{"id":10554,"date":"2026-02-10T10:25:08","date_gmt":"2026-02-10T15:25:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/?page_id=10554"},"modified":"2026-04-09T12:15:23","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T16:15:23","slug":"mine-action","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/mine-action\/","title":{"rendered":"Mine Action: Innovation, Sustainability, and Global Partnerships Speaker Series"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2026\/02\/Mine-Action-Speaker-Series-Poster_n-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10661\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2026\/02\/Mine-Action-Speaker-Series-Poster_n-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2026\/02\/Mine-Action-Speaker-Series-Poster_n-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2026\/02\/Mine-Action-Speaker-Series-Poster_n-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2026\/02\/Mine-Action-Speaker-Series-Poster_n.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Date &amp; Time<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>DATES: FEB 19 | MAR 19 | APR 16 | MAY 21 | JUN 18 | JUL 16 | AUG 20 | SEP 17 | OCT 15 | NOV 19 | DEC 17<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM ET<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Location: VIRTUAL (ZOOM WEBINAR)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/yorku.zoom.us\/webinar\/register\/WN_QosLMH1RQOuzcYUXC2lnRA\">Register<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-vivid-green-cyan-color has-text-color\"><strong>Participants who attend a minimum of 50% of sessions and complete the series evaluation will receive a certificate of attendance from CIFAL York<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background\" style=\"color:#565555\">BACKGROUND<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Landmines and explosive remnants of war (ERW) continue to pose a critical humanitarian and developmental challenge worldwide. These hazards hinder infrastructure development, agricultural productivity, and socio-economic recovery directly&nbsp;impacting&nbsp;the achievement of multiple UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), unmanned systems, robotics, and digital twins offer transformative opportunities to accelerate clearance operations, improve safety, and enhance cost-efficiency. Simultaneously, climate change impacts&nbsp;exacerbate&nbsp;contamination dynamics, demanding integrated approaches that link technology, sustainability, and policy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;Subsphere Co.&nbsp;in partnership with York University, Kyiv National Aviation University, Kyiv Polytechnic Institute, and&nbsp;Ukrainian deminers and technology developers&nbsp;proposes a global speaker series that unites, deminer, applied research centers,&nbsp;academia, policymakers, industry, and humanitarian actors to shape the future of mine action through innovation and sustainability.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background\" style=\"color:#474646\">GOALS AND OBJECTIVES<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The speaker series is structured to address landmine and explosive remnants of war (ERW) challenges through a strictly humanitarian, civilian-protection-oriented framework, with clearly defined ethical, legal, and operational boundaries between humanitarian and military applications of technology. Its core learning&nbsp;objectives&nbsp;are:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Advance applied knowledge for humanitarian landmine and ERW mitigation by presenting cutting-edge but non-weaponized technologies\u2014including artificial intelligence, autonomous and robotic sensing platforms, geospatial analytics, and predictive contamination modeling\u2014designed exclusively to improve detection accuracy, operational safety, and clearance efficiency in accordance with International Mine Action Standards (IMAS) and humanitarian principles.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Define and reinforce clear boundaries between humanitarian and military technologies, ensuring that all tools, methodologies, and case studies discussed are limited to civilian protection, survey, risk reduction, and clearance support. The series explicitly excludes weaponization, targeting, strike optimization, or offensive military use, and addresses governance, dual-use risk management, and safeguards to prevent technology diversion.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Foster a multi-stakeholder coordination platform for humanitarian mine action, bringing together academic institutions, United Nations agencies, industry partners, and NGOs to align research, validation, and deployment strategies for ethically governed, transparent, and scalable solutions toward a mine-free world.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reinforce education, training, and professional pathways in humanitarian demining, with a focus on developing the next generation of mine action professionals equipped with technical competence, ethical awareness, risk governance skills, and a clear understanding of the limits and responsibilities of humanitarian technology deployment.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Promote business ethics, moral accountability, and responsible innovation among technology developers and industry stakeholders, emphasizing their obligation to ensure that technologies used in humanitarian mine action are designed, governed, and commercialized in ways that prioritize civilian safety, human dignity, transparency, and long-term social impact. This includes addressing ethical design choices, dual-use risk mitigation, compliance with international humanitarian norms, responsible AI governance, and the duty of care&nbsp;owed by developers to affected communities and humanitarian operators.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background\" style=\"color:#514f4f\">TARGET AUDIENCES<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Public Health Departments&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Emergency Management Agencies&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Law Enforcement and Public Safety Professionals&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>National Safety Authorities&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mine Action&nbsp;Professionals&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Demining Technology&nbsp;Companies&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Health &amp; Safety Professionals&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>International Organizations (UNMAS, etc.)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Humanitarian&nbsp;NGOs&nbsp;and NGOs&nbsp;in related sectors&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Public Policy Researchers and Professionals&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Disaster and Emergency Management Professionals&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Professors and Students in related fields&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>First Response Organizations&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background\" style=\"color:#3c3b3b\">SESSION 1 THURSDAY FEBRUARY 19 12:00PM-1:00PM (ET)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns card-deck aspect-ratio has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2026\/02\/Shahab-Moeini-Headshot-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10657\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2026\/02\/Shahab-Moeini-Headshot-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2026\/02\/Shahab-Moeini-Headshot-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2026\/02\/Shahab-Moeini-Headshot-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2026\/02\/Shahab-Moeini-Headshot.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Moderator:<\/strong> Shahab Moenini<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Director &amp; Strategy Lead, SubSphere Co.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shahab Moeini is a global expert in unmanned systems and remote sensing with 25+ years of experience across humanitarian, defense, and academic fields. As a strategist and leader, he established a leading R&amp;D center in geospatial technologies, setting new benchmarks for AI-driven solutions in explosive hazard management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2024\/09\/Mishal-Arif-Headshot-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7061\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2024\/09\/Mishal-Arif-Headshot-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2024\/09\/Mishal-Arif-Headshot-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2024\/09\/Mishal-Arif-Headshot-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2024\/09\/Mishal-Arif-Headshot.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-body\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Moderator: <\/strong>Mishal Arif<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Research and Development Coordinator, SubSphere Co.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mishal Arif is a R&amp;D Coordinator at SubSphere Co. with a strong track record in project management and the strategic application of emerging technologies for disaster risk reduction. She holds a Master\u2019s degree in Disaster and Emergency Management and has a robust background in applied geospatial technologies and climate science.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2026\/02\/Pedro-Basto-Headshot-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10614\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2026\/02\/Pedro-Basto-Headshot-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2026\/02\/Pedro-Basto-Headshot-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2026\/02\/Pedro-Basto-Headshot-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2026\/02\/Pedro-Basto-Headshot.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-body\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Speaker: <\/strong>Pedro Basto<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Program Manager, Research &amp; Innovation, Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining (GICHD)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Topic: <\/strong>The Mine Action Innovation Hub: challenges and enablers of the mine action innovation system<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pedro Basto joined the GICHD in May 2023 and holds the position of Programme Manager, Research and Innovation. In this role, he provides direction to the Research and Innovation Programme, and the rest of the GICHD, focusing on leading and coordinating research and innovation related initiatives, and on methods that improve the delivery of Explosive Ordnance Risk Reduction (EORR) operations. Prior to joining the GICHD, Pedro Basto worked in the Portuguese Armed Forces for 22 years, as Army Military Engineer, EOD and C-IED expert and in the European Defence Agency, as Project Manager for Capability Development and Research projects. His work has taken him to a number of countries in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. Pedro Basto has a Master\u2019s degree in Military Engineering from the Portuguese Army Military Academy (chartered Civil Engineer). He is Certified Chief Innovation Officer (GInI CCInO) and Project Management Professional (PMI PMP).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2026\/02\/Miodrag-Milenkovic-Headshot-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10627\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2026\/02\/Miodrag-Milenkovic-Headshot-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2026\/02\/Miodrag-Milenkovic-Headshot-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2026\/02\/Miodrag-Milenkovic-Headshot-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2026\/02\/Miodrag-Milenkovic-Headshot.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-body\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Speaker: <\/strong>Miodrag Milenkovi\u0107<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Senior Advisor for Training Organization and Mine Action Coordination, Mine Action Centre of the Republic of Serbia<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Topic: <\/strong>The Mine Action Innovation Hub: challenges and enablers of the mine action innovation system<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Miodrag Milenkovi\u0107 is the Senior Advisor for Training Organization and Mine Action Coordination at the Mine Action Centre of the Republic of Serbia. He holds a Master\u2019s degree in Economics with a specialization in Finance, Banking and Insurance. Since joining the Centre in 2020, he has been actively engaged in all aspects of Mine Action, including project development, quality control, and training. He is part of the SMAC team of instructors delivering education on the dangers of explosive remnants of war. Miodrag holds EOD Level 1 and Level 2 qualifications and has completed numerous domestic and international trainings in Mine Action.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Mine Action: Innovation, Sustainability, and Global Partnerships Speaker Series\" width=\"1778\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7VarVtPkWQU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background\" style=\"color:#373939\">SESSION 2 THURSDAY MARCH 19 12:00PM-1:00PM (ET) <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns card-deck aspect-ratio has-light-green-cyan-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 has-light-green-cyan-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2024\/09\/Mishal-Arif-Headshot-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7061\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2024\/09\/Mishal-Arif-Headshot-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2024\/09\/Mishal-Arif-Headshot-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2024\/09\/Mishal-Arif-Headshot-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2024\/09\/Mishal-Arif-Headshot.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-body\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Moderator: <\/strong>Mishal Arif<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Research and Development Coordinator, SubSphere Co.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mishal Arif is a R&amp;D Coordinator at SubSphere Co. with a strong track record in project management and the strategic application of emerging technologies for disaster risk reduction. She holds a Master\u2019s degree in Disaster and Emergency Management and has a robust background in applied geospatial technologies and climate science.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 has-light-green-cyan-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2026\/03\/Sergii-Nerpii-Headshot-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10791\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2026\/03\/Sergii-Nerpii-Headshot-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2026\/03\/Sergii-Nerpii-Headshot-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2026\/03\/Sergii-Nerpii-Headshot-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2026\/03\/Sergii-Nerpii-Headshot.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-body\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Speaker: <\/strong>Sergii Nerpii<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Partnership and Resource Mobilization Lead, Ukraine Demining Services (UDS)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Topic: <\/strong>Climate Change as a Risk Multiplier: Landmine Contamination and Demining Complexity in the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sergii brings over 25 years of experience in designing and implementing large-scale development programs across the region. His portfolio includes projects funded by USAID, GIZ, the European Union, DFID, and United Nations agencies (UNDP, FAO). His areas of expertise span economic growth, economic governance, public financial management, international trade, EU accession processes, public administration reform, SME competitiveness, and policy development, with a strong focus on monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL). Sergii joined Ukraine Demining Services (UDS) which is one of the largest private mine action operators in Ukraine in 2025, where he leads donor engagement, international cooperation, and the full project lifecycle from concept development through implementation and reporting. He develops and manages partnerships with technical assistance programs, embassies, international financial institutions, and institutional donors supporting humanitarian demining and recovery efforts in Ukraine.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 has-light-green-cyan-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2026\/02\/Shahab-Moeini-Headshot-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10657\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2026\/02\/Shahab-Moeini-Headshot-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2026\/02\/Shahab-Moeini-Headshot-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2026\/02\/Shahab-Moeini-Headshot-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2026\/02\/Shahab-Moeini-Headshot.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-body\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Speaker: <\/strong>Shahab Moeini<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Director &amp; Strategy Lead, SubSphere Co.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Topic: <\/strong>Climate Change as a Risk Multiplier: Landmine Contamination and Demining Complexity in the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shahab Moeini is a recognized expert in unmanned systems, drone technologies, and advanced remote sensing, with more than 25 years of multidisciplinary experience spanning humanitarian operations, defense innovation, emergency management, and academic research. He is a strategic leader in AI-enabled autonomous systems, specializing in the integration of UAV, UGV, and sensor fusion technologies for high-risk and mission-critical environments. His expertise includes Unmanned systems, operational deployment frameworks, AI-driven analytics, and the development of scalable technological solutions for explosive hazard detection, landmine contamination assessment, and post-conflict recovery operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With a strong background in emergency and disaster management, Shahab has led complex operational initiatives in high-risk areas, designing technology-enabled response models that enhance situational awareness, rapid assessment, and operational safety. His work bridges field operations with advanced analytics, ensuring that emerging technologies translate into measurable humanitarian and defense impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>His expertise combines operational experience, engineering rigor, and strategic vision positioning him at the forefront of next-generation autonomous systems and AI-enabled mission technologies.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Mine Action: Innovation, Sustainability, and Global Partnerships Speaker Series\" width=\"1778\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xuKn_g-oOOs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-background\">SESSION 3 THURSDAY APRIL 16 12:00PM-1:00PM (ET) <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns card-deck aspect-ratio has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2024\/09\/Mishal-Arif-Headshot-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7061\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2024\/09\/Mishal-Arif-Headshot-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2024\/09\/Mishal-Arif-Headshot-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2024\/09\/Mishal-Arif-Headshot-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2024\/09\/Mishal-Arif-Headshot.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-body\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Moderator: <\/strong>Mishal Arif<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Research and Development Coordinator, SubSphere Co.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mishal Arif is a R&amp;D Coordinator at SubSphere Co. with a strong track record in project management and the strategic application of emerging technologies for disaster risk reduction. She holds a Master\u2019s degree in Disaster and Emergency Management and has a robust background in applied geospatial technologies and climate science.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2026\/04\/Niklaus-Stocker-Headshot-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10983\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2026\/04\/Niklaus-Stocker-Headshot-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2026\/04\/Niklaus-Stocker-Headshot-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2026\/04\/Niklaus-Stocker-Headshot-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2026\/04\/Niklaus-Stocker-Headshot.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-body\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Speaker: <\/strong>Niklaus Stocker<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Managing Director, Swiss Drone Competence Center<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Topic:<\/strong> From Concept to Field Deployment: UAV-Enabled Testing and Validation facility for AI-Driven landmine and UXO detection Technologies at the Swiss Drone Competence Center<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background\" style=\"color:#333434\">SESSION 4 THURSDAY MAY 21 12:00PM-1:00PM (ET) <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns card-deck aspect-ratio has-vivid-red-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 has-white-color has-vivid-red-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-01148dd8a7cd51088a94b85bdf57eda6 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2024\/09\/Mishal-Arif-Headshot-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7061\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2024\/09\/Mishal-Arif-Headshot-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2024\/09\/Mishal-Arif-Headshot-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2024\/09\/Mishal-Arif-Headshot-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2024\/09\/Mishal-Arif-Headshot.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-body\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Moderator: <\/strong>Mishal Arif<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Research and Development Coordinator, SubSphere Co.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 has-vivid-red-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2024\/01\/Placeholder-Headshot-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5287\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2024\/01\/Placeholder-Headshot-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2024\/01\/Placeholder-Headshot-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2024\/01\/Placeholder-Headshot.png 1360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-body\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color\"><strong>Speaker<\/strong>: TBD<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color\"><strong>Topic<\/strong>: TBD<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-background\">SESSION 5 THURSDAY JUNE 18 12:00PM-1:00PM (ET) <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns card-deck aspect-ratio has-white-color has-vivid-purple-background-color has-text-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 has-vivid-purple-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2024\/09\/Mishal-Arif-Headshot-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7061\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2024\/09\/Mishal-Arif-Headshot-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2024\/09\/Mishal-Arif-Headshot-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2024\/09\/Mishal-Arif-Headshot-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2024\/09\/Mishal-Arif-Headshot.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-body\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Moderator: <\/strong>Mishal Arif<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Research and Development Coordinator, SubSphere Co.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 has-vivid-purple-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2024\/01\/Placeholder-Headshot-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5287\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2024\/01\/Placeholder-Headshot-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2024\/01\/Placeholder-Headshot-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2024\/01\/Placeholder-Headshot.png 1360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-body\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color\"><strong>Speaker<\/strong>: TBD<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color\"><strong>Topic<\/strong>: TBD<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-background\">SESSION 6 THURSDAY JULY 16 12:00PM-1:00PM (ET)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns card-deck aspect-ratio has-black-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-background-color has-text-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 has-luminous-vivid-orange-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2024\/09\/Mishal-Arif-Headshot-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7061\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2024\/09\/Mishal-Arif-Headshot-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2024\/09\/Mishal-Arif-Headshot-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2024\/09\/Mishal-Arif-Headshot-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2024\/09\/Mishal-Arif-Headshot.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-body\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Moderator: <\/strong>Mishal Arif<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Research and Development Coordinator, SubSphere Co.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 has-black-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-background-color has-text-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2024\/01\/Placeholder-Headshot-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5287\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2024\/01\/Placeholder-Headshot-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2024\/01\/Placeholder-Headshot-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2024\/01\/Placeholder-Headshot.png 1360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-body\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\"><strong>Speaker<\/strong>: TBD<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\"><strong>Topic<\/strong>: TBD<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-background\">SESSION 7 THURSDAY AUGUST 20 12:00PM-1:00PM (ET)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns card-deck aspect-ratio has-black-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2024\/09\/Mishal-Arif-Headshot-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7061\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2024\/09\/Mishal-Arif-Headshot-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2024\/09\/Mishal-Arif-Headshot-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2024\/09\/Mishal-Arif-Headshot-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2024\/09\/Mishal-Arif-Headshot.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-body\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b810a4c53c845b3edde79de786203952\"><strong>Moderator: <\/strong>Mishal Arif<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b241f8a049e6d890694aa803f315b231\">Research and Development Coordinator, SubSphere Co.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 has-white-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2024\/01\/Placeholder-Headshot-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5287\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2024\/01\/Placeholder-Headshot-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2024\/01\/Placeholder-Headshot-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2024\/01\/Placeholder-Headshot.png 1360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-body has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4decffd04aef6e3d5ad2cc7f0b4a1d74\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color\"><strong>Speaker<\/strong>: TBD<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color\"><strong>Topic<\/strong>: TBD<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-background\">SESSION 8 THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 17 12:00PM-1:00PM (ET)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns card-deck aspect-ratio has-black-color has-pale-pink-background-color has-text-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 has-pale-pink-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2024\/09\/Mishal-Arif-Headshot-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7061\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2024\/09\/Mishal-Arif-Headshot-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2024\/09\/Mishal-Arif-Headshot-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2024\/09\/Mishal-Arif-Headshot-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2024\/09\/Mishal-Arif-Headshot.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-body\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e77292533a0573f15b390f652d0a627e\"><strong>Moderator: <\/strong>Mishal Arif<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d5f3645d8e5d7d1b39fbebc1224845ae\">Research and Development Coordinator, SubSphere Co.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 has-pale-pink-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2024\/01\/Placeholder-Headshot-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5287\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2024\/01\/Placeholder-Headshot-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2024\/01\/Placeholder-Headshot-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2024\/01\/Placeholder-Headshot.png 1360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-body\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9b732f1b591739a99e9ae5c7ab09bcd1\"><strong>Speaker: <\/strong>TBD<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-416280d9f2fb24b68d18f80bbbc42fb3\"><strong>Topic<\/strong>: TBD<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-background\">SESSION 9 THURSDAY OCTOBER 15 12:00PM-1:00PM (ET)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns card-deck aspect-ratio has-black-color has-vivid-green-cyan-background-color has-text-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 has-vivid-green-cyan-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2024\/09\/Mishal-Arif-Headshot-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7061\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2024\/09\/Mishal-Arif-Headshot-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2024\/09\/Mishal-Arif-Headshot-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2024\/09\/Mishal-Arif-Headshot-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2024\/09\/Mishal-Arif-Headshot.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-body\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e77292533a0573f15b390f652d0a627e\"><strong>Moderator: <\/strong>Mishal Arif<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d5f3645d8e5d7d1b39fbebc1224845ae\">Research and Development Coordinator, SubSphere Co.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 has-white-color has-vivid-green-cyan-background-color has-text-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2024\/01\/Placeholder-Headshot-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5287\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2024\/01\/Placeholder-Headshot-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2024\/01\/Placeholder-Headshot-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2024\/01\/Placeholder-Headshot.png 1360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-body has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-09612f12459bb41e47cb2ad8d7780085\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\"><strong>Speaker<\/strong>: TBD<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\"><strong>Topic<\/strong>: TBD<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-background\">SESSION 10 THURSDAY NOVEMBER 19 12:00PM-1:00PM (ET)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns card-deck aspect-ratio has-black-color has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-text-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2024\/09\/Mishal-Arif-Headshot-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7061\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2024\/09\/Mishal-Arif-Headshot-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2024\/09\/Mishal-Arif-Headshot-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2024\/09\/Mishal-Arif-Headshot-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2024\/09\/Mishal-Arif-Headshot.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-body\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e77292533a0573f15b390f652d0a627e\"><strong>Moderator: <\/strong>Mishal Arif<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d5f3645d8e5d7d1b39fbebc1224845ae\">Research and Development Coordinator, SubSphere Co.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 has-white-color has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-text-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2024\/01\/Placeholder-Headshot-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5287\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2024\/01\/Placeholder-Headshot-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2024\/01\/Placeholder-Headshot-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2024\/01\/Placeholder-Headshot.png 1360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-body has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-09612f12459bb41e47cb2ad8d7780085\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\"><strong>Speaker<\/strong>: TBD<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\"><strong>Topic<\/strong>: TBD<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-background\">SESSION 11 THURSDAY DECEMBER 17 12:00PM-1:00PM (ET)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns card-deck aspect-ratio has-black-color has-midnight-gradient-background has-text-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 has-midnight-gradient-background has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2024\/09\/Mishal-Arif-Headshot-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7061\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2024\/09\/Mishal-Arif-Headshot-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2024\/09\/Mishal-Arif-Headshot-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2024\/09\/Mishal-Arif-Headshot-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2024\/09\/Mishal-Arif-Headshot.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-body\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b810a4c53c845b3edde79de786203952\"><strong>Moderator: <\/strong>Mishal Arif<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b241f8a049e6d890694aa803f315b231\">Research and Development Coordinator, SubSphere Co.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 has-white-color has-midnight-gradient-background has-text-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2024\/01\/Placeholder-Headshot-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5287\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2024\/01\/Placeholder-Headshot-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2024\/01\/Placeholder-Headshot-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2024\/01\/Placeholder-Headshot.png 1360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-body has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4decffd04aef6e3d5ad2cc7f0b4a1d74\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color\"><strong>Speaker<\/strong>: TBD<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color\"><strong>Topic<\/strong>: TBD<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/yorku.zoom.us\/webinar\/register\/WN_QosLMH1RQOuzcYUXC2lnRA\">Register<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background\" style=\"color:#514f4f\">Organizers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns card-deck aspect-ratio has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image mb-0\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"395\" height=\"112\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2024\/08\/New-Logo-Strip-Square-Logos-112h.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6813\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2024\/08\/New-Logo-Strip-Square-Logos-112h.png 395w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2024\/08\/New-Logo-Strip-Square-Logos-112h-300x85.png 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2024\/08\/New-Logo-Strip-Square-Logos-112h-391x112.png 391w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 395px) 100vw, 395px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-body\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center card-title font-weight-bold has-vivid-red-color has-text-color\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\">CIFAL YORK<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center card-text\">CIFAL York is part of UNITAR's global network of training centres for knowledge-sharing, training, and capacity-building for public and private leaders, local authorities, and civil society. CIFAL Centres are local and regional hubs for innovative, participatory and co-creative knowledge exchange opportunities to support decision-making processes, build capacity, and accelerate the implementation of Sustainable Development Goals. Established in 2020, CIFAL York started its operation in June 2021 as the first CIFAL Centre in Canada. Health and Development training and knowledge sharing is among the key focusing areas of CIFAL York.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">For more information or questions please contact: cifaldirector@yorku.ca<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image mb-0\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"336\" height=\"112\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2026\/02\/ADERSIM-Logo-112h.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10618\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2026\/02\/ADERSIM-Logo-112h.jpg 336w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2026\/02\/ADERSIM-Logo-112h-300x100.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 336px) 100vw, 336px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-body\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center card-title font-weight-bold has-vivid-red-color has-text-color\"><a href=\"https:\/\/adersim.info.yorku.ca\">VPD ADERSIM Lab<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center card-text\">ADERSIM (Advanced Disaster and Emergency Simulation Lab) is an interdisciplinary research and innovation lab at York University that explores the use of advanced technologies to support complex real-world analysis, training, and decision-making. The lab specializes in simulation, drone technologies, GIS, artificial intelligence, and immersive environments such as VR\/XR, enabling applied research, technology development, and experiential learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center card-text\">ADERSIM provides facilities and expertise for scenario-based analysis, system testing, data collection, and visualization, working closely with academic partners, industry, and public-sector organizations. While the lab\u2019s work includes applications related to disaster and emergency contexts, its core mission is broader\u2014advancing technology-enabled research, training, and innovation across multiple domains through hands-on, collaborative, and practical approaches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">For more information or questions please contact: asgary@yorku.ca<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns card-deck aspect-ratio has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image mb-0\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"617\" height=\"112\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2026\/02\/SubSphere-Logo-black-1_112h.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10616\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2026\/02\/SubSphere-Logo-black-1_112h.png 617w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2026\/02\/SubSphere-Logo-black-1_112h-300x54.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 617px) 100vw, 617px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-body\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center card-title font-weight-bold has-vivid-red-color has-text-color\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.subsphere.ca\">SubSphere<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center card-text\">SubSphere\u2019s journey began with a shared vision of leveraging advanced technology to address one of the world\u2019s most persistent and devastating issues: Landmines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We are a dynamic blend of professionals with expertise in product management, software engineering, business development, military, remote sensing and geographic information systems. Our collective knowledge and dedication to innovation have been instrumental in shaping the company\u2019s direction and success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center card-text\"><strong>We all believe in the power of technology to solve big problems.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">For more information or questions please contact: info@subsphere.ca<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image mb-0\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"401\" height=\"112\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2026\/02\/AvioTrax-Blue_112h.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10629\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2026\/02\/AvioTrax-Blue_112h.png 401w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/cifal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/437\/2026\/02\/AvioTrax-Blue_112h-300x84.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 401px) 100vw, 401px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-body\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center card-title font-weight-bold has-vivid-red-color has-text-color\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aviotrax.com\">AvioTrax<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center card-text\">AvioTrax designs and develops autonomous aerial and ground systems engineered for reliable operation in complex and evolving environments. 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