Tomorrow marks the very first World Risk Day, a collaboration among the world’s top risk management companies to bring awareness to the discipline and promote its purpose. “The topic is top of mind,” said Loren Padelford, executive vice president and GM for Active Risk, a supporter of World Risk Day. “There’s a need here to bring together industry experts and business leaders to talk about why risk management is valuable and how, done properly, it is a strategic advantage.
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World Risk Day is open to anyone who wants to learn how taking smarter risks can drive their business. The official website includes:
- Virtual Summit: The centerpiece of the first annual World Risk Day, the virtual summit will bring together a unique program of global risk thought leaders who will share
- Resource Center: Visitors can access reports and whitepapers on all aspects of risk management, from embedding a risk management culture to managing risk in government.
- Blog: The World Risk Day blog offers commentary on the event and risk management issues in general and encourages readers to share their experiences and opinions.
- Newsroom: Offers coverage of press releases, supporter announcements and media coverage.
Organizers have even grander plans for years ahead. “It is our goal that this becomes an annual event,” said Padleford.
“We’d like to make it physical instead of solely virtual, eventually.
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Interesting. First time I have heard of it. If we make it through all the financial turmoil ytd, and the Mayan calendar prediction(s) of 12/12, it could become a true world event!