Business Continuity Conferences in 2024

Discover unparalleled opportunities for learning, networking, and staying at the forefront of dynamic industry trends by attending and participating in business continuity conferences and events.

The realm of business continuity is continually evolving, and choosing to attend a business continuity event provides a unique platform for organisations to connect with other expert professionals, gaining fresh perspectives on crucial aspects such as risk assessment and disaster recovery.

Join us as we explore some of the upcoming events across this year's calendar!

ALARM South Conference 2024

25-27 February, Slough, UK

The ALARM South Conference will be held at the end of February at the Copthorne Hotel in Slough. The theme for the conference will be Risk Resuscitation, and will open with a keynote talk from the BBC's first dedicated Cyber Security Reporter, Joe Tidy. For more information and to see the full agenda of events, visit here.

DRI2024 - The Business Continuity Conference

3-6 March, New Orleans, USA

This event is held by the Disaster Recovery Institute International, a leading non-profit aiming to aid organisations recover from disasters. The conference will be held at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside and offers the chance to learn and connect with industry leaders from around the globe. Register your interest and find out more here.

DRJ Spring 2024

17-20 March, Orlando, USA

The Disaster Recovery Journal's spring conference will be held at the Renaissance Orlando at Seaworld in Orlando, Florida. The theme chosen for the conference is Unleashing the Power of Resilience. The agenda is packed with panel discussions and networking opportunities, with over 80 expert speakers waiting to give their insights. Get registered here.

RIMS RISKWORLD

5-8 May, San Diego, USA

Those specialising in global risk management will find discussions, networking, and education at the Risk and Insurance Management Society's conference. This event is due to take place at the San Diego Convention Center and offers 300+ speakers from over 70 countries. Registration is due to open in March, but more about the event can be learned here.

Continuity Insights Management Conference

6-8 May, Charlotte, USA

The CIMC is pitched as a conference for senior business continuity executives, and will take place in the Le Meridian Hotel Complex in Charlotte, USA. With over 50 sessions to choose from, and a full schedule of networking events (including a bowling reception!), it offers a great place to learn more about business continuity strategy. Find out more here.

Business Continuity Awareness Week (BCAW)

13-17 May

Though no major events have been tabled yet, Business Continuity Awareness Week is due to land in mid-May. This annual, global event is organised by the Business Continuity Institute and draws attention to the need for operational resilience and forward planning.

Keep an eye out for the announcement of webinars and other events to help promote and celebrate this week of knowledge-sharing.

World Conference on Business, Management, Finance, Economics, and Marketing

16-17 May, Vienna, Austria

The 5th World Conference on Business, Management, Finance, Economics, and Marketing is due to take place in mid-May. Keynote speakers are flying in from across the world to deliver talks across a wide range of disciplines. Abstracts and registrations can be submitted here.

ABA Risk and Compliance Conference

11-14June, Seattle, USA

The American Bankers Association will be holding their risk and compliance conference at the Seattle Convention Center in June. In-person registration includes full access to all events and opportunities during the event, while on-demand registration offers access to livestreams and recordings of sessions. More information and registration can be found here.

International Conference on Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity 2024

13-14 June, Bangkok, Thailand

The 7th ICDRBC is due to take place in mid-June in Bangkok. This conference will offer the chance to attend in person and online and proposes bringing together both academic researchers and industry experts to explore all aspects of business continuity. An agenda and venue are yet to be announced, but you can register and submit papers for consideration here.

DRJ Fall 2024

8-11 September, Dallas, USA

The DRJ hold a fall conference in addition to their spring events, and this year it will be held at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center near Dallas, Texas. This will be the DRJ's 71st annual conference, and carries a theme of Building Tomorrow's Resilience Today. They have previously attracted speakers with a wide range of expertise and backgrounds, and more information can be found on their site here.

International Conference on Business Continuity Management and Applications

19-20 September, Toronto, Canada

Though it is marketed as being held in Toronto, the International Conference on Business Continuity Management and Applications will be held online. Discussions at this event are promised to be an interdisciplinary affair, with students, academics, and industry experts all coming together to learn and network. More information can be found here.

Gartner Security Risk & Management Summit

23-25 September, London, UK

Gartner's 2024 London conference carries the theme of Building Cybersecurity Resilience in a Complex World. It is due to take place in ExCeL London, and promises to bring together risk and cybersecurity experts for workshops, roundtables, and more. Find out more and get registered for this event here.

Continuity & Resilience Today

22-23 October, Toronto, Canada

Those searching for an in-person event in Toronto should mark their diaries for the CRT conference, taking place at the International Centre in late October. This conference promises both practical and collaborative events with an emphasis on strengthening resilience across the business world. Register interest here.

BCI World Hybrid 2024

26-27 October, London, UK

The Business Continuity Institute's big annual conference is due to draw business continuity and organisational resilience experts from across the globe to London. Taking place at the Leonardo Royal London Hotel Tower Bridge, this event promises to bring together experts in both a physical and virtual conference, with their vendor exhibition also being available on a hybrid basis. More information about the conference can be found here.

2025 and beyond

Though we are currently at the start of 2024, some conferences have already pencilled in dates for 2025. As we progress through the year, more and more events will confirm times and locations, but for now clear a space in your diary for these upcoming continuity and resilience conferences.

DRJ Spring 2025

23-26 March, Orlando, USA

DRJ's next Spring conference is scheduled to take place again at the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld in Orlando, Florida. As with the fall conferences, the schedule is filled with speakers and events, plus an exhibit hall packed with vendors and connections to meet. Though registration has not yet opened, more information will be announced here.

International Conference on Business Continuity Planning and Analysis

18-19 February, Rome, Italy

The International Conference on Business Continuity Planning and Analysis is due to be held as hybrid event, with the in-person events scheduled to take place in Rome. A number of papers will be selected to be published in a Special Journal after the conference. To find out more about this event, visit here.

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