Second Australasian Natural Hazards Management Conference (29-30 July 2008, New Zealand)
Dates: 29–30 July, 2008 (optional workshops on 28 and 31 July 2008)
Location: Te Papa, Wellington, New Zealand
Website: Conference website
Description
The conference will provide a forum to discuss the integration of hazard information into effective risk management, including:
- Applying hazard information to best practice planning
- Developing effective warning systems
- Improved response and recovery from events
- Creating resilient communities through integrating science into practice
The target audience is: Emergency managers, planners, risk assessors, asset and utility managers, natural hazards researchers and scientists.
Key dates:
- Oct 2007: Call for papers and trade displays.
- Mar 2008: Registration details on the web and printed final circular available.
- 1 Apr 2008: Deadline for abstract submissions for talks.
- 1 May 2008: Confirmation of main conference speaking programme.
- 28-31 July 2008: Conference and workshops.
Registration: - Available from 2008
The registration fee for the conference is $385 ($440 after 1 June 2008) (inclusive of GST) per participant.
Fulltime student registration fee is $165 ($220 after 1 June 2008) (inclusive of GST).
Note: These fees do not include the Workshops.
Morning and afternoon teas, lunches, social events, and the Conference Proceedings volume are included as part of the registration fee.