"IGNITE Stage - 27 - 29 MAY 2014":

The IGNITE Stage is an space where the Regional Platform participants will have 20 minutes to present new projects or initiatives about disaster risk reduction. The goal of this space is to expand the range of subjects discusses within the Regional Platform that go beyond those presented in the main sessions and parallel events.

For more information please contact: Humberto Jaime hjaime@eird.org



Special  Considerations


Proposals selected will be given a 20 minute time slot on the IGNITE stage.

Preference will be given to short interactive sessions, and new topics. The cut-off date for applications is 28 February 2014, and successful applicants will be informed by 10 March 2014.

A daily schedule of IGNITE stage events will be posted throughout the conference venue and the Regional Platform website, but presenters are encouraged to promote their own events to encourage attendance.

A laptop, projector and microphone will be provided by the organizers. The 20 minutes time limit, including technical set-up and take-down time and Q&A, will be strictly enforced.