FAQs

What is BCI World Hybrid?

BCI World Hybrid is the annual BCI global conference that brings together Resilience professionals from around the globe. This two-day conference will have a hybrid format, meaning it will feature a physical event in London, UK, complemented with a Virtual event comprising live-streamed sessions.

If you work or are looking to start your career in the Business Continuity and Resilience industry, then this event is a must-attend. Thanks to a packed conference programme, with a variety of streams, outstanding keynotes, engaging panel discussions, and insightful workshops, BCI World Hybrid is a fantastic opportunity to grow your knowledge, advance your skills, and network with a global audience of professionals.

When and where will it be held?

BCI World Hybrid 2026 will be held on 10th and 11th November, and will comprise both a Physical and Virtual Conference.

Physical Conference: The conference will be held at Convene, Sancroft, St. Paul’s, London, EC4M7DQ, UK. Name badge printing will open at 8:00 AM (GMT) on the 10th and 11th November. The physical conference will start on 10th November at 9:00AM (GMT) and end on 11th November at 4:25 PM (GMT).
Virtual Conference: The conference live-stream will start on 10th November at 9:00AM (GMT) and end on 11th November at 4:25 PM (GMT).

How does the conference work?

We want to make BCI World Hybrid accessible to professionals across the globe. This is why we opted to make the conference hybrid, which means that you can attend in person or virtually through your laptop.

BCI World Hybrid is a two-day event that you can attend in person or virtually.

The Physical Event will take place at Convene, Sancroft, St Pauls, London, UK, and it will feature:

Keynotes and breakout sessions across the two days.
A large vendor exhibition.
Networking Drinks.
BCI Global Awards Ceremony and dinner.

The Virtual Event will comprise of live-streamed keynotes and a selection of breakouts, which will be recorded and available on demand, plus a virtual exhibition and networking stream. This year, the Hybrid event will be held on a new platform, allowing for increased engagement with virtual-only sessions, and an opportunity to connect with fellow attendees.

Physical or Virtual – How should I attend?

The answer to this question is very subjective, it depends on what you want to gain from the conference, your location, your schedule, your budget, and so on… but here is what we recommend.

If you have the possibility to travel to London, UK, attending the Physical conference will provide you with a plethora of great benefits and opportunities including:

Attending in-person sessions to engage directly with keynotes, speakers, and panellists.
Network with fellow professionals and practitioners to exchange opinions, ideas, and even pain points.
Visit the exhibition, meet global vendors and organizations leading the resilience industry.
Attend the Networking Drinks and the BCI Global Awards Dinner.
On-demand access to all live streamed sessions.

If you don’t have the possibility to travel to London, UK, then the Virtual conference is more suited to your needs. By attending online you will still be able to have a great conference experience:

Watch live-streamed keynote and a selection of breakout sessions
On-demand access to all live streamed sessions
Networking opportunities via our virtual exhibition and two virtual only networking streams
New platform for 2026 allowing for increased engagement, and enhanced networking

What is the cost?

To find out prices, please visit the registration page.

Our early-bird rate discount will close on the 30th June 2026, and if you are a BCI Member you will also be entitled to an extra exclusive discount*. You get a further discount if you work in the public sector.

On average the early bird prices are 20% cheaper than standard prices.

If you are a corporate member, you are also entitled to a discount. Please email bci@thebci.org for more information.

*For registration deadlines please check When will registration close? in these FAQs.

What is included in the different ticket types?

Full Physical ticket

When you purchase a Full Physical ticket you will have access to all areas (onsite and virtual) of the conference:

Networking drinks during early registration on the 9th November.
Plenary keynotes sessions, sessions in breakouts, live interviews during breaks – all live streamed and recorded.
Additional physical only, non-live streamed sessions in breakouts.
Physical and virtual exhibition.
Two virtual only networking streams – these won’t be recorded.
BCI Global Awards networking drinks, dinner and ceremony (also recorded) on the 10th November.
Lunch and refreshments on both days.
On-demand content for 30 days of all recorded live streams.

Please note: if you want to bring along somebody just for the BCI Global Awards evening, please ask them to register and purchase the Awards Dinner Only ticket type.

Full Virtual ticket

When you purchase a Full Virtual ticket you will have access to the virtual area of the conference:

Live streams from physical programme over the 2 days (also recorded) – this includes keynotes, speakers’ sessions in breakouts, and live interviews during breaks.
Two virtual only networking streams – these won’t be recorded.
Virtual exhibition.
On-demand content for 30 days of all recorded live streams.

This ticket does not include access to any of the onsite activities:

Networking drinks during early registration on the 9th November.
Physical exhibition.
Additional physical only, non-live streamed sessions in breakouts.
Lunch and refreshments.
BCI Global Awards networking drinks and dinner on the 10th November.

Awards Dinner Only ticket

When you purchase this ticket you will have access to the onsite BCI Global Awards networking drinks, dinner and ceremony (also recorded) on the 10th November.

This ticket does not include access to any other areas of the conference:

Networking drinks during early registration on the 9th November.
Any programme sessions or streams, either onsite or live streamed.
Physical and virtual exhibition.
Virtual platform.
Lunch and refreshments.
On-demand content for 30 days of all recorded live streams.

Free Virtual Visitor

As a Free Virtual Visitor your access will be limited to the following areas of the conference:

Virtual exhibition.
Two virtual only networking streams (including open forums, live rountables and live demos) – these won’t be recorded.

This ticket does not include access to:

Networking drinks during early registration on the 9th November.
Live streamed plenary keynotes sessions, breakout sessions and interviews.
Physical exhibition.
Lunch and refreshments.
BCI Global Awards networking drinks and dinner on the 10th November.
On-demand content for 30 days of all recorded live streams.

Free Physical Visitor

As a Free Physical Visitor your access will be limited to the following areas of the conference:

Physical and virtual exhibition.
Physical only, not live streamed sessions within the “Open programme” stream
Two virtual only networking streams (including open forums, live rountables and live demos) – these won’t be recorded.

This ticket does not include access to:

Networking drinks during early registration on the 9th November.
Plenary keynotes sessions, sessions in breakouts and interviews – either live streamed or onsite.
Lunch and refreshments.
BCI Global Awards networking drinks and dinner on the 10th November.
On-demand content for 30 days of all recorded live streams.

Please note: it is possible to join the BCI Global Awards networking drinks, ceremony and dinner in London – just register again with a separate email and purchase an Awards Dinner Only ticket type.

*For registration deadlines please check When will registration close? in these FAQs.

When is the BCI Global Awards Dinner and what should I wear?

The BCI Global Awards Dinner will be held on 10th November 2026. It will start with a drinks reception before moving into the main arena where a buffet style dinner and drinks will be served. Guests will then be invited to take a seat at a table of their choosing for the main event – the presentation of the BCI Global Awards.

Dress code will be smart/casual but guests are welcome to wear formal evening wear should they wish to.

For registration deadlines please check When will registration close? in these FAQs.

Can I just attend the BCI Global Awards Dinner?

Yes! You can now purchase an Awards Dinner Only ticket

This ticket includes access to the onsite BCI Global Awards networking drinks, dinner and ceremony (also recorded) on the 10th November (for registration deadlines please check When will registration close? in these FAQs).

Please note: if you are attending the conference as a Full Physical delegate, entry to the BCI Global Awards dinner and ceremony is already included in your ticket – but if you want to bring along somebody just for this evening, please ask them to register and purchase the Awards Dinner Only ticket type.

The BCI Global Awards Ceremony will be recorded.

This ticket does not include access to any other areas of the conference:

Networking drinks during early registration on the 9th November.
Any programme sessions or streams, either onsite or live streamed.
Physical and virtual exhibition.
Virtual platform.
Lunch and refreshments.
On-demand content for 30 days of all recorded live streams.

When will registration close?

Registration will officially close on 28 October 2026, for both in-person and virtual tickets. However, please note that the in-person registration may close early should tickets sell out. We advise booking as soon as possible to secure an in-person registration.