Proving resilience: Assumption to evidence in an uncertain world

Building confidence before crisis strikes

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Resilience is now widely accepted as a strategic priority. But for many organisations, it still rests on assumption rather than proof.

Plans exist; systems are in place; investments have been made. Yet when leaders are asked a simple question: “Are we confident this will work under real conditions?” The answer is often less certain. As data becomes critical infrastructure and AI amplifies both opportunity and risk, resilience must move beyond design and intent. It must be demonstrable, testable, and defensible at the highest levels of the organisation.

This C-Suite Exchange brings together senior technology and business leaders to examine what it means to prove resilience, not just plan for it. The discussion will explore how organisations validate recovery under pressure, how confidence is built (or lost) in moments of crisis, and what evidence leaders need to stand behind their resilience strategy.

Event details

📍 Location: Virtual

🗓 Date: 19th May 2026

🕛 Time: 12:00 - 1:00 PM BST

👥 The Hosts: Peter Stojanovic, Editor, HotTopics

🎤 Speaker: Paul Szelesi, Solutions Architecture Leader for EMEA, Veeam Software

Meet the speaker

Paul Szelesi serves as Solutions Architecture Leader for EMEA at Veeam Software, where he drives innovation and strategic vision across the region. With extensive experience in data management, virtualization, and IT transformation, Paul leads a team dedicated to helping organizations safeguard and optimize their critical data assets. He partners closely with CIOs and technology leaders to deliver tailored, forward-thinking solutions that address complex business challenges, positioning Veeam as a trusted advisor in the ever-evolving digital landscape.

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