The RIMS Canada Conference brings together risk professionals from across the country and across career stages. From emerging professionals to senior executives and the C suite.

With more than 1,600 attendees each year, participants represent a wide range of industries and functions, including technology, finance, legal, human resources, and more. The conference delivers high value education led by experts from RIMS Canada Chapters nationwide and features a dynamic marketplace highlighting the latest advancements in risk management.

If you want to stay informed, connected, and ahead of what’s next, this is the place to be.

Topics Should Fall Within One of the Following Categories and at Least Three Subcategories within the Selected Category:

Select ONE category and up to THREE sub-categories for each topic submitted.

1. Company Limit: Each company may submit a maximum of 10 session proposals (including those submitted by third parties on behalf of the company).

2. Speaker Requirements: Ensure all speakers are qualified subject matter experts and meet the specific requirements for the session length.

• For 60-minute topic, a maximum of up to three (3) speakers including the risk professional . Additional speakers must be approved by The Canada Conference Education Committee depending on the topic and format.
• At least one speaker MUST be a risk professional (as defined below).
• Risk Professional Definition: A risk professional is someone who manages risk for an organization but is not employed by brokers, underwriters, insurers, or similar entities. Their role involves developing and implementing risk management practices to help organizations make risk-effective decisions that add and sustain value.
• Note: This is a mandatory requirement following acceptance of your topic. The risk management industry expects insights from a professional perspective on the subject
• Only (1) representative from a broker or underwriter company is permitted per session.
• Multiple risk professionals may participate in the same session.

3. 60-Minute Topics:

• These sessions should be interactive.
• Content should include engaging elements like case studies, peer-to-peer learning formats, and interactive discussions.
• 30-Minute Topics: Thought Leader Stage
• Interactive presentations that offer quick strategies for risk professionals to address a wide-range of emerging and dynamic risks and opportunities. .
• One speaker is permitted for these sessions.

5. Speaker Agreements & Guidelines: Upon acceptance, all speakers must sign the Guidelines and Speaker Agreements. Failure to sign by the deadline may result in the cancellation of the session.

1. Session Title: Catchy title stands out but when creating ensure that the title is not misleading or misaligned with the session description.

• Tip: Ensure the title accurately reflects the session content to avoid attendee confusion.

2. Session Description: Provide a comprehensive, detailed overview of the session content.

• Don't Submit a one-line summary or include speaker names.
• Spell out all acronyms at least once for clarity.
• Speaker names must not be included in the description to maintain the blind peer review process. Submissions with speakers’ names will be disqualified.

3. Learning Objectives: Submit three (3) clear, specific, and substantive learning objectives.

• Focus: Highlight what attendees will learn, gain, or be able to do as a result of attending your session.

4. Speaker Requirement: You MUST include speakers’ details in the submission before you can SUBMIT and finalize your topic.
Note: Failure to provide this will result in your submission being marked as a work in progress until finalized. Work in progress submissions will not be reviewed

5. Category & Sub-Categories (For 60-Minute Sessions)

• Category: Choose one (1) primary category that best fits your topic.
• Sub-Categories: Select up to three (3) relevant sub-categories to refine classification.
• (For 30-Minute Sessions): Select one DEI Category, and one corresponding sub-category

6. If your session has been previously presented, upload supporting materials such as PowerPoint slides or handouts.

• Session Submission Modifications: The Canada Conference Education Committee reserves the right to modify session titles, descriptions, time allocations, number of speakers, and other elements to ensure alignment with the conference’s goals and program objectives.
• Speakers: For 60-minute sessions, at least two (2) speakers must be confirmed at the time of submission, one of whom must be a risk professional if confirmed. Submissions cannot be completed without this information.
• When speaker details are added, an automated email will be sent to each speaker to confirm their agreement to participate.
• AI Generated Content: RIMS will not accept session content created by generative A.I. (e.g., ChatGPT). All content must be original and created by the presenters.
• Content Ownership: Session content must belong to the submitter unless submitted on behalf of an organization.
• If a submitter leaves the organization and no longer wishes to retain ownership of the session, ownership may be relinquished to the organization.
• Written approval via email to speakers@rims.org is required for ownership transfer.
• Once a session time slot is assigned, it cannot be changed.
• Agreements: Acceptance of the RIMS Canada Guidelines and Speaker Agreements is mandatory. All speakers must sign by the designated deadline. Failure to do so may result in session cancellation.
• Travel and Expenses:RIMS Canada Conference does not reimburse speakers for travel or entertainment expenses and does not provide speaker fees or honorariums.
• Failure to comply with these guidelines may result in cancellation or reassignment of your session.

• If a 60-minute session is not selected, it may be considered for inclusion as a 30-minute presentation.

• All topics are reviewed by The Canada Conference Education Committee and evaluated solely on the relevance of the content and its value to RIMS Canada attendees.
• Note: The initial round of review is conducted as a blind process. Committee members do not see speaker or submitter names and will not see company names until the second round of review.  
• No preferential treatment will be given to any applicant, regardless of exhibitor or sponsor status.