On Day 1, The conference commenced with the Research and Innovation Day, highlighted by Andrew Gissing, CEO of Natural Hazards Research Australia, who delivered the opening address. Dr. Jennifer Beverly, Associate Professor at the Department of Renewable Resources, University of Alberta, followed with a captivating keynote on “Rethinking Risk – Gaining Insights from Canadian Wildfires” Oliver Costello Director, Jagun Alliance Aboriginal Corporation, and Board Member, Natural Hazards Research Australia, followed suit with a presentation on “Ngalii ngaa garima lee la jaguun, jaguun garima mebeerrd” (Our Mutual Care with the Land and Its Reciprocal Care for Us)”.
Following a day of insightful presentations on cutting-edge research and innovation, attendees unwound during a networking event within the exhibition hall, rounding off the Research and Innovation Day.