Take a look at what’s on at this year’s Australian & New Zealand Disaster and Emergency Management Conference and discover who you can meet, what you can learn, and how you can actively contribute to the future of the disaster and emergency management industry. 

2018 Keynote Speakers

Featured speakers at the Australian & New Zealand Disaster and Emergency Management Conference encompass a variety of different working experience in the field. Listen to their experiences and discover new ideas on industry growth and future plans.

2018 Keynote speakers include:

Dr Jeannette Young, Chief Health Officer and Deputy Director-General Prevention Division, Department of Health, Queensland Government

Mr John Yates, Director of Security, Scentre Group & Westfield Corporation

Dr John Bates, Research Director, Bushfire & Natural Disaster CRC

Ms Katarina Carroll, Commissioner, Queensland Fire & Emergency Services (QFES)

Major General Greg Bilton, Deputy Chief of Joint Operations, Department of Defence – Army

Discussion topics

Topics of discussion at this year’s Conference include:

• Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
• Leadership During Emergencies, Crisis Management
• Lessons Learned
• Humanitarian
• Volunteer Management
• Public/ Private Partnership
• Evidence Based Research
• Support and Wellness

If you want to take a more active approach to these discussion topics, consider submitting an abstract to present. Submissions close Monday 12th February.

Social events

If you’re looking for a laid back environment to mix and mingle with like-minded industry professionals, the Australian & New Zealand Disaster and Emergency Management Conference is hosting a number of social events throughout the Conference period, including a welcome reception and closing drinks function.

Want more?

As a full registration delegate at this year’s Conference, you receive:

Attendance to Conference sessions and keynote presentations

Conference materials, including handbook and Book of Abstracts (online)

Soft copy of the Book of Proceedings (available after the Conference)

Access to presenter podcasts following the Conference

Meals for the duration of the Conference including morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea

Ticket to the Welcome Reception including drinks and canapés

Ticket to the Closing Drinks Function

Secure your seat for the 2018 Australian & New Zealand Disaster and Emergency Management Conference today! Register here.