Scope
Crisis Management is one of the core issues of the security organization and will be one main topic of the UIC Security Division in 2018. We are delighted to invite you to the Workshop on crisis communication and social media.
The main focus of the workshop will be the use of different communication channels and best practices for the internal and external communication during crisis situations. Another focus will be the use of social media and the related problems (e.g. false information).
The workshop aims to facilitate exchanges of knowledge and best practices between UIC members (e.g. railway undertakings, rail infrastructure managers), other critical infrastructure operators, first responders and blue light organizations, as well as researchers, journalists and communication experts.
Participation is free of charge but the number of places is limited. Registration is therefore made on a “first come first served” basis. The presentations and discussions will be in English.
Agenda
The workshop will start on the 13 February at 9:00 am and end on 14 February at 5:00 pm.
09:00 Registration and welcome coffee
10:00 Opening address on behalf of UIC
10:30 1st session – Communication concepts from railway companies
13:00 Lunch
14:30 2nd session – Communication concepts from third parties (other CI operators / sectors, first responders, authorities, etc.)
17:30 Wrap up and closure
18:00 Cocktail dinner
09:00 Welcome
09:30 3rd session: Crisis communication – research results and perspectives
12:00 Lunch
13:30 4th session: Communication guidelines workshop (held by the University of Sheffield)
16:30 Wrap up and closure
17:00 End of the event
Registration
How to get to UIC
Venue: International Union of Railways (UIC), 16 rue Jean Rey, F-75015 Paris, France
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/CPNm6H6Lvp92
Metro: Line 6 (Stop: Bir Hakeim)
RER: Line C (Stop: Champ de Mars-Tour Eiffel)
Bus: 42, 69, 82, 87
Taxi: One taxi station next door
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