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The disruptions making headlines today—ransomware attacks, supply chain breakdowns, and cascading third-party failures—are exposing the limits of traditional scenario testing. But with every challenge comes an opportunity: to reimagine how resilience programs are built, tested, and improved. In this webinar, Fusion’s David Halford and Mandy Leavell, explore how innovations in AI and data science are transforming scenario testing into a more powerful tool for resilience. They examine the full testing lifecycle—scenario design, tabletop exercises, gap analysis, and reporting—and highlight where programs often fall short. You’ll see how organizations can leverage AI to automate complex tasks, expand testing scope, uncover hidden vulnerabilities, and turn reporting into data-driven insights executives understand and value. Whether you’re evolving tabletop exercises, strengthening preparedness, or reframing resilience as a measurable business advantage, this session will equip you with practical strategies to test smarter, prepare faster, and prove the value of your program in moments that matter most. Key takeaways: - Why traditional scenario testing struggles to keep up with today’s disruptions - How AI and data science expand scenario design, testing, and reporting capabilities - Practical steps to reduce bias, overcome resource constraints, and close gaps faster - How to shift from reactive exercises to proactive, data-driven resilience strategies - Ways Fusion helps organizations transform scenario testing into a strategic advantage NOTE: This is a sponsored webinar with content produced by Fusion Risk Management. The information contained in this presentation represents the views and opinions of Fusion Risk Management and does not necessarily represent the views or opinions of DRI International.

Members of DRI's Future Vision Committee present the major findings from the 2024 DRI Trends Report and the 2025 DRI Predictions Report. Lyndon Bird provides an overview of the reports' findings, while key issues are discussed by individual members: - Eric McNulty focuses on the the current global risk situation and how priorities might change in the near and medium term. The change in U.S. administration is likely to modify many aspects of U.S. policy (domestically and globally). The presenter will assess how this may affect resilience management issues such as climate change, ESG, and global supply chains. - Richard Knowlton discusses why once again "cyber events” have topped our list of importance in terms of threats to resilience. He will provide an overview of how he sees the main cyber threats and how well governments and companies are in dealing with them. - Steven Lei explains that natural disasters are a constant theme in our resilience surveys. He will cover the lessons learned in the LA fires, together with a wider perspective about what needs to done to better protect citizens and companies from increasing temperature extremes and other climate changes.

The DRI International Global Risk and Resilience Trends Report is now in its tenth year. It provides a comprehensive view of risk and resilience trends. Written by the DRI Future Vision Committee (FVC), it delivers an independent analysis of current and emerging risks as perceived by professionals directly involved in managing resilience.

Be prepared for anything. With the increasingly complex threats facing organizations today, along with added pressure from evolving regulations, your organization must be able to thrive through any kind of disruption. That’s why scenario testing should be a pillar in every organization’s resilience program. Going beyond simply testing for success, a good program tests for vulnerabilities so teams can identify gaps, make improvements, and proactively mitigate relevant risks. In this webinar, Fusion Risk Management’s Lead Data Scientist Davis DeRodes and Sr. Product Marketing Manager Mandy Leavell will illustrate how a strategic, data-driven scenario testing program can assess your organization’s ability to deliver critical business services during a crisis, as well as boost confidence in your strategic decision-making. NOTE: This is a sponsored webinar with content produced by Fusion Risk Management. The information contained in this presentation represents the views and opinions of Fusion and does not necessarily represent the views or opinions of DRI International.