DIREKTION Webinar – Advanced Air Monitoring for Hazardous Environments
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How can emergency responders rapidly assess air quality and protect themselves during hazardous incidents involving toxic releases or industrial accidents?
On February 27, 2026, the DIREKTION project will host a dedicated webinar on advanced air monitoring for hazardous environments, focusing on operational needs, good practices, and innovative solutions supporting emergency response.
Air monitoring plays a critical role in protecting responders, supporting situational awareness, and informing decision-making during industrial accidents, hazmat incidents, or CBRNe events. This webinar will bring together emergency responder representatives, research organisations, and technology providers to share perspectives on how air monitoring technologies and practices can be effectively deployed in emergency situations.
Agenda highlights:
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Welcome and opening remarks- Olivier Salvi, DIREKTION Coordinator, INERIS Développement
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Setting the scene: Emergency responder perspective - Major General Ing. Petr Ošlejšek, Deputy Director General, Czech Fire Rescue Service & FEU Fire Officers
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Emergency air monitoring practices and strategies - Théo Habrant-Claude, INERIS
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Industry perspectives and technology demonstration - Nelson Fernandes, PhotonSense Tech (AUM – Air Unique Monitoring)
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Panel discussion and audience Q&A - Moderated by Olivier Salvi
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Summary and closing remarks\
Practical information
📅 Date: 27 February 2026
⏰ Time: 11:30 – 12:00 CET
📍 Format: Online
👉 Registration: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/b2503790-be77-4a11-b1d4-b00f8de3e851@f673c940-d627-419f-86a7-cb460eca8be6
This webinar is organised by the DIREKTION project, a Horizon Europe initiative supporting the uptake of research and innovation to strengthen the capabilities of European first responders.
- Newsletter: https://sh1.sendinblue.com/amitab9a4lpfe.html?t=1770572185674
- Registration page: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/b2503790-be77-4a11-b1d4-b00f8de3e851@f673c940-d627-419f-86a7-cb460eca8be6