A part of the Aragon Photonics team traveled to Banda Aceh, Indonesia, to participate in the 2nd Global Tsunami Symposium organized by UNESCO-IOC.
Under the theme “Two Decades After the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami: Reflection and the Way Forward,” the event brought together experts and decision-makers from around the world to discuss the latest advancements in science, engineering, and early warning systems, aiming to improve preparedness and disaster mitigation for tsunamis.

In this context, Aragon Photonics presented the SAFE project, an innovative initiative funded by the HORIZON Action Grant Budget-Based program. This project aims to develop a tsunami early warning system utilizing the existing infrastructure of submarine fiber optic cables.

Our colleague Aitor Garcia Serrano, PhD, delivered an oral presentation highlighting the progress of the SAFE project. Additionally, we were present throughout the symposium with a booth and in the poster area with Poster 65📍. During the event, we showcased how our technology, based on DAS (Distributed Acoustic Sensing), is revolutionizing Earth sciences by enabling more effective early detection of tsunamis.

This symposium was not only an opportunity to share the progress of the SAFE project but also to establish professional connections with experts worldwide who share the same goal: improving safety and preparedness against this natural phenomenon.