Vancouver, Canada – January 22, 2026 – The International Crisis Management Conference (ICMC) today announced the launch of ICMC West, a premier professional workshop focused on corporate crisis preparedness, risk mitigation, and organizational resilience. The one-day event will take place on March 12, 2026, at the Marriott Pinnacle in Vancouver, Canada, marking ICMC’s first West Coast event.
Now in its 11th year, ICMC brings together corporate executives, risk managers, communications leaders, and emergency management professionals to share best practices, real-world case studies, and emerging trends in crisis management. The Vancouver workshop will address region-specific risks facing organizations in the Pacific Northwest including natural disasters, cyber threats, supply chain disruptions, workforce safety, and reputational risk. Industries such as mining, energy, technology, and transportation in the Pacific Northwest face escalating environmental, cyber, and operational risks, making crisis preparedness no longer optional.
“For industrial organizations, crisis preparedness has to reflect the realities of complex operations, high-risk environments, and rapid decision-making,” said Jennifer Fontaine, an emergency management professional based in British Columbia. “Opportunities for focused, experience-based discussions like this are rare and valuable, and ICMC West creates a forum where practical insights can be shared and applied across industrial settings.”
The workshop agenda will feature keynote presentations, expert-led breakout sessions, and interactive tabletop exercises led by PreparedEx to provide actionable insights for attendees to immediately apply within their organizations. Topics include crisis communications, executive decision-making under pressure, leadership during uncertainty, and reputational management.
“ICMC was created to help organizations move beyond reactive crisis response and strengthen leadership before a crisis occurs,” said Robert Burton, CEO of ICMC. “Expanding to Vancouver reflects the growing complexity of risk in the Pacific Northwest. ICMC West will provide leaders with practical insights and real-world perspectives to navigate uncertainty with confidence.”
ICMC West is expected to draw attendees from across British Columbia, Washington State, and the broader Pacific Northwest, reinforcing Vancouver’s role as a hub for global business, innovation, and cross-border collaboration.
Additional details, including speakers, registration, and sponsorship opportunities, are available at https://crisisconferences.com/icmc-west-vancouver/.
About the International Crisis Management Conference
The International Crisis Management Conference (ICMC) is a leading professional conference series dedicated to advancing crisis preparedness, response, and leadership across industries. Through annual conferences and educational programming, ICMC provides executives and practitioners with practical tools, expert insights, and peer connections to navigate today’s complex risk environment.
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