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The New Zealand Society for Risk Management
Inaugural Conference
FROM THEORY TO PRACTICE ~
BRINGING THE STRANDS TOGETHER
2 - 4 October 2002
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Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa Cable Street Wellington New Zealand
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The Conference
Much has been written on the theory of risk management, and although its use in many sectors has matured, its application remains unrefined and findings often at odds with individual experience and society’s needs.
Even though the theory is common to all, each sector has developed its own methodologies and approaches that have, at times, failed to draw on knowledge and lessons from elsewhere.
New Zealand is faced by many risks, whether natural or of human in form. However, this western style society with developed infrastructure, combined with compact and transparent governmental structures, makes for an ideal environment in which to drive the theory and practice of risk management forward.
This conference will focus on practice, information, discussion and experiences, ideas and learning. International and local keynote speakers will set the scene but this conference aims to ensure you get the most from the real experts - the participants!
Key Note Speakers
A exciting and diverse selection of key note speakers will be assembled to challenge the conference and question any preconceived ideas that may constrain your current thinking. However, it will be you, the papers and presentations that will take the practice forward.
Themes
The following themes aim to include all the many facets of risk management:
Business and Commerce
Safety and Reliability
Environmental Impact and Protection
Human Health
Society and Culture
Risk Management Practice -- The Theory
Call for Abstracts
Individuals and groups are invited to take an active part in this conference by submitting an abstract on any risk management topic - whether identified under one, or more of the above themes. Even if you feel your expertise is not reflected in one of the themes, don’t hold back as we are seeking discussion on all aspects of this broad discipline and to present an exciting and challenging programme.
Note: Those selected to present papers will not be charged a conference attendance fee for the day they are presenting.
Type of Presentations
The conference programme will use a variety of presentation methods.
Free-standing presentation - a 20-minute presentation followed by 10-minute discussion time
Workshop - a 90-minute workshop with planned participation in small groups. Participant numbers may be limited for some workshops.
Symposium - a 90-minute in-depth coverage of a topic including several presentations with time allowed for questions.
Poster - presentation of information or research on a poster board (size and display details to be advised).
Submission of Abstracts
Abstract should be no longer than 250 words and should be submitted electronically not later than 30 April 2002.
Please name your abstract file by your surname for ease of sorting and send by email as an attachment (preferably Microsoft Word) to: S.J.Bell@massey.ac.nz.
In your covering email please indicate which of the five themes your material most closely relates to (or none) and which of the four formats you wish to deliver it in, presentation, workshop etc. Team presentations are encouraged.
No hard copies or disks are required unless requested by us (or unless electronic transmittal is not available to you). Receipt of all abstracts will be acknowledged.
Acceptance of your abstract for presentation at the conference will be advised by Friday, 10 May. You will have time to modify your abstract, should it be required, after acceptance.
Conference Programme Co-ordinator
Stephen Bell, Senior Lecturer
Care of: Institute of Food, Nutrition and Human Health
Massey University
63 Wallace Street
Wellington
New ZealandTelephone 0064 4 801 2794, ext. 6832
Fax 0064 4 801 2692
E-mail S.J.Bell@massey.ac.nz
Posted March 22, 2002; updated 5 April 2002.
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