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14th IRDR Annual Conference - Futures of Risk: Causes, Consequences, Change

25 June 2024, 9:00 am–5:30 pm

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Join us for a day of discussions and networking with risk and disaster professionals, researchers, and students. Ticketed entry.

This event is free.

Event Information

Open to

All

Cost

Free

Organiser

Myles Harris – MyAV·¶ Department of Risk and Disaster Reduction

Location

Cinema
MyAV·¶ East (One Pool Street)
1 Pool Street
London
E20 2AF
United Kingdom

About the Conference

The theme of the 14th IRDR Annual Conference isĚýFutures of RiskĚý– Causes, Consequences, Change. , Director of the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction, will deliver the keynote address.

Members of IRDR will be showcasing their research and projects related to futures of risks, including the causes, consequences and change that is needed. This year will also feature a conversation organised by a student committee and a plenary programme. The conference will take place at MyAVᦉ۪s brand new campus, MyAVᦠEast (near Stratford in East London) and will include opportunities for discussions and networking. All risk and disaster professionals, researchers and students are welcome to attend.

Join the conversation on social media using the hashtags #IRDR14 and #FuturesOfRisk

Conference Agenda

09:00–09:30 – Registration

09:30–09:45 – Opening address –ĚýProf Joanna Faure-Walker,ĚýHead of the Department of Risk and Disaster Reduction

09:45–10:15 – Keynote speech –ĚýMs Paola Albrito,ĚýDirector of UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction

10:15–11:00 – Networking break and virtual viewing of IRDR research posters

11:00–12:15 – Panel Discussion: What are the futures of risk?

12:15–13:30 –ĚýLunch break and virtual viewing of IRDR research posters

13:30–14:15 – Student session (debate)

14:15–15:00 – In conversation – David O’Neill MBE, Institute of Search and Technical Rescue and Chair of Fire Aid and International Development (Interviewed byĚý)

15:00–15:45 –ĚýNetworking break and virtual viewing of IRDR research posters

15:45–16:45 – Plenary panel –ĚýWhat are the opportunities for industry and academia to work together to mitigate future risks?

  • (Chair)
  • Kirsty Johnson
  • Felicity Schultz-Steinen
  • Dr Lucy Buck
  • Timo BaaderĚý

16:45–17:00 – Closing address –ĚýProf Joanna Faure-Walker

17:00–19:00 – Evening networkingĚýand virtual viewing of IRDR research posters