Building Resilience Conference
At the forefront of global resilience, our conference is the longest running of its kind, designed to inspire and spark innovation and cross-sector collaboration.
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Our 13th Annual Building Resilience Through Private-Public Partnerships Conference was held in Washington, D.C. on May 15-17, 2024. Hosted in partnership with federal agencies DHS, CISA, FEMA, NOAA, SBA, and USAID, this event brings together experts from business, government, and NGOs, dedicated to shaping the future of resilience through partnership and action. Stay tuned for replays and insights.
2024 Highlights
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Trust and Collaboration in Action: Insights from the 13th Annual Building Resilience Conference
Trust took center stage at this year’s 13th Annual Building Resilience Conference, where public and private sector leaders convened to discuss actionable strategies, key insights, and lessons learned for supporting communities before, during, and after crises.
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- Disasters
How Organizations Can Strengthen Humanitarian Response During CrisisAs communities worldwide face growing conflict and natural disasters, this panel provides actionable insights for the business community on strengthening humanitarian response.
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The Importance of Small Business Resilience in Building Stronger Communities
Small business perspectives were the focus of the 13th Annual Building Resilience Conference, highlighting the power, tenacity, and resilience of small businesses across the country.
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2023 Highlights
On July 26-27, 2023, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation hosted the 12th Annual Building Resilience Conference. The conference brought together prominent business leaders, government officials, and industry experts to share knowledge and best practices through action-oriented panels, fireside chats, and keynote speeches.
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Rob GlennVice President, Global Resilience Marc DeCourceySenior Vice President, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation
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In 2023 alone, the United States has already seen 12 separate billion-dollar weather and climate disasters. Disasters of all types, both novel and familiar, only continue to increase in frequency and intensity. Yet, many of the current systems in our communities are not equipped to handle these rising crises.
As the world grows more intricate, communities and companies face many threats, hazards, and risks that demand careful consideration and cross-sector collaboration. During the U.S. Chamber Foundation's 12th Annual Building Resilience Conference, panelists explored the power of collaboration, embracing a unified vision, and pooling resources across sectors to navigate the complexities ahead.