IEEE R10 HTC 2025 Luncheon Session

Abstract

Food security during disasters is a critical and often overlooked aspect of emergency preparedness. Natural disasters—such as earthquakes, wildfires, and floods—affect communities around the world every year, often striking without warning. In the face of such uncertainty, many people struggle with how to prepare effectively.

This session will explore the evolution of emergency food technologies and philosophies, along with the cultural perspectives that shape their development. Participants will have a rare opportunity to sample real emergency meals while learning about the innovations that make it possible to combine long shelf life with nutritional value and palatability.

Through this hands-on experience, attendees will gain insight into both the technical challenges and cultural considerations involved in designing food systems for disaster resilience.

The session will also serve as a platform for IEEE SIGHT members to apply their humanitarian technology expertise to the field of disaster preparedness. Participants from diverse regions will share country-specific experiences and approaches, highlighting how technology can be adapted to meet local needs. Through shared meals and discussions, we aim to foster a cross-cultural understanding of disaster readiness that extends beyond theoretical knowledge, creating connections that strengthen our collective resilience against the unexpected. 

Speaker

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Contact

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