DRI’s conference is the premier destination for business continuity and resilience professionals. Since the first event in 2012, DRI’s conferences have grown to become must-attend experiences for business continuity and resilience professionals.

As the fastest-growing and most innovative event in the field, we address topics that matter the most to the resilience community, providing a first-rate educational experience that informs and inspires. Designed for and by experts in the field, it’s a must-attend experience for business continuity and resilience professionals from around the world.
In 2025……
Malaysia as the ASEAN Chair 2025 in steering ASEAN forward
Aligned with ASEAN’s vision of building a resilient community with enhanced capacity and capability to adapt and respond to social and economic vulnerabilities, disasters, climate change as well as emerging threats and challenges.

DRI Malaysia, with the support of DRI International and its global entities, will organize the DRI ASEAN 2025 Conference in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, under the theme “Resilience and Sustainability: How ESG will impact BCM?”

21 July to 22 July 2025

Governments and regulators are rolling out a wave of new environmental, social, and governance (ESG) regulations designed to promote sustainable business practices and protect the planet.

DRI recognizes the need for organizations to establish a green transformation to achieve such goals, so the conference is aimed at providing cutting-edge insights into ESG and business continuity.

Why the DRI Conference?
Come Find Out Why We Are The Highest-Rated Conference in Business Continuity!
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.

DRI ASEAN 2025 Highlights
DRI Awards of Excellence and Gala Dinner
Industry professionals will be recognized and rewarded for their outstanding performance.
DRI Certificate Awarding Ceremony
The DRI Certified Practitioners will receive their professional certificate at the conference.

Pre-Conference Certification Course
Plenary Session
Booth Exhibition
Discussion Forum

Registration
Early Bird Registration Closed On 10 March 2025.
This exclusive opportunity was open to both DRI members and non-members, inviting everyone to be part of something greater.
Normal Rate Registration starts from 11 March 2025 to 11 July 2025.

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
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
Nomination Date: 1 January 2025 – 30 April 2025

Award Submission & Nomination Process
Nominations will be accepted from both organizations and individuals.
Nominees must complete a detailed nomination form, including relevant documentation, case studies, metrics, or testimonials that demonstrate their qualifications for the award.
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.

DRI ASEAN 2025 Tentative Schedule
21 July 2025 (Monday)
7:00 AM – 9:00 AM Breakfast Served in Expo Hall
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM Registration
9:00 AM – 9:10 AM Introduction by Emcee and Safety Briefing
9:10 AM – 9:30 AM Official Opening Remarks by DRI International, USA
9:30 AM – 9:45 AM Keynote Address by Chairman DRI ASEAN 2025
9:45 AM – 10:30 AM Plenary Session
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM Morning Coffee Break
11:00 AM – 11:45 AM Plenary Session
11:45 AM – 12:30 PM Plenary Session
12:30 PM – 2:30 PM Lunch, Expo Hall Open
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM Discussion Forum
3:30 PM – 4:00 PM Afternoon Coffee Break
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Discussion Forum
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM Mocktail Reception & Networking
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM DRI Awards of Excellence Gala Dinner and Ceremony

*The above schedule is subject to change.

22 July 2025 (Tuesday)
7:00 AM – 9:00 AM Breakfast Served in Expo Hall
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM Registration
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM Breakout Sessions (Tabletop Exercise)
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM Morning Coffee Break
11:45 AM – 12:30 PM Breakout Sessions (Tabletop Exercise)
12:30 PM – 2:30 PM Lunch, Expo Hall Open
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM Discussion Forum
3:30 PM – 4:00 PM Afternoon Coffee Break
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Closing Plenary Session and Conference Wrap-Up

*The above schedule is subject to change.

Sponsorships
Go well beyond simply increasing brand awareness
DRI conferences are different, as are the relationships with sponsors and exhibitors. We take the time to understand your organization’s products/services and corporate culture. As the industry’s most trusted advisor, we will work with a variety of organizations to contribute to the good of communities. We continue to raise the bar and challenge to innovate.
Take a look at our innovative sponsor opportunities. Custom packages are available to suit your specific needs.
To check out the opportunities, kindly contact us and leave a message at enquiry@dri-malaysia.org.