Webinar April 9: World Cup 2026: Lessons in Safety & Resilience

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the largest tournament in history and presents material risk across physical, cyber, travel, and reputational domains. Join Sara Pratley for a focused presentation on the risk environment surrounding the FIFA World Cup and what it means for resilience-minded organizations.

The online presentation takes place April 9 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

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Major international events can heighten exposure to a range of issues, including travel risk, misinformation, public safety concerns, operational disruption, and increased pressure on crisis response teams. In this session, Sara will discuss the broader implications for preparedness and share practical considerations to help organizations support their people and maintain continuity in a dynamic threat environment.

Sara is Senior Vice President of Global Intelligence for AlertMedia, a global emergency communication, threat intelligence, and travel risk management provider serving more than 3,500 customers in 150 countries.

Deadline: April 15

Call for Abstracts for ACP Book of Best Practices

The Future of Resiliency 

ACP National is excited to announce the 4^th edition of its Book of Best Practices: The Future of Resiliency in 2026. The book represents a comprehensive publication highlighting best practices, case studies, research, and innovations in business continuity, disaster recovery, risk, and resilience. Our 1^st, 2^nd, and 3^rd editions were tremendous successes.

We want you to continue to showcase your knowledge and expertise, from which we can all benefit. We are seeking practitioners, scholars, researchers, vendors, and thought leaders in the resiliency industry to submit abstracts to be included in the publication.

Please consider this opportunity to contribute and be recognized for your commitment to our profession and submit your abstract for review by our Book Committee. Our Best Practices Book is a peer-reviewed, professional journal.

Chapter Abstract (150 – 300 words, PDF or Word

Important dates to remember:

Chapter Abstract Submission Deadline: April 15

Chapter Abstract Approval: April 30

Full Chapter Submission Deadline: May 31

Learn more about submitting your abstract here. 

For questions or additional information, please contact  Dr. Bernard A. Jones – ACP National Board Member - jonesb1@stjohns.edu

ACP Announces Four New Special Interest Groups

Our highly successful ACP Special Interest Group (SIG) is announcing the launch of four new SIGs in 2026!

Education

Retail

Energy|Utilities

Government

The purpose of the ACP Special Interest Group (SIG) program is to provide a dedicated forum within the ACP for members to delve deeper into specific aspects of business continuity, exchange knowledge, share experiences, and collaborate on advancing the field. The ACP SIG program will focus on business continuity and related disciplines, including risk management, crisis communication, disaster recovery, cybersecurity, and organizational resilience. It will explore theoretical frameworks and practical applications to enhance members' understanding and proficiency in these areas.

Membership:

Membership in any ACP SIG is open to all ACP members interested in contributing to and benefiting from its activities. Members may come from diverse professional backgrounds and experience levels within the business continuity field.

Our Ask:

In order for us to officially charter these four new SIGs, we need to enlist volunteers to serve as committee chair, co-committee chair, and secretary for each new SIG. The time commitment is a few hours per month, and the benefit is serving in a committee leadership role, enhancing your professional brand, collaborating with resilience practitioners within a dedicated forum, as well as adding value and a benefit to your fellow ACP members.

Please reach out directly if you have a desire to join our ACP SIG community as a leader!

Contact: jonesb1@stjohns.edu