Date: 16^th February 2026

Time: 8:30 – 17:00

Location: CSIRO – Hobart (3-4 Castray Esplanade, Battery Point, Tasmania, 7004)

LIMITED PLACES!

Join us for the inaugural AMOS Science-Industry Forum on physical climate risk assessments. Through interactive discussions, real-world case studies, and hands-on workshops, you’ll learn how different sectors approach climate risk assessments, explore strategies for managing climate data uncertainty, and discover innovative tools for addressing compounding and cascading climate risks. 

Registration is open now – join us to learn from experts, exchange ideas with peers, and leave with actionable ideas to support climate resilience and adaptation planning. 

This event is part of the Australian Meteorological and Oceanography Society (AMOS) annual conference being held in Hobart at the Grand Chancellor from 17^th-20^th February 2026. AMOS is an independent society representing the weather, climate, and ocean sciences in Australia. AMOS fosters collaboration between researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to advance understanding and application of weather, climate and ocean sciences for societal benefit.

Draft Program

8:30-8:45 Arrival / registration

8:45-9:00 Welcome

9:00-10:00 Why collaboration matters & how to do it well

Panel discussion exploring the role of climate scientists in climate risk assessments, with examples of collaboration, benefits, and challenges

10:00-10:30 Morning tea*

10:30-12:00 Climate risk assessments across sectors

Insights from government and industry on initiating, scoping and outcomes of climate risk assessments. Hear real stories about what worked, what didn’t, and why.

Expect honest insights into the challenges (technical, organisational, communication) and practical tips for balancing short-term hazards with long-term climate risks. 

12-12:45 Lunch*

12:45-14:30 Untangling uncertainty for climate risk assessment

Interactive workshop to learn about the different types of physical weather and climate data available for climate risk assessments and disclosures, the datasets strengths and weaknesses for varying applications and the role uncertainty plays in the risk assessment outcomes. 

14:30-15:00 Afternoon tea*

15:00-16:45 Plausible climate storylines as a tool for considering compounding and cascading risk. 

Learn what plausible climate storylines are, the benefits they provide for considering compounding and cascading climate risk, and how they have been applied in climate risk assessments. 

16:45-17:00 Summary and feedback

*Registration includes catering for the day. We will cater for the following; gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian and vegan.