How to survive your next pandemic; a technical and personal pathway

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought unprecedented challenges to our personal and professional lives, forcing us to adapt and reevaluate our priorities. In this interactive session, I will share real-life lessons from my personal experiences and a systematic study of friends and colleagues on how to prepare for safety and growth in both areas. Drawing from my previous course on Disaster Recovery Management, I will discuss the importance of Preparing for safety both professional and personal: 1. Keeping informed 2. Staying safe 3. Staying sane 4. Keeping others safe 5. Staying in regular contact Additionally, I will share my own experiences of achieving a social detox, pursuing passions, and spending more time with family and friends. Looking forward: I will share my plans for the "Next Time" to better prepare for future crises and encourage others to do the same. Together, as a society and as professionals, we can learn from this harrowing experience.