The Operational Resilience & Third Party Risk Conference Conference 2026 brings together senior resilience, risk, continuity, security and operations leaders to examine how organisations can protect critical services, manage third-party exposure and maintain business continuity amid increasingly complex cyber, geopolitical and systemic threats.

Designed for practitioners responsible for their organisation’, the programme explores how organisations are strengthening cyber and cloud security, embedding effective governance, preparing for disruption and ensuring continuity under pressure — while meeting evolving regulatory expectations.

Now expanding beyond the GIC financial services portfolio, this conference features cross-sector perspectives from organisations including Sainsbury’s, Johnson & Johnson, Vodafone, Sky, Southern Water, Home Bargains, The AA, JD Sports Fashion, Marks & Spencer, Thames Water, IHG Hotels & Resorts, AllSaints, Travelodge and more.

With 22+ expert speakers, interactive panel discussions and structured networking, delegates leave with practical strategies to strengthen resilience frameworks, reduce supplier risk and prepare their organisations for high-impact disruption in 2026 and beyond.

Key Areas Covered

  • Cyber & cloud security resilience
  • Third, fourth & nth-party risk management
  • Crisis management & response planning
  • Geopolitical risk & global volatility
  • Regulatory expectations & supervisory resilience
  • Business continuity & disaster recovery
  • Communicating resilience internally
  • AI governance & security risk
  • Strategic exit & stressed supplier planning
  • Flexible resilience governance frameworks
  • Preparing for future resilience threats

Why Attend

This conference is designed for senior leaders responsible for protecting critical services and ensuring operational continuity. The agenda focuses on how organisations across multiple sectors are responding to cyber threats, supplier dependencies, geopolitical disruption and regulatory pressure — sharing practical lessons, frameworks and approaches that can be applied immediately. Expect cross-industry benchmarking, honest discussion and business-critical insight.

Contact

Phone: +44 (0)20 3479 2299
Email: info@opresilienceconference.com
Website: opresilienceconference.com/crosssector 
Media/Association partnerships: Callin Klopper – callin@gicconferences.com

👥 Bring Your Team – Group discounts available
Send 4 delegates for the price of 3 — or send 3 and get the third place half-price.