Register Now
The Global Interagency Security Forum (GISF) is pleased to announce its first Global Security Risk and Policy Conference. The event will be held from 25-27 February in Dublin, the Republic of Ireland at the Hilton Hotel (Charlemont Place).
Who should attend?
If you:
- are an NGO security manager
- oversee an NGO’s security function
- work to ensure NGOs have the resources to reach hard-to-access communities
- work alongside and collaborate with NGOs on security and access
- provide funding to NGOs, and want to maximise their impact
…then you should be part of this important conversation!
This event is free for attendees from GISF member and associate organisations, as well as representatives from:
- United Nations agencies
- International organisations
- Donors
- Network/coordination platforms.
Please save the date and register your interest today!
Attendance is subject to approval by GISF. Spaces are limited to encourage open discussion. Formal registration and approvals of attendance will commence in late September.
At What Cost?
The true cost and value of security risk management
GISF’s inaugural Global Security Risk and Policy Conference will be themed around resourcing and funding security risk management (SRM). On 26-27 February, a series of talks and panel discussions will delve into this theme, offering strategies for how to maximise available resources and make a stronger case for SRM funding.
GISF will also provide space for pre-conference closed-door discussions on 25 February. Organisations with unique approaches to risk management, such as frontline health or faith-based NGOs, can book a meeting room for up to a full day. These meetings can be self-run, or you can talk to GISF about receiving facilitation support. Please contact members@gisf.ngo for more information.
| 25 February | 26-27 February |
|---|---|
| Closed door sessions | Launch of GISF Strategy 2025-2030 |
| GISF Board Meeting | Keynote address |
| GISF Member Steering Group meeting | “At What Cost?” – a review of security funding five years on from GISF's #AtWhatCost campaign |
| Resourcing Security: future trends, challenges and innovations | |
| Security Funding: a donor's perspective | |
| Addressing Security and Risk in Pooled Funds | |
| Concurrent breakout sessions: - Effective Budgeting for Security - The True Cost of Risk: costing incidents and opportunity costs - Equitable Resourcing in Partnerships | |
| Evening social event | Canapes and drinks reception (26 February) |
More sessions will be added in the coming months. This page will be updated as they are confirmed. In the meantime, we would encourage you to arrange your travel and accommodation as soon as your registration is confirmed by GISF.
Attending the Conference
The Conference will be held at the Hilton Dublin (Charlemont Place). GISF has secured discounted pricing on a limited number of rooms. If you would like to stay at the venue for a reduced price, you can book a room through our private link. Please get in touch with members@gisf.ngo if you have any questions.
The Global Security Risk and Policy Conference is generously supported by the American people through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).