The Integrated Crisis Response Workshop
A 1-Day Masterclass on Unifying Crisis Communications and Operational Response
Abu Dhabi - October 14, 2025
In the Heart of Crisis, Leadership is Everything
When crisis strikes, two critical timelines emerge: operational response and communications. Too often, these run in parallel instead of in harmony. Operations scramble to fix issues, while communications struggle to explain or defend them.
This disconnect leads to loss of stakeholder confidence, regulatory scrutiny, and reputational damage that takes years to repair. Unify your approach to protect your organization's future.
The UAE Challenge
Government Relations
Complex regulatory environment requiring precise coordination between operational decisions and official communications.
International Partnerships
Global stakeholders demand consistent messaging that aligns with actual operational capabilities and timelines.
Cultural Sensitivity
Messages must respect local customs while maintaining operational effectiveness across diverse business environments.
In a dynamic business environment, this disconnect between operations and communications can be catastrophic. This masterclass unites the two sides of crisis leadership with shared frameworks and unified technology platforms.
Our Approach: Strategic Insight Meets Technology
We combine decades of real-world crisis and emergency expertise with enterprise-grade AI technology. This fusion sets us apart from traditional crisis training approaches.
Philippe Borremans
25+ years of crisis communications mastery from global boardrooms to government situation rooms. He has guided organisations (WHO, African Union, P&G, IBM…) through their darkest hours during crises and emergencies.
Divakar Pandian
Delivers the technological backbone: the Crisis Next platform. This enterprise SaaS solution has been deployed across continents to help organisations respond with unprecedented speed and accuracy.
Workshop Agenda
This is not a lecture—it’s a working lab. Crisis communicators and business continuity leaders will sit side by side, learning to solve the same crisis from different angles. Every session is built to deliver practical tools that protect both your organization’s reputation and its operations.
What You’ll Experience
01
Welcome & The New Crisis Landscape
Start the day by seeing how fast-moving crises blur the line between operational disruption and reputational damage. We’ll map where communication and continuity often break—and where integration transforms outcomes.
02
ISO 22361 in Action – Leadership Across Silos
Crisis communicators learn how to maintain credibility and trust. Continuity professionals focus on leadership and governance for operational resilience. Together, you’ll see how these roles reinforce each other in practice.
03
Crisis Next Platform – Technology for Ops & Comms
A live demo of the AI-powered platform shows how technology enables both sides: communicators get coordinated messaging tools, while continuity leads see real-time threat detection, incident tracking, and task management.
04
Simulation Pt. 1 – Detection & First Alerts
A crisis hits. Mixed teams assess severity, set priorities, and issue the first operational and public responses. Both perspectives come into play immediately.
05
Simulation Pt. 2 – Coordinated Response
The crisis escalates. Operations activates containment plans, while Communications drafts statements under pressure. Teams work in parallel and learn the power of alignment.
06
Debrief & Lessons Learned
We bring the room together to review successes, breakdowns, and practical next steps. Both communicators and continuity managers leave with clear strategies to apply back home.
What You Will Command: Unified Crisis Leadership
Build Your Unified Command
Learn the proven framework that aligns communications strategy with operational reality, based on ISO 22361 global standards but adapted for Middle Eastern business culture. When you speak, your organization acts in unison.
Deploy Technology That Connects Teams
Experience the Crisis Next platform firsthand. See how real-time operational data feeds accurate messaging while giving operational leaders visibility into the public narrative, ensuring coordinated responses.
Lead Through Strategic Simulation
Face a realistic crisis scenario alongside your peers. Make unified decisions on messaging, stakeholder engagement, and operational priorities under pressure in a safe, controlled environment.
Crisis Next Platform Demo
Experience the Crisis Next platform firsthand. See how this enterprise SaaS solution transforms crisis response, connecting operational teams with communications in real-time for unprecedented speed and accuracy.
This masterclass includes a live demonstration of the platform, offering hands-on practice with realistic crisis scenarios tailored to the unique challenges of the UAE business environment.
Who Should Attend
This workshop is designed for senior executives who understand that crisis response requires unified leadership:
Communications & External Affairs Leaders
VPs of Communications, Government Relations Directors, and Brand Managers responsible for stakeholder relationships and reputation management.
Operations & Risk Leaders
Heads of Business Continuity, Enterprise Risk Management, and Operations Directors who need their actions communicated effectively across cultures and sectors.
Executive Leadership
C-Suite executives, government officials, and board members ultimately accountable for both response effectiveness and organisational reputation.
Investment in Unbreakable Leadership
Your strongest defence is unified preparation.
AED 4,200
AED 4,800
AED 4,400
Special consideration is available for public sector entities and NGOs. Contact us for tailored arrangements.
Limited Capacity: Secure Your Spot
This masterclass is meticulously designed for maximum impact, limiting enrolment to just 30 professionals. This exclusive format ensures an unparalleled learning experience and fosters profound connections among the UAE's most influential crisis leaders.
Intimate Learning Environment
Engage in focused discussions and receive personalized attention, allowing for deeper dives into complex crisis scenarios and tailored strategies.
Direct Instructor Access
Benefit from one-on-one guidance and mentorship from our world-renowned instructors, providing invaluable insights directly applicable to your organization.
High-Level Peer Networking
Forge powerful, lasting connections with a select group of top-tier executives, opening doors to collaborative solutions and shared wisdom in crisis management.
Registration will close promptly once capacity is reached. Don't miss this unique opportunity to elevate your crisis leadership capabilities within an elite peer group.
The Next Crisis Is Coming
Will your team be ready to respond as one team?
Registration is limited to ensure an exclusive and impactful learning experience and will close promptly once capacity is reached.