Recent updates

You can register for the event by going to the bottom of this page.

We have more than 150 abstracts, which is great!

If you are a presenter - Please register as soon as possible to ensure your place in the program (April 1st at the latest)

For non-presenting participants - we have extended the deadline for early bird registration to April 17th

The tentative program is in progress. We are happy to announce the panel "Complexity, Uncertainty and Common Sense - the Role of Risk Science" which concludes the conference (link to panel page)

It is now possible to register to the pre-conference workshops Sunday 18th from 14 to 17. Register here

About the conference

The Society for Risk Analysis (SRA) is the largest risk research organisation in the world. SRA is a multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary, scholarly, international society that provides an open forum for all those who are interested in risk analysis. Risk analysis is by SRA broadly defined to include risk assessment, risk characterization, risk communication, risk management, and policy relating to risk, in the context of risks of concern to individuals, to public and private sector organisations, and to society at a local, regional, national, or global level. Risk analysis addresses both negative (undesirable) and positive (desirable) consequences. The diverse membership of SRA makes it a relevant scientific forum for an interdisciplinary discussion of leading issues in risk analysis, risk research and how risk theory can support communication, perception, assessment, and decision making and governance in our societies.

This conference is the 31st conference of the Society for Risk Analysis Europe (SRA-E). SRA-E aims to bring together individuals and organisations interested in risk analysis in its various facets such as risk assessment, risk management, risk governance and risk communication in Europe.

SRA-E shares a common purpose with SRA and emphasises the European dimension in the promotion of interdisciplinary research and education, and in practical application in society, industry, businesses and the government. It provides a platform for academics and practitioners, policymakers, NGOs members, industry and business administrators and other stakeholders, to discuss future directions, understand concerns about risk from both public and scientific perspectives, promote efficient risk mitigation and develop effective communication about hazards.

Its annual meeting is an opportunity for risk analysts to come together to discuss issues, problems, goals and future research questions. New areas for risk analysis are emerging and new disciplines are contributing to the ongoing debate about risk analysis in its various facets. This meeting is held annually in June and attracts 150-250 participants. This meeting will take place from 18 to 21 June 2023.

The theme for SRA Europe 2023 is Risk and assessment in a changing world. The theme reflects that the world is changing; we have experienced a societal disruption due to global hazards like the pandemic and climate change where environments or institutions that have been taken for granted suddenly are in danger, which forces us to consider new risks requiring careful development of concepts and theories as well as novel approaches for assessment. In addition, the flow of information and disinformation, the urge to deal with complex and uncertain problems, and the desire for quality and transparency in science-to-policy processes, are challenging the knowledge, skills and expertise required for assessment, management, and governance of risk.   

We want the SRA Europe conference in Lund to be an opportunity to visualise the benefit of scientific perspectives on risk in research and in science policy relations, and the need to include these perspectives in higher education.   

Welcome to submit an abstract for a talk or poster, participate in a workshop, or just join in to listen and discuss.

Ullrika Sahlin (chair), Henrik Thorén (co-chair), and Alexander Tagesson (student chair)

Important dates

Abstract submission is open (go to the page Information to authors & presenters)

Registration is open

For presenters - ensure your place in the program by registering by April 1st

Deadline early bird registration 17 April 2023
Deadline late bird registration 15 May 2023

Conference 18-21 June 2023

Conference fees

Prices include VAT and are given in euros (they will be provided in SEK upon registration). You have the possibility to become a member of SRA Europe when registering.

The deadline for final registration for presenters is 1 April 2023. All presenters (for posters and oral communications) must register and pay the conference fee by this date to ensure their presentation is included in the final conference program.

Contact the conference organisers if you want to receive information about opportunities for reduced costs for attending the conference.

Contact

For enquiries about the conference, send an email to srae_lund2023@listserver.lu.se