Spit, Blu Tack, and Resilience: Innovating Emergency Management with Limited Resources
| Tuesday, July 15, 2025 |
| 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM |
Overview
Liam Scott, Operational Systems, National Emergency Management Agency
Speaker
Mr Liam Scott
Operational Systems
National Emergency Management Agency
Spit, Blu Tack, and Resilience: Innovating Emergency Management with Limited Resources
Abstract
In the world of disaster and emergency management, perfection is rarely achievable. Success often relies on improvisation, quick thinking, and a resourceful approach to technology. Liam Scott, Lead for Operational Systems at New Zealand’s National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), will share how practical solutions can make a significant impact in the face of critical incidents. From enhancing situational awareness to maintaining communication and coordination, Liam will explore the power of using what's at hand to achieve meaningful outcomes. This session will demonstrate how innovation doesn't require cutting-edge tools, it requires a mindset of resilience, adaptability, and commitment to supporting communities in a crisis.
Biography
Liam Scott manages the technology portfolio at New Zealand’s National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA). With a background in Defence and over a decade of experience in operational systems, Liam has led key projects enhancing operational and emergency response capabilities across the public sector. His expertise includes finding practical, resourceful solutions using available tools and ingenuity to improve situational awareness, communication, and coordination during critical incidents. Passionate about building resilient communities, Liam brings a strategic, people-focused approach to emergency management. He is committed to leveraging technology to empower the emergency management sector to ensure the most vulnerable are supported on their worst day.
