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The FMA National Conference is now only 7 weeks away! The Conference ‘Floods in a Changing Climate’ will be
held at Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre from 21 – 24 May 2024 and will focus on keeping flood risk management a high priority when seasonal forecasts are for below average rainfall, and flooding patterns change as the climate warms. We are delighted to announce
details of the three outstanding Keynote Presenters for this year’s Conference: Professor Gavin Smith - North Carolina State University College of Design Dr Smith is an internationally
recognised expert on natural hazards, disasters, and climate change adaptation. As an Assistant Director in the North Carolina Division of Emergency Management he led the acquisition and relocation of more than 5,000 flood-prone homes and developed a state-wide hazard mitigation planning program. Dr Margaret Cook - Australian Rivers Institute, Griffith University Dr Cook is fascinated by water and its interactions with humans, animals, and the environment over time. She researches waterways, climate, and environmental change, with a particular focus on rivers and floods. Recent books are A River
with a City Problem, Disasters in Australia and New Zealand, and Cities in a Sunburnt Country. Professor Paula Jarzabkowski - University of Queensland Professor Jarzabkowski is a global expert in public-private mechanisms to address the disaster insurance protection gap. She is currently researching how we can transform the insurance market to be a partner in climate adaptation, including how disaster risk mitigation measures can be better linked to innovations in insurance. EARLY REGISTRATION CLOSES THIS WEEK If you register before 5th of April and you can save a significant amount on registration: Conference Registration | ‘Early’ Rego
(by 5 April) | Regular Rego
(after 5 April) | Three Day Registration – FMA Full / Corporate / Associate Member | $1050 | $1250 | Three Day Registration – Non Member | $1350 | $1500 | Three Day Registration – FMA Professional Member | $550 | $650 | Three Day Registration – FMA Individual Member or Student | $450 | $550 | One Day Registration | $500 | $600 | One Day Registration – FMA Individual Member or Student | $195 | $245 | | | |
A reminder for Members: The Annual General Meeting is scheduled for Thursday afternoon, please ensure that you make a point of
attending so we can achieve a quorum. The Notice of Meeting will be emailed in the coming weeks, and printed business papers will be available at the Conference. HEC-RAS TRAINING RETURNS TO THE CONFERENCE A highlight of previous FMA Conferences, the training course in HEC-RAS, returns in expanded form to this year’s Conference Program. Monday 20 May, Full Day Workshop - Rainfall-runoff
modelling with HEC-HMS Tuesday 21 May, two Half Day Workshops - Rain on grid modelling with HEC-RAS, and Bridges and culverts in HEC-RAS. Details of the full program of Pre-conference Workshop options are at: floodplainconference.com/preconfworkshops NEED HELP WITH THE UPDATED ARR CLIMATE CHANGE CHAPTER? Members would be aware that the Climate Change Considerations Chapter in
Australian Rainfall and Runoff has recently been updated after a period of consultation. There has been considerable discussion about the implications for the full spectrum of floodplain management. To address these concerns the FMA Conference Program includes a special presentation
by Kirsty Mackay, from the Commonwealth Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, who will address frequently asked questions and invite feedback. Reserve Friday 24 May at 2:30 in your calendar. The FMA Conference has been held annually for over 60 years and is the most respected flood risk management event held in Australia. Make the most of the Early Registration discounts and register now at floodplainconference.com.au
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