JCCC Epicenter 2025: Disasterology and the Local Impacts of Climate Change
Thursday, April 17, 2025
9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Explore action-oriented climate solutions for the Kansas City region! Join us for JCCC’s FREE Epicenter Conference 2025: Disasterology and the Local Impacts of Climate Change. Disasterology focuses on the freak natural weather events worsening with climate change and how emergency managers and other professionals prepare for them.
This one-day conference features insights into the current and future impacts of climate change. Examine a day in the life of practitioners and learn how they identify and manage climate risks in the Greater Kansas City region. Participate in a climate risk assessment activity specific to Kansas City. This event is open to JCCC students, faculty, and staff, as well as high school juniors and seniors.
Conference Agenda
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Time |
Location |
Session |
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9-9:30 a.m. |
Nerman Museum Atrium |
Check-in and continental breakfast (free for Epicenter participants) |
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9:30-10:45 a.m. |
Hudson Auditorium (NMOCA 217) |
Keynote Speaker: |
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11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. |
Hudson Auditorium (NMOCA 217) |
Panel Speakers: |
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12:15-1 p.m. |
Regnier Center (RC) 101 A/B |
Vegetarian Lunch (free for Epicenter participants) |
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1-2 p.m. |
Regnier Center (RC) 101 C/D |
Interactive Activity: |