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Reported by Thibaut Goupil in France

To celebrate its tenth anniversary year, the PMI Risk Management Specific Interest Group (PMI RiskSIG) is holding a special two-day conference on 4-5 November 2008 in Nice, France and Monte Carlo, Monaco, preceded by a pre-registration reception on 3 November. The conference will showcase the best in project risk management through a selected number of high-quality presentations, together with three world-class keynote speakers. One unique highlight of the program will be the special "Monte Carlo Experience" dinner in the principality of Monaco. The theme of the conference is “Discovering the Jewels of Risk Management.”

Speakers who wish to present a paper at this event are invited to submit an abstract now. The program will include eighteen 45-minute papers in two tracks, each lasting 60 minutes including time for questions. Papers will be selected on the following criteria:

• Content - Hot topic, high level of interest to attendees; Practical and applicable to individuals and/or organizations; and Aligned with leading risk standards


• Speaker - Good risk "credentials", reputation and credibility in the field; and Proven presentation skills

In addition, preference will be given to papers that reflect current best practice in project risk management, or that describe a future development or trend, or that present an illustrative case study. Requested papers have to have not been previously presented at other conferences.

If you wish to offer a paper for consideration, the following information is required:

• Presenter details. Your name, organization, job title, contact details (email, telephone, mailing address), and a 100-word biography.


• Paper details. A one-page abstract detailing the content of your paper in not more than 750 words.


• Learning outcomes. Three to five bullet points detailing the main learning points from your presentation.

Please provide this information in a Word document, and submit it as an attachment by email to Conference@RiskSIG.com. The closing date for submissions is 31 July 2008.

Accepted presenters (including "reserves") will receive one complimentary conference registration, including access to all conference papers and keynotes, the pre-registration reception, refreshments and lunch on both conference days. They will also receive one free ticket to the "Monte Carlo Experience" dinner on the evening of 4 November. Presenters will be responsible for their own travel and accommodation arrangements, and the conference organisers will not cover any expenses. For further details, visit the conference website at http://www.risksig.com/home/nicemonte-carlo/, or contact Conference@RiskSIG.com.

Thibaut Goupil International Correspondent France, based in Evreux Mr. Thibaut Goupil is an International Correspondent for PMForum in France. He is currently also a project management consultant. From managing smalls projects, to scheduling / cost control / cost estimation of remote and multi-cultural mega capital projects, and project control management on a multiple-location R&D program as a deputy program manager, Mr. Goupil has gained experience in the engineering, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and shipbuilding industries. Thibaut holds a Masters Degree in Project and Programme Management from ESC Lille, a Graduate Diploma in Business Engineering from Euromed Toulon (ESCT) and a degree in Mechanical and Production Engineering (DUT GMP) from Toulon. He is also a certified PRINCE2 Practitioner from OGC, CAPM from PMI®, and CPMA from AFITEP/IPMA. He is a member of the Project Management Institute (PMI®) and the Association for Project Management (APM) in the UK. Additional information about Mr. Goupil can be found at http://www.pmforum.org/pm forum team/correspondents.htm#Goupil. Thibaut Goupil can be contacted at pmfrance@proj.fr.