The Fourth International Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management in Mediterranean Countries (ISCRAM-med 2017) aims to provide an outstanding opportunity and an international forum for local and international researchers, practitioners and policy makers to address and discuss new trends and challenges in the area of Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management.

Attendees are invited to present recent research results in relation to the conference topics. To discuss their experiences from case studies and inform the community about the application of best practices. In addition, demonstrations related to social, technical and practical aspects of all information and communication systems used or to be used in all phases of management of emergencies, disasters and crises, are very much welcomed.

All paper submissions must make a new and significant contribution to the body of knowledge on information systems and technologies for emergency management, support their contribution with valid arguments, and be clearly structured and well written.