What is the DRI Conference?
Where and when will the conference be held?
What is the cost to attend?
What is included in the attendee cost?
When will registration begin? How to pay?
Do I have to be certified to attend?
What is the DRI Awards of Excellence Gala?
When is the Awards Gala?
What is the cost to attend the Awards Gala?
What can you tell me about the Auction Benefit?
How can I or my company contribute to the Auction Benefit?
What is the DRI Volunteer Day?
How should I dress for the conference?
Are there sponsorship opportunities for my company?
Are there any special rates for hotel rooms or blocks of rooms?
What is the DRI Conference?
The annual DRI Conference is dedicated to the meaningful exchange of information among professionals in the areas of business continuity, disaster recovery, risk management and more, across all industries.
Our non-profit status allows us to deliver a stress-free, non-competitive learning environment where the speakers are all senior members of their organizations. In fact, a large portion of our attendees hold executive positions, giving them a level of knowledge that fosters in-depth discussions that detail their organization’s response to major events of recent years.
Exhibit Hall vendors offer cutting edge and relevant solutions to propel your BCM, ERM or GRC program to the next level, on your time – no sales pitches are made during sessions. Whether you are starting out small or integrating global strategies, our vendors are respectful of your time and interest, and can help you attain that goal of a world class BCM program.
Where and when will the conference be held?
Atlanta, Georgia, March 6-9, 2016 at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta. The Hyatt Regency Atlanta is located at 265 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30303.
What is the cost to attend?
For certified DRI Professionals, the cost is $1,295. For all other industry professionals the cost is $1,495. DRI also offers special rates for early bird registration; the cost for the first 100 attendees to register is $1,195/attendee. Additionally, deeply discounted group deals are available for groups of five or more. Contact Buffy Rojas Leach at or for more information on our group rate program.
What is included in the attendee cost?
The cost includes conference sessions, meals, events, volunteer projects, special networking and after-hours events, and much more.
When will registration begin? How to pay?
Attendee registration will open early Fall 2015.
Do I have to be certified to attend?
No. DRI2016 welcomes certified and non-certified professionals, regardless of the certifying organization, as well as all practicing professionals in Auditing, Risk Management, Governance and Compliance. But if you would like to become certified, you can start your path here – several courses are offered to attendees before the conference kicks off!
What is the DRI Awards of Excellence Gala?
At each conference, the DRI Awards of Excellence Gala honors individuals and corporations who are leaders and innovators within our profession. Winners in 14 categories will be announced during dinner, where they are presented with an award to recognize and celebrate their excellence within the business continuity landscape.
When is the Awards Gala?
The Awards Gala dinner will be held during the DRI2016 conference at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta.
What is the cost to attend the Awards Gala?
The event is included in the cost of the conference. You may register guests for this event at $125.00 per seat. Please register your guest(s) with their dinner preferences on the driconference.org website. Attire is semi-formal (business suit or cocktail dress).
What can you tell me about the Auction Benefit?
The DRI Foundation Auction Benefit event is held during the DRI2016 conference prior to the Awards of Excellence gala, where attendees will have the opportunity to bid for items on display, including memorabilia, vacations, events, electronics, health & beauty items, and much more. All proceeds of the Live and Silent Auctions go to charities determined by the DRI Foundation board.
How can I or my company contribute to the Auction Benefit?
Two ways. We are accepting donations of items to auction off at the event. You may also write a check to the DRI Foundation. Receipts will be provided for tax deductions. All donations are 100% tax deductible.
What is the DRI Volunteer Day?
The DRI Foundation’s Volunteer Day events, generally held before the opening of the conference and in the evening following the conference, give attendees the chance to give back to the community by working with a charitable partner in the area such as food banks, building projects, and community gardens. Everyone is invited – register early to save your spot!
How should I dress for the conference?
Business casual attire is recommended – including a jacket in rooms that may be on the cool side. For the Auction Benefit and Awards of Excellence Gala, attire is semi-formal (dark suits and cocktail dresses are acceptable).
Cleaning/Pressing: The Hyatt Regency Atlanta offers laundry services to have dresses or other clothing pressed. Turn in garments to be cleaned/pressed by 7 am daily (no service on Sunday), and items will be back to your room between 6 and 6:30 pm that same day. Pricing varies depending on the garment and services.
Are there sponsorship opportunities for my company?
We have several sponsorship opportunities available. Please call or write to Kathleen Brown at
Are there any special rates for hotel rooms or blocks of rooms?
A block of rooms have been reserved at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta at a special group rate.
