11th Annual International Crisis Management Conference
Creating Calm Out of Chaos
Your Competitive Advantage in Crisis Leadership and Operational Resilience
June 15-17, 2026
In Scenic Newport, Rhode Island
About
The 2026 International Crisis Management Conference builds on over a decade of global collaboration, bringing together leaders, practitioners, and crisis management experts from around the world. This year’s event will feature forward focused presentations, advanced training sessions, and strategic discussions designed to address emerging threats and evolving risks across industries. Attendees will gain practical insights, strengthen professional networks, and explore innovative approaches to resilience in an increasingly complex environment. Join us as we continue to advance the practice of crisis management and set the standard for the year ahead.
What to Expect at ICMC 2026
Join top crisis management professionals for expert-led sessions, hands-on training, and invaluable networking. This year’s conference equips you with the skills and strategies to navigate today’s evolving threat landscape.
Expert-Led Presentations
Gain insights from top crisis management professionals and industry leaders.
Interactive Training
Participate in immersive training sessions and scenario-based exercises designed to enhance your skills.
Networking & Collaboration
Network with industry leaders, exchange insights, and forge valuable connections.
What’s Included
Register for ICMC 2026
$1,795
standard registration
$1,256.50 ICMC Member rate
Members save 30%. Not yet a member? Add ICMC Membership ($99/yr) to your cart and the member rate applies automatically at checkout.
Ticket sales close June 7 at midnight ET
“ICMC creates an environment where meaningful conversations actually happen. I was able to make numerous valuable connections with current and potential clients.”
– Account Executive, OnSolve
June 15th
4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Kick off ICMC 2026 with a Meet & Greet on the scenic patio of the Wyndham Newport Hotel, the host venue for this year’s conference. Enjoy casual networking with fellow attendees, speakers, and industry leaders in a beautiful coastal setting.
Sponsored By:
June 16th
Day 2 – Morning Speakers
8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Check-in and Breakfast: 7:15 AM – 8:00 AM
David Balcar
Chief Evangelist
NeXasure
The Synthetic Present: What is real in a World of Deepfakes?
Alissa Stuckey
Sr. Vice President and head of Operational Resilience
M&T Bank
Fortifying the Enterprise: Practical Paths to Operational Resilience
Rich Widup, Jr., CPP, PSP
President
The Widup Group
Threat Assessment and Rapid Response: The Case for Intelligent & Coordinated Evacuation
Chris Hart, CPP
Senior Manager, Travel and Event Security
Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited
Travel Risk Management in an Era of Constant Disruption
Hon. Jill Dunlop
Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Response
Ontario, Canada
Ontario Corps
Day 2 – Afternoon Training Sessions
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Attendees can choose from two in-depth courses designed to enhance crisis management skills. These sessions provide practical training and real-world applications to strengthen your preparedness and response.
The Future Operations Center: Seismic Shifts to AI, Automation, Virtualization, and Multidisciplinary Resilience
This session provides essential insight into building and advancing a modern, mission critical operations capability. Participants will gain practical knowledge on integrating multidisciplinary functions, leveraging emerging technologies, and establishing governance and performance frameworks that enable faster, more informed decision making in an increasingly complex risk environment.
The Capacity Trap: Preserving Judgment When Plans Break
This session is vital for leaders entrusted with guiding their organizations through high consequence events, strengthening their ability to maintain clarity, alignment, and disciplined execution when pressure intensifies. Participants will leave with practical insight to protect decision quality, sustain team effectiveness, and prevent the internal breakdowns that so often undermine otherwise well prepared organizations.
Day 2 – Newport Harbor Networking Cruise
Departs at 5:30 PM
Join us for a special evening charter cruise, hosted in partnership with Cruise Rhode Island. Enjoy breathtaking views of Narragansett Bay while networking with fellow attendees in a relaxed setting.
Transportation will be provided from the hotel to the departure location. After the cruise, attendees will have the opportunity to explore Newport’s vibrant dining scene and waterfront at their own pace. Space is limited, and spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis—don’t miss this unique experience!
Sponsored By:
June 17th
Day 3 – Morning Speakers
8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Bruce McIndoe
President
McIndoe Risk Advisory LLC
Connecting Resilience Spend to Strategic Value: An Objective-Centric Risk Management Framework
Karrie Smith, CMCP, CBCP, CCL, CSC
Director, Technology Resilience Governance
Scotiabank
How data can drive actions or decisions in a crisis (or not).
Adam Wehrenberg
Vice President
Federal Reserve Bank of Boston
Generally Specific: Applying All-Hazards Thinking at the AI Frontier
Aaron Marks, SRMCP
Founder
One Thirty Nine Consulting LLC
You Recovered. You Didn’t Fix It
Leslie O’Connor, MPA, PMP, CISSP
Senior Director, Crisis Management and Response
Labcorp
Visualizing Resilience: Mapping Third-Party Risks for a Common Response
Day 3 – Afternoon Tabletop Exercise Workshops
1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Attendees can choose from two interactive tabletop exercises designed to test and refine crisis response strategies. These hands-on workshops provide a realistic, scenario-based approach to enhance decision-making and team coordination.
Digital Fault Line: A Cyber Exercise
The Business Response challenge immerses industry professionals in a simulated cyber crisis to build familiarity with best practices for responding to a breach. It also highlights that effective response plans must be well communicated, practiced, and coordinated across cross-functional teams including business operations, legal, HR, and PR.
Reality Check: Crisis Response Validation
Participate in an interactive functional exercise where attendees assume crisis leadership roles, work through timed injects, and practice making effective decisions during the critical early hours of an unfolding event.
Don’t Miss ICMC 2026
The Sunset Cruise is one of the most popular networking events of the year, and seats are limited. Register before the June 7 deadline to secure your spot.
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Register for ICMC 2026!
Join us for the 11th Annual International Crisis Management Conference, where top experts, immersive training, and unparalleled networking come together. This year, all tickets are all-inclusive, covering expert-led sessions, hands-on training, meals, and special events. From June 15–17, gain valuable insights, sharpen your crisis management skills, and connect with industry leaders. Your ticket includes:
- June 15: Meet-and-Greet at 4:00 PM
- June 16: Morning speaker presentations, afternoon training sessions, and an evening cruise on Narragansett Bay at 5:30 PM (limited capacity, first come, first served)
- June 17: Morning presentations, afternoon tabletop exercise workshops, and event closing
Breakfast and lunch are included on days 2 and 3. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and grow in the crisis management field!
Cancellation Policy
We want to work with you if plans change. Cancellations requested more than 30 days before the event are eligible for a refund minus a small administrative fee. Cancellations within 30 days of the event are non-refundable. If ICMC ever needs to cancel, all registered attendees receive a full refund.
Need to send someone in your place? We handle transfers and substitutions on a case-by-case basis. Contact us with any questions.
Select your Ticket Options:
How to select your options: Use the dropdowns below to choose your ticket type (Standard or Member) and any add-ons. Member pricing is applied automatically when you log in at checkout.
ICMC Members save 30%
Here’s how the math works:
| Standard ticket | $1,795 |
| ICMC Membership (annual) | $99 |
| Member ticket price | $1,256.50 |
| First-year total with membership | $1,355.50 |
| You save (year 1) | $439.50 |
Add Membership to your cart and the 30% discount applies automatically to your conference ticket at checkout.
Already a member? your discount will be applied when you log in at checkout.
Connect With Crisis Management Decision-Makers at ICMC Newport 2026
Connect directly with professionals responsible for crisis preparedness, risk management, and organizational resilience at the 11th Annual International Crisis Management Conference in Newport, Rhode Island.
ICMC brings together executives and decision-makers from over 25 industries including corporate security, healthcare systems, financial services, energy, government, and technology sectors.
Exhibitors
Engage directly with a highly targeted audience seeking solutions, expertise, and partnerships that strengthen crisis readiness.
Sponsors
Gain expanded visibility through conference marketing, digital promotion, and on-site engagement while positioning their organization alongside leaders shaping the future of crisis management.
Exhibitor space is intentionally limited to ensure meaningful interaction between attendees and solution providers.
Attendee Profile
ICMC attracts the professionals responsible for crisis preparedness and operational decision-making within their organizations.
Corporate Attendees
Senior professionals representing private sector organizations across industries
Directly Involved in Crisis & Resilience
Working in crisis management, resilience, security, or communications roles
Director Level or Above
Decision-makers with influence over strategy, budgets, and partnerships
250+ professionals engaged across ICMC events over the past two years
A consistent, high-quality audience of experienced professionals
“ICMC creates an environment where meaningful conversations actually happen. I was able to make numerous valuable connections with current and potential clients.”
– Account Executive, OnSolve
Interested in sponsoring or exhibiting at ICMC Newport 2026?
Limited space available!
THE VENUE
Wyndham Newport Hotel
240 Aquidneck Ave, Middletown, RI 02842 US
(401) 236-2020
Use the link to book your room and get the conference rate. The room block expires May 22, 2026, so book before then to secure the discounted rate.
THE VENUE
Wyndham Newport Hotel
240 Aquidneck Ave, Middletown, RI 02842 US
(401) 236-2020
Use the link to book your room and get the conference rate. The room block expires May 22, 2026, so book before then to secure the discounted rate.