness about CBRN threats and hazards.
We are honored to invite you to the III. International CBRN Congress which will be held on 20-22 November 2024. The III. International CBRN Congress, where invaluable national and international participants will share their knowledge and experience, is organized by the Ministry of Interior Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency which is the coordinator authority in Türkiye regarding disaster and emergencies, with the contribution of experts and academicians in the field. The III. International CBRN Congress aims to discuss novel approaches against current threats by bringing together partners in the Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear fields.
In the congress where there are sessions on current technological developments and scientific studies as well as threats and hazards in the CBRN area, academic studies will be presented. In addition, the national and international manufacturers in the CBRN field will be offered the opportunity to introduce their products to the participants and exhibit their products at the stands installed in the congress. On the last day of Congress, there will be an intervention demonstration of a CBRN incident which will be carried out by AFAD CBRN First Response Teams.
We hope to see all the participants who will share their studies and experiences in the field of CBRN with us and we will be pleased to meet you on 20-22 November 2024 in Ankara.
Secretariat of III. International CBRN Congress
EVENT AGENDA
20 November 2024
09:00 - 09:30 | REGISTRATION |
09:30 - 10:30 |
OPENING SPEECHES |
10:30 - 11:00 |
Coffee Break |
OPENING SESSION |
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11:00 - 11:20 |
Ambassador (R) Ahmet Üzümcü OPCW Former Director General "The Role of the OPCW in the Chemical Weapons Disposal Process - The Road to the Nobel Peace Prize" |
11:20 - 11:40 |
Ela Beşkardeş Karagöl Deputy Director General for OSCE, Arms Control and Disarmament, Ministry of Foreign Affairs "Türkiye's Contribution to Disarmament Efforts Against CBRN Threats" |
11:40 - 12:00 |
Hong Li OPCW External Relations Director "OPCW in the Post-Destruction Era—Addressing the Current and Future Threats to the Global Norm against Chemical Weapons" |
12:00 - 12:20 |
Elena Buglova IAEA Nuclear Security Director "IAEA's Efforts on Radiological and Nuclear Threats and Hazards" |
12:20 - 13:30 |
Lunch |
1. SESSION: "NON-PROLIFERATION EFFORTS AND CHALLENGES AGAINST CBRN THREATS" |
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Moderator: Prof. Nurcan Meral Özel Kandilli Observatory and Earthquake Research Institute Director |
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13:30 - 13:50 |
Dr. Gareth Williams Senior Associate Fellow, Royal United Services Institute (RUSI), Former Head of OPCW APB "Reducing CW Risks – The Importance of International Cooperation" |
13:50 - 14:10 |
Anna Predvichna Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) Senior Programme Associate "OSCE's Efforts in Ukraine Against CBRN Threats" |
14:10 - 14:30 |
Donald E. Parman Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) Strategic Planning Chief "Reflections on the US History of Non-Proliferation Efforts in the Former Soviet Union Nuclear States" |
14:30 - 14:50 |
Dr. Clarissa Rios Rojas United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA) Political Affairs Specialist "Current Progress on the Biological Weapons Convention-UN Efforts” |
14:50 - 15:30 |
Coffee Break |
2. SESSION: "RESPONSE APPROACHES TO CBRN INCIDENTS" |
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Moderator: Prof. Hacı Ali Mantar HAVELSAN Chairman of the Board |
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15:30 - 16:00 |
Boban Cekovic Hotzone Solutions General Manager, OPCW Former Inspector "The UK Novichok Attack and the Challenges of Urban Decontamination" |
16:00 -16:30 |
Michal Krykorka Czechia Population Protection Institute Expert "Study of the Body Surface Contamination of Firefighters During Intervention" |
16:30 - 17:00 |
Dr. Veda Duman Kantarcıoğlu Specialist, Nuclear Energy Engineer "Critical Moments, Critical Decisions: 5W 1H of Evacuation in CBRN Response" |
END OF DAY 1 |
21 November 2024
"CBRN TECHNOLOGIES: NOVEL TRENDS ON INCIDENT MANAGEMENT" |
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Moderator: Prof. Selçuk Kılıç Head of the Department of Medical CBRN Defense, University of Health Sciences |
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09:00 - 09:30 |
Gwyn Winfield CBRNe World Magazine Editor "Novel Trends on CBRN Technologies" |
09:30 - 10:00 |
Dr. Gunnar Jeremias Head of the Hamburg Research Group for Biological Arms Control "Artifical Intelligence: Possible Risks and Benefits for BWC and CWC" |
10:00 - 10:15 |
Zübeyde Arslanoğlu Directorate of Defense Industry Destruction and CBRN Projects Manager "Current CBRN Technologies in Türkiye” |
10:15 - 10:30 |
Dr. Havva Bekiroğlu Ataş Ministry of Health General Directorate of Public Health Chemical Warfare Agents Diagnosis and Verification Laboratory Responsible “Operational Requirements, Criteria and Analysis Strategy for an OPCW-Designated Laboratory” |
10:30 - 11:00 |
Coffee Break |
"MEDICAL CBRN AND PUBLIC HEALTH" |
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Moderator: Dr. Önder Bozkurt AFAD Vice President |
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11:00 - 11:20 |
Dr. Shahriar Khateri Medical Doctor, Former OPCW Specialist "Long-Term Health Effects of Sulfur Mustard" |
11:20 - 11:40 |
Charles Alexander Campell Ahunstic University Paramedic Trainer "Mass Casualty Medical Response After Chemical Attacks" |
11:40-12:00 |
Prof. Roberto Mugavero European Center for Disaster Medicine (CEMEC) President "CEMEC's Efforts in the Field of Medical CBRN and Public Health" |
12:00 - 12:20 |
Dr. Burak Kurt Medical Doctor, Ministry of Health General Directorate of Public Health “National Pandemic Plans and Ministry of Health Pandemic Plan Studies in the Light of COVID-19 Experience” |
12:20- 13.30 |
Lunch |
"CBRN FORENSICS: CHALLENGES AND LESSONS LEARNED" |
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Moderators: Assoc. Prof. Sermet Sezigen University of Health Sciences, Deptartment of Medical CBRN Defense, Faculty Member Assoc. Prof. Mesut Ortatatlı University of Health Sciences, Deptartment of Medical CBRN Defense, Faculty Member |
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13:30 - 14:00 |
Dr. Ralf Trapp International Disarmament Consultant "Chemical and Microbiological Forensics in Investigations of Alleged Uses of Chemical and Biological Weapons" |
14:00 -14:30 |
Ian Tippett Specialized Officer at Interpol "Investigation in a Contaminated Crime Scene- Interpol Incident Exhibit Book" |
14:30- 15:00 |
Caner Dereli AFAD Chemical Engineer “The Use of Pharmaceuticals as Chemical Warfare Agents” |
15:00 - 15:30 |
Coffee Break |
"CBRN MUNITIONS AND DEVICES" |
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Moderators: Dr. Burçak Çabuk Head of CBRN Defense Department, Ministry of National Defense Assoc.Prof. Murat Şahin Faculty Member of National Defense University Department of Countering IEDs and Explosives |
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15:30 - 16:00 |
Stuart Greer US National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) International Portfolio Manager "Law Enforcement Radiological Security Considerations" |
16:00 - 16:30 |
Dr. Carol Teodor Peterfi Senior CBRN and Disarmament Expert, Former OPCW Inspector "Imrovised Explosive Devices Used in Syria Civil War” |
16:30 - 17:00 |
Dr. Yaugen Ryzhykau Senior CBRN Expert, Former OPCW Specialist "Chemical and Nuclear Weapon Stockpiles and Destruction Techniques" |
END OF DAY 2 |
22 November 2024
"RADIOLOGICAL AND NUCLEAR EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT" |
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Moderators: Prof. Şule Ergün Faculty Member of Hacettepe University, Department of Nuclear Energy Engineering Dr. Gürdal Gökeri Faculty Member of Hacettepe University, Department of Nuclear Energy Engineering |
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09:00 - 09:30 |
Andrei Budo Akkuyu Nükleer A.Ş. Mobilization, Civil Defense, Emergency and Emergency Centers Department Specialist “Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant - On-site Emergency Management” |
09:30 - 10:00 |
Meltem Nihan Kılınç NDK Nuclear Regulatory Expert “Regulatory Legislation in the Management of Radiological and Nuclear Emergencies” |
10:00 - 10:30 |
Assoc. Prof. Şebnem Udum Faculty Member of Hacettepe University, Department of International Relations “Public Perception, Current Problems and Recommendations on Nuclear Power Plants and Risks” |
10:30 - 11:00 | Coffee Break |
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Moderator: Dr. Sadi Ergin AFAD General Director for Disaster Response |
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11:00 - 11:30 |
Ulviye Ersoy Yalçın Head of AFAD CBRN Working Group |
11:30 - 12:00 |
Dan Kaszeta International Security Expert, Author “"CBRN Incident Management in Big Public Events” |
12:00 - 12:30 |
Ferit Şen Head of AFAD Warning and Alarm Working Group "Warning and Alarm Systems Against CBRN Threats and Hazards" |
12:00 - 13:30 | Lunch |
13:30 - 15:00 | CBRN DEMONSTRATION |
15:00 - 15:30 | CLOSING SPEECHES |
GALLERY
CONTACT
Republic Of Turkey Ministry Of Interior Disaster And Emergency Management Presidency
Üniversiteler Mah. Dumlupınar Bulvarı No: 159
06800 Çankaya/ Ankara
Başkanlık Santral Tel: 0 (312) 258 23 23
Başkanlık Faks: 0 (312) 258 2082
cbrn2024@afad.gov.tr