The Alumni Association of Tohoku University in Indonesia (IATU), with support from the Institute for Community Service and Development (LPkM) of Universitas Bakrie, hosted a webinar entitled: "Disasters and Their Mitigation: From Early Warning to Recovery" (Bencana dan Mitigasinya: Dari Peringatan Dini Hingga Pemulihan).

This event took place on Saturday, June 29, 2024, via Zoom meeting online. The webinar began with an introduction to IATU by its Chairman, Prof. Ardiansyah.

Around 90 participants attended the event, including students, lecturers/researchers, and industry practitioners from various regions of Indonesia.

The webinar was opened by the Rector of Universitas Bakrie, Prof. Sofia W. Alisjahbana.

This webinar offered participants in-depth and practical insights into different aspects of disasters and their mitigation, fostering constructive and informative discussions. Attendees received relevant and current information and enhancing their understanding of the crucial roles of technology, community, and collaboration in disaster mitigation.

The event was moderated by Eko Prajoko, Ph.D. (IATU Staff Member, Civil Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Mataram University). The event featured three speakers:

1. Abdul Muhari, Ph.D.
IATU member
Director of Data Information and Disaster Communication, National Agency for Disaster Countermeasure (Badan Nasional Penanggulangan Bencana)

2. Dr. Sita Andarini, Ph.D.
IATU member
Department of Pulmonology and Respiratory Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Indonesia

3. Ir. Ahmad Husein, M.Si.
Chairman Independent Volunteer Action, IPB University Alumni Association (ARM, HAIPB)