Aon will hold the first leg of its global Advanced Risk Conference in Melbourne next week.

More than 300 risk leaders are expected at the two-day event from Tuesday.

Managing a changing insurance market, impacts of global trade agreements, handling risk in unstable times and blockchain opportunities are among conference topics.

Business Council of Australia CEO Jennifer Westacott will examine risks facing local companies over the next 10 years.

“With the challenges facing businesses no longer uniform, this year’s risk thought-leaders will provide deep insight, new strategies and real-life case studies to help risk managers navigate through the increasingly demanding environment,” Aon says.

Singapore and Portugal will host the conference after Melbourne.