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.