14th IRDR Annual Conference - Futures of Risk: Causes, Consequences, Change
Join us for a day of discussions and networking with risk and disaster professionals, researchers, and students. Ticketed entry.
About the Conference
The theme of the 14th IRDR Annual Conference is Futures of Risk – Causes, Consequences, Change. Paola Albrito, 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 UCL’s brand new campus, UCL East (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 – Prof Joanna Faure-Walker, Head of the Department of Risk and Disaster Reduction
09:45–10:15 – Keynote speech – Ms Paola Albrito, Director 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 – Lunch 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 by Dr Rozana Himaz)
15:00–15:45 – Networking break and virtual viewing of IRDR research posters
15:45–16:45 – Plenary panel – What are the opportunities for industry and academia to work together to mitigate future risks?
- Dr Myles Harris (Chair)
- Kirsty Johnson
- Felicity Schultz-Steinen
- Dr Lucy Buck
- Timo Baader
16:45–17:00 – Closing address – Prof Joanna Faure-Walker
17:00–19:00 – Evening networking and virtual viewing of IRDR research posters
PhD Poster Exhibition
Undergraduate Exhibition
Further information
Ticketing
Ticketed
Cost
Free
Open to
All