The Human Element - Crisis and Risk
This conference will unite project professionals, experts, and stakeholders engaged in humanitarian projects to discuss, share insights, and advance the practices of project risk management.
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Group booking discounts (applied automatically during booking).
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Employment support
If you are a project professional who is currently unemployed and looking to get back in to work, we recognise the opportunity that the conference offers to network with potential new employers and would love to help out with the price of your ticket.
If this initiative could help you and you are a project professional not currently in employment please email us by 2nd September with some evidence of your situation to be considered for a ticket. We will review applications and notify those who have been awarded a ticket via email by 20th September. Please note that this initiative is not intended for those that are students or retired and the number of available tickets is strictly limited.
Why attend
- Gain insights into the specific challenges of project risk management in humanitarian contexts.
- Learn from real-world case studies and best practices.
- Network with professionals and organizations involved in humanitarian projects.
- Contribute to the advancement of project risk management for humanitarian impact.
Who should attend
- Project managers and practitioners
- Humanitarian aid workers
- Risk management professionals
- Government officials
- NGOs and non-profit organizations
- Researchers and academia
Conference themes
The format for the day will include plenary sessions by key speakers and simultaneous presentations and workshops across four themes.
Theme 1: Risk identification and assessment in humanitarian contexts
Techniques and tools for identifying and assessing risks unique to humanitarian projects, considering factors like political instability, environmental challenges, and community dynamics.
Theme 2: Technology and innovation in risk mitigation
Explore the role of technology and innovative solutions in mitigating risks and enhancing the effectiveness of humanitarian projects.
Theme 3: Case studies
Present and analyse case studies of successful (and unsuccessful) risk management in past humanitarian projects, extracting lessons learned and best practices.
Theme 4: Collaborative risk management
Discuss the importance of collaboration and coordination among various stakeholders, including NGOs, government agencies, and local communities, in managing project risks effectively.
