Special Risk Summit 26th Sept '08 Information
Submitted by Continuity Forum on Mon, 2008-09-01 07:43.News
Category Business Continuity Management Special Risk Portal - Pandemic & Flooding - General
The Continuity Forum announces Special Risks summit in association with the Cabinet Office
The Continuity Forum in association with the Cabinet Office will be hosting a Special Risks Summit on 26th September 2008. This special event will discuss the implications of the Pitt review and examine the developing role of Business Continuity Management in enabling better resilience. The summit will prominently feature the latest information on Flooding and Pandemic risk and detail both best practice advice and our latest research into the preparedness of organisations.
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This prestigious Special Risks event builds on the recommendations of the Pitt review and leading Health figures will also be addressing the risk and implications surrounding Pandemic and Avian Influenza.
Throughout this Summit the Cabinet office and the Continuity Forum will be sharing information on the vital role of BCM in establishing better Organisational and Community Resilience across the UK. This all day Summit event will be held in London and will be open to both members and non-Members of the Continuity Forum. Places will be at a premium and early registration or expressions of interest are urged.
For more information on the Summit and to register your interest please contact Sara McKenna on 020 8993 1599 or by mail at info@continuityforum.org.
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Recent events have highlighted the need for a significantly higher level of business preparedness in organisations of all sizes. In fact, recent research conducted by the Continuity Forum and the Chartered Management Institute suggests that still only 47% of large organisations have Business Continuity Plans in place. This figure is still lower in medium and smaller organisations; indeed looking at the very latest study undertaken by the Continuity Forum in the 1st half of 2008 and being shared at the summit shows that specific Planning for Pandemic is far worse with the vast majority of organisations’ having weak or no plans at all.
The situation with regards to flooding risk is little better and even though the frequency of events appears to be rising most organisations are still failing to establish measures to protect themselves.
To address this worrying situation The Continuity Forum, in association with The Cabinet Office and British Airways, is bringing you a Special Risks Summit, which will share the most current thinking from government and experts on the issues and measures needed to combat them.
This Special Risks Summit is the first in a new series of Special events targeted at addressing specific issues affecting the sector, providing insight and advice in a series of ongoing high level Summits.
Each Summit will be supported by tailored in-depth research and involve leading experts and thought leaders. Accompanying each support will be a mini-series of supporting events ranging from Workshops all the way through to custom in-house sessions designed to further support change and development.
Our aim through this event is to give an overview of the special risks facing various industries, and to allow our delegates to hear from our expert speakers, and to learn from their fellow delegates.
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Morning Session
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Benefits of Attending
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Registration and networking with the speakers, experts and your fellow delegates at British Airways Waterside Theatre
Chairman’s Opening Comments from The Cabinet Office, British Airways and the Continuity Forum
Our morning session will include an extended networking session, to allow you to share your ideas and discuss your issues with your fellow delegates, our speakers and partners.
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Our aim through this event is to give an overview of the special risks facing various industries, and to allow our delegates to hear from our expert speakers, and to learn from their fellow delegates.
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Afternoon Session
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Organisations who should attend:
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Lunch - a working lunch at the Waterside Theatre Foyer, will allow for more networking time.
After lunch, we will re-convene to hear more from associated industries and experts, including:
A networking session is again provided in the afternoon, ensuring that you gain most benefit from the day.
An extended Question & Discussion session will follow, giving our delegates the opportunity to raise issues and questions with our expert panel.
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Experts on both Flooding and Pandemic preparedness will also be available for discussion and advice during breaks in the Forum area. Copies of materials used will be available to all attendees following the Summit.
Places are limited and early booking is strongly advised
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How to attend the Special Risks Summit
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This all day event is open to members and non-Members of the Continuity Forum. Places will be at a premium and early registration or expressions of interest is urged.
For more information on the Summit and to register your interest please contact SaraMcKenna on 020 8993 1599 or by mail at info@continuityforum.org.
Chatham House rules will apply throughout the day.
Media briefings will be available from 22nd September 2008 please contact the Continuity Forum for details.
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The Continuity Forum is gratefully for the support of the following organisations:
This Summit has also been made possible through corporate sponsorship of the Continuity Forum by Roche Products Ltd.
Please note that sponsors have had no control or input on the development and implementation of this Summit
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