Agenda

Conference Agenda

The Conference’s program will run for one day on November 11th, 2025 and it will consist of several plenary sessions and one “interactive session”.
The following is the preliminary Conference program

Tuesday

11 November

Registration and coffee Reception

8:30 am - 9:00 am

Welcome, Opening and Keynote Speeches and Award

9:00 – 9:02 National Anthem

9:03– 9:04 Welcoming Remarks: Abdullatif Ali Al-Yafei . President, 4th Business Continuity and Resilience Conference

9:05 – 9:10 Introductory Film Presentation

9:11 – 9:16 Keynote speaker

9:17 – 9:30 Awards and Recognition session

9:00 am - 9:30 am

Main Session

Topic: Unlocking Resilient Futures: How AI is Redefining Business Continuity

09:35AM–10:25AM. - 50 Minutes

From risk to resilience and how AI enabler

The ethical edge of AI and resilience (ethical perspective)

AI roles in Cyber resilience AI in Crisis management ensure business cont.

AI and art of Bouncing back from a crisis?

Break

networking, and coffee break

10:25AM –10:40AM - 15 Minutes

Panel Discussion 1

Resilient Smart Cities: Integrating Technology & Sustainability

10:40PM –11:30 PM- 50 Minutes

Leveraging Smart Infrastructure and IoT for Enhanced Disaster Preparedness and Cybersecurity in Smart Cities

Fostering Sustainable Mobility and Transportation Networks to Enhance Business Resilience in Urban Areas

Building Climate-Resilient Urban Business Communities through Green Infrastructure and Renewable Energy Initiatives

Enhancing Resilience in Public Health and Emergency Response Systems through AI Integration: Challenges and Opportunities

Break

Prayer, networking, and coffee break

11:30AM - 11:40PM - 10 Minutes

Panel Discussion 2

Navigating the Digital Threat Landscape: Resilience Strategies for Financial Sector

11:40AM - 12:30PM - 50 Minutes

Cybersecurity and Fraud Prevention: Strengthening defenses against cyber threats and fraudulent activities

Digital Transformation and Fintech Integration: Embracing technological advancements to enhance operational resilience

AI for Predictive Analytics: Leveraging artificial intelligence to anticipate and mitigate evolving risks

Break

networking, and coffee break

12:30AM - 12:40PM - 10 Minutes

Session 4

Interactive Session
Topic : Mastering Organizational Resilience: Through Real-World Lessons integrating AI with BC planning
Moderator: Ala'aldeen Farhan Ali Al-Soukni

12:40 PM - 01:40PM - 60 Minutes

Break

networking, and coffee break

01:40 PM - 01:50PM - 10 Minutes

Panel Discussion 3

From Risk to Resilience: Securing Sustainable Supply Chains in a Changing World

1:50 PM - 2:40PM - 50 Minutes

Supply Chain Resilience in an Era of Global Interconnectedness, Geopolitical Tensions, Climate Change, and Technological Advancements

Digital Transformation: Leveraging Technologies to Optimize Supply Chain Operations

Identifying Vulnerabilities and Developing Contingency Plans for Potential Disruptions

Sustainability and Circular Supply Chains: Implementing Eco-Friendly Practices Or Resilience in Critical Supply Chains: Ensuring Stability in Pharmaceuticals, Food, and Electronics

Conclusion and Final Remarks

02:40PM – 02:50PM - 10 Minutes

Lunch

02:50PM