Symposiums are typically formal academic or professional gatherings where a number of experts present their research, findings, or ideas on a specific topic. In DMEx, a symposium would involve:
Expert Presentations: Leading figures in disaster management, science, or specific hazard areas delivering in-depth talks.
Knowledge Dissemination: Sharing the latest research, best practices, and lessons learned from past disasters or exercises.
Conceptual Discussion: Fostering a high-level exchange of ideas and perspectives on complex issues related to disaster preparedness, response, or recovery for a place like Kochi, Kerala, India.
Unlike workshops which are hands-on, or drills which are about practical action, symposiums are primarily focused on the intellectual exchange and dissemination of specialized knowledge through structured presentations.
