n incredible opportunity to learn from international event risk and security expert, Craig Sheridan, plus the unveiling of a new risk assessment toolkit for the events industry.Learn:

Event Security Risk:

Preparedness and Response for Safe Events, Big & Small

Craig Sheridan APM

A retired Police Commander with over thirty years experience, Craig held a senior management role in the Major Events and Incidents Group within the NSW Police Force.

Craig was awarded the prestigious Australian Police Medal in the Queen’s birthday honours list for distinguished service by a member of an Australian Police Force.

Craig was the NSW Police Force's key contact for the Department of Premier and Cabinet and was responsible for activation of the Police/ Government Operations and Coordination Centre in the event of a major incident or emergency.

Craig has been a key speaker at many national and international conferences, notably the Terrorism and Major Events APEC Conference 2012 Canada, Asia Pacific Venue Management Conference 2014 and Congress 2015 Australia, FIFA Switzerland 2010 and OSAC Panel and National Australia Day Committee.

New Security Risk Assessment Toolkit for Events

Unveiling a new toolkit developed in consultation with industry experts

Andy Gollings

CEO, Red Badge Group

In his 17 years with Red Badge, Andy has worked countless major festivals both in NZ and abroad, and with most major venues across the country.

In this session Andy will introduce the good practice guidelines and assessment tool developed in consultation with New Zealand's industry experts. The tool will help event managers understand potential security improvements and what type of security and contingency plans may need to be developed to stay ahead in a changing landscape.