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March 4, 2020

2020 IRMSA Annual Conference - Call for Proposals

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<p>The IRMSA Annual Conference 2020 will be taking place on the 30th of September and 1st of October 2020, with a Masterclass on the 2nd of October 2020, at Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand, South Africa.</p>

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<h3>The theme for the year is #RiskActivism – Leading the Journey to a Risk Intelligent Future</h3>

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<p>The IRMSA Executive Committee would like to call on members and the risk fraternity to propose possible presentations that will be of interest to and benefit the IRMSA membership and partners.</p>

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<p>Risk Management as we know it is on the move and as a profession, we need to actively ensure that we are ready for the changes that are coming. 2020 will bring new challenges, along with the ones we already face and are grappling with - IRMSA and its professionals will be ready to stand up and be heard. 2020 is the year for #RiskActivism - Leading the Journey to a Risk Intelligent Future.</p>

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<p>Join us on the journey as we go from where we currently find ourselves to where we need to be and take the necessary action and steps to build a stronger South Africa.</p>

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<p>Given what we intend to achieve, your proposals should emanate from your successes in Risk Management, that is buried in all the noise currently happening in our country, that it is not recognised or heard.</p>

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<p>Ultimately, considering the South African context and the role that Risk Management should play in it, we are looking to hear from thought leaders in the risk space.</p>

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<p>Submissions will be evaluated on the basis of significance, originality, technical quality and relevance. Good presentation skills are required.</p>

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<p>Should you be selected to present at the Conference, please note that your presentation will be required two weeks prior to the event taking place.</p>

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<p><strong>Submissions should be structured in terms of:</strong></p>

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<ul><li>Introducing the topic and setting the context of the topic in relation to the theme for the year</li><li>Relevant content providing a theoretical learning opportunity to the audience</li><li>Practical examples illustrating the challenges, benefits and “how to”</li><li>Sharing of templates, examples and illustrations</li><li>Case studies outlining recent achievements / innovations relevant to Risk Management</li><li>Simulations of systems recently introduced</li><li>Consider the audience: event attendees represent both Public and Private Sector and include Risk Professionals, Board Members and Executives from South Africa and the international Risk fraternity.</li></ul>

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<p><strong>Possible Topics include, but are not limited to:</strong></p>

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<ul><li>Untold stories of good Risk Management</li><li>Success stories where Risk Management impacted the Board</li><li>Risk Management breaking the paradigm</li><li>Leadership role that Risk Management should play in an EXCO</li><li>Better integration of strategy setting and risk management based on scenario work</li><li>Effective use of big data in developing and implementing predictive capabilities</li><li>Increased use of data analytics in improved communication of the risk message and decision-making</li><li>Risk appetite and tolerance</li><li>Key risk indicators</li><li>Integrating risk management into your decision-making process at strategic and business levels</li><li>Facilitating strategy and strategic risk workshops</li><li>Reporting thought leadership – how to integrate reporting of risk appetite, tolerance, KRI’s, strategy and decision-making</li><li>New Age skills requirements to prepare the future risk intelligent workforce</li></ul>

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<p><strong>Submission Closing Date:</strong></p>

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<p>All submissions must be received by the Institute by Friday, 3 April 2020.</p>

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<p>Submission Method / Submit your proposal:</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.irmsa.org.za/page/2020-Conference-Call-for-Proposals"><strong>Click here to submit your proposal</strong></a></p>

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