Report on the 2024 annual academic conference of the committee on earthquake hazard chain, Seismological Society of China,6–9 December 2024, Shanghai, China

The 2024 Annual Academic Conference of the Committee on Earthquake Hazard Chain, Seismological Society of China was successfully convened at Tongji University in Shanghai from December 6 to 9, 2024. The conference focused on theoretical advancements, technical applications and public education pertaining to prevention, mitigation, and relief of seismic disasters. Participants engaged in discussions on cutting-edge research across various domains, including deep earth, deep sea, deep space and Earth systems. Additionally, new challenges, theories, and methodologies concerning multi-hazard interactions were introduced. Emphasizing a demand-driven approach, the conference underscored the necessity of enhancing seismic design and disaster prevention strategies for vital infrastructure in large engineering projects. Experts engaged in extensive exchanges regarding the improvement of engineering resilience and the management of secondary disasters induced by earthquakes, such as landslides, debris flows and submarine landslides. The importance of interdisciplinary integration was highlighted, with calls for the integration of seismology, engineering, data science, and artificial intelligence to address the complexities of disaster prevention and control. Innovative approaches for real-time monitoring, early warning, and risk assessment of disaster chains have been introduced. These methods leverage advanced technologies such as big data and artificial intelligence, incorporating data from satellite imagery, ground-based sensors, and social media feeds. Such advancements provide fresh insights and technological support for future disaster chain management. The conference concluded on the morning of December 8, following which participants undertook a technical visit to the State Key Laboratory of Disaster Reduction in Civil Engineering at Tongji University.