1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 From: Farquharson James Ian <jfarquharson@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Dear Colleagues, Apologies for cross-posting. I am pleased to announce Niigata Universityâ??s 1st International Symposium on â??Volcanology in Practice,â?? scheduled to take place in Niigata, Japan from October 7th to 10th, 2025, with optional post-conference field excursions to local volcanic sites. The symposium aims to bring together volcano scientists, innovators, and practitioners from around the world, bridging the gap between research, technology development, and volcanic hazard mitigation. The symposium will feature three interconnected themes, each co-hosted by a different partner: â??Exposure, preparedness, and risk reductionâ?? (co-organised by the *Global Volcanic Risk Alliance <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.globalvolcanoriskalliance.com/__;!!IKRxdwAv5BmarQ!bn6OhkIP8Vu6k08afdbF-mo9p9kYzJrIumQtdifSVzgmAH-wpK82yuZbsLRn1I1_tJWVA8kpzlHVH721DvaUrcKnYQ$>*); â??The next generation of volcano monitoringâ?? (co-organised by *VolcanoTech <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.volcanotech.co.uk/__;!!IKRxdwAv5BmarQ!bn6OhkIP8Vu6k08afdbF-mo9p9kYzJrIumQtdifSVzgmAH-wpK82yuZbsLRn1I1_tJWVA8kpzlHVH721DvaSJs6tfg$>*); and â??Knowledge-sharingâ?? (co-organised by the *Asian Consortium of Volcanology <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://kazan.bosai.go.jp/en/acv/__;!!IKRxdwAv5BmarQ!bn6OhkIP8Vu6k08afdbF-mo9p9kYzJrIumQtdifSVzgmAH-wpK82yuZbsLRn1I1_tJWVA8kpzlHVH721Dvb2wZ2SBg$>*). Key objectives include facilitating new ideas, showcasing innovative monitoring technology, and sharing scientific and practical knowledge. Alongside oral and poster sessions, activities will include keynote speeches, panel discussions, and an interactive â??innovation showcaseâ?? for equipment designers and researchers. For more details and updates, please visit our website at *www.thevolcano.world <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.thevolcano.world/__;!!IKRxdwAv5BmarQ!bn6OhkIP8Vu6k08afdbF-mo9p9kYzJrIumQtdifSVzgmAH-wpK82yuZbsLRn1I1_tJWVA8kpzlHVH721DvaYfwY47A$>*. Registration is now open, with limited spaces available. Early registration is recommended to secure your place. Participation in the conference is free, while there will be a fee for optional field excursions, details of which will be provided closer to the symposium. Japan, home to approximately 111 active volcanoes, including those in Niigata prefecture, is prone to volcanic hazards and other geohazards. Co-organised by the *Institute for Research Administration <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.irp.niigata-u.ac.jp/__;!!IKRxdwAv5BmarQ!bn6OhkIP8Vu6k08afdbF-mo9p9kYzJrIumQtdifSVzgmAH-wpK82yuZbsLRn1I1_tJWVA8kpzlHVH721DvZmVOcpkA$>* and the *Research Institute for Natural Hazards and Disaster Recovery <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.nhdr.niigata-u.ac.jp/en/__;!!IKRxdwAv5BmarQ!bn6OhkIP8Vu6k08afdbF-mo9p9kYzJrIumQtdifSVzgmAH-wpK82yuZbsLRn1I1_tJWVA8kpzlHVH721DvaaUJr0JQ$>* at Niigata University, home to diverse scientific expertise and experience regarding disaster resilience and fundamental volcano science. The symposium aims to facilitate networking and knowledge sharing among Japanese and international scientists and practitioners, showcasing Japanâ??s effective volcano hazard management and cutting-edge monitoring equipment. October is a particularly nice time to visit Niigataâ??a region famed for both its cuisine and its natural beautyâ??as temperatures are pleasant and the autumn leaves will be changing. For the runners among you, the *Niigata City Marathon <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://runjapan.jp/entry/runtes/smp/competitiondetail.do?raceId=E334267&div=1__;!!IKRxdwAv5BmarQ!bn6OhkIP8Vu6k08afdbF-mo9p9kYzJrIumQtdifSVzgmAH-wpK82yuZbsLRn1I1_tJWVA8kpzlHVH721Dvap-iWKvA$>* will be held on the 12th of October (immediately after the symposium)â??the course is mostly flat, giving you plenty of opportunities to admire the view. The week before the symposium, the *Volcanological Society of Japan <https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.kazan-g.sakura.ne.jp/E/index.html__;!!IKRxdwAv5BmarQ!bn6OhkIP8Vu6k08afdbF-mo9p9kYzJrIumQtdifSVzgmAH-wpK82yuZbsLRn1I1_tJWVA8kpzlHVH721DvYsaHEBSA$>*'s annual meeting will also be held in the neighbouring prefecture of Nagano. With a growing roster of eminent keynote speakers and a schedule of both academic and public activities, the symposium is set to be an exciting event, advancing the application of volcano science to real-world challenges. We look forward to welcoming you to Niigata! Yours sincerely, Jamie Farquharson, on behalf of the Organising Committee 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 ------------------------------
