Resilience and Sustainability: How ESG Will Impact BCM
DRI ASEAN 2025 Conference
21-22 July 2025
Why Attend ?
High-level prospects
Those who attend DRI conferences are among the best and brightest in their respective industries. They are among the 20,000+ professionals DRI has certified globally who stay on top of the latest resilience trends and issues facing their professions.
New worldwide opportunities
Previous DRI conferences have hosted high-level business continuity professionals from the United States and 20+ countries to network and learn about the latest industry products and services.
Ideal networking
When you engage with DRI conference attendees, you’re gaining close, meaningful access to professionals responsible for continuity and resiliency at some of the reputable institutions worldwide.
VIP Guests & Speakers
Learn from industry leaders and experts in Business Continuity Management, ESG, and Resilience
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Agenda
Two days of insightful sessions, panel discussions, and networking opportunities
Day 1 — Monday, 21 July 2025
| Time | Speaker | Session |
|---|---|---|
| 08:00 – 09:00 | – | Registration and Networking Participants check in and network over refreshments. |
| 09:00 – 09:05 | Emcee | Introduction and Safety Briefing |
| 09:05 – 09:10 | Michelle Cross, President and CEO of DRI International | Official Opening Remarks |
| 09:10 – 09:25 | Dato’ Ts. Dr Haji Amirudin Abdul Wahab, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of CyberSecurity Malaysia | Cybersecurity’s Role in Crisis Management: Supporting Resilience and Sustainability During Digital Disruptions Investigating how cybersecurity measures are critical for maintaining operations during crises (such as cyberattacks or data breaches), and how they support long-term business resilience and sustainability goals. |
| 09:25 – 09:35 | Carol Chia, Country Chair of DRI Malaysia | Token of Appreciation to VIP Guests |
| 09:35 – 10:15 | Chloe Demrovsky, Global Thought Leader and Keynote Speaker, USA | Relationship between BCM and ESG Exploring the current trends and challenges among Business Continuity, Sustainability, and ESG. |
| 10:15 – 10:45 | Wan Norashikin Mohd Nasir, Group Risk & Assurance Head, Gentari, PETRONAS, Malaysia | Global Risk and Resilience Trends |
| 10:45 – 11:15 | – | ☕️Networking Break |
| 11:15 – 11:45 | Amal Wickramasinghe, Head of Governance, Risk & Compliance – Group Cybersecurity and Data Privacy, Axiata Group Berhad | Managing AI-Driven Risk & Crisis Response |
| 11:45 – 12:15 | Rod Crowder, CBCP, Australia and New Zealand Country Representative of DRI International, Australia | Building and Enhancing Operational Resilience Beyond BCM |
| 12:15 – 12:45 | Khawaja Faisal Javed, CBCP, SGS GM Operations & Digital Trust Assurance, Pakistan | Understanding BCM Governance Framework |
| 12:45 – 14:15 | – | 🍽️Networking Lunch and Booth Exhibition |
| 14:15 – 15:15 | Moderator: Rod Crowder, CBCP, Country Representative of DRI ANZ, Australia Panelists: - Carol Chia, Seasoned Professional in the EU Logistics and Supply Chain Industry - Khawaja Faisal Javed, CBCP, SGS GM Operations & Digital Trust Assurance, Pakistan - Victor Lim Kok Hooi, CBCP, CRMP, Regional Security Leader – Asia Pacific Cummins Sales and Service Sdn Bhd - Lee Han Ther, Seasoned Speaker on Cyber Security and Digital Technologies, Malaysia |
Panel Discussion 1 Future Resilient Organizations: How to Achieve That? This panel brings together industry leaders from Business Continuity Management (BCM), Cybersecurity, and Risk Management to discuss holistic strategies for building future-ready, resilient organizations. |
| 15:15 – 15:45 | – | ☕️Networking Break |
| 15:45 – 16:45 | Moderator: Captain Dato' Badrul Hisham Yusoff, Head of Group Enterprise Risk Management, Malaysia Aviation Group Panelists: - Nili Shayrina binti Saat, Group Chief Risk Officer, IHH Healthcare Berhad - Steven Lee, President of ESG Malaysia - Anthony Tan Kee Huat, Subject Matter Expert in Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) - Crystal Yip Yoke Lin, Senior Lead, Digital & Innovation, UN Global Compact Network Malaysia & Brunei (UNGCMYB) |
Panel Discussion 2 Stakeholder Engagement: Aligning ESG Goals with Organizational Resilience A cross-functional discussion on fostering collaboration between internal and external stakeholders to explore strategies in advancing organizational resilience and ESG goals. |
| 16:45 – 17:00 | – | Day 1 Closing Remarks |
| 18:30 – 19:30 | – | Mocktail Reception & Networking Arrival of DRI Members and Guests |
| 19:30 – 22:30 | – | GALA DINNER & AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE 2025 |
| 18:30 – 19:00 | – | Guest Arrival & Registration |
| 19:00 – 19:30 | – | Ballroom Opens for Awards Gala 2025 |
| 19:30 – 19:45 | – | Opening Performance and Introduction |
| 19:45 – 19:55 | – | Welcome Address by DRI ASEAN 2025 Chairperson and DRI Committee Chair |
| 19:55 – 20:00 | – | Awards Nominations Presentation |
| 20:00 – 20:25 | – | Dinner & Entertainment |
| 20:25 – 22:20 | – | Awards of Excellence – Finalists and Winners Announced |
| 22:20 – 22:30 | – | Ceremony Photography Session & Closing Remarks |
Day 2 — Tuesday, 22 July 2025
| Time | Speaker | Session |
|---|---|---|
| 08:00 – 09:00 | – | Registration and Networking Participants check in and network over refreshments. |
| 09:00 – 09:15 | – | Day 2 Introduction |
| 09:15 – 10:00 | Ramil "Mel" Cabodil, CBCP, Executive Director of DRI Philippines | Case Study Crisis Management: Major Facility Incident |
| 10:00 – 10:45 | Anneliza Zainal, Corporate Communications Subject Matter Experts, Malaysia | Building Crisis Communication Plans in the AI Era: From Scams to Humanitarian Response This session delves into the essentials of planning for crisis communications amidst the potential pitfalls of the AI era. Learn to craft strategies that not only mitigate the impact of deep fakes and digital scams but also embed humanitarian care into your crisis response framework—ensuring that both organizational integrity and stakeholder trust are upheld. The talk also takes cognizance of the latest Bank Negara Malaysia ruling on Business Continuity Management Policy Document, providing an insight that aligns regulatory crisis communication requirements with effective crisis preparedness. |
| 10:45 – 11:15 | – | ☕️Networking Break |
| 11:15 – 12:00 | Datuk Alan See, Co-founder and CEO Firmus Sdn Bhd, Malaysia | Cyber Resilience and Sustainable IT Discuss the importance of sustainable IT practices and robust cybersecurity in supporting BCM and ESG goals. |
| 12:00 – 12:45 | Indrani Chandrasegaran, CBCP, Senior Regional Director APAC, VCyberiz Pte Ltd, Singapore | Synopsis: "From Chaos to Continuity: Harnessing AI to Revolutionize Ransomware Response and Secure Business Continuity" This session delves into the anatomy of a ransomware attack, using the real-life example of Starbucks' 2024 incident, where their operations were impacted due to an attack on their supply chain partner. Through this case study, we analyze how the attack unfolded, the organization's immediate response to ensure continuity, and the lessons learned in the aftermath. |
| 12:45 – 14:15 | – | 🍽️Networking Lunch and Booth Exhibition |
| 14:15 – 15:15 | Moderator: Frashad Shah Bin Mohammed Bahl, Head of Corporate Risk, Digital Nasional Berhad Panelists: - Suresh Sankaran Srinivasan, Group Head of Cyber Security and Data Privacy, Axiata Group Berhad, Malaysia - Nathaniel Soo, Regional Senior Manager of Cybersecurity, GE HealthCare, Malaysia - Josephine Woo, Senior Vice President, Risk Management, United Overseas Bank |
Panel Discussion 3 The Role of Technology in BCM and Resilience Integration How do cutting-edge technologies – AI, data analytics, and tech innovation enable resilience and sustainability |
| 15:15 – 15:45 | – | ☕️Networking Break |
| 15:45 – 16:15 | Clifford Seow, MBCP, Business Resiliency Management – Asia and Pacific, MarshMcLennan, Singapore | Climate Resilience: How well have you prepared for the Extreme Weather? In 2025, climate-related risks will continue to be a major concern for businesses globally, with the potential to affect operations, supply chains, regulatory compliance, and reputation. Extensive flooding will occur across all regions, both in severity and frequency, with unprecedented damage in some cities and surrounding areas. |
| 16:15 – 17:15 | – | DRI International Certificate Giving Ceremony 2025 DRI Certificate: ABCP, CBCP, MBCP, ACRP, CCRP, ARMP, CRMP *only applicable to the attendees with a valid certificate membership. Terms and Conditions applied. |
| 17:15 – 17:30 | – | DRI ASEAN Conference 2025 Closing Remarks |
| *The above schedule is subject to change. | ||
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DRI ASEAN 2025 – AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE
The Awards of Excellence ceremony honors the leaders and innovators in the fields of continuity management, technology recovery, and crisis and risk management.
The winners will be revealed at the Awards Gala Dinner.
| Awards Title | Categories |
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| Industry Newcomer of the Year | Individual |
| Top Business Continuity Performers of the Year – ABCP | Individual |
| Top Business Continuity Performers of the Year – CBCP | Individual |
| Top Business Continuity Performers of the Year – MBCP | Individual |
| Top Cyber Resilience Performers of the Year – ACRP & CCRP | Individual |
| Best BCM Organization of the Year – Public Sector | Organization |
| Best BCM Organization of the Year – FSI Sector | Organization |
| Best BCM Organization of the Year – Non-FSI Sector | Organization |
AWARD SUBMISSION & NOMINATION PROCESS
Nominations will be accepted from both organizations and individuals.
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Nominees must complete a detailed nomination form, including relevant documentation, case studies, metrics, or testimonials that demonstrate their qualifications for the award.
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All entries must be submitted to the stated email by the specified deadline.
*Participation in multiple categories or nominations at the same time is eligible if the entry criteria for each category are met.
For Organizations: Proof of program implementation, examples of crisis response, training programs, metrics of success, and innovations.
For Individuals: Demonstration of leadership, achievements, peer testimonials, and contributions to BCM advancement.
To submit your nomination, kindly send the nomination form along with your essay as separate attachments that detail the advances or contributions made by the individual or team you are nominating, to TZeYan.Law@dri-malaysia.org
JUDGING PROCESS
A structured and blind judging process is applied to ensure that nominees are judged based on merit, adherence to criteria, and their contributions to the field of Business Continuity Management (BCM).
A diverse panel of experienced judges is selected, consisting of experts in the field of BCM, crisis management, risk management, and resilience.
Each nomination undergoes thorough vetting and is assigned a randomly generated number, which is the only identifier known to the judges. This judging process ensures that every nominee is evaluated fairly, consistently, and with a focus on the key attributes of leadership, innovation, and impact within the field of business continuity.
A diverse panel of experienced judges is selected, consisting of experts in the field of BCM, crisis management, risk management, and resilience.
Each nomination undergoes thorough vetting and is assigned a randomly generated number, which is the only identifier known to the judges. This judging process ensures that every nominee is evaluated fairly, consistently, and with a focus on the key attributes of leadership, innovation, and impact within the field of business continuity.
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