Risk and Humanity 2027 Conference

The 2027 Risk and Humanity Conference represents a special collaboration between three premier risk organisations across Asia and the Pacific: the Society for Risk Analysis Australia and New Zealand, UNSW's Institute for Climate Risk and Response and NUS's Institute for the Public Understanding of Risk. This event brings together risk academics, practitioners and educators to discuss Risk, what it means for humanity going forward.

About the Society for Risk Analysis (SRA)

The Society for Risk Analysis (SRA) is the world’s leading research organisation dedicated to advancing the science and practice of risk analysis. SRA ANZ represents the Australian and New Zealand chapter of this organisation. It brings the best experts from our region to explore all dimensions of risk, including assessment, characterisation, communication, management, and policy. SRA addresses risks at every level, from individuals and organisations to society at large, embracing both the challenges and opportunities that risks present.

With a diverse membership of researchers, practitioners, and policymakers, SRA provides a vital platform for discussing critical issues in risk science, driving innovation in risk assessment and governance, and supporting evidence-based decision-making for a more resilient future.

About the SRA Australia New Zealand (SRA ANZ) Conference

Wednesday 27 January - Friday 29th January

Where: UNSW, Sydney, Australia

Theme: Risk and Humanity

Prices include morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea on Day 1 and Day 2. Includes Morning tea and Lunch on Day 3. The price also includes a drinks networking Poster session.

Optional Extras: Day 3 Workshop, Dinner Event, Day 3 Networking Event

Day 3 workshop

Human Health Risk Assessment: From Science to Policy, Risk Management and Communication

Organisers: Abdel-Razak M. Kadry, DVM, PhD, DABT and Babasaheb (Bob) Sonawane, PhD

This half-day workshop is designed for risk researchers and practitioners across academia, government, consulting, and industry who seek practical and current knowledge of risk assessment approaches. The workshop will build upon foundational concepts while incorporating new scientific developments, updated methodologies/ approaches, and evolving regulatory perspectives relevant to chemical, microbial, pesticide, and risk assessment.

Participants will gain practical insight into hazard identification, dose-response assessment, exposure assessment, risk characterisation, uncertainty analysis, and science communication strategies used by regulatory agencies and international organisations.

Interactive exercises and real-world case studies will strengthen participants’ ability to apply risk assessment principles to contemporary environmental and public health challenges.

The workshop will provide a valuable opportunity for attendees to engage directly with experienced risk assessors and regulatory scientists on the future direction of human health risk science and policy-making.

For further information, please head to https://www.sra.org/regional-organizations/australia-new-zealand/annual-meeting/