PAST Speaking & Conferences 2025
MARCH 26-28, SONOMA, CA | SPEAKER
PTC 2025 Off the Record, On the Money -Travel Buyers Conference
This special session was a separate closed-door session entitled “Off the Record, On the Money.” In this dynamic setting, hosted by Andrew Menkes, Founder & CEO Partnership Travel Consulting Buyers met among themselves to delve into sensitive topics that are not able to be addressed during a general session or in “mixed company”.
FEB 19 | BALTIMORE, MD | SPEAKER
FeB 7 | MGM HARBOUR, MD | SPEAKER
FeB 7 | MGM HARBOUR, MD | SPEAKER
WTCI Agile Global Innovation Series
Bruce spoke on Empowering Global Disaster Response with Tech. He explored how technology is transforming disaster relief worldwide, from drones delivering aid to satellite communications supporting remote areas. This discussion highlighted innovations enhancing global readiness and resilience.
FeB 7 | MGM HARBOUR, MD | SPEAKER
FeB 7 | MGM HARBOUR, MD | SPEAKER
FeB 7 | MGM HARBOUR, MD | SPEAKER
Joint NCC & Travel Risk Events
The National Capital Chapter, in collaboration with the ASIS Travel Risk Management Community, held its first meeting of the year at MGM National Harbor. A chapter update was followed by TRM Community presentations and panel. Bruce McIndoe, NCC member and TRM Community member, presented "Travel Risk Management - It's a Team Sport"
FEB 6 | VIRTUAL EVENT | SPEAKER
FEB 6 | VIRTUAL EVENT | SPEAKER
FEB 6 | VIRTUAL EVENT | SPEAKER
MitKat Symposium
MitKat is a global provider of integrated Security and Risk Mitigation Solutions and Services. With a clientele that includes some of the world’s most respected organisations, MitKat takes great pride in working collaboratively to de-risk businesses and build resilient organisations. Bruce was a panelist for "Technology, Travel, Security, Executive Protection, Resilience and Duty of Care"
JAN 17, VIRTUAL EVENT | SPEAKER
FEB 6 | VIRTUAL EVENT | SPEAKER
FEB 6 | VIRTUAL EVENT | SPEAKER
Megatrends, Drivers & Disruptors
Bruce addressed Siemen's Financial Services Leadership on future megatrends, drivers, and disruptors—those that will impact business and those of Siemen's clients. Bruce's time at NSA and as a consultant to global 2000 companies have given him a great perspective on what Siemen's may confront regarding resource capacity and demographic dynamics in the coming time.
PAST Speaking & Conferences 2024
dEC 5, BALTIMORE, MD | speaker
Nov 20-21, WASHINGTON, DC | ATTENDEE
Nov 20-21, WASHINGTON, DC | ATTENDEE
Global Macro Trends Driving Growth & Disruption
As executives, having a strong grasp of the business environment through multiple angles is becoming more important to navigate today’s complex and ever-changing world. Bruce's session reviewed key global macro trends and risks affecting global business. Other sessions included Maryland State Secretary(s) who shared the state government’s strategies for preparing for and mitigating some of the effects of the macro trends. Finally, there was a session with a corporate angle from a senior executive.
Nov 20-21, WASHINGTON, DC | ATTENDEE
Nov 20-21, WASHINGTON, DC | ATTENDEE
Nov 20-21, WASHINGTON, DC | ATTENDEE
OSAC Annual Briefing
The OSAC Annual Briefing is one of the most celebrated security community events of the year. It provides a unique opportunity to connect with experts from both the public and private sectors to discuss emerging threats, review lessons learned from recent global events, and to share information on risk mitigation and management.
OCT 23-24, 2024, Columbia, MD | SPonsor & ATTENDEE
OCT 23-24, 2024, Columbia, MD | SPonsor & ATTENDEE
OCT 23-24, 2024, Columbia, MD | SPonsor & ATTENDEE
Railroad Systems Risk Management
In an era driven by the surge of digitalization, the world of rail transportation has undergone a remarkable transformation. Hack The Railroad—was a groundbreaking hybrid two-day cybersecurity conference powered by the alliance of Cylus, TAC, and Amtrak.
McIndoe Risk Advisory sponsored AKM Cyber's participation in this event. The AKM Exhibit/Demo was a huge hit and received significant exposure to this market segment (Rail Cybersecurity, Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity, and IO/ICS Cybersecurity in both Federal and Commercial arenas)
SEP 17, 2024, philadelphia, pa | SPEAKER
OCT 23-24, 2024, Columbia, MD | SPonsor & ATTENDEE
OCT 23-24, 2024, Columbia, MD | SPonsor & ATTENDEE
Travel Risk Management
The 2nd annual Business Travel Trends and Forecasts Philadelphia is a one-day, buyer-focused conference designed to unite over 50 corporate travel professionals and provide a platform for information sharing. Throughout this event, attendees will gather intelligence on industry developments, sharing experiences, challenges and solutions with peers in an open forum. Bruce presented a session - Global Travel Forecast - Risk. Along with other global travel experts, he looked into the crystal ball and rearview mirror, and talked with buyers about the trends that are shaping current conditions and the market dynamics ahead.
SEP 11-13, 2024, NEW YORK city | SPEAKER
OCT 23-24, 2024, Columbia, MD | SPonsor & ATTENDEE
SEP 11-13, 2024, NEW YORK city | SPEAKER
Travel & Expense Solutions
Bruce presented an informative session - Security and Safety to help navigate uncharted solutions to mitigate the challenges of change and take advantage of new opportunities for Business Travel Executive’s first in-person T&E Summit! The BTE T&E Summit is an invitation-only event with two days of unique content – unscripted, unfiltered, uncrowded – where you’ll gain valuable insights and strategies to succeed in these complex times of change. Changes in corporate travel you now face every day in air, hotel, ground, technology and travel policy.
JULY 22-24, 2024, ATLANTA, GA | SPEAKER
JULY 22-24, 2024, ATLANTA, GA | SPEAKER
SEP 11-13, 2024, NEW YORK city | SPEAKER
Travel Risk Management
Bruce held an educational session - Mastering TRM: Unleash the Power of the New Toolkit for Enhanced Program Success. His TRM Toolkit is a valuable asset designed to support GBTA members in managing their travel risk management programs, and complements other resources available including ISO31030, the Travel Risk Management RFP, and the TRM Supplier Capabilities matrix. This new and improved toolkit is tailored specifically for individuals who may be tasked with multiple roles.
JUNE 25, 2024, WASHINGTON, DC | SPEAKER
JULY 22-24, 2024, ATLANTA, GA | SPEAKER
JUNE 25, 2024, WASHINGTON, DC | SPEAKER
Travel Network Trends & Forecast
As a global travel risk expert, Bruce hosted a session looking into a crystal ball and the rearview mirror to talk to with buyers about the trends that are shaping current conditions and the market dynamics ahead. This included potential risks, changes in travel patterns, the impact of global events (like pandemics or political instability), advancements in technology, and how these factors could influence travel safety and security.
MAY 15-17, 2024, CHICAGO, IL | SPEAKER
JULY 22-24, 2024, ATLANTA, GA | SPEAKER
JUNE 25, 2024, WASHINGTON, DC | SPEAKER
Travel Security
Knowing Where Your Travelers Are Is No Longer Good Enough. Bruce was a speaker in Chicago for PTC’s Off the Record On the Money Corporate Travel Buyers Conference! This event focuses on the most relevant topics in our industry today hosted by most knowledgeable industry experts — both Suppliers and Buyers — to connect with you about the challenges, changes, and opportunities.
May 6-8, 2024, Charlotte, NC | SPEAKER
April 22-23, 2024, GSER, Washingtion, DC | SPEAKER
April 22-23, 2024, GSER, Washingtion, DC | SPEAKER
Agile Business Continuity
Bruce is credited with creating Agile Business Continuity by marrying Adaptive BC with the agile methodology. Attendees of this conference walked away from this session understanding the objectives for creating Agile BC. Bruce walked through how the agile methodology—sprint planning, execution, and retrospective—was applied at the unit and organizational level.
April 22-23, 2024, GSER, Washingtion, DC | SPEAKER
April 22-23, 2024, GSER, Washingtion, DC | SPEAKER
April 22-23, 2024, GSER, Washingtion, DC | SPEAKER
Global Security Executives Roundtable
This 2024 Global Security Executives Roundtable session was hosted by Accenture. A variety of topics were addressed, such as Contract Guards, Virtual reality Training - Safety in the Field, Dawn Raids and Unlawful Detention, Shipping Security and Emerging Trends, Election Update and Impact on Companies and more. Bruce lead an interesting discussion on Geopolitics with the backdrop of current events.
April 18, 2024, MitKAt | VIRTUAL | PANELIST
April 22-23, 2024, GSER, Washingtion, DC | SPEAKER
April 18, 2024, MitKAt | VIRTUAL | PANELIST
EMEA Risk and Opportunities 2024
Moderated by Sandeep Sinha, Director - Risk Consulting & Managed Services, MitKat Advisory, this season on Technology, Security and Resilience featured panellists such as Bruce, Mark, Bruce McIndoe, President, McIndoe Risk Advisory LLC and Security Audits, VFS Global .
March 18, 2024, TOMS | London, UK | SPEAKER
FEB 8, 2024, ESC WinTER MEETINg | THE WOODLANDS, TX | SPEAKER
April 18, 2024, MitKAt | VIRTUAL | PANELIST
Launch of Travel Risk Academy
Travel Optimisation Management Summit, was a must-attend event for travel enthusiasts and industry professionals alike. Throughout the day, attendees engaged in interactive sessions covering a wide range of topics, including technology advancements, data-driven decision-making, and innovative travel solutions.
FEB 8, 2024, ESC WinTER MEETINg | THE WOODLANDS, TX | SPEAKER
FEB 8, 2024, ESC WinTER MEETINg | THE WOODLANDS, TX | SPEAKER
FEB 8, 2024, ESC WinTER MEETINg | THE WOODLANDS, TX | SPEAKER
AI Unleashed: Tracking AI’s Journey from Origins to Future Possibilities and Risks
Life, leadership, legacy exists to broaden senior executive's definition of success and encourage them to live a more fully integrated life of meaning and purpose. Bruce addressed this coterie of visionaries at this private event on AI.
JAN 31, 2024, BALTIMORE, MD | SPEAKER
FEB 8, 2024, ESC WinTER MEETINg | THE WOODLANDS, TX | SPEAKER
FEB 8, 2024, ESC WinTER MEETINg | THE WOODLANDS, TX | SPEAKER
Megratrends and Strategy
This session focussed on introducing future forecasting using 5 key megatrend drivers - (de)globalization, demographics, climate change, resource scarcity, and technology and its application to strategic planning. The panelists will discussed case studies related to areas such as global supply chain, multinational operations, market identification, and risk management.
PAST Speaking & Conferences 2023
DEC 19, 2023, BALTIMORE, MD | SPEAKER
2023 OSAC ANNUAL BRIEFING, 15-16 NOVEMBER | WASHINGTON, DC | PARTICIPANT
2023 OSAC ANNUAL BRIEFING, 15-16 NOVEMBER | WASHINGTON, DC | PARTICIPANT
AI : Present & Future
Life, leadership, legacy exists to broaden senior executive's definition of success and encourage them to live a more fully integrated life of meaning and purpose. Bruce addressed this elite group of visionaries at this private event on AI with an objective to challenge their beliefs and paradigms, explore new possibilities that leverages their influence to impact their community.
2023 OSAC ANNUAL BRIEFING, 15-16 NOVEMBER | WASHINGTON, DC | PARTICIPANT
2023 OSAC ANNUAL BRIEFING, 15-16 NOVEMBER | WASHINGTON, DC | PARTICIPANT
2023 OSAC ANNUAL BRIEFING, 15-16 NOVEMBER | WASHINGTON, DC | PARTICIPANT
The OSAC Annual Briefing is one of the most celebrated security community events of the year. It provides a unique opportunity to connect with experts from both the public and private sectors to discuss emerging threats, review lessons learned from recent global events, and to share information on risk mitigation and management.
SECURITY 500 CONFERENCE, 13 NOVEMBER | WASHINGTON, DC | PARTICIPANT
2023 OSAC ANNUAL BRIEFING, 15-16 NOVEMBER | WASHINGTON, DC | PARTICIPANT
HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL OWNER PRESIDENT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM, NOV 4 2023 | LAS VEGAS | SPEAKER
This event is designed to provide security executives, government officials and leaders of industry with vital information on how to elevate their programs while allowing attendees to share their strategies and solutions with other security industry executives.
HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL OWNER PRESIDENT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM, NOV 4 2023 | LAS VEGAS | SPEAKER
HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL OWNER PRESIDENT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM, NOV 4 2023 | LAS VEGAS | SPEAKER
HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL OWNER PRESIDENT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM, NOV 4 2023 | LAS VEGAS | SPEAKER
AI | Benefits vs catastrophic risks
At this prestigious private event, Bruce addressed the 32nd class of Harvard Business School’s Owner President Management program. He spoke on Artificial Intelligence in business, personal lives and in the future of healthcare, education, environmental, economic, global responses.
WTCI CEO COUNCIL, OCT 25 2023 | BALTIMORE | SPEAKER
HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL OWNER PRESIDENT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM, NOV 4 2023 | LAS VEGAS | SPEAKER
GSX GLOBAL SECURITY EXCHANGE, DALLAS, TX SEPT 11-13 2023 | PANELIST
Bruce presented to the WTCI CEO Council, which is a strategic advisory committee comprised of executives, experts, and tenured professionals. It provides CEO Eddie Resende and WTCI’s Leadership Team with strategic advice on WTCI’s key priorities, including WTCI’s public positioning and branding, corporation and foundation partnerships, content creation, growth opportunities, fundraising, and special events.
GSX GLOBAL SECURITY EXCHANGE, DALLAS, TX SEPT 11-13 2023 | PANELIST
HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL OWNER PRESIDENT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM, NOV 4 2023 | LAS VEGAS | SPEAKER
GSX GLOBAL SECURITY EXCHANGE, DALLAS, TX SEPT 11-13 2023 | PANELIST
Objective Centric Risk Management for ERM & ESRM
Bruce presented two interactive sessions that focussed on how to apply objective-centric risk management to clearly articulate the organization's objective linkage and value of your ESRM programs
ONTIC Summit, Austin, TX March 6-8 2023 | Panelist
Intelligence Methodologies
ONTIC is a community of industry-leading security and protection professionals creating safer businesses. Bruce spoke on Detecting Threats in Real-Time to Navigate Today's Complex Threat Landscape
Northstar Meeting Group's Emerging Leaders Conference April 20-22 Louisville, KY | SPEAKER
Management Skills & Future Forecast
This new event is dedicated to connecting the next generation of meeting and incentive planners and sellers. Bruce spoke on management skills for future leaders
Joint Utility Conference March 7 to 10 2023, Pismo Beach, CA | Speaker
Worldwide Broker Network Conference - Atlanta, GA April 27, 2023 | Speaker
Future Forecast & Geopolitical Risk
At this private event, hosted by PG&E and Sempra Energy, Bruce spoke on megatrends and global risks impacting the energy and critical infrastructure
Worldwide Broker Network Conference - Atlanta, GA April 27, 2023 | Speaker
Worldwide Broker Network Conference - Atlanta, GA April 27, 2023 | Speaker
Worldwide Broker Network Conference - Atlanta, GA April 27, 2023 | Speaker
Megatrends & Geopolitical Risks
Bruce spoke on Operational Resiliency and Risk Management regarding Geopolitical disruptions, what the state of play is now, how he saw each of these challenges developing, and which new risk management tools are emerging to help weather the storm.
NORTHSTAR | NEW RULES FOR WORK, JANURY 18, 2023
Worldwide Broker Network Conference - Atlanta, GA April 27, 2023 | Speaker
NORTHSTAR | NEW RULES FOR WORK, JANURY 18, 2023
Management & Future of Work
Bruce McIndoe from MRA and Loren Edelstein from Northstar Metings group shared insights on the Current and Future Risks of Travel, Meetings, and Humanity and how they affect Management Skills for Future Leaders.
PAST Speaking & Conferences 2022
GBTA PROJECT, CREW AND TEAM TRAVEL SUMMIT, CHICAGO | MAY 10, 2022 | SPEAKER
GBTA PROJECT, CREW AND TEAM TRAVEL SUMMIT, CHICAGO | MAY 10, 2022 | SPEAKER
Management & Future of Work
This new event was dedicated to connecting the next generation of meeting and incentive planners and sellers. Bruce spoke on management skills for future leaders.
JOHN STREET CLUB EVENTS |MAY 5, 2022 | SPEAKER
GBTA PROJECT, CREW AND TEAM TRAVEL SUMMIT, CHICAGO | MAY 10, 2022 | SPEAKER
Megatrends & Geopolitical Risks
For this elite group of Insurance industry executives at the John Steet Club, Bruce spoke about Global Megatrends and their impact on the insurance market.
SUSAN APLIN, CO-CEO OF WTCI INTERVIEWS BRUCE MCINDOE
AI & the Future of Work
As an expert in assessing and mitigating risk, Bruce answered questions on the growth of artificial intelligence and how it impacts global businesses.
ENQUIRE AI | APRIL 26, 2022| SPEAKER
PRM & Agile operational resiliency | Nov 9, 2022
Objective-Centric Risk Management
At this private event, Bruce shared privileged, tried-and-true knowledge on best practices for gaining a 360-degree view of risk through cross-functional oversight, the right information at the right time and coordination of efforts.
WTCI AGILE 2022 SERIES | APRIL 19, 2022
PRM & Agile operational resiliency | Nov 9, 2022
PRM & Agile operational resiliency | Nov 9, 2022
Megatrends & Geopolitical Risks
Bruce and other speakers focussed on Megatrends such as Cybersecurity, climate change, and change management, just a few of the issues executives at globally minded businesses need to be up to speed on if they want their businesses to be successful.
PRM & Agile operational resiliency | Nov 9, 2022
PRM & Agile operational resiliency | Nov 9, 2022
PRM & Agile operational resiliency | Nov 9, 2022
Agile Operational Resiliency
In this webinar, Bruce as a SME on risk management shared insights on Agile operational resiliency and gaining a 360-degree holistic view of vulnerabilities to develop a strategic risk framework that captures cost savings, drives competitive advantages, and protects reputations.
GLOBAL TRAVEL RISK SUMMIT | 30 MARCH, 2022
SMU INTERNATIONAL - NORTHSTAR MEETINGS GROUP | NYC | MARCH 14-16, 2022
Travel Risk Management
At this virtual event hosted by BTN Group conferences Bruce and other speakers talked about educating corporate travel buyers, procurement professionals, human resources, legal, security and risk professionals on meeting legal obligations and executing safe and secure travel following the unprecedented travel constraints presented by a global pandemic.
SMU INTERNATIONAL - NORTHSTAR MEETINGS GROUP | NYC | MARCH 14-16, 2022
SMU INTERNATIONAL - NORTHSTAR MEETINGS GROUP | NYC | MARCH 14-16, 2022
Meetings & Events Risk Management
This unique event was hosted by Northstar Meetings Group's leading brands - Successful Meetings, Meetings & Conventions, and Incentive Magazine. The attendees who were North American meeting and incentive travel buyers focused on placing programs around the world, benefitted from learning from industry experts like Bruce who provided targeted education specific to your needs as a meeting and incentive planner.
Topo.ai | Insider Threat Landscape | January 18, 2022
Topo.ai | Insider Threat Landscape | January 18, 2022
Insider Risk Management
Bruce and the panellists discussed dramatically rising - Insider threats. Stress and anxiety brought on by a variety of factors are coming to work with our employees—whether they return to the workplace or continue to work remotely. As security teams prepare for insider threats in 2022, a few prominent topics emerge. Mental Health Wellness, Workplace violence, Political and Social Malcontent and Cyber vulnerabilities are significant drivers of insider threats to an organization's security.
PAST Speaking & Conferences 2021
BTN | NEW REALITIES OF CORPORATE TRAVEL | APRIL 6, 2021
Travel Risk Management
In this 60-minute BTN Group's thought-leadership webinar, Bruce highlighted the key components of an effective travel risk management program that prioritizes duty of care. Bruce and the panel identified the information, policies, practices and approaches to travel risk management in today’s realities.
Key Takeaways:
• Enhancing traveller knowledge pre-trip
• Communications & tracking during trips
• Reporting & approvals
ASIS | NORTH ALABAMA CHAPTER | JUNE 22, 2021
Agile Operational Resiliency
Bruce talked about "How to Achieve Operational Resiliency" through an Integrated Risk Management (IRM) framework. This IRM framework synchronizes the various functional disciplines - security, business continuity, emergency management, EHS, etc. through a continuous risk management process. An Agile Operational Resiliency approach systematically informs the organization's Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) program for leadership and governance.
WTCI AGILE SERIES | Protecting World's Water Supply | JUNE 13, 2021
WTCI AGILE SERIES | Protecting World's Water Supply | JUNE 13, 2021
Megatrends - Water
Water scarcity directly affects and impacts human health around the world. Today, 2.1 billion people do not have access to safe drinking water. Bruce moderated this session that covered what’s really at stake in Protecting World's Water Supply. Viewers listened firsthand to organizations and experts working on the frontlines to address water scarcity and drive innovations to provide clean water to those who need it most.