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When disaster strikes, it's still business as usual
Building resilient recovery blueprint with IBM

Date	:	10 May 2012, Thu
Time	:	8.30am - 12.30pm
Venue	:	SBF Seminar Room 1 (22nd Level, Keppel Towers)
Fee per pax (incl GST)	:	SBF Members - S$53.50 Non Members - S$85.60

Is your business well-positioned to capture opportunities in face of uncertainties?

2011 has been fraught with uncertainties for many, with global and local disasters hogging the news. A severe flood or fire can bring business to a standstill.

The truth is, it doesn’t even take a catastrophe to derail operations. A computer virus, an unexpected glitch in a routine software upgrade or a power outage in a building can cost an organization just as dearly.

It is increasingly critical for companies to be fully operational even during a disaster. The speed of recovering from any disruption can determine a company’s survival and long-term viability.

To better prepare and prevent from the damaging effects of unplanned downtime, our Business Continuity and Resiliency experts will share how companies can mitigate the risks, prepare for disruptions, and build a resilient recovery blueprint to ensure the survival of their business in the face of any disaster.

At the end of the seminar, you will be taken on a tour of IBM’s Business Resiliency Centre. So don’t miss this opportunity to learn how to develop a business resiliency strategy that’s right for your organization.

Seats are limited so register now! Start taking the first steps to making your business resilient today!

Time	Program Agenda
8.30am - 9.00am	Registration
9.00am - 9.15am	SBF Welcome Address Touw June Wah, Deputy Director, Capacity Building, Singapore Business Federation
9.15am - 10.00am	Ensuring Business Continuity through overcoming catastrophes Ian Rogers Risk and Resilience Centre of Excellence, IBM Asean In this session, IBM will share the REB (Resiliency Enterprise Blueprint) that is used to help clients respond to disasters, locally, regionally and globally. The lessons learnt will benefit like-minded BCM practitioners of an increasingly complex, interconnected, globalized business environment
10.00am - 10.20am	Networking Tea Break
10.20am - 11.00am	Protecting Critical Infrastructure and Human Capital Tan Chee Keong Offering Leader, Business Continuity and Resiliency Services, IBM Asean To protect your business against disaster, you need a tested, cost-effective recovery plan that reduces your exposure during downtime and that empowers you to respond with speed and agility to resume business operations as quickly as possible. Discover the range of service options available for you to meet your specific recovery requirements.
11.00am - 11.20am	National Business Continuity Management (BCM) Programme National BCM Focal Point Singapore Business Federation(SBF) The National BCM Programme, a $30 million initiative was launched on 1st December 2008 to engage the private sector in building economic resilience through the attainment of BCM certification. A BCM-ready private sector will help enhance Singapore's reputation as a Trusted Hub for reliable and quality service. Collectively, the preparedness for crises will enhance the nation's resilience to crises.
11:20am - 12:30pm	Tour of IBM’s Business Resiliency Centre at Data Center West Shuttle-service will be arranged
12.30pm	Shuttle-service back to SBF End of Event

Administrative Details

Please fax this registration form to reserve a seat, followed by mail copy of this form and a cheque to SBF. Cheques should be made payable to “Singapore Business Federation”. Please indicate the Ref No., company’s name, and participant’s name at the back of the cheque.
Registration is on a first-come first-served basis. No cancellation will be allowed upon registration, but attendance by a replacement delegate from your company is allowed. We regret that no refund will be made for cancellation and non-attendance.
SBF reserves the right to make any amendments and/or changes to the programme, venue, speaker and/or topics if warranted by circumstances beyond SBF’s control. SBF reserves the right to refuse entry to registrants whom have not made payment for the event.
Confirmation of your registration will be emailed to your company upon receipt of full payment.

Ref No: ENTP 085/100512/04W
REGISTRATION FORM - Attn: MR Dept
Fax: 6720 2930
Closing date: 3 May 2012
NOTE : As a precautionary measure, our advice is for members who are unwell not to attend the session.

Registration

Download the fax form for registration