In October last year, The Chancellor wrote to the Chair of the National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) requesting the NIC undertake a new study on the resilience of the UK’s economic infrastructure. The request highlighted the need to ensure our systems could cope with future shocks, threats, and challenges, especially those intensified by the increased interdependence of infrastructure systems. The remit was to research the evidence on the different approaches for improving the resilience of infrastructure systems and make recommendations to government on how best to assess resilience, how government should plan for unexpected shocks, and to review the costs and benefits of measures to improve resilience.
Resilience First is therefore delighted that Sir John Armitt, as Chair of the NIC, will give a private briefing to members on progress with the study and his views on the inter-relationship between the economy, the business community and the national infrastructure.
Kindly hosted by Atkins.
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Geopolitical Masterclass with Dr Jamie Shea CMG
Thursday 24 April, 13:00-14:00 BST, Microsoft TeamsResilience First is delighted to host a virtual Geopolitical Masterclass with Dr Jamie Shea CMG, NATO’s former Deputy Assistant Secretary General for Emerging Security Challenges. Jamie will share his insights into the global security and resilience landscape following the first 100 days of the Trump administration.
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AI for Organisational Resilience: A showcase and discussion
Monday 28 April, 13:30-14:30 BST, OnlineJoin us for the first of our resilience innovation showcases focused on uncovering AI for Organisational Resilience. Whether you are new to AI or already exploring its potential, we will give a demonstration of a recently developed AI-backed resilience tool, followed by a discussion on how AI can enhance resilience.
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Whole-of-Society Approach to Urban Resilience
Wednesday, 30 April, 13:00-14:30 BST, LondonResilience First, in collaboration with the Centre for Whole of Society Resilience, warmly invites its members to a lunch briefing featuring a panel discussion on a Whole-of-Society Approach to Urban Resilience.
As UK cities face increasing pressures from climate change, technological disruptions, security risks and global supply chain vulnerabilities, urban resilience has become a crucial priority for policymakers, businesses, and communities alike.