06. - 08. May 2024
NO FEAR OF THE DARK
ABOUT VIENNA
Vienna, the capital of Austria, is a city rich in cultural treasures, historical elegance, and modern dynamism.
Renowned for its impressive Baroque architecture, magnificent palaces, and world-famous music traditions, Vienna offers a unique blend of tradition and innovation. The city is home to significant cultural institutions such as the Vienna State Opera, the Kunsthistorisches Museum, and Schönbrunn Palace, attracting millions of visitors each year. At the same time, Vienna is a hub for science, research, and education, with numerous universities and research institutes.
The high quality of life, green parks, and vibrant café culture add to the city’s charm and joie de vivre. Discover Vienna, a metropolis that harmoniously combines history and modernity, enchanting visitors with its timeless beauty.
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DON'T BE AFRAID OF THE DARK
EVENT SCHEDULE
18:00 – Welcome Cocktail
08:30 – Admission
09:00 – Welcome (Michael Ludwig, Mayor of Vienna)
09:15 – The importance of Communication Strategies (Wolfgang Müller, Deputy Chief Executive Officer,
Head of Security and Organisation, City of Vienna)
09:30 – The Resilient Cities Project (Aleksandra Markianova, Project Coordinator, City of Rostock
Kaspars Vārpiņš, UBC, City of Liepaja)
09:45 – The Belgrade Contribution (Darko Glavas, Secretariat for defence affairs, emergency
situations & coordinations, City of Belgrade)
10:05 – The Budapest Contribution (Orsolya Barsi, Deputy Head, Department for Climate &
Environment, City of Budapest)
10:25 – The Düsseldorf Contribution (David von der Lieth, Fire- and Emergency Service, City of Düsseldorf)
10:45 – Coffee Break
11:05 – Floods in Ljubljana in August 2023 (Robert Kus, Head of Emergency Management Department,
City of Ljubljana)
11:25 – Experiences from power outages in winter conditions (Jukka-Pekka Schroderus, Finance & Administration,
City of Pori)
11:45 – Information and communication tools of the
City of Prague in case of emergency (Jiří Čmakal, Department of Security, City of Prague)
12:05 – The Rivne Contribution (Vitaliy Kardash, Rivne regional military administration)
12:25 – Developing and implementing a comprehensive emergency
communication system in an urban area (Rene Feige, Disaster & civil protection unit, City of Rostock)
12:45 – Providing vital services during the energy crisis (Risto Aasmaa, Municipal Police Department, City of Tallinn)
13:05 – Preparations for disruption of vital services: Tartu Case (Evelin Uibokand, crisis management coordinator,
City of Tartu)
13:25 – The Light Islands Project (David Reinberger, Crisis Management & Security Department, City of
Vienna)
13:45 – No Fear of the Dark: Vilnius Case (Dovile Sulciene, Chief Officer, Public Order Unit,
City of Vilnius)
14:05 – Lunch Break
14:45 – guided city stroll
19:00 – dinner
09:30 – field trip – metro constructionside