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Hantavirus: What is the Risk?
May 13, 8 am ET
Making sense of the situation and conflicting information is key to understanding the actual risk landscape and how to respond appropriately.
Global Security Briefing
May 13, 3 pm ET
Journalists at Factal and the analysts at Emergent Risk International look into the latest global events, technologies and developments in our every-other-week briefing. Factal Senior Editor Halima will focus on security incidents in West Bengal and the rest of South Asia. ERI’s Senior EMEA Analyst Louise Alestam turns her attention to the compounding supply chain issues from the Ukraine and Iran wars.
2026 Innovation Summit for Preparedness & Resilience
May 19-20, Sandy, Utah
Where GIS professionals engage in expert-led sessions and discover cutting-edge geospatial solutions addressing real-world challenges faced by public safety agencies nationwide.
Crisis Communications During AI Hallucinations
May 20, 11 am ET
This webinar explores what organizations and individuals can do to prepare for, detect, and mitigate against one of the least understood and damaging risks in the proliferation of AI.
Turning Verified Intelligence into Action in Real-Time
May 20, 11 am ET
Factal and Restrata will walk through what happens in the moments after a breaking event hits.
Collective Strength Against Emerging Threats
May 26-28, London
GISF’s Global Security Risk & Policy Conference is the largest security gathering in the aid sector, bringing together a diverse ecosystem of NGO security professionals, UN agencies, donors, coordination bodies, and private-sector partners to confront these challenges directly.
Operationalizing AI in the Risk and Intelligence Space
May 28, 1 pm ET
Join Factal Head of News Jillian and others in this AIRIP seminar on the integration of AI into private intelligence.
Duty of Care Awards and Summit
May 28, Rome
The event will feature panels of speakers throughout the day covering topics such as political instability, risk management, mental health, AI and more. Factal is presenting.
ASIS North America Conference
June 3-4, virtual
The 2-day virtual event built strictly for North American security practitioners. Skip the “what” and dive straight into the “how.”
ISMA Executive Meeting
June 14-16, Chicago
Connect with and learn from fellow security executives and other experts from business and academia
Security LeadHER
June 15-16, Minneapolis
A can’t-miss a day-and-half event presented by ASIS International and the Security Industry Association and dedicated to the advancement of women in the global security industry.
ESOC 2026
June 16-18, Lake Buena Vista, Fla.
Designed for Fortune 50 executive protection specialists, ESOC focuses on practical takeaways.
The Frontier Risk Forum
June 23, London
In collaboration with The Pathfinder Collective, a group of leaders and practitioners gather at the Frontier Risk Forum at Prince Philip House
17th Annual National Sports Safety and Security Conference & Exhibition
June 23-25, Palm Desert, Calif.
For the people who protect the games, sports and events you enjoy.
Institute on Health, Safety, Security, and Risk Management 2026
June 24-26, Boston
Colleagues from across sectors–technology, security, intelligence, health–will welcome Health & Safety Institute attendees to Boston with a panel conversation on the current and fast-emerging landscape of artificial intelligence. Factal Director of Product Elissa is presenting.
2026 SJA Leaders in Security Conference
July 16, Chicago
The conference offers the exclusive insights, cutting-edge solutions, and unparalleled networking opportunities you need to stay ahead, drive innovation, and shape the future of security.
Disaster Gaming Con
October 8-10, Colorado Springs, Colo.
A merging of emergency management and gaming to improve responses and safety.
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