We are excited to have the following keynote speakers join us in Sydney for the 2027 conference!
Dr Vili Iese is a Senior Lecturer in Drought and Climate Studies at the University of Melbourne and a leading researcher on climate resilience, food security, and disaster risk reduction in Pacific Island nations. His work explores how communities adapt to climate change, drought, and extreme weather events, with a strong emphasis on Indigenous knowledge and sustainable food systems. He currently contributes to major international initiatives on food security, climate adaptation, and resilience, including work associated with the IPCC and regional Pacific partnerships.
Dr Benjamin Trump is President of the Society for Risk Analysis International and an Associate Professor at North Carolina State University, where his research focuses on risk governance, emerging technologies, resilience, and complex systems. He has advised governments and international organisations including NATO, the OECD, the World Bank, and the United Nations on issues relating to critical infrastructure, biotechnology, and disaster resilience. An internationally recognised risk scholar, he works at the intersection of science, policy, and decision-making in uncertain environments.
Professor Shirley Ho is President’s Chair Professor of Communication Studies and Associate Vice President at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore. Her research examines public perceptions of science and technology, including climate change, artificial intelligence, energy transitions, and emerging risks, with a particular focus on science communication and public trust. She is an internationally recognised leader in risk and science communication and a Fellow of the International Communication Association.
