Building a resilient society

At a time of rising geopolitical tensions, digital threats and growing aggression against emergency responders, incidents are becoming more severe, crises more complex and the impact on our society greater than ever. The question is not whether disruptions will come, but when. How prepared are we for them?

Simply responding is not enough. We must have knowledge, resources and people on standby, and cooperate across disciplines. Only then will our society continue to function when it matters. Come together at eRIC and take the step toward a resilient society.

Building a resilient society

At a time of rising geopolitical tensions, digital threats and growing aggression against emergency responders, incidents are becoming more severe, crises more complex and the impact on our society greater than ever. The question is not whether disruptions will come, but when. How prepared are we for them?

Simply responding is not enough. We must have knowledge, resources and people on standby, and cooperate across disciplines. Only then will our society continue to function when it matters. Come together at eRIC and take the step toward a resilient society.

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Building a resilient society

At a time of rising geopolitical tensions, digital threats and growing aggression against emergency responders, incidents are becoming more severe, crises more complex and the impact on our society greater than ever. The question is not whether disruptions will come, but when. How prepared are we for them?

Simply responding is not enough. We must have knowledge, resources and people on standby, and cooperate across disciplines. Only then will our society continue to function when it matters. Come together at eRIC and take the step toward a resilient society.

Building a resilient society

At a time of rising geopolitical tensions, digital threats and growing aggression against emergency responders, incidents are becoming more severe, crises more complex and the impact on our society greater than ever. The question is not whether disruptions will come, but when. How prepared are we for them?

Simply responding is not enough. We must have knowledge, resources and people on standby, and cooperate across disciplines. Only then will our society continue to function when it matters. Come together at eRIC and take the step toward a resilient society.

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Building a resilient society

At a time of rising geopolitical tensions, digital threats and growing aggression against emergency responders, incidents are becoming more severe, crises more complex and the impact on our society greater than ever. The question is not whether disruptions will come, but when. How prepared are we for them?

Simply responding is not enough. We must have knowledge, resources and people on standby, and cooperate across disciplines. Only then will our society continue to function when it matters. Come together at eRIC and take the step toward a resilient society.

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Themes around resilience

Resilience does not stand alone. It is related to other pressing security issues:

Cybercrime and digital disruption

Increasing pressure on emergency services

Multidisciplinary teams and deployment

Recruitment and deployment of volunteers

And more...

We need to move to a model 'civil defense 2.0."

Paul Gelton

Program Manager Strengthening Social
Resilience and Resilience | NIPV

Paul on social resilience

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Together towards a resilient society! Meet other disciplines, suppliers of material and tools as well as experts in the field of resilience during eRIC 2026.

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resilience on the program

Jaap Donker

General Director | Utrecht Safety Region

Community resilience: the power of a resilient society

Wednesday, 1:30 to 2:00 p.m.

*This lecture is in Dutch.

Must see

Pieter Cobelens

Strategic advisor and general major

Influence of geo-political developments regarding our national security

Wednesday, 10:45 - 11:30 a.m.

*This lecture is in Dutch.

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Paul Gelton

Program Manager Strengthening Social Resilience and Resilience | NIPV

Opportunities for Civil Protection in the Netherlands

Thursday, 12:45 to 1:15 p.m.

*This lecture is in Dutch.

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And more...

Resilience runs as a thread through the program and is concretely reflected in such things as:

Crisis-resistant food supply

From ad hoc crisis response to structural preparedness

The social component of a resilient society

Geopolitical and hybrid threats

And more hands-on topics that directly touch on our preparedness

View the entire program

Our message to society is very clear. In times of crisis, don't wait for the government to come and help you, because in the potential crisis scenarios we may face, emergency and crisis management professionals will be overloaded."

Marco Zannoni
Director National Crisis Management | NCTV

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It is good that police, firefighters and also civil responders who normally only meet in crisis situations see each other here and exchange experiences."

PIETER COBELENS
Strategic advisor & general major

A resilient society, responsible together

Safety is not a given. It is something we organize together. A resilient society means that citizens, businesses and organizations not only save themselves, but can also support others when systems are under pressure.

This requires more than plans on paper. It requires practice, knowledge sharing and showing what we have to offer. Visible preparedness strengthens trust and deterrence at the same time. So come to eRIC and discover how you can contribute to a resilient society.

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Office Manager

Where the entire industry comes together

eRIC - the Disaster Response, Incident Management & Crisis Management Expo - is the multidisciplinary trade event for safety professionals. On April 22 & 23, 2026, the exhibition will open its doors for the fifth time at Vliegveld Twenthe in Enschede. For two days, the exhibition floor, demonstrations and substantive programming will form the beating heart of innovation, knowledge sharing and cooperation in the safety industry.

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