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Intelligence in the AI Era: Summer Teaching Series (Chicago)

Written on June 3, 2026. No Comments on Intelligence in the AI Era: Summer Teaching Series (Chicago)

The Chicago session is the launch event of the Intelligence in the AI Era Teaching Series, a program running across the summer of 2026. Further events will follow around the US and UK in the coming months. Every session is free to attend and led by ERI practitioners. It is made up of 1.5 hours of intelligence training followed by 1.5 hour networking mixer. Generative AI has made it easy to produce intelligence that looks authoritative. Polished, structured, and confident, and produced without expertise, without verification, and without anyone prepared to stand behind it. For corporate...

The Future of Transatlantic Relations

Written on May 28, 2026. No Comments on The Future of Transatlantic Relations

In the lead-up to the European Parliament vote on a digital Euro, join us as we examine what Europe’s move towards economic self-reliance across money, trade and technology means for your business. We will address how EU de-risking plays out through three connected lenses:Money and finance: Payment rails, dollar dependence and the instruments Europe is developing in response Trade and industrial policy: How subsidy competition and tariff strategy are reshaping supply chain and production decisions Technology and regulatory divergence: How separate approaches to AI, cloud, data and...

FLASH CALL: Middle East Conflict: What’s Next

Written on April 10, 2026. No Comments on FLASH CALL: Middle East Conflict: What’s Next

Emergent Risk International is hosting a FLASH CALL webinar on the Middle East Conflict: What’s Next. Join us as we explore the plausible paths forward in the conflict, and what that means for business. We will share indicators to help plan for a resumption of full-scale war, a lasting peace deal, and other scenarios that fall between the two. We will consider the longer-term implications for the Gulf, and some of the key global reverberations from the war, including energy, supply chains and reputational risks for business. In this webinar, you can also pose your questions to the...

Strategic Intelligence Estimate 2026: Business in the Gray Zone

Written on January 14, 2026.

The boundaries between competition and conflict are blurring. In 2026, businesses operate in a world where geopolitics, technology, and security risks intersect in unpredictable ways. Our annual forecast, Strategic Intelligence Estimate 2026: Business in the Gray Zone equips security, risk and intelligence professionals to navigate this gray zone with confidence.Inside, you’ll discover:Critical Trends shaping global risk and opportunities.Gray Zone Dynamics — how state and nonstate actors exploit ambiguity.Actionable Insights to protect assets and enable strategic...

FLASH CALL: Venezuela, the US and Global Business

Written on January 5, 2026. No Comments on FLASH CALL: Venezuela, the US and Global Business

Emergent Risk International is hosting a FLASH CALL webinar on the implications for business of the dramatic US military operation in Venezuela and arrest of Venezuelan President Maduro. Join ERI’s analytical leaders as we discuss what the weekend’s events mean for companies operating in Latin America, how the public will react in the US and across Latin America, and what the US and Venezuelan governments will do next. We’ll dive into issues like cyber warfare, aviation and the energy market, as well as the security, regulatory and reputation issues that matter to firms. Beyond the...

Ten Things To Watch For in 2026

Written on December 11, 2025.

Join our analytical leadership team as they examine the trends, triggers, and emerging risks that will shape the year to come. We’ll not only highlight the key issues to watch but also share indicators and early signals we’ll be tracking to assess whether these forecasts are unfolding as expected. Wednesday December 17 8am LA | 11am New York | 4pm London COST: $50 for non-subscribers, free for subscribers

Corporate Security Data Trends: Insights from the 2025 CSO Survey

Written on November 12, 2025.

The corporate security landscape is evolving rapidly as Chief Security Officers respond to a complex mix of geopolitical risk, cyber threats, technological change, and increasing expectations from the C-Suite.The 2025 Annual CSO Survey, produced by The Clarity Factory, provides one of the most comprehensive, data-driven views yet into how security leaders are prioritizing risk, talent, and investment in today’s volatile environment.Emergent Risk International was pleased to sponsor and contribute to this research, alongside Ontic and ASIS International. While The Clarity...

Coffee & Clarity: Intelligence Briefings for Leaders

Written on August 20, 2025. No Comments on Coffee & Clarity: Intelligence Briefings for Leaders

Kickstart Your Morning with Coffee & Clarity: Intelligence Briefings for Leaders. Join Emergent Risk International’s global executive team and special guests in the heart of London for a thought-provoking breakfast conversation. We will discuss the tactics and strategies that intelligence and security leaders can adopt from intelligence briefings to US presidents and UK government. This era of global instability demands regular, trusted and clear communication between intelligence/security professionals and executive decision-makers. Our informal, interactive discussion will...

I3 Summit 2025

Written on August 13, 2025. No Comments on I3 Summit 2025

I3 is a pioneering intelligence sector event aiming to transform the traditional conference format to create an immersive environment for revolutionary ideas and advanced concepts. The 2025 summit will take place on November 17, 2025, at the International Spy Museum, Washington DC. A dedicated event to shape the future of intelligence, designed to push the boundaries of what’s possible in the field of intelligence. We want to know how you think intelligence can solve some of today’s most intractable problems! Hosted by Emergent Risk International, and INTELAB Ventures, the I3...

Emergent Risk International Ranks No. 1819 on the 2025 Inc. 5000 List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies

Written on August 12, 2025.

With Three-Year Revenue Growth of 239 Percent, This Marks ERI’s 2nd Time on the ListNEW YORK, August 12, 2025 – Inc., the leading media brand and playbook for the entrepreneurs and business leaders shaping our future, today announced that Emergent Risk International (ERI) is No.1819 on the annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The list provides a data-driven snapshot of the most successful companies within the economy’s most dynamic segment – its independent, entrepreneurial businesses. Past honorees include companies...

FLASH CALL: What Next: Middle East Conflict Risk

Written on June 23, 2025. No Comments on FLASH CALL: What Next: Middle East Conflict Risk

Emergent Risk International is hosting a FLASH CALL webinar on conflict risks in the Middle East. Join us as we explore the implications of US military strikes on Iran and Iranian retaliation, including the potential for a proposed ceasefire to hold, and whether this means that risks to foreign interests in the Gulf, such as a Hormuz blockade, have receded. We will set out what to expect next and share indicators to watch out for and of course what all of this means for business. Throughout this webinar you can pose your questions to the expert panel. An essential briefing for business...

FLASH CALL: Israel-Iran conflict and US protests

Written on June 13, 2025. No Comments on FLASH CALL: Israel-Iran conflict and US protests

Emergent Risk International is hosting a FLASH CALL webinar on the Israel-Iran conflict and US protests. Join us as we explore Israel-Iran tensions and consider the potential for further regional military escalation and other high-impact scenarios, such as a Hormuz blockade. We will also give our take on the current US-political climate and the outcome of weekend protests. We will set out what to expect next and share indicators to watch out for and of course what all of this means for business. In this webinar you can also pose your questions to the expert panel: Meredith Wilson (CEO),...

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