On Monday 16 December we held the opening session of our Geostrategic Resilience Programme supported by PwC. This programme helps Resilience First members strengthen their resilience capabilities in a rapidly shifting geopolitical landscape.

The virtual discussion brought together thought leaders from the private sector, government and academia to delve into the key implications of the US Presidential election results.

Topics:

  • Insights into the incoming administration and its implications for business
  • Understanding geostrategic resilience and practical tools to enhance your organisation’s capabilities
  • Examples of how your organisation can anticipate and respond to shifts in the geopolitical environment
  • Historical comparisons

Speakers:

  • Lord Gavin Barwell, former MP (2010-2017), and Chief of Staff to the UK Prime Minister (2017-2019)
  • Alex Sagovsky, Director of Crisis, Resilience and Geopolitical Risk, PwC
  • Dr. Laura Ellyn Smith, Presidential Historian, Oxford University

If you missed the session, you can watch the recording here.

Upcoming events

  • Leaders’ Forum 2025

    Leaders’ Forum 2025

    Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month, 1pm, online

    Resilience First hosts an online Leader’s Forum, a bi-monthly meeting created for senior leaders from our diverse, cross-sector business membership.

  • Practical steps for building resilience to geopolitics

    Practical steps for building resilience to geopolitics

    Monday 24 February, 13:00-14:00 GMT, Online

    As geopolitical risks and trade uncertainties continue to grow, organisations must adapt quickly to navigate these challenges effectively. But how do you build resilience in this evolving geopolitical environment?

    Join us for our member-only virtual discussion, part of our Geostrategic Resilience Programme in collaboration with PwC.

  • Third National Conference on Societal Resilience

    Third National Conference on Societal Resilience

    10 & 11 March 2025, Whitworth Hall, The University of Manchester

    We are excited to support our friends at the National Consortium for Societal Resilience (NCSR+) as they host the Third Conference on Societal Resilience.

    This in-person, two-day conference offers a unique networking opportunity for professionals and organisations across the public, voluntary, community, and business sectors to learn, share insights, and explore collaborative opportunities to strengthen societal resilience in the face of disruption.