BCI World Hybrid is the annual BCI global conference that gathers Resilience professionals from all around the globe. This two-day conference will have a hybrid format – meaning it will feature a physical event in London, UK, complemented with a Virtual event comprising live streamed sessions.  

If you work or are looking to start your career in the Business Continuity & Resilience industry, then this event is a must-attend. Thanks to a packed conference programme, with a variety of streams, outstanding keynotes, engaging panel discussions, and insightful workshops, BCI World Hybrid is a fantastic opportunity to grow your knowledge, advance your skills, and network with a global audience of professionals.  

BCI World Hybrid 2025, will be held on 11^th and 12^th November, and will comprise both a Physical and Virtual Conference.  

Physical Conference: 

Name badge printing for the Physical Conference will be available from 7:00 PM (GMT), on 10^th November, when we will also host a Welcome Networking Drinks reception. Name badge printing will then reopen at 8:00 AM (GMT) on the 11^th and 12^th November. 

The physical conference will start on 11^th  November at 9:00AM (GMT) and end on 12^th November at 4:25 PM (GMT).  

Virtual Conference:  

The conference live-stream will start on 11^th  November at 9:00AM (GMT) and end on 11^th  November at 4:25 PM (GMT).  

We want to make BCI World accessible to professionals across the globe. This is why we opted to make the conference hybrid – which means that you can attend in person or virtually through your laptop.  

BCI World Hybrid is a two-day event that you can attend in person or virtually.  

The Physical Event will take place at the Leonardo Royal London Hotel Tower Bridge, in London, UK, and it will feature: 

• Keynotes & breakout sessions across the two days.
• A large vendor exhibition.
• Networking Drinks. 
• BCI Global Awards Ceremony and dinner. 

The Virtual Event will comprise of live-streamed keynotes and a selection of breakouts, which will be recorded and available on demand, plus a virtual exhibition and networking stream. 

The answer to this question is very subjective, it depends on what you want to gain from the conference, your location, your schedule, your budget, and so on… but here is what we recommend.  

If you have the possibility to travel to London, UK, attending the Physical conference will provide you with a plethora of great benefits and opportunities including: 

• Attending in-person sessions to engage directly with keynotes, speakers, and panellists.  
• Network with fellow professionals & practitioners to exchange opinions, ideas, and even pain points.  
• Visit the exhibition – meet global vendors & organizations leading the resilience industry.   
• Attend the Networking Drinks and the BCI Global Awards Dinner.  
• On-demand access to all live streamed  sessions. 

If you don’t have the possibility to travel to London, UK, then the Virtual conference is more suited to your needs. By attending online you will still be able to have a great conference experience: 

• Watch live streamed keynote and a selection of breakout sessions 
• On-demand access to all live streamed  sessions  
• Networking opportunities via our virtual exhibition and two virtual only networking streams 
• Watch the BCI Global Awards Ceremony live streamed  

Please find the full list of prices on the “Registration” tab

Our early-bird rate discount will be available until 30^th June 2025, and if you are a BCI Member you will also be entitled to an extra exclusive discount *. You get a further discount if you work in the public sector.

On average the early bird prices are 20% cheaper than standard prices.

If you are a corporate member/sponsor, you are also entitled to a discount. Please email [email protected] for more information.

* For registration deadlines please check "When will registration close?" in these FAQs.

FULL PHYSICAL ticket

When you purchase a FULL PHYSICAL ticket you will have access to all areas (onsite & virtual) of the conference:

• Networking drinks during early registration on the 10^th November.
• Plenary keynotes sessions, sessions in breakouts 1 & 2, live interviews during breaks  - all live streamed & recorded.
• Additional physical only, non-live streamed sessions in breakouts 3 & 4.
• Physical and virtual exhibition.
• Two virtual only networking streams – these won’t be recorded.
• BCI Global Awards networking drinks, dinner and ceremony (also recorded) on the 11^th November.
• Lunch and refreshments on both days.
• On-demand content for 30 days of all recorded live streams.

Please note: if you want to bring along somebody just for the BCI Global Awards evening, please ask them to register and purchase the “AWARDS DINNER ONLY” ticket type.  

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FULL VIRTUAL ticket

When you purchase a FULL VIRTUAL ticket you will have access to the virtual area of the conference:

• Live streams from physical programme over the 2 days (also recorded) – this includes keynotes, speakers’ sessions in breakouts 1 & 2, and live interviews during breaks.
• Two virtual only networking streams – these won’t be recorded.
• Virtual exhibition.
• On-demand content for 30 days of all recorded live streams.

This ticket DOES NOT INCLUDE access to any of the onsite activities:

• Networking drinks during early registration on the 10^th November.
• Physical exhibition.
• Additional physical only, non-live streamed sessions in breakouts 3 & 4.
• Lunch and refreshments.
• BCI Global Awards networking drinks and dinner on the 11^th November.

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AWARDS DINNER ONLY ticket

When you purchase this ticket you will have access to the onsite BCI Global Awards networking drinks, dinner and ceremony (also recorded) on the 11^th November.

This ticket DOES NOT INCLUDE access to any other areas of the conference:

• Networking drinks during early registration on the 10^th November.
• Any programme sessions or streams, either onsite or live streamed.
• Physical and virtual exhibition.
• Virtual platform.
• Lunch and refreshments.
• On-demand content for 30 days of all recorded live streams.

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FREE VIRTUAL VISITOR

As a FREE VIRTUAL VISITOR your access will be limited to the following areas of the conference:

• Virtual exhibition.
• Two virtual only networking streams – these won’t be recorded.

This ticket DOES NOT INCLUDE access to:

• Networking drinks during early registration on the 10^th November.
• Live streamed plenary keynotes sessions, breakout sessions and interviews.
• Physical exhibition.
• Lunch and refreshments.
• BCI Global Awards networking drinks and dinner on the 11^th November.
• On-demand content for 30 days of all recorded live streams.

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FREE PHYSICAL VISITOR

As a FREE PHYSICAL VISITOR your access will be limited to the following areas of the conference:

• Physical and virtual exhibition.
• Physical only, not live streamed sessions within the “Open programme” stream (breakout 4 and Prescot Suite)
• Two virtual only networking streams – these won’t be recorded.

This ticket DOES NOT INCLUDE access to:

• Networking drinks during early registration on the 10^th November.
• Plenary keynotes sessions, sessions in breakouts 1 & 2 & 3 and interviews – either live streamed or onsite.
• Lunch and refreshments.
• BCI Global Awards networking drinks and dinner on the 11^th November.
• On-demand content for 30 days of all recorded live streams.

Please note: it is possible to join the BCI Global Awards networking drinks, ceremony and dinner in London – just register again with a separate email and purchase an “AWARDS DINNER ONLY” ticket type.  

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* For registration deadlines please check "When will registration close?" in these FAQs.

Registration for the PHYSICAL event in London (Conference and BCI Global Awards) will close at 23:59 GMT on  Tuesday, 28th October 2025 or sooner if capacity is reached. To ensure your attendance to the in-person event, we encourage you to secure your spot as soon as possible to avoid any disappointment.

Registration for the VIRTUAL event will close at 16:00 GMT on Friday, 07^th November 2025. 

You don’t have to be a BCI Member to attend BCI World Hybrid 2024, but if you are a BCI Member you will have access to a special discount when you purchase your ticket.

For registration deadlines please check "When will registration close?" in these FAQs.

The Global Awards Dinner will be held on 11^th November 2025. It will start with a drinks reception before moving into the main arena where a buffet style dinner and drinks will be served. Guests will then be invited to take a seat at a table of their choosing for the main event – the presentation of the BCI Global Awards.  

Dress code will be smart/casual but guests are welcome to wear formal evening wear should they wish to. 

For registration deadlines please check "When will registration close?" in these FAQs.

Yes! You can now purchase an AWARDS DINNER ONLY ticket

This ticket includes access to the onsite BCI Global Awards networking drinks, dinner and ceremony (also recorded) on the 11^th November (for registration deadlines please check "When will registration close?" in these FAQs). 

Please note: if you are attending the conference as a Full Physical delegate, entry to the BCI Global Awards dinner & ceremony is already included in your ticket - but if you want to bring along somebody just for this evening, please ask them to register and purchase the “AWARDS DINNER ONLY” ticket type.

The BCI Global Awards Ceremony will be recorded. 

This ticket DOES NOT INCLUDE access to any other areas of the conference:

• Networking drinks during early registration on the 10^th November.
• Any programme sessions or streams, either onsite or live streamed.
• Physical and virtual exhibition.
• Virtual platform.
• Lunch and refreshments.
• On-demand content for 30 days of all recorded live streams.

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