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iJET CEO to Speak on Business Resiliency Practices at The Conference Board’s Corporate Security, Business Continuity & Crisis Management Conference

Industry Experts, Executives Examine Solutions for Managing Corporate Risk at Seventh Annual Conference

Annapolis, Maryland - November 10, 2008

Stephen Hoffman, Chief Executive Officer of iJET Intelligent Risk Systems, a leading provider of global intelligence and business resiliency services, will co-present a session examining business resiliency best practices at The Conference Board’s Seventh Annual Corporate Security, Business Continuity & Crisis Management Conference. The session, geared toward executives at multinational corporations, will focus on the growing field of business resiliency and its importance in helping businesses proactively manage risks, anticipate disruptions and gain a competitive edge.

Joining Hoffman in the session is Christopher Duncan, Chief Operation & Financial Officer of The McCart Group and former Chief Risk Officer for Delta Airlines. Together, they will offer insight on trends in resiliency programs at multinational organizations, present real-world case studies, and discuss practical applications of resilient business models as well as best practices organizations can use to not only survive disruptions but also thrive in their aftermath. 

  • WHERE:          Seventh Annual Corporate Security, Business Continuity & Crisis                        Management Conference
                           The New York Marriott Downtown Hotel, New York, NY
  • WHEN:            Wednesday, November 12, 2008 at 11:30 a.m.
  • WHO:              Steve Hoffman, CEO of iJET Intelligent Risk Systems
                           Christopher A. Duncan, Chief Operating & Financial Officer of The                         McCart Group
  • TOPIC:            Business Resilience as a Competitive Edge at the C-Suite and
                            Board Levels

The Corporate Security, Business Continuity & Crisis Management Conference is hosted by The Conference Board, the world’s preeminent business membership and research organization, and will be held on November 11 and 12 in New York City. The conference brings together senior executives from leading companies, renowned policy experts, and government officials to examine and evaluate cutting–edge solutions to managing corporate risk.

iJET is a media sponsor and exhibitor at the event.

About The Conference Board
Best known for the Consumer Confidence Index and the Leading Economic Indicators, The Conference Board has, for over 90 years, equipped the world's leading corporations with practical knowledge through issues-oriented research and senior executive peer-to-peer meetings. The Conference Board provides its members — top executives and industry leaders from the most respected corporations in the United States and around the world — with vital business intelligence and forward-looking best practices. At the same time, The Conference Board promotes confidence in the free enterprise system by shaping the values critical to ethical business performance. The Conference Board is a not-for-profit organization and holds 501 (c) (3) tax-exempt status in the United States.

 



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About iJET Intelligent Risk Systems
iJET Intelligent Risk Systems is a leader in business resiliency, helping multinational corporations and government organizations monitor, protect against and respond to global threats. Integrating world-class open source intelligence with patented technology, iJET’s award-winning Worldcue® solutions help clients monitor and assess global threats relative to their key people, facilities and supply chain assets; automatically track and communicate with travelers and expatriates; and deploy emergency response services throughout the world at a moment's notice. Providing a unified view of threats to assets, iJET enables clients to mitigate risks, reduce corporate liability and prepare for and respond to business disruptions.
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