Risk Management Strategies in an Uncertain World April 12-13, 2002 Objectives of Roundtable Agenda for Roundtable

Objectives of Roundtable Address research need for assessing and managing risks from extreme events Suggest ways that public and private sectors can coordinate with academia in undertaking this research Plan future Roundtables focusing on research projects which address specific problem areas

Agenda for Roundtable Day 1: Setting the Scene Presentation of White Papers on: Vulnerability Risk Assessment Risk Perception Public-Private Partnerships Risk Management Discussants Will Address Following Questions What additional empirical research should be undertaken in this area? How can one involve the private and public sectors in this research?

Objectives of Evening Small Group Meetings Propose research and related outreach activities linking risk assessment with risk management for extreme events Build on White Papers and discussion during the day Build on Participant Notes Examples of such extreme events include : Acts of terrorism Diseases or epidemics Natural and technological hazards Airline and computer security Each group will develop one research project with two components: Understanding the economic and social effects of these events Developing strategies for preventing, protecting and dealing with consequences of their events

Saturday Morning Activities Presentation of Research Projects from Small Groups Application to Problem Areas Construction and Engineering Insurance Financial Institutions Supply Chain Management Urban Planning and Design Urban Information Management and Services

Saturday Afternoon Activities Small Group Lunch Sessions on Planning Future Roundtables that link research projects to specific problem areas What are the objectives of the proposed Roundtable? Who should participate? What potential outcomes are likely to emerge? What are the potential sources of funding? Presentation of Future Roundtables at Plenary Session Where Do We Go From Here ?