[HOT] Fwd: [CFP: Humanitarian Technology: Science, Systems and Global Impact (7 - 9 June 2016 | Boston, MA USA)

Andy Anderson aanderson at amherst.edu
Wed Dec 2 19:53:49 UTC 2015


I just saw the notice for this conference, thought it would be of interest to many on this list.

The forwarder commented “Great mix of practitioner and academic participants (including peer review for submitted papers). Has overlap with the Crisis Mappers and ISRCAM communities as well.”

— Andy

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Humanitarian Technology: Science, Systems and Global Impact

www.humanitariantechnology.org<http://www.humanitariantechnology.org>

7 - 9 June 2016 | Boston, MA USA

HumTech Announcements

HumTech2016 Call for Papers

Paper Submission Deadline: 6 February 2016

Humanitarian Technology: Science, Systems and Global Impact 2016 will provide a forum to exchange technical ideas and recent innovations in all subject areas of humanitarian engineering and technology development. Papers describing research as well as field work are encouraged in all the conference tracks: Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief, Health and Disease Management, Public Safety and Emergency Management, Emerging Technologies, International Development, Poverty Alleviation and Food Security. Don't miss out on the opportunity to present your latest research, ideas and projects. The 2016 Call for Papers is now open, and the submission deadline is 6 February 2016.

Invited Talks and Special Sessions

NetHope, USAID, DoD, …

The HumTech2016 Organizing Committee is working hard to create a dynamic program for this coming June. Stay tuned for announcements of key speakers from organizations across the government, NGO, private sector and academic communities. HumTech2016 will also feature special sessions on hot-topic issues, such as civilian-military coordination, ethics of humanitarian technology, social entrepreneurship and scaling innovation. More information will be posted in the coming weeks.

HumTech2016 Registration Open

HumTech2016 is being held on 7 - 9 June 2016 at the Revere Hotel Boston Common, and will bring together academics, policymakers, government, nonprofits, and the private sector to explore technology's global humanitarian impact.

Registration Now Open

Participants will learn about important issues, advancements, and opportunities in humanitarian engineering and technology development.

Early-bird registration rates now available. Reduced room rates are being held for a limited time, with limited availability, so please register early


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