Fall World 2008 Highlights Preview

 
DRJ Proudly Presents: Fall World 2008 - September 14 - 17

Update: All Sessions and Pre/Post Classes have been released! Visit the official Fall World 2008 for all the details.

Fall World 2008 is the 39th conference sponsored by Disaster Recovery Journal. We are proud to present another stellar conference for our attendees. We host the world’s largest gatherings of business continuity professionals, with more than 1,200 attendees in San Diego last year. With our experience and your input, we have built a conference that offers the greatest value, education and networking opportunities.

Our unique format allows attendees to enjoy daily general sessions that address mainstream topics of high interest. The afternoons allow for individual selection of sessions and workshops. Customize your agenda to find the information you need to meet your needs.

Speakers at Fall World 2008 are industry experts. They impart knowledge, share their experiences and provide insight.

At Fall World 2008, you will listen, laugh, learn and leave with a firm grasp on business continuity! It is the one conference for all your needs.

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The Fall World 2008 Exhibitor Hall

Join us in the exhibit hall for three days of fun, food and fantastic information. The exhibit hall is open Sunday through Tuesday. It is packed with exhibitors, showcasing the latest products and services in the industry. Browse the aisles to find information on the newest industry trends, networking groups, industry publications
and more.

In addition to casual browsing time, a variety of events are planned to make the most of your time in the exhibit hall.

The Welcome Reception on Sunday evening is held in the exhibit hall. The reception is the
first chance to view the exhibits and greet the vendors. Be prepared for lots of laughs and loads of networking!

Lunch will be held in the exhibit hall on Monday and Tuesday, giving you a chance to enjoy delicious meals before making the rounds to the booths. Enticing desserts will also be served.

On Monday and Tuesday afternoon, we have Refreshment breaks in the exhibit hall. These afternoon breaks allow attendees a chance to view the exhibits while enjoying a refreshing drink and snack. Take time from afternoon classes for a relaxing break in the exhibit hall!

Further details are available in our in-depth Fall World 2008 Exhibitor Guide (PDF).

Preview more Fall World 2008 Highlights on our official Conference web site.  

Spring World 2008 Conference Follow Up

A few presentations were not ready in time for both the Conference Book or CDs.  We have provided them here for you.   

• General Session 4
  Enterprise Risk Management & BC at DOW
  David Kepler II, Dow Chemical Company
  Download The PDF (1.8MB) 
• Technical Session 4
  Intermediate/Advanced
  Leveraging Maturity Models for Effective IT Risk Management – Case Studies
  David Nolan, Fusion Risk Mgmt.
  Download The PDF (1.8MB)   
• General Session 5
  BC vs. DR vs. HA vs. EM vs. RM vs. CM: Is the Difference Only Terminology?
  Belinda Wilson, CBCP, Hewlett-Packard
  Download The PDF (1.8MB)  

Read More: Incredible Attendance At Spring World 2008 by Jon Seals

  Generally Accepted Practices

The DRJ Editorial Advisory Board (EAB) Generally Accepted Business Continuity Practices Committee and DRII are pleased to announce the Generally Accepted Practices (GAP) document is in its final phase. 

The next phase will be to fine-tune the document for Industry Specific GAP documents. Input will be taken from attendees in the GAP session at Fall World 2007. The committee is also looking for participation from practitioners in the healthcare industry. To participate, email Lori Yelland at to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

The GAP document was created by 10 individual sub-committees of seasoned business continuity professionals from partner organizations (ARMA, DRII, FSTC and NFPA) and members from the public and private sectors. The mission of the DRJ-EAB effort is “To be recognized as a leading source of ‘sound’ Generally Accepted Practices by providing a depository of knowledge and recommendations offered by skilled business continuity practitioners.”

  Rules & Regulations … The Source

By Martin Myers, MBCP

If you’re like I am, I have kept my own list of rules and regulations pertaining to Business Continuity for years.  I trade my list with fellow BC professionals for a copy of their prized list.  We trade links for good sites where additional regulations may be found.  This is a somewhat tedious activity, and certainly not a good way to share with the world of BC planning.  Luckily, a fellow member of the DRJ EAB had the idea to start a committee to compile a list of regulations that could be shared through the DRJ to the entire BC world.