Global Earthquake Model (GEM) Conference 2026
2026-06-23 00:00 - 2026-06-25 23:59 (America/Vancouver) | BC
The GEM Conference 2026 event is almost here, and we’d like to share GEM’s press release ahead of the Day 1 public release on 23 June in Zagreb, Croatia.
At the conference, GEM will unveil a new generation of global seismic hazard and risk products, marking a major step forward from its first global release in 2018.
The 2018 release gave the world one of its first open, globally consistent views of earthquake hazard and risk. The 2026 release goes further by updating GEM’s core global hazard and risk models and widening the lens of earthquake risk analysis – from ground shaking and building losses to infrastructure disruption, future exposure, and the carbon emissions associated with earthquake damage and reconstruction.
Useful Links:

News page
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How to watch the public release:
Day 1 of GEM Conference 2026 will be livestreamed on 23 June 2026. The viewing link will be made available on the conference event page and on the GEM homepage on the day of the release.
Conference event page: https://www.globalquakemodel.org/gemevents/gem2026-conference-from-faults-to-future-scenarios

2026 CAEES-ACGPS AGM
2026-06-29 12:00 - 14:00 | Zoom
Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Canadian Association of Earthquake Engineering and Seismology / L’Association Canadienne du Génie Parasismique et de la Sismologie for 2026.

13th U.S. National Conference on Earthquake Engineering (13NCEE)
2026-07-13 00:00 - 2026-07-17 23:59 | BC
The 13th U.S. National Conference on Earthquake Engineering (13NCEE) is on July 13 to 17. Join EERI in Portland to connect with other experts and learn from their vast technical program.
At the 13NCEE you will:

Learn from cutting-edge presentations. Extensive sessions on structural engineering and geotechnical engineering are supplemented by synergistic sessions on seismology, geology, geophysics, social science, public health, public policy, lifelines, planning, insurance, and risk analysis. Over 130 sessions will cover research, practice, policy, and innovation, including themes like:

Designing for Performance, Not Just Compliance
What Full-Scale Testing Is Telling Us About Real Buildings
Retrofit That Works: Practical Strategies for Existing Buildings
Dynamic Soils, Dynamic Demands on the Built Environment
Beyond the Building: Infrastructure, System-Level, and Regional Impacts
AI and Open-Source Tools in Earthquake Risk Reduction
Multi-Hazard Considerations: Designing for Complex and Cascading Risks
From Engineering to Policy: Turning Knowledge into Action

Network with diverse colleagues. Gain new cross-disciplinary connections with experts from the United States and around the world. 13NCEE attendees will include engineers, earth scientists, social scientists, emergency managers, and policy leaders to grow and strengthen your professional network.

Register and check out the full program!

Seismic Resilience of Buildings: Where to next?
2026-07-30 17:00 - 19:00 | Royal Vancouver Yacht Club, 3811 Point Grey Rd, Vancouver, BC, Canada
The Earthquake Engineering Research Institute – BC Chapter (EERI-BC) is excited to invite you to an engaging and thought-provoking evening dinner seminar, featuring Professor Rajesh Dhakal, a globally recognized leader in earthquake engineering and seismic resilience.
While modern seismic design codes have been remarkably successful in protecting lives during major earthquakes, recent events around the world have revealed a growing challenge: the significant economic losses caused by damage to buildings that remain structurally safe. Much of this damage stems not from the primary structural system, but from non-structural elements such as ceilings, partitions, building services, and architectural components.
This lecture offers a unique opportunity to gain insights into one of the most important emerging topics in earthquake engineering while connecting with fellow professionals, researchers, students, and industry leaders.
The evening will include a networking reception and complimentary buffet dinner, providing attendees with an excellent opportunity to meet and engage with colleagues from across British Columbia’s earthquake engineering community.
