Strengthen Your Travel Risk Management Strategy – Secure Your Place Today
Join senior travel risk professionals at the 2025 Travel Risk Management Conference – a full-day event designed to equip you with practical solutions to safeguard your organisation’s travelling workforce.
Don’t miss out on the insights that will set your organisation ahead. Limited places available – register now.
From FTSE and NYSE-listed multinationals, to specialist risk consultancies and goverment agencies.
Resilience
01Hear from experienced resilience leaders as they share practical solutions from major incidents and explain what enabled some organisations to respond more effectively and recover with confidence.
Conflict
02Discover the practical solutions experts used during the critical first 72 hours of changing airspace, border restrictions and urgent departure requests, and how those lessons can strengthen preparation for future events.
Networking
03Continue the conversation over coffee, meet fellow professionals and exchange practical ideas with peers from across the industry.
Insurance
04Hear about real and unexpected travel claims as insurance specialists reveal hidden coverage gaps, and the practical steps organisations can take to improve protection and reduce avoidable costs.
Lessons learned
05Learn from experienced practitioners as they examine recurring challenges in governance, training and leadership engagement, and the solutions that create stronger, more effective programmes.
Networking
06Enjoy a full buffet lunch while connecting with fellow attendees, speakers and industry experts in a relaxed setting.
Engagement
07Discover how leading organisations turn policies into traveller action by communicating risk effectively, building trust and measuring engagement.
Interactive scenario
08An immersive overseas medical emergency scenario and build confidence in the medical, legal and operational decisions required as payment demands, family pressure, media attention and repatriation collide.
Security
09Hear practical lessons from experts across high-risk journalism, global security, entertainment and emergency medicine, and learn how experienced leaders adapt, find solutions and maintain control when plans are tested.
Networking
10Close the conference with drinks, new connections and the opportunity to continue the day’s most valuable conversations with speakers, partners and fellow professionals.
Joel Whittaker is a distinguished expert in security and crisis management with over 25 years of experience across both public and private sectors. His service with the Parachute Regiment, followed by an advisory role with the FCDO, sharpened his skills in assessing, navigating, and mitigating risks in hostile environments. In his current role as Head of High Risk, Cyber Security, Crisis & Operational Resilience at Thomson Reuters, Joel leads initiatives to ensure business continuity and resilience in high-risk settings.
With decades experience in international diplomacy, security policy, and crisis response, this senior FCDO figure offers insights shaped by years of involvement in the UK’s most complex and high-stakes global engagements. They have led cross-government responses across every continent and influenced national strategy at the highest levels. Working at the intersection of foreign affairs, travel risk, and global security, they provide a rare perspective in an increasingly unpredictable world.
Claire leads DWF’s travel team, handling all manners of travel liability issues and litigation arising from incidents overseas, including aircraft, cruise ships, multi-vehicle collisions, drownings, hurricanes, mountaineering accidents and sickness outbreaks. She also has a wealth of inquest and regulatory expertise and advises management boards on risk management, and health and safety issues.
Dr Matt Ladbrook is a UK-based NHS General Practitioner with a special interest in remote and austere medicine. Matt has more than 20 years’ experience delivering medical care and training organisations.
Matt uses his experience to enable organisations and people to operate safely in remote locations all over the planet.
With extensive experience in critical event management, crisis communications and organisational resilience, this senior Everbridge figure offers insight into how organisations can respond effectively when disruption occurs. Working across technology, security and global operations, they help organisations identify emerging threats, communicate with people at risk and coordinate complex responses.
Jacob Painter advises global organisations on risk strategies that protect people, assets, and operations. He specializes in complex projects and delivering tailored solutions that drive resilience and growth. Known for a strategic, consultative approach, Jacob helps businesses align risk management with core objectives.
Emerson is a experienced professional in repatriation and bereavement services, with over 20 years of global experience in the funeral industry. Throughout his career, Emerson has been involved in numerous and highly complex repatriations, including high profile cases and mass fatality incidents.
Rafal Hyps is CEO of Sicuro Group, a global risk management and resilience firm operating across 140+ countries. He leads the organisation’s strategy and client delivery across crisis response, travel risk management, executive protection, and technology solutions. Rafal advocates for pragmatic, operator-led risk programs that enable organizations to keep operating when conditions deteriorate.
Adam brings over 20 years of experience in adventure travel and international medical assistance. After leading expeditions to more than 30 countries and working in some of the world’s most remote environments, he went on to hold senior operational roles in the adventure travel industry. He is now CEO of MedResQ, a global provider of trusted medical response, emergency assistance, and repatriation services for organisations operating in high-risk and remote locations.
Fiona Greenwood is the Operations Director at Rowland Brothers International. She has over 25 years extensive Operations Management experience in the Emergency Assistance & Travel Claims Industry. Fiona has managed complex travel medical emergencies and evacuations, along with organising repatriations for those who passed away while abroad. She has unparalleled experience in managing complex situations, repatriations and assisting families during the most difficult circumstances.
With a career spanning over 25 years in financial services, insurance and assistance, Alastair Crossley leads the Global Travel Solutions team at AXA Partners. He is responsible for the end-to-end value proposition, innovation, commercial framework, customer solution delivery & implementation for the AXA Travel Insurance offering globally.
Claire Hargreaves serves as Managing Director, EMEAA at Trawick International, where she leads strategy, growth, and business development across the UK Accident & Health division. With more than 30 years of experience in global health, travel, and A&H insurance, Claire has a wealth of experience she’ll be sharing with attendees at the conference.
Ricus oversees approximately 67,000 assistance cases annually, including medical evacuations, repatriations, and security incidents. Since joining International SOS, he has led responses to major global crises including the Arab Spring, Libya, Egypt, Sierra Leone, Liberia, and Ukraine. Originally from an Emergency Medical Services background in South Africa Ricus is a former operational medic in the South African National Defence Force.
With extensive experience in corporate security, risk management and crisis response, this senior security leader is responsible for protecting people, operations and assets across a complex global organisation. Their work spans physical security, travel risk, major events and business continuity, requiring close coordination across international teams and external partners. They bring a distinctive perspective on managing risk while supporting a high-profile brand with a truly global footprint.
With extensive experience in global crisis response, travel risk and emergency assistance, this specialist supports organisations and travellers through complex incidents around the world. Their work spans crisis planning, operational coordination and on-the-ground response, often in challenging and fast-moving environments. They bring a practical perspective on protecting people, navigating uncertainty and managing critical events when effective decisions matter most.
With extensive experience in global travel risk, corporate security and crisis management, this senior leader oversees the protection of a highly mobile workforce operating across complex international markets. Working at the intersection of technology, people and global operations, they shape strategies that enable employees to travel safely while supporting business continuity. Their perspective offers valuable insight into how major global organisations anticipate emerging threats, make informed decisions and protect their people in an increasingly unpredictable world.
Membership provides free access for two people to attend every TRIP Group event throughout the year and up to 70% off additional tickets
This Conference is essential for safety and security professionals, corporate governance leaders, HR managers, and those responsible for travel safety within their organisation. It is also ideal for anyone advising senior management on travel risk policies and strategies. If you are looking to stay ahead of emerging risks and enhance your organisation's travel safety practices, this event is for you.
09:00 – 17:15 | Conference Sessions & Networking
17:15 – 19:30 | Evening Networking Drinks Reception
