ARO is gearing up to take part in the Scottish Continuity Annual Conference (SCAC) 2026, where resilience, continuity and risk specialists from across Scotland and the wider UK will gather.
Hosted at the renowned Dynamic Earth venue in Edinburgh, the conference will explore the future of organisational resilience. The programme focuses on four interconnected dimensions: Human, Community, Business and Cyber, offering a comprehensive view of modern risk, response and preparedness, and aligning closely with ARO’s commitment to helping organisations build secure, scalable and sustainable technology environments capable of withstanding today’s complex challenges.
Delegates attending SCAC 2026 can expect insights from some of the UK’s most respected voices in continuity and emergency management, including:
- John Frost Hon.MBCI – Former Head of Business Continuity at Marks & Spencer
- Lucy Easthope – Renowned UK authority on emergency planning and disaster recovery
- Gaven Smith – Former Director General for Technology and CTO at GCHQ
These speakers will bring real‑world experience and strategic foresight to the stage.
What attendees can expect at the ARO Stand
Visitors to the ARO exhibition space will have the opportunity to:
- Discover how ARO’s technologies help organisations anticipate and recover from disruption
- Discuss cyber security, operational resilience and continuity challenges with industry specialists
- Explore integrated cloud, cyber security, collaboration, and data centre solutions
- Learn more about sustainability‑driven IT strategies
- Speak with the ARO team about long‑term resilience planning and partnership opportunities
These conversations form part of ARO’s ongoing mission to support organisations in Scotland and beyond as they adapt to new risks and technological shifts.
A valuable platform for knowledge, insight and networking
The conference programme includes practical sessions, case‑based learning, and opportunities to understand emerging risks and innovations across the resilience landscape. Delegates will benefit from:
- Immediately actionable strategies
- Real‑world examples of continuity best practice
- Professional development and peer learning
- Networking with resilience leaders, practitioners, and technology specialists
Looking ahead
ARO is proud to participate in SCAC 2026 and contribute to advancing resilience across Scotland’s public and private sectors.
The event promises to be a key moment for knowledge‑sharing, strategic insight and forward‑thinking discussion.
ARO looks forward to meeting delegates on the 24th of February and engaging in conversations that help shape the future of organisational resilience.
Event details > https://aro.tech/event/aro-scac-event/