Eucentre is a non-profit private law foundation whose mission is to conduct research and provide training and services in earthquake and safety engineering 
Eucentre promotes science, research and innovation for the benefit of the community, offering targeted methodologies and concrete solutions for prevention, safety and resilience. It collaborates with institutions and companies to disseminate competencies for the common good.
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Eucentre carries out research activities in earthquake engineering and risk reduction through laboratory testing and numerical analysis, aiming to improve the seismic performance of structures and soils and to develop innovative seismic retrofitting techniques.
The Foundation promotes diverse and high-quality training activities aimed at academic and professional contexts, with constantly updated and innovative programs and initiatives designed to meet the evolving needs of the sector and society 
Eucentre ensures communication aimed at informing institutions, professionals, and citizens about ongoing activities and projects, with the goal of disseminating useful and accessible content and knowledge. It contributes to promoting a shared and informed culture of prevention and resilience.
On Thursday, October 16th, 2025, the Eucentre Foundation will host the forum ‘Prevention in Action’, promoted by ISAAC with the patronage of AssoRUP, dedicated to seismic safety in strategic structures for the community, with a focus on social and healthcare environments. The initiative brings together institutional representatives, researchers and professionals to share the state of the art, critical issues and applicable solutions that help protect the most vulnerable people and ensure the operational continuity of essential services.
Time and venue: 09:00–13:15, Eucentre Foundation (Pavia).
PROGRAMME AND SPEAKERS
09:45 – Introductory greetings: Rui Pinho, President of the Eucentre Foundation.
10:00 – Opening remarks: Sara Monaci, journalist for Il Sole 24 Ore.
10:15 – First Panel
“Seismic prevention and safety in the social and healthcare sector: state of the art, critical issues and prospects”
Speakers: Maurizio Bracchi (Lombardy Region), Gian Michele Calvi (IUSS Pavia, Eucentre Foundation), Daniele Ricciardi (AssoRUP), Riccardo Bombelli (ANCE Lombardy), Michele Capè (Milan Order of Engineers), Alberto Bussini (ISAAC srl).
11:45 – Second Panel
“Solutions: technologies and case studies for advanced seismic prevention”
Speakers: Barbara Borzi (Eucentre Foundation) – Damage scenarios and prioritisation criteria, Roberto Tonelli – A designer’s real-life experience with hospitals and public administration, Roberto Fazio – Seismic retrofitting of a hospital with active systems, Gian Michele Calvi (Studio Calvi, IUSS Pavia, Eucentre Foundation) – Seismic isolation in healthcare: an application case.
The forum aims to promote operational dialogue between the public and private sectors to accelerate effective interventions in existing buildings, leveraging technical tools, risk prioritisation, and research-validated innovative technologies.
Participation is free with mandatory registration on Eventbrite