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IAEM Plugged In: Join the Emergency Management Community - May 9th
You are invited to attend IAEM Plugged In. This one-day virtual learning experience is designed to provide expert-led sessions on current issues and topics in emergency management.
Breakout Session Highlights
- Human-AI Collaboration: Shaping the Future of Emergency Management
- Tag Me in That: Best Practices in Social Media Crisis Communications
- The Disasters That Define Us: Lessons from Past Disasters
- Food Banks Rising: Pandemic Response and the Road Ahead
Meet the Expert
Emergency vs. Crisis Management: Different Purposes, Distinct Approaches
Crafting business continuity and crisis management programs that thrive in fast-paced and regulatory-heavy realms is complex and nuanced.
Author and resilience professional Laura Jury shares an approach that is distinctly human-centered, designed not merely to safeguard shareholder value but to provide robust, practical pre-planning and a resilience-building framework.
In high-stakes environments two critical but distinct disciplines come into play: Emergency and Crisis Management. While often used interchangeably, these functions serve different purposes and require distinct approaches, resources, and skill sets.
Laura explains >>
In the Know...
DRI International Announces Michelle Cross, MBCP, as New President and CEO
The HUB celebrates Michelle Cross taking the helm of DRII. Michelle has worked her way up through the trenches in the industry. With 25+ years of resilience experience — including a decade on DRI’s Board of Directors — Michelle brings unparalleled expertise and a deep commitment to advancing the profession. Most recently, Michelle was VP for Fidelity, where she led diverse initiatives including data optimization, data enablement and governance service recovery. Prior to Fidelity she worked as National Practice Leader for Wells Fargo’s Business Continuity Consulting Practice after providing risk consulting services for Marsh & McLennan. The HUB extends an enthusiastic congratulations to Michelle and DRI. Stay tuned for exciting developments under Michelle’s leadership! Good things ahead!
Learn more >>Supply Chain Resilience: The essential role of the contract
Why contractual agreements cannot be overlooked as a key part of a resilient strategy.
Read MorePrivacy Pitfalls: Lessons from the Honda settlement order and the CCPA
The wider implications of the California Privacy Act in digital advertising.
Read MoreCybersecurity: Utility operators face rising cyber threats
Public safety is at risk when water and power utilities are targeted.
Read MoreFlood Risk Management: Moving from federal to state and local responsibility
President Trump’s Executive Order and what it means for the future of floor risk management.
Read MoreCrossover Communication: The overlap of crisis management and cybersecurity
Tips on identifying signs ahead of trouble and preparing for the unexpected.
Read MoreDisasters in Contrast: Lessons from Los Angeles and North Carolina
Common lessons drawn from two vastly different disasters.
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IAEM Plugged In: Emergency Management Virtual Conference, May 9th
This one-day learning experience provides expert-led sessions on current issues such as: Human-AI Collaboration, Best Practices in Social Media, Lessons from Past Disasters, Food Banks Rising, Learn from Humanitarian Response.
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Industry Pulse
Supply Chains Under Pressure: What The 2025 Poll of 250 Industry Leaders Reveals About Cyber, AI, And Strategic Shifts
If the first quarter of 2025 proved anything, it’s this: Supply chains are still on the frontlines of global disruption. From a new U.S. presidential administration to escalating tariffs, AI integration, and cyber threats, supply chain leaders are navigating a complex and often contradictory environment. The disruptions are piling up—but so is the urgency to respond smarter, faster, and more strategically.
To better understand how companies are adjusting in real time, global technology consulting firm West Monroe launched the West Monroe Quarterly Supply Chain Poll—a recurring snapshot of sentiment and strategy from 250 U.S.-based industry leaders across manufacturing, retail, and distribution. Download the full report to learn what they found in Q1 and why it matters.
Click here >>The State of Cyberwarfare
The Invisible Front Line: AI-Powered Cyber Threats Illuminate the Dark Side
We are in a world where information is power, knowledge equates to authority and the digital sphere has evolved into a decisive battlefield. Bad actors are relentless, the damage and scale widespread, and the feeling of vulnerability is undeniable as nation-states increasingly leverage AI for cyber attacks, innovation stalls, and economies suffer disruptions.
Immerse yourself in the Armis Cyberwarfare Report to uncover how organizations and governments worldwide are confronting escalating threat levels head-on.
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