Event - Raising the Standard

Raising the Standard - Introducing BS25999

This event will be NON-commercial in nature, focussing on issues relevant to the new British Standard - BS25999, and will be run under Chatham House Rules. We'll be providing information covering the latest developments in the area of standards and including a detailed overview of the new British Standard for Business Continuity from the other standards that impact on the topic.

The Session will aim to develop thinking and deliver support in two primary areas. Firstly, we will look at the importance and evolution of standards within our industry. Secondly, we will look at how BS25999 can be implemented in organisations. Included in the day will be:

A session of expert speakers on the topics

A fully interactive Q&A session, allowing our audience to quiz our panel for their views, opinions and perceptions.

Our Panel Group will remain throughout the session to answer any questions that you might have during both the Event and the Networking Sessions.

An advice pack will also be available for delegates, and a dedicated area on our Website providing additional support and assistance. Our site will also host a discussion area on the topics raised to ensure progression of the issues identified and which we hope will extend the reach of the event.

All materials used will be available to delegates and members for download from the Continuity Forum Website

AGENDA

09:30 Registration, Networking and Refreshments

10:00 Welcome from the Continuity Forum A welcome to the day and general introduction to the Continuity Forum, our host & the days format Housekeeping will be covered in this section  Sara McKenna

10:05 Introducing the Standards Forum and our Keynote Speaker

10.10 Setting the Scene - The Importance & Evolution of Standards This section will cover the issues facing the Industries at this time with particular regard to businesses preparations for major events. This presentation will include information on a broad range of international standards issues covering the US, UK and other major areas. In addition, we'll be exploring what needs to be done by organisations and how to achieve the most effective compliance. The session will also provide an update featuring the latest research carried out on the topic.

10:40 Standards in Business Continuity A presentation covering why the BSI has decided to introduce a specific BCM standard and how this benefits organisations of all types. In addition, we'llwill be providing an update on the new standard including the latest relevant news and a summary of the latest developments as they affect BCM within organisations.

11:10  Implementing BS25999 In this session we review and illustrate the new standard and cover how it can be applied to organisations to improve the BCM programme and meet the growing range of legislative, regulatory and organisational requirements.

This is intended to be a broad illustration of the type of planning needed and some examples of effects of failing to plan for events, as well as the importance of working with the diverse local interests This session will look at organisational issues of implementing the BS 25999 and how it can be used to address both commercial and operational issues.

We'll also be covering how to ensure that the right resources are targeted in the right way and maximising the commercial value from the Standard.

12:40 Closing the Gaps & Broadening the thinking This session rounds up the mornings topics including a Q&A prior to light lunch & networking

13:00 Light Lunch & Networking

14:30 Ends

If you would like to know more about how your organisation can get involved and benefit from working with the Continuity Forum, please email us HERE! or call on + 44 (0) 208 993 1599.