Risk West Annual Conference 2016 – PROGRAMME

Risk West Annual Conference 2016 – PROGRAMME
“Risk Management Advances in the South West”
13 October 2016, Plymouth
The Risk West Annual Risk Management Conference will be held on Thursday 13 October 2016 with the
theme of “Risk Management Advances in the South West”.
This is a ground-breaking event – rarely is there a Risk Management Conference of national standard held
in the South West, where we will address the leading issues in the management of organisational risk.
The Roundtable discussions focus on risk issues such as health and safety management, business
continuity and emergency planning, cyber risks and effective auditing. Sector focus on Housing
Associations, Leisure and Tourism, International Business and Transportation will make the Conference a
practical and hands-on learning experience.
PROGRAMME
9.00
Registration and coffee
9.30
Welcome from the Conference Chair, BBC Cornwall’s Daphne Skinnard
9.40
Steve Fowler – Latest Developments in Risk Analysis and Health and Safety
10.15
Mark Butterworth – Building an Effective Risk Culture
11.00
Refreshment Break and Networking
11.30
Roundtable Session One
12.15
Lunch
1.15
Roundtable Session Two
2.20
Speaker tbc – Ensuring Value from your Business Insurances
3.15
Afternoon Refreshment Break and Networking
3.45
Linda Middleton-Jones – Getting the Best from International Trade
4.30
Conference Round-Up from the Chair, Daphne Skinnard
4.45
Conference Close
See below for details of our main speakers.
Programme subject to change.
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Location
The Conference will be held at the
excellent facilities at Plumer House,
Plymouth – conveniently situated and
readily accessible to all those working in
the South West.
The Conference
facilities include a state of the art
seminar room, breakout areas and
exhibition space.
Who Should Attend?
The Conference is relevant to all those with an interest in the management of risk, including risk and
insurance managers, Company Secretaries, audit professionals, insurance managers, health and safety
experts, business continuity specialists and entrepreneurial business executives. The Conference is
relevant to all private and not-for-profit sectors
Why Attend?
The Risk West Annual Conference is designed to equip delegates with tangible know how that helps them
contribute more effectively to their organisation’s objectives. Risk management is a core skill for all
managers that is increasing seen as a key determinant of success.
Delegate Fees (Subject to VAT)
Standard Rate
£245
Early Bird Rate (book before 13 September)
£225
Member of IRM, ALARM, AIRMIC, CII, Registered
Charity or Housing Association
£195
Member of Cornwall or Devon Chambers of
Commerce
£195
Multi-tickets:
2 delegates from the same organisation
3 delegates from the same organisation
£350
£495
The fees include coffee/tea on arrival and morning and afternoon breaks, buffet lunch, all
Conference papers and delegate resource pack and free parking and WiFi at Plumer House.
How to Book
Please visit the Risk West website (www.riskwest.co.uk) and complete the booking form on-line. Booking
conditions and an invoice will be returned to you. Should you have any questions please mail
bookings@riskwest.co.uk or call Mark Butterworth on 07989 446903.
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Need Accommodation?
If you wish to arrive the night before, special arrangements have been made with the Duke of Cornwall
Hotel, Plymouth’s First Luxury Hotel, with a rate of £75 single, including breakfast and VAT. Approx. 1015 minutes drive from Plumer House.
Alternatively, choose the Future Inn, Plymouth. Just 5 minutes from the Conference location, the hotel
has spacious air-conditioned bedrooms and the rate is £79.50 single, including breakfast and VAT.
Please book direct with your chosen hotel quoting Risk West Conference.
Sponsorship and Exhibition Space
We have a limited number of exhibition and sponsorship opportunities. Please contact
mark.butterworth@riskwest.co.uk (07989 446903) to discuss promoting your services at the Conference.
Risk West in the Community
We are supporting the Port Isaac RNLI 150th Anniversary this year and for every booking a donation of
£10 will be made.
We endeavour to be a low-impact event with the minimum of natural resources employed in the
Conference. We encourage delegates to travel by train to Plymouth and we will be providing Conference
taxi services to and from Plumer House.
Conference Partners
Risk West is delighted to be supported by the following organisations;
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Speaker Profiles
BBC Cornwall Assistant Editor, Daphne Skinnard
Daphne has been with the BBC for more than 20 years, and during that time she has
travelled the length and breadth of the region speaking to fascinating people, recording
interviews, presenting programmes and broadcasting news. Daphne is currently assistant
editor at BBC Radio Cornwall.
In addition to her successful career at the BBC, Daphne is a Governor of Truro and
Penwith College, a trustee of the Cornwall Community Foundation and Kneehigh theatre
company, and sits on a fundraising committee for Macmillan Cancer Support. Since 2012
Daphne has served as a Deputy Lord Lieutenant for Lord Lieutenant Edward Bolitho OBE,
the Queen's personal representative in Cornwall.
Steve Fowler
Steve Fowler is a Cornishman by birth and has a Masters degree in Chemistry from the
University of Oxford. Steve was the Chief Executive of the Institute of Risk Management
for over 10 years before becoming a risk management and governance consultant.
Steve is currently a Trustee and Non-Executive Director of the Institute of Occupational
Safety and Health and Co-Chairman of the Risk Management Standards Committee of the
British Standards Institute. Steve is a Fellow of the Institute of Risk Management, a Fellow
of the Chartered Insurance Institute and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts.
Linda Middleton-Jones
Linda Middleton-Jones has over 25 years’ experience in international commerce across
manufacturing, nuclear and aviation sectors from her base in South West England. She
is an accomplished professional with extensive overseas know-how. A graduate of the
University of Plymouth and Universidad de Barcelona (LLB,Hons) and a Member of the
Institute of Export (MIEx(Grad).
Linda represents the economic interests of South West companies, providing
international business support, export awareness and regulatory advice. She has
organized successful missions and welcomed delegations to the South West by
facilitating introductions and networking opportunities.
Mark Butterworth
Mark Butterworth has enjoyed a long career in risk management, including 16 years at
Prudential plc and more recently working in the Lloyd’s of London insurance market. Mark
founded his own consultancy 5 years ago and undertakes risk consulting, interim boardlevel risk management and governance assignments and training and mentoring in risk
management for a number of business sectors. Mark is a Fellow of the Institute of Risk
Management, a Fellow of the Chartered Insurance Institute and has an MBA in Management.
Mark is the Risk West Conference Director.
Business Insurances Speaker
To be announced
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