Forum on earthquake preparedness for organisations

Are Wellington organisations prepared for the big one?

A one-day Forum, 'Organisational effectiveness in times of seismic risk', about how Wellington organisations can learn from the recent earthquakes in Canterbury, is being held on 18 October.

Hosted by the Rotary Club of Wellington in partnership with Victoria University, the conference will explore the issues of building resilience before the event, restoring confidence and effectiveness, leading people after the event, and the process of rebuilding.

Speakers include: Dr Alan Bollard, Governor of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand; Alan Freeth, CEO TelstraClear; Roger Sutton, CEO Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority (CERA); Peter Townsend, CEO Canterbury Chamber of Commerce and Manufacturing; Geoff Bascand, CEO Statistics NZ; Ian Athfield, Architect; and Fran Wilde, Chair of Wellington Regional Council.

Registrants to date include local and central government organisations, businesses, non-profit organisations and research organisations.

Where: Victoria University, Lecture Theatre 1, Rutherford House, Pipitea Campus, Bunny St
When: Tuesday, 18 October, 9am-5pm

A full programme is available at http://issues.co.nz/rotaryforum/Event+Programme