Association of Continuity Professionals upcoming events

Staying Connected When It Matters Most: External Trends Shaping Emergency and Field Communications (14 Jul 2026)

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:30:00 GMT

Description:
In an era of increasing natural disasters, cyber threats, and geopolitical tensions, traditional telecommunications can no longer be relied upon as a single point of failure. CISA’s new CI Fortify initiative makes it clear: critical infrastructure and emergency organizations must now plan for extended periods of degraded or unavailable communications.

This session will examine the key external trends and emerging technologies that are reshaping how organizations maintain critical communications during outages and disasters. We’ll cover:

CISA’s CI Fortify guidance and what it means for contingency planning
The rapid growth of LEO satellite networks (Starlink and Amazon Leo)
Connected safety wearables with hybrid cellular + satellite capabilities
Off-grid mesh networking solutions
Direct-to-device satellite messaging and hybrid platforms
Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of the current technology landscape and practical strategies for building more resilient communications capabilities for field teams, command operations, and critical infrastructure.

For more information about the event and to register for a free spot, go to the chapter website:
www.acp-international.com/greater-houston

First Annual Texas ACP Symposium (16 Jul 2026)

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT

The Continuity Edge: Future-Proofing Operations Through Integrated Resiliency with the Colorado Chapter (17 Jul 2026)

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:00:00 GMT

July Chapter Meeting - July 17, 2026 (Hybrid)
Registration closes at 12:00pm (noon), July 16th
In-Person Location - Arrow Electronics, 9151 E Panorama Cir, Centennial, CO 80112

Chapter Meeting Topic:
The Continuity Edge: Future-Proofing Operations Through Integrated Resiliency
Discover how connecting workforce resilience to your business plan keeps your operations running smoothly before, during, and after a disaster.

When a crisis hits, can your business keep running without missing a beat? True resilience means fixing resource gaps before emergencies strike.

The private sector owns 85% of critical infrastructure. It also employs the people who get hit hardest by disasters. That means business survival and community survival are the exact same problem. If a disaster shuts down local transit, your workers cannot get to the office. It does not matter how good your IT backups are if your people are stuck. A business continuity plan that ignores the human element is fundamentally flawed.
Join us for this session built for business leaders and continuity professionals. We will skip the generic emergency checklists and focus on practical strategies that protect your bottom line.

Meet the Speakers:Sadie Martinez & Curtis Garrett

Sadie Martinez is a planner of integration of Access and Functional Needs in Emergency Management for the State of Colorado. As the Access and Functional Needs Supervisor for the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, she is redefining how we protect every community member during a crisis.
With over 35 years of expertise spanning human development and emergency management, Sadie moves beyond labels like "vulnerability" to focus on results. She champions the CMIST resource disruption framework—an innovative approach that identifies the specific resources needed in Communication, Maintaining Health, Independence, Support Services, Safety, and Transportation to keep a community whole. By shifting the conversation from "special needs" to resource solutions, she works towards a universal language that bridges gaps across disability, culture, and service barriers.
Sadie is a dedicated visionary leader, ensuring that Colorado’s emergency operations are not just functional, but truly includes everyone.

Curtis Garrett, the Atlantis Community Disaster Preparedness Coordinator, joined Atlantis on June 1, 2020, after a 27-year career with Denver Parks & Recreation. A third-generation Colorado native, he grew up in Lakewood and attended a segregated school for students with disabilities until becoming one of the first students to be mainstreamed in Jefferson County. He graduated from Green Mountain High School and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Metropolitan State University.Curtis's involvement in disaster preparedness began while serving as chairperson of the Denver Commission for People with Disabilities. In 2011, he attended FEMA's "Get Real Conference," where he learned about the devastating consequences of inadequate disaster planning for people with disabilities. The conference highlighted stories of individuals being displaced from their communities, separated from their families, and, in some cases, losing their lives due to a lack of preparedness.
Guided by the belief that recovery from tomorrow's disasters depends on the preparation made today, Curtis is committed to helping the Atlantis community plan together so that everyone is better prepared for whatever the future may bring.

** For in-person attendees - Government ID is required

Agenda (Mountain time):
12:00 - 1:30 PM | Lunch & Learn (All Welcome)
1:30 PM | Zoom open for Virtual attendees
1:30 - 2:30 PM | Presentation & Discussion
2:30 - 3:00 PM | Chapter Business

Education SIG: A Realist’s Guide to Business Continuity: Beyond Templates and Tech (23 Jul 2026)

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Emergency managers are frequently tasked with business continuity planning without formal training, dedicated resources, or clear authority. As a result, many organizations default to templates and technology solutions, assuming these tools will simplify the work. Too often, this approach produces plans that check a box but fail to reflect how operations actually function under stress. This session offers a practical, experience-driven perspective on business continuity drawn from work in public safety, healthcare, higher education, and the technology sector. Rather than focusing on tools or maturity models, this session emphasizes the human elements that determine whether continuity efforts succeed or fail: relationships, trust, and a deep understanding of how work gets done.

Healthcare SIG Roundtable Panel Discussion: Topics in Healthcare Resilience (29 Jul 2026)

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT

This roundtable panel will focus on current challenges in healthcare resiliency, the impact of AI, and the general threat landscape.

DRJ Fall Conference (27 Sep 2026)

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT