CrisisX: The Readiness Conference will be held 15 & 16 February 2021
Earlier this year we postponed the conference due to COVID-19. All tickets for 2020 event will be transferred to the new date.
Thank you to all our delegates, sponsors and partners for your patience as we waited to understand the impact of COVID-19 in New Zealand before deciding on the revised timing.
Our keynote speakers – Rt Hon Sir John Key, Deborah Thomas and Peter Bradley – are locked in, with the balance of the speaking line-up to be reconfirmed shortly.
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From natural disaster to data breach, inappropriate behaviour to product tampering, a crisis can ravage your business internally and destroy your credibility in the eyes of your customers.
- Privacy Breach ·
- Cyber-Attack ·
- Reputational Crisis ·
- Natural Disaster ·
- Accident ·
- Management Failure
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The tools to mechanise your crisis response
We will share the tools you need to deal with a crisis effectively, then put them to practise. That’s because when it comes to crisis, the only way to really train for one is to go through one.
World-class speakers at NZ’s only simulation event
The conference mixes world-class speakers, all with extensive crisis communication and management experience, and our world-leading simulation where we put your team through their paces to test their crisis readiness.
Who is CrisisX for?
CrisisX: The Readiness Conference has been built for those on a crisis management team who would come together when a crisis occurs. It would be beneficial for:
- CEO’s and direct reports
- Corporate Communications Managers
- PR practitioners
- CIO’s and IT security managers
- Chief Risk Officers / Head of Risk / Risk Analysts
- Compliance Officers
- Legal Counsel
- Board members
Speakers
2021 Speaker information
Alongside our unique crisis simulation, we have assembled some of the world’s best speakers on crisis management and communication. You can read more about our speakers here.
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Tea & Coffee Available
Pre-Conference Workshops
Pre-Conference LIVE Cyber Breach Simulation
Ahead of the conference proper, delegates are invited to participate in a quick-fire live cyber breach simulation canvasing the pros and cons of key decisions when faced with a major cyber security event
Pre-Conference Case Study – Meghan & Harry
We critically analyse Meghan & Harry’s MEGXIT announcement in January 2020, as well as the subsequent fall-out and worldwide reaction. Could this have been avoided and what can be learnt?
Welcoming Lunch
Conference Begins
Conference Opening – The Window of Opportunity
Event director Dallas Gurney opens CrisisX by canvassing the biggest single mistake organisations make in times of crisis – not recognising they’re in the middle of one until it’s too late and the “Window of Opportunity” to affect the outcome has closed
NZI Keynote Speaker - Rt Hon Sir John Key
The former Prime Minister talks about his experience leading the country through the Christchurch Earthquakes, Global Financial Crisis and other significant crisis events
Afternoon Tea
Keynote Speaker Deborah Thomas
The former CEO of Ardent Leisure, shares her learnings from crisis in conversation with facilitator Nadine Higgins
Simulation Preview & How It Works
A preview of what’s to come tomorrow with our interactive crisis simulation, some tips on navigating the scenario and how the on-table technology and our simulation system works
NZME Expert Panel – Navigating the Storm
Our panellists Joan Withers, Shayne Currie, Linda Clark and David Coombes discuss their experience in the middle of a crisis storm and how best to make calm, rational decisions in the heat of the moment – facilitated by Nadine Higgins
HP Networking Drinks
Day #1 Concludes
Tea & Coffee Available
Simulation Setup & Simulation Phase 1
The first phase of our simulation is revealed with teams having to identify, then navigate through, an unprecedented crisis event
Learning Session 1
We talk through the decisions made by teams during phase one, uncovering key learnings while exploring real-life crisis examples from companies who have been through it before
Simulation Session 2
The second phase of our simulation sees escalations in the crisis with many distractions attempting to blow teams off course
Morning Tea
Learning Session 2
We look at how teams approached the second phase of the simulation and talk about the various takeaways out of that second session
Palo Alto Networks Keynote Speaker – Peter Bradley
The CEO of St John talks about how emergency services prepare and organise themselves for, often life-or-death, crises. Peter discusses his experiences in New Zealand with various recent emergency situations, as well as in London where he was CEO of London Ambulance Service during the 7/7 terrorist attacks. What has he seen? Where do organisations get it wrong?
Lunch
Simulation Session 3
In the final phase on the first day of the simulation, teams need to contend with a catastrophic and surprising change in direction, broadening the impact of the incident
Learning Session 3
We learn together from the different experiences’ teams have had navigating the major escalation in Phase 3 of the simulation
HP Elective Panel
“Surviving a Cyber Security Disaster”
Our expert panel talks about how to be ready for the inevitable, a cyber security attack resulting in a privacy breach or irretrievable data loss
NZI Elective Panel
“What Should Keep You Awake at Night”
Our expert panel discusses the most likely causes of crisis and how to mitigate the risk of these events happening to your organisation
Afternoon Tea
Simulation Session 4
Things take another unexpected twist, meanwhile the public and key stakeholders start to take issue with your handling of the situation
Learning Session 4
In our final learning session, we bring together the 10 CrisisX principles and establish techniques which will help you continue your learning back at the office
Simulation Leaderboard & Final Remarks
Day #2 Concludes
NZI Premier Keynote
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Former prime minister of New Zealand
Rt Hon Sir John Key
International Keynote
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Former CEO Ardent Leisure
Deborah Thomas
Fireside Conversation
Speakers to be announced shortly
Domestic Keynotes
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CEO St John
Peter Bradley
NZME Navigating The Storm Pro Panel
Speakers to be announced shortly
Facilitators
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Broadcaster
Nadine Higgins
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CrisisX event director
Dallas Gurney
"Surviving A Cyber Security Disaster" Elective Panel
Speakers to be announced shortly
"What Should Keep You Up At Night" Elective Panel
Speakers to be announced shortly
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Event Details
Where & When
Location
Grand Millennium Auckland
Dates
Monday 15th & Tuesday 16th March 2021
Add To CalendarCrisisX ticket options:
While individuals will find CrisisX incredibly beneficial, we recommend organisations purchase an entire table of six to enable most, if not all, of their crisis management team to attend and practice their crisis readiness together.
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Per ticket
$1,499
+ GST
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Get In Touch
If you have questions about CrisisX: The Readiness Conference, or are interested in running your own crisis simulation event internally, contact Serious, the team running the conference here.