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Thursday November 20, 2025

Symposium

Cost: $349 (earlybird)

(includes certificate of attendance, 8 continuing education points, lunch, nutritional breaks and closing reception)

Join industry leaders and senior business continuity professionals for a dynamic, one-day symposium in Gatineau, Quebec. This event will bring together experts from across Canada to share insights, challenge conventional thinking, and explore emerging trends in business continuity, risk management, and resilience. Attendees will have the opportunity to expand their professional networks, participate in interactive sessions, and gain practical strategies for navigating today's evolving risk landscape. Whether you're looking to deepen your knowledge, connect with peers, or elevate your career, this symposium is designed to inspire and inform.

Pre Conference Events

Cost:

$59 per session (includes certificate of attendance, 3 continuing education credits and nutritional break)

$99 for both sessions (includes certificate of attendance, 6 continuing education points, lunch and nutritional breaks)

Enhance your symposium experience with targeted pre-conference workshops focused on critical areas of business continuity.

• BCP Ethics 2025: Navigating Integrity Through Chaos and Crisis
  In times of crisis, ethical clarity can mean the difference between trust and turmoil. This interactive one-day workshop is designed for business continuity, emergency management, and resilience professionals seeking to lead with integrity under pressure. Drawing on real-world case studies and Canadian examples, participants will explore the ethical complexities of crisis management—where split-second decisions meet long-term consequences.  Guided by award-winning crisis consultant and author Suzanne Bernier, this session offers a structured yet dynamic learning experience, including group activities, decision-making simulations, and expert-led discussion. Participants will learn to recognize ethical blind spots, apply proven frameworks for ethical decision-making, and communicate transparently and responsibly during high-stress scenarios.

• IT Tabletop Exercise: This high-intensity tabletop exercise simulates a ransomware attack on a critical public sector organization. Led by a seasoned Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) with first-hand experience managing ransomware incidents in critical systems, this in-person session immerses participants in the heat of decision-making during an escalating crisis.
  
  Whether you're in government, healthcare, utilities, or any essential sector, this exercise reveals the operational, strategic, and leadership challenges organizations face when hit by a modern ransomware attack.

These workshops provide practical, actionable insights to equip professionals with the tools to navigate complex crises with confidence and integrity.

Post Conference Events

This  fast-paced course is built for experienced business continuity professionals. If you’re in a hurry to take your career to the next level, Business Continuity Review (BCP 501) is for you. This short, yet highly effective, refresher course will re-acquaint you with the key elements of business continuity and is based on the recently revamped DRI Professional Practices for Business Continuity Management – the most utilized and time-tested standard in the field Participants will engage in practical exercises and case studies to reinforce key concepts and ensure readiness for the certification exam.

Course Availability: Offered in both English and French to accommodate bilingual professionals and broaden accessibility.

Cost: $1850

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