Catastrophic events, which directly impact the Canadian public, require industry, academia and all levels of government to work together before, during and after these events. With such a great need to build collaboration and resilience, Catastrophe Indices and Quantification Inc. (CatIQ), is organizing its inaugural conference to address what is foremost on all our minds. CatIQ’s Canadian Catastrophe Conference (C4) will take place on February 1 & February 2, 2016 at the Toronto Region Board of Trade in Toronto, Ontario. The conference will provide an overview of catastrophes, discuss strategies in catastrophe management, and explore sector perspectives.