Britain in 2026: Are We Truly Ready for a National Crisis?

17 Sept 2026
Resilience360
Resilience360

From geopolitical conflict and cyber attacks to extreme weather, pandemics and disruption to critical infrastructure, the range and complexity of threats facing the UK has never been greater. While organisations have strengthened their preparedness in many areas, recent events have exposed the interconnected nature of modern crises and the challenges of responding at scale.

Bringing together senior leaders and a range of perspectives, this panel will assess the UK's overall resilience and ask one fundamental question: are we truly prepared for the next major national crisis?

Chairperson
Petra Velzeboer
Petra Velzeboer, Author, TEDx Speaker and Digital Wellbeing Expert
Speakers
Figen Murray OBE
Figen Murray OBE, Initiator and lead campaigner for Martyn’s Law
Michelle Ohren
Michelle Ohren, Director - The West Midlands Cyber Resilience Centre (WMCRC)
Lee Doddridge
Lee Doddridge, Director - Association of Security Consultants (ASC)