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12/07/2023

DRI International Highlights Keynote Speakers for DRI2024 Conference

New York, Dec. 6, 2023 – Disaster Recovery Institute (DRI) International, the leading nonprofit in business continuity and resilience education and certification, has announced its keynote speakers for DRI2024, its annual conference for resilience professionals. The event will be held at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside in Louisiana on Mar. 3-6, 2024.

“We pride ourselves on the level of unique knowledge our presenters bring to our conferences,” said Chloe Demrovsky, DRI President and CEO. “This year we’re fortunate to be joined by highly respected professionals who bring first-hand experience from some of the most impactful events in U.S. history.”

The conference will begin with Col. John Tien, former Deputy Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, who will draw on his experience at the DHS and the National Security Council for three presidential administrations, for a discussion on the current state of national security, the evolving threat landscape, and the critical need for coordination between the public and private sectors.

Former FEMA Director Craig Fugate will take part in a thought-provoking conversation exploring the strategies and experiences that shaped his tenure, delving into the invaluable lessons he learned from managing some of the United States’ most significant emergencies and disasters.

Lolita Jackson, MBE, Executive Director of Sustainable Cities, Sustainable Development Capital LLP, will share her insights on how businesses can build resilience to climate change. With more than 20 years of experience in climate policy and emergency management, Jackson has been at the forefront of New York City’s response to some of the most challenging disasters, including Superstorm Sandy and the COVID-19 pandemic.

The DRI2024 program additionally offers pre-conference training courses, dedicated workshops, and lively discussion opportunities for experienced professionals in resilience, business continuity, and disaster recovery. It is also host to the DRI Awards of Excellence gala, spotlighting the best and brightest in the field. For more information, visit: conference.drii.org

About DRI International:
Disaster Recovery Institute International (DRI) is the oldest and largest nonprofit that helps organizations around the world prepare for and recover from disasters by providing education, accreditation, and thought leadership in business continuity, disaster recovery, cyber resilience and related fields. Founded in 1988, DRI has certified 20,000+ resilience professionals in 110+ countries and at 95 percent of Fortune 100 companies.

For press inquiries, contact Jeff Holland, DRI Communications Manager, jholland@drii.org

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