Speakers Bureau

speakers

BRMA's membership encompasses a wide range of experiences in various industries. Contact us for speakers on any Business Continuity-related topic or event.

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Business Continuity Management: What It Is and Its Affect on the Future

What: A one-hour PowerPoint presentation/discussion on "Business Continuity Management"

The presentation will include the following topics:

Impacts disasters such as power outages, technology-related outages, Pandemics, natural disasters, viruses and terrorism, etc. have on today’s business operations, finances and reputation.
Industry terms and definitions
Importance of having a Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery Program
Levels of management typically involved in Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery
How Business and Information Technology work together in disaster preparedness
Skills required for this industry
National and International Certification
Information Sources (Books/publication, conferences, organizations)

Who: To interested groups in the larger SF Bay Area and Nationwide…

Presenters will consist of BRMA members who are professionals in the industry. BRMA is Northern California’s largest business recovery association. The majority of the members are located in the larger San Francisco Bay Area. A special committee is dedicated for this effort.

When: At any appropriate gathering such as during a meeting, class session, or other community/disaster preparedness event, symposium or conference

We work with you to schedule a presentation at your site.

Why: To bring education about Business Continuity to the community level

Few higher educational institutions around the country today offer programs in Business Continuity (Emergency or Crisis Management, Business Recovery, Disaster Recovery). One of BRMA’s missions is to promote awareness and development of this young industry and share how recent major business interruptions such as power outages, technological disruptions and, more than ever today, natural disasters and terrorism, has and is affecting operations of public and private industries – how this can impact operations, finances, reputation, etc. We will share what we see and face in our line of work and provide audience participants the opportunity to learn more about the industry from professionals on the frontline.

About BRMA

BRMA is Northern California’s largest business recovery association whose members comprise of professionals responsible for contingency planning for business and/or information technology/systems recovery in their company. Members are also BCM vendors, educators, and consultants.

BRMA’s Mission

To provide:

Outstanding leadership to the contingency planning profession and industry
An environment which facilitates information exchange among contingency planners and related disciplines
Educational opportunities to members promoting awareness and development
Information related to industry products and associated services