1st Annual Texas ACP Symposium
Where Resilience Leaders Connect
Thursday July 16 | 8:00 AM–4:00 PM CT
AlertMedia Headquarters, Austin TX
401 S. 1st Street, Suite 1400, Austin, TX 78704
Join business continuity, resilience, and risk leaders from across the US for the 1st ACP Texas Symposium, brought to you by ACP Alamo and AlertMedia.
This one-day event will bring continuity, resilience, and risk professionals together for practical discussions on preparedness, response, and the evolving risks shaping today’s business continuity landscape.
This is a free, in-person event. Space is limited, so please RSVP in advance to save your seat.
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In collaboration with ACP chapters across Texas
A Day Built Around Real-World Resilience
8:00 AM
Registration Opens
8:30 AM – 8:55 AM
Breakfast and Networking
8:55 AM – 9:00 AM
Opening Remarks by Andy Lapierre, President, ACP Alamo Chapter, and Nico Ramirez, Vice President, ACP Alamo Chapter
9:00 AM – 9:15 AM
Welcome Remarks from Christopher Kenessey, CEO, AlertMedia
9:15 AM – 10:00 AM
Keynote Session with Tony Robinson, EVP of Disaster Recovery, National Emergency Management and Response Office
10:15 AM – 11:00 AM
Cyber Threat Landscape with Justin Akers, FBI Special Agent
11:15 AM – 12:00 PM
AlertMedia Product Demo with Peter Steinfeld, SVP of Safety Solutions, AlertMedia
12:00 PM – 12:45 PM
Lunch, Sponsored by TEKsystems
12:45 PM – 1:30 PM
Featured Session with Ron Derrick, Emergency Manager, Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
1:30 PM – 2:15 PM
Best Practices Panel Discussion with Austin Cruz, Director of Innovation and Healthcare Resilience, Riffle Resilience; Maurice “Mickie” Williams, AVP of Operational Readiness and Response, USAA; and Michelle Neisen, President, ACP Capital of Texas Chapter
2:15 PM – 2:30 PM
Networking Break
2:30 PM – 3:15 PM
Extreme Weather Trends: How to Prepare, Alert & Respond, presented by Jeff Dean, VP of Global Security & Intelligence Operations at AlertMedia and Jason Moreland, Senior Meteorologist at AlertMedia
3:15 PM – 4:00 PM
AlertMedia Incident Command Center Tour (Optional)
4:00 PM
Event Concludes
Attendees will receive a certificate of attendance for eight hours of education, which may be applied toward continuing education requirements for relevant business continuity and resilience certifications. Attendees should confirm eligibility with their certifying organization.
Registration Opens
8:30 AM – 8:55 AM
Breakfast and Networking
8:55 AM – 9:00 AM
Opening Remarks by Andy Lapierre, President, ACP Alamo Chapter, and Nico Ramirez, Vice President, ACP Alamo Chapter
9:00 AM – 9:15 AM
Welcome Remarks from Christopher Kenessey, CEO, AlertMedia
9:15 AM – 10:00 AM
Keynote Session with Tony Robinson, EVP of Disaster Recovery, National Emergency Management and Response Office
10:15 AM – 11:00 AM
Cyber Threat Landscape with Justin Akers, FBI Special Agent
11:15 AM – 12:00 PM
AlertMedia Product Demo with Peter Steinfeld, SVP of Safety Solutions, AlertMedia
12:00 PM – 12:45 PM
Lunch, Sponsored by TEKsystems
12:45 PM – 1:30 PM
Featured Session with Ron Derrick, Emergency Manager, Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
1:30 PM – 2:15 PM
Best Practices Panel Discussion with Austin Cruz, Director of Innovation and Healthcare Resilience, Riffle Resilience; Maurice “Mickie” Williams, AVP of Operational Readiness and Response, USAA; and Michelle Neisen, President, ACP Capital of Texas Chapter
2:15 PM – 2:30 PM
Networking Break
2:30 PM – 3:15 PM
Extreme Weather Trends: How to Prepare, Alert & Respond, presented by Jeff Dean, VP of Global Security & Intelligence Operations at AlertMedia and Jason Moreland, Senior Meteorologist at AlertMedia
3:15 PM – 4:00 PM
AlertMedia Incident Command Center Tour (Optional)
4:00 PM
Event Concludes
Attendees will receive a certificate of attendance for eight hours of education, which may be applied toward continuing education requirements for relevant business continuity and resilience certifications. Attendees should confirm eligibility with their certifying organization.
Meet Us at Sky Lounge
Wednesday, July 15 | 6:00 PM–8:00 PM CT
Attendees are also invited to join us the evening before for a welcome reception at Sky Lounge on the 15th floor of the AlertMedia building on Wednesday, July 15, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM CT.
Speakers
Justin AkersFBI Special Agent
Justin Akers has served as an FBI Special Agent for more than 18 years, investigating terrorism and cyber threats around the world. He currently leads the FBI’s cyber task force in Austin, focused on cybercrime investigations.
Austin CruzDirector of Innovation and Healthcare Resilience, Riffle Resilience
Austin Cruz is a former firefighter turned resilience leader who advises organizations on preparing for, responding to, and recovering from major crises. He now focuses on AI-driven business continuity, value stream mapping, and healthcare resilience planning.
Jeffrey DeanVice President of Global Security and Intelligence Operations, AlertMedia
Jeffrey Dean brings over 35 years of experience in enterprise security risk management, global security operations, travel and event security, emergency and incident management, and executive protection. He currently leads Global Security and Intelligence Operations at AlertMedia.
Ron DerrickEmergency Management Officer, Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
Ron Derrick brings more than three decades of experience in crisis management, business continuity, emergency response, healthcare, aviation, and corporate operations. He currently supports emergency management at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.
Jason MorelandSenior Meteorologist, AlertMedia
Jason Moreland leads meteorology at AlertMedia, bringing more than 12 years of experience in operational weather intelligence and hazard monitoring. He leads a global team focused on severe weather and natural hazards, helping organizations anticipate threats, protect their people, and make informed decisions during high-impact incidents.
Michelle NeisenPresident, ACP Capital of Texas Chapter
Michelle Neisen has more than 30 years of experience in risk, business continuity, and cyber resilience across public and private sectors. She also supports the continuity profession through DRI International and ACP, including work with the ACP Capital of Texas Chapter and National Chapter Relations Committee.
Tony RobinsonEVP of Disaster Recovery and Public Policy Initiatives, National Emergency Management and Response
Tony Robinson leads disaster recovery and public policy initiatives at National EMR. Before joining National EMR, he retired after 40 years of federal service, including leadership roles with FEMA Region 6.
Peter SteinfeldSVP of Safety Solutions, AlertMedia
Peter Steinfeld is AlertMedia’s SVP of Safety Solutions and host of The Employee Safety Podcast. He has nearly 20 years of experience in emergency communications and advises organizations on employee safety and protecting their people.
Maurice “Mickie” WilliamsAVP of Operational Readiness and Response, USAA
Mickie Williams leads operational readiness and response at USAA, overseeing teams focused on emerging risks, crisis management, global operations, and critical supply chains. He previously served 29 years in the U.S. Army.
Stay Nearby
For out-of-town guests, recommended near by hotel options are all conveniently located within walking distance of AlertMedia headquarters.
- 208 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704
- 500 E 4th St, Austin, TX 78701
- 300 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704
- 111 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78701
Frequently Asked Questions
- Will parking be available? Attendees will be responsible for their own parking. Paid parking is available on site at AlertMedia headquarters or at any of the hotels recommended above.
- Will the event be available virtually? No, this is an in-person event designed to bring attendees together for live discussion, networking, and collaboration. A virtual option will not be available.
- Can non-ACP members or members from other chapters attend? Yes. The symposium is open to business continuity, resilience, disaster recovery, security, emergency management, and response professionals interested in attending. We welcome a broad mix of professionals across these areas.
- Is there a cost to attend? No, there is no cost to attend the symposium. Space is limited, so attendees are encouraged to RSVP in advance.
