Date/Time
Date(s) - 04/03/2021 - 05/03/2021
8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Categories
5th Annual Crisis Communications Conference
For Public Sector and Non-Profit Organizations
The 2021 Crisis Communications Conference speaker line-up and conference location will be announced shortly.
Tentative Schedule
Day One- Thursday, March 4, 2021
8:30 am – Registration and Breakfast
9 am – Welcome and Intro
9:15 am – Speaker One – TBD
10:15 am – Break
10:30 am – Break-out Session One
Stream One: Tabletop Exercise
Stream Two: Spokesperson Skills Development
11:45 am – Lunch
12:45 pm – Speaker Two – TBD
1:45 pm – Break
2 pm – Break-Out Session Two
Stream One: Spokesperson Skills Development
Stream Two: Crisis Communication Plan Audit Workshop
3:15 pm – End Day One
7:00 pm – Optional Cocktail Reception and Networking Session
Day Two – Friday, March 5, 2021
8:30 am – Breakfast
9 am – Break-Out Session Three
Stream One: Tabletop Exercise
Stream Two: Message Mapping Workshop
10:15 am – Break
10:30 am – Break-Out Session Four
Stream One: Crisis Communications Plan Audit Workshop
Stream Two: Exercise Design Workshop
11:45 am – Closing remarks
12:00 pm – Networking Lunch
Why you should attend
By attending this conference you will have the opportunity to explore the key lessons from past emergencies & crises, gain practical guidance to improve your emergency & crisis communications strategy and explore new ideas with our expert panel.
This conference will focus on the three essential requirements for having an effective Emergency & Crisis Communications Strategy:
Crisis Preparation: Identifying risks, developing a plan, creating a team and rehearsing your approach
Crisis Management: Communicating successfully both internally and externally
Crisis Recovery: Handling the media, regaining trust and evaluating your response
You will hear from the latest case studies and be provided with tips, advice and the tools you need to ensure your organization is well-equipped to communicate clearer during any crisis.
By the end of the conference, you will have an up-to-date understanding of:
•Best practices in emergency & crisis communication strategies
•Working with the media
•Giving clear and consistent messages during a crisis
•Maintaining a good reputation throughout and after a crisis
•How to use social media platforms effectively
This is a unique opportunity to exchange ideas with your peers and learn how others from across a range of public, private, and not-for-profit organizations deal with crises and gain practical guidance to implement in your setting.
You’ll also learn how to:
•Get your spokespeople ready to deal with tough questions
•Tee up key stakeholders as spokespeople and allies
•Avoid mistakes that will guarantee a negative reaction
•Ensure your organization puts its best values front and centre no matter what
Who should attend:
• Communications professionals and Public Informations Officers (PIO)
• Leadership and Management teams
• Emergency Management Personnel (including DEMs, Fire Chiefs, Police Chiefs, and delegates)
• All EOC designates
• Elected Officials
Cost
Early-Bird Pricing On Now – Save $200 until September 30, 2020
Early-bird pricing – $199 + GST
Regular Registration Fee – $399 + GST
All registrations include two-day participation and meals.