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Authority Members Gather for Risk Management Confidential at 29^th Annual Risk Management Educational Forum

A total of 481 Authority members, business partners, and staff engaged with speakers and learned from relevant and timely presentations at the California JPIA’s 29^th Annual Risk Management Educational Forum themed, Risk Management Confidential, at the Hyatt in Indian Wells from October 9 to 11, 2024.

Dan Chuparkoff, one of the world’s leading experts on innovation, AI, and the future of teams, kicked off the Forum on Wednesday in the opening session, “Shadows in the Code: How AI Shapes Local Government.” Then, attorneys Jonathan Vick and Michael Watts led attendees through an in-depth discussion of how employers can comply with the requirements of SB 553 in the session, “Be on the Lookout: Complying with Cal/OSHA and SB 553.”

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Thursday’s programming started with the recognition of the Capstone Award finalists. The award is presented each year to an individual at a member agency who best exemplifies risk management. Alexa Davis, assistant city manager at the City of Rolling Hills Estates, received the 11^th Annual Capstone Award.

Professional drummer Mark Schulman provided a high-energy keynote and taught attendees how to apply a “rock star mentality” to office life to boost innovation and joy at work.

Breakout sessions addressed risk management issues affecting public agencies. Members immersed themselves in legal liability, workers’ compensation, cybersecurity, mental health for public safety, managing disruptions at public meetings, governance, and ADA compliance. The Forum agenda provides a complete listing of the breakout sessions and links to presentations.

The Forum concluded on Friday with Kathy Espinoza’s presentation, “The Big Heat: Dealing with Burnout in the Workforce. ” Espinoza offered practical tips on clearing your mind at the end of each day to relax and find balance at home.

Save the date for the 30^th Annual California JPIA Risk Management Educational Forum, October 1–3, 2025, at the Omni La Costa Resort in Carlsbad.

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