PROGRAMME

KEY DATES

Conference Programme

Thursday 7 November – Friday 8 November 2024

Workshops (choose two of three.  Reserve your place via the portal ASAP)

Thursday 7 November:  1pm – 2.30pm and 3pm – 4.30pm

Conference Dinner and Awards Presentation

Thursday 7 November: 6.30pm

FULL PROGRAMME

The conference programme is subject to change.  Download the full programme below.

WHAT TO EXPECT

The EMPA New Zealand 2024 programme will again deliver two days of engaging and insightful presentations, panel discussions and workshops, including:

  • Sean Howard, CEO WPP Government and Public Service Practice speaking about misinformation
  • Andrew Campbell, former Chief Press Secretary to Jacinda Ardern, speaking about national administration through constant crises
  • Philippe Borremans, risk, crisis and emergency communications expert, speaking about AI as a tool for emergency management
  • Controllers’ panel discussion
  • Media panel discussion featuring Kate Gudsell, RNZ
  • Recovery communications panel discussion

Three workshops designed specifically for emergency communicators:

  • Workshop 1:  PIM 101 / Refresher
  • Workshop 2:  Social media in crises, presented by Seamus Boyer
  • Workshop 3:  Emotional fitness, presented by Kathryn Ruge, Engaging People

…and much more.