Understanding Risk (UR) is an open and global community of 20,000+ experts and practitioners interested and active in the creation, communication, and use of disaster risk information. This space foments collaboration, knowledge sharing, and innovation in disaster risk assessment. The community members comprise of Disaster Risk Management experts from more than 200 countries across 4,600+ organizations representing government agencies, multilateral organizations, the private sector, non-governmental organizations, research institutions, academia, community-based organizations, and civil society worldwide.

Himeji City, in Hyogo prefecture, Japan, serves as a fitting location for the forum. This choice holds special significance as it aligns with the commemoration of the Great Hanshin Earthquake of 1995. 

The Himeji Castle will serve as a backdrop for the UR24 Forum opening ceremony. Besides this iconic masterpiece, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993, the technical sessions and plenaries will be held at the Arcrea Himeji Culture and Convention Center.  

Here, history and tradition meet innovation. Join us and be a part of this significant confluence.