An Overview of the Conference

The fourth Risk, Emergency and Business Continuity Management Conference will be held in November 2025. It will build on the success of the first three Conferences held in 2022-2024. Through a series of dialogue sessions, workshops and an accompanying exhibition covering a range of topics, this year’s Conference will address the critical role of enhancing business continuity and supply chain resilience in order to manage the effects of disruptions efficiently and effectively, and recover from them in a sustainable manner.
The Conference will specifically discuss the importance of preparing and planning for business continuity management and supply chain resilience in a way which enhances readiness, particularly in light of the challenges that face the world such as geopolitical tensions, climatic change and its impacts, economic instabilities and imbalances and the range of global conflicts and crises. These clearly need to be reflected in work on business continuity and worldwide supply chains resilience so that entities sustain their ability to provide their services and products to beneficiaries, especially those who depend on them. Additionally, the Conference will emphasize the value of simulation processes and systems, and field exercise activities, which are an essential focus for training, and for testing plans in order to verify the sufficiency and efficiency of resources, capacities and capabilities, as part of a discipline of learning and continuous improvement.
The Conference will also discuss ways in which the benefit of technologies can be maximized generally, with a particular focus on emerging technologies and artificial intelligence. These technologies will be examined to assess their contribution to business continuity management and supply chains, especially in supporting and enabling the anticipation and assessment of risk, and in mapping supply chains, especially in identifying their nodes and links. Discussions will bring together an elite group of the most prominent decision-makers, experts, leaders from national, regional, and global agencies and institutions, and other relevant sectors, as well as a number of researchers, academics and stakeholders in this field, to shed light through strategic dialogue on the best methodologies, practices, and experiences – and hence potential solutions - that have contributed to enhancing preparedness for managing disruptions in business operations and supply chains.

Conference Objectives

Emphasize the critical importance of governance in business continuity management and supply chain resilience. It will in that context highlight the need to clearly define roles and responsibilities at all organizational and sectoral levels to ensure effective coordination and response. Equally essential is the integration of activities among all leading and supporting entities and sectors, aiming to mitigate reciprocal impacts and foster a unified, effective and efficient approach to managing disruptions.
Enhance the culture of risk identification, assessment and management in business continuity and supply chains resilience by examining and discussing the principles and procedures for anticipating and assessing relevant risks, implementing preventive and mitigation programs, and strengthening preparedness, response, and recovery capabilities to manage disruptions and interruptions effectively and efficiently.
Strengthen readiness to manage business disruptions and supply chain interruptions with efficiency and effectiveness, while ensuring a sustainable recovery process.
Emphasize the importance of selecting effective strategies and solutions to ensure robust business continuity management and resilient supply chains.
Highlight the importance of monitoring and surveillance systems, early warning mechanisms, and simulation processes and tools, as well as the role of artificial intelligence in anticipating risks related to business continuity and supply chain resilience.
Demonstrate leading international, regional, and local experiences and best practices in business continuity management and supply chain resilience, and explore opportunities to effectively adopt and benefit from them.

Conference Themes

Governance of business continuity management and supply chains resilience

The growing global challenges faced by organizations means that governance plays a vital role in guiding work on business continuity management and supply chain resilience in a way which ensures their alignment with strategic vision and directions. Governance and organizational structures provide a framework for executing defined roles and responsibilities within business continuity operations and supply chain resilience, supported by coordination mechanisms across departments, divisions, and relevant subsidiary and partner entities. Effective governance also enhances cross-sectoral integration, accelerating response efforts in the event of business or supply chain disruptions, and mitigating the cascading impacts of such events.

Risk management of business continuity and supply chains resilience

The world is experiencing rapid advancements across various sectors, underscoring the urgent need to raise awareness of risk management in the context of business continuity and supply chain resilience. Effective risk assessment for business interruptions or supply chain disruptions requires a comprehensive evaluation of all existing and potential hazards and threats, and a deep understanding of current preventive measures, acceptable risk levels, and business continuity plans. This theme will emphasize the importance of fostering a strong risk management culture, highlighting the need for proactive preparedness to anticipate, prevent, and mitigate the impacts of potential disruptions through strategic planning and preventive procedures and programmes. It will also explore modern preventive strategies aimed at building an effective ecosystem that enhances organizational preparedness and resilience; and explore how best to develop the necessary programs to manage and reduce relevant risks.

Preparedness for business and supply chains disruption or interruption to ensure effective response and sustainable recovery

Recurring challenges in today’s business landscape highlight the critical need to enhance organizational readiness to respond to disruptions and interruptions in business operations and supply chains. This theme will underscore the importance of developing immediate and effective response capabilities to ensure the continuity of essential services and the availability of vital goods and products. It will also emphasize the role of proactive planning in equipping organizations to manage various scenarios and minimize the impact of disruptions. Furthermore, it will advocate for the establishment of flexible and sustainable recovery procedures, whilst reinforcing the importance of institutional coordination and the integration of roles among relevant entities.

Strategies and Solutions for Business Continuity Management and Supply Chains Resilience

Business continuity and supply chain resilience strategies and solutions inevitably differ across organizations, depending on the nature of their operations. This theme aims to explore the methodologies and procedures for selecting effective strategies that ensure operational continuity and strengthen supply chain resilience. These strategies are informed by business impact analyses and risk assessments related to disruptions and interruptions, and should be aligned with established governance frameworks. The development process also involves evaluation of the effectiveness of current solutions, identifying performance gaps, and exploring innovative approaches which leverage global best practices and harness modern technologies to enhance preparedness and readiness at all levels.

Employing advanced technologies in business continuity management and supply chains resilience

This theme will focus on exploring leading modern technological experiences and practices that enhance the capacity to address effectively business continuity and supply chain risks in a way which contributes to building flexible and resilient business continuity management systems and supply chains. The theme will also examine how advanced technologies can be leveraged to ensure business continuity and resilience, with an emphasis on monitoring, surveillance, and early warning systems. These technologies play a critical role across the risk management spectrum—including anticipation, assessment, prevention, preparedness, and response. Moreover, emerging technologies significantly enhance communication during incidents, emergencies, and crises, thereby improving the effectiveness and coordination of response efforts.

Lessons Learned and Best Practices in Business Continuity Management and Supply Chains Resilience

This theme will highlight key lessons learned from crises and challenges encountered by entities at the local, regional, and international levels, with a focus on strengthening business continuity and supply chain resilience in the face of rapid change. It will showcase best practices, effective governance frameworks, and proactive models for managing continuity and resilience. The theme aims to empower organizations to develop comprehensive and sustainable strategies through sharing experiences, the review of leading practices, and emphasizes on integrating institutional planning with modern technologies to support business continuity management and supply chain resilience.