“Think You're Resilient? Well, Think Again!” 

Dates: 18–22 May 2026 

Business Continuity and Resilience Awareness Week (BCAW+R) is The BCI’s annual campaign that equips professionals and organizations with practical tools to raise internal awareness and strengthen organizational resilience. 

In 2026, we’re issuing a wake-up call: resilience isn’t a static checklist - it’s a living capability that must be challenged, tested, and evolved. Across five days, we’ll spotlight the assumptions that often hide gaps in preparedness - then provide actionable guidance to close them. 

As BCAW commemorates its 25^th anniversary, we are inviting our community to help shape our most impactful campaign to date. Share your perspective and contribute to this important milestone.

 

Daily Themes & Focus 

18 May:“Think you’re safe from modern threats? Think again!” 

Hybrid warfare isn’t just military - it's cyber-attacks, disinformation, economic pressure, and supply chain exploitation that slip past traditional security. 
Focus: Why oldschool plans aren’t enough and how to prepare smarter, faster, and more proactively. 

19 May: “Think your crisis drills make you ready? Think again!” 

Scenario planning and tabletop exercises are useful, but they can create false confidence. Real crises move faster and hit harder. 
Focus: How to stresstest plans and build flexibility so your organization can adapt when the unexpected happens. 

20 May: “Think you’ve planned for climate risks? Think again!” 

Climate change is already disrupting operations, supply chains, and regulatory landscapes. 
Focus: How climate risks act as a multiplier and the steps to make resilience plans genuinely climateready. 

21 May: “Think external shocks stay external? Think again!” 

Geopolitics, supplier failures, and disasters don’t stay outside your walls—they ripple through networks and hit home fast. 
Focus: How to spot hidden dependencies and strengthen resilience across your entire ecosystem. 

22 May: “Think your leadership culture can handle crisis? Think again!” 

In disruption, rigid leadership fails. Resilient leaders adapt, communicate clearly, and build trust under pressure. 
Focus: What agile, “antifragile” leadership looks like and how to build a culture that thrives in uncertainty. 

Programme at a Glance 

• Webinars and expert talks 
• Roundtables and community exchanges 
• Case studies + competition 
• Exercise templates and scenarios you can use internally