Tuesday 10 February, 9:00-11:00

Join the upcoming London Business Network for Resilience morning briefing on the Trailblazers Programme, taking place on Tuesday 10 February, from 9:00–11:00 GMT, kindly hosted by Team London Bridge.

This event will bring together business networks, local authorities and resilience leaders to explore how businesses can play a stronger, more coordinated role in local emergency planning and resilience.

This session will:

  • Provide an insight into the Trailblazers programme and what it means for businesses and business networks
  • Explore local accountability, leadership and integration of resilience at a place level
  • Share lessons from managing business disruption and how these can strengthen resilience across business communities
  • Offer an opportunity to engage directly with resilience practitioners and peers

A panel discussion followed by an open dialogue, allowing attendees to share perspectives, ask questions and identify opportunities for collaboration.

Speakers

Keynote: Janette Browne, Deputy Director, London Resilience Unit

Chair: Rick Cudworth, Executive Director, Resilience First

Panel:

  • India Copley, Manager, Operational Resilience, UK Finance
  • Joanne Marples, Emergency Planning & Resilience Officer, Southwark
  • Nick Morant, Director of Security Partnerships & Community Safety, Team London Bridge BID
  • Madison Smith, Resilience / Emergency Planning Officer, City of London

We would welcome the participation of London-based business networks, Business Improvement Districts, Chambers of Commerce and partner organisations interested in strengthening preparedness, resilience and collaboration across their communities.

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