Intergovernmental Forum on Risk Management 2013

Wednesday October 2 - Thursday October 3 2013 • Ottawa Convention Centre • Ottawa, ON

Message from the Program Developer

Conference Overview

Financial constraints make risk management even more important, and more challenging. 

Experts are concerned that fiscal restraint is affecting governance and oversight, and exposes government organizations to increased risk. Effective risk management must lie at the heart of all major decisions and the ongoing management of projects, but how do change and cuts affect risk?

As the public service strives to be more innovative and transparent, how will the corporate culture change, and what role will risk management play? 

Public sector risk remains in the spotlight, with the media constantly on the lookout for the next scandal, misappropriation, project gone bad, or example of poor financial management. Since our last Intergovernmental Forum on Risk Management, public sector risk management has made the news many times and on many different fronts:

• Procurement–the controversial purchase of the F15 joint fighter jet
• Food safety–salmonella poisoning traced to an Alberta meat plant
• Technology–the increasing use of social media in the workplace
• Transformation–organizational change exposes new and often unforeseen risks

These are just a few of the developments and issues the public sector risk innovators will address at this benchmark event.

Canada’s top event on risk in the public sector is back.

In the past decade, more than a thousand risk managers from across Canada have relied on this event for essential risk management information, including how to integrate risk measurement, ensure consistent application of best practices across the enterprise, and how to influence organizational culture with risk awareness. 

These participants heard success stories from next door and around the world, and went back to their offices with lessons learned to apply in their organizations. This event’s tradition of providing the latest insights and information continues, and you’ll meet your peers and experts from across the public service and across the country. 

If your organization is undergoing change, risk management expertise is crucial.

Learn about the role of risk management during major change, how to demonstrate the value of integrated risk management to transformation and cost cutting, and how proper adaptation to risk is essential to prevent problems and capitalize on opportunities.

Participate in Canada’s top public sector risk event. 

This is the top public sector risk management event in Canada, because it consistently delivers essential risk best practices and techniques the public sector risk community needs. You’ll hear from a wide range of speakers from inside and outside the public sector. Benefit from their insights and practical guidance on risk planning, management, measurement, and delivery, and learn about the latest public sector risk innovations. 

Building on success.

The Conference Board is Canada’s most respected independent research and conference development organization. Its events attract respected public and private sector experts and innovators, and provide an insightful and enlightening learning experience for all participants. 

Connect with your top prospects!

Sponsor this event, and collaborate with senior executives, practitioners, and thought leaders. Connect your brand with the solutions, and position your organization as a leader in its field. 

To learn more about exhibiting, reception and luncheon sponsorship, and exclusive sponsor benefits, please contact Rhonda Bradbury at (416) 481-1904 or bradbury@conferenceboard.ca

The details of this conference are subject to change. Please revisit this page periodically for updated information.