About RESQIUM
Building a resilient future through multi-stakeholder collaboration and proactive disaster awareness.
Who Are We?
The RESQIUM 2026 Disaster Awareness Summit is a multi-stakeholder and multidisciplinary organization organized by the Maltepe University Search and Rescue Club, aimed at increasing disaster awareness, developing volunteer search and rescue capacity, and strengthening community resilience.
The Maltepe University Search and Rescue Club is a volunteer student organization founded after the Kahramanmaraş earthquakes on February 6, 2023. The club gains both theoretical knowledge and field experience through AFAD and INSARAG level trainings; and conducts social responsibility projects in earthquake zones, village schools, container cities, orphanages, etc. To date, book and toy support has been provided to 1243 children, and libraries have been established in memory of students who lost their lives in the earthquake.
In addition to technical search and rescue activities, the club adopts an interdisciplinary approach in the fields of psychology, first aid, and social responsibility, developing the knowledge and skills of team members in crisis management and disaster response. Trainings and events are planned in cooperation with academicians, experts, and NGOs.
Thanks to this accumulation and field experience, the club successfully organizes RESQIUM, strengthening knowledge sharing in the field of disaster preparedness and community resilience.
About Organization
RESQIUM 2026 Disaster Awareness Summit is organized to contribute to strengthening corporate capacity in the field of disaster management and to create a multi-stakeholder interaction ground.
The summit is planned and conducted by [Organizer Institution Name]. The organization process is structured in line with the principles of corporate responsibility, transparency, and sustainability.
Approach
RESQIUM does not limit disaster processes only to the response phase. It adopts a holistic approach that evaluates risk reduction, preparedness, coordination, and recovery dimensions together.
Accordingly, the summit aims to establish a sustainable link between knowledge production and the application field.
1Scope and Content
RESQIUM 2026 consists of multi-dimensional content such as:
- Expert speaker presentations
- Panel and evaluation sessions
- Corporate experience sharing
- Exhibition and promotion areas
- Simulation and practical demonstrations
The summit has a holistic program structure that includes not only theoretical knowledge but also practical and field experience.
2Corporate Contribution
RESQIUM aims to contribute to:
- Developing inter-institutional communication and cooperation
- Sharing current practices and technical capacity
- Making operational experiences visible
- Strengthening coordination culture in disasters
Exhibition and application areas offer a suitable environment for institutions and companies to introduce their technical hardware, equipment, and methods.
3HR & Youth
The summit also aims to contribute to the development of qualified human resources in the disaster field.
University students and young participants have the opportunity to make direct contact with institutions and organizations. This structure contributes to shaping the professional orientations of young people.
Our Team
Meet the dedicated professionals behind RESQIUM.
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