From Extreme Heat to Systemic Risk
Preparedness. Collaboration. Resilience. A one-day forum uniting scientists, institutions, and communities to strengthen Europe's preparedness for a warming climate.
- Thematic chapters
- 4
- Sectors in focus
- 6
- Partner organisations
- 12+
A shared space for exchange, relationship-building and collaboration.
As heatwaves reshape everyday life across Europe, preparedness now touches every part of society. The Forum brings scientists, responders, civil society and institutions into one room to work on it together.
- Health
- Food security
- Finance
- Tourism
- Communication
- Social cohesion
More than a climate conference, this Forum is an invitation to build a growing community of practice around heat and climate disaster preparedness.
Organised by
Mindworks Lab
In partnership with
National Observatory of Athens (NOA) and REOS Partners
Supported by
European Climate Foundation
One day, four chapters.
22 September 2026, Megaron The Athens Concert Hall. Expand a session for more details. Speakers and moderators will be announced as they are confirmed.
Convened with leading institutions.
- Mindworks LabOrganiser
- European Climate FoundationSupporting Partner
- National Observatory of AthensKnowledge Partner
- REOS PartnersHeatLab Founding Partner
With contributions from
- Climate Change Hub Greece
- WWF Greece
- European Commission Joint Research Centre
- Wikifarmer
- Agricultural University of Athens
- International Sustainable Finance Centre
- Health Care Without Harm Europe
- Interamerican P&C
- Save Greek Seas
A long-term hub for heat resilience and climate disaster preparedness.
The Forum concludes with the official launch of HeatLab — bringing together researchers, communities, public institutions, health professionals, innovators, businesses, philanthropies and investors around one shared ambition: helping societies become better prepared before climate-related disasters occur.
Incubator
Supporting community-led ideas, pilot initiatives and practical experimentation.
Accelerator
Helping promising initiatives grow through mentoring, partnerships, visibility and access to funding.
Catalyst
Connecting science, communities, public institutions, philanthropy, finance and business to accelerate systems change.
Space for Human Resilience
Supporting the psychological and social dimensions of climate adaptation through learning and peer support.
Seats are limited to keep the conversation working.
22 September 2026 · 09:30–16:30 CEST · Megaron The Athens Concert Hall. Reserve your place to join scientists, institutions and communities preparing Europe for a warming climate.
Venue: Lecture Hall, Music Library of Greece "Lilian Voudouri", Megaron - The Athens Concert Hall (Vas. Sofias & Kokkali, 11521 Athens)
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