Don't miss the Networking Events!

General Session

Monday, May 2, 8:00 am – 10:00 am
Doors open at 7:30 am. Breakfast service ends promptly at 8:30 am
Vancouver Convention Centre West, Level 1, Ballroom

Your business risks are evolving faster than ever, presenting new challenges for you and your organization. RIMS leadership will share what RIMS has planned for 2011 and how we are working to elevate the profile of risk management. Help us congratulate the recipient of the 2011 Harry and Dorothy Goodell Award, the Society’s highest honor for outstanding lifetime achievement in the industry.

Keynote Speaker
Apolo Anton Ohno, Olympic Gold Medalist
"The Journey"

Far and away the biggest name in American speedskating, Apolo Ohno has won five Gold medals at the Winter Olympics and is one of only four Americans to win three medals in a single Olympics. He holds the distinction of being the youngest ever U.S. Short Track Champion. His races have been some of the most exciting and controversial in the history of the Olympics. Ohno will share his story of overcoming obstacles and triumphing in the face of adversity.

RIMS Awards Luncheon

Monday, May 2, 12:15 pm – 1:30 pm
Vancouver Convention Centre West, Level 1, Ballroom

Recognize the achievement of your peers. Join us as we honor outstanding individuals and chapters for their achievements in risk management.

Risk Leadership Keynote Luncheon

Wednesday, May 4, 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
Vancouver Convention Centre West, Level 1, Ballroom

Stephen Dubner, Author, FREAKONOMICS and SUPERFREAKONOMICS

An award-winning author, journalist, and radio and TV personality, Stephen J. Dubner is the co-author of the international bestsellers FREAKONOMICS and SUPERFREAKONOMICS. Through forceful storytelling and wry insight, Dubner shows how economics is, at root, the study of incentives–that is, how people get what they want, or need, especially when other people want or need the same thing. He uses humor and first-rate storytelling to discuss topics that are on every business person’s mind these days: the ways to create behavior change, the incentives that work and don’t work, and the value of asking unpopular questions. In this engaging presentation, Dubner uses research from SUPERFREAKONOMICS to address questions facing businesses today.

Keynote Speaker Breakfast

Thursday, May 5, 8:00 am – 9:30 am
Vancouver Convention Centre West, Level 1, Ballroom

Ron Holton, Vice President, Risk Management & Assurance Services, VANOC-Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games

Hear first-hand how the Vancouver Organizing Committee implemented a fully integrated ERM program to keep the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games running smoothly. Ron Holton will walk you through the design, roll-out and lessons learned. He’ll share examples of how the program assisted with the management of risks that manifested during the Games. His presentation will give you practical tips and ideas that show that implementing an ERM framework doesn’t have to be complicated.