Introduction
Bruno brings direct operational experience to every speaking engagement — not case studies from textbooks, but honest accounts of real decisions made under real pressure at major international live events. His sessions are practical, credible and built around one core message: that preparation is the only thing that determines how your team performs when a crisis strikes.
Example Session One
Title: When No Plan Survives Contact
When a drone strike hit the perimeter of a major international sports event in the Middle East, the real test began — not of the emergency plan, but of the people executing it. As director of the operation centre, Bruno coordinated a real-time crisis response across multiple agencies, nationalities and communication breakdowns simultaneously. This session debriefs what actually happened, what held up under pressure and what didn’t.
The core lesson: planning and training are inseparable. A plan that has never been tested by training has never truly been verified. Walk away with a practical framework for turning your emergency plans into genuine muscle memory for every member of your team.
Example Session Two
Title: What a Live Security Crisis Reveals About Emergency Planning
The same incident, examined through the lens of emergency planning. How plans are built, how they perform under real conditions, and what the gap between the two reveals about the planning process itself. A session for audiences focused on developing or improving their emergency planning frameworks.
The core message: planning documents are essential — but only if your readiness training makes them second nature before a crisis hits. Walk away with a practical framework for developing emergency plans that are genuinely operational — not just compliant.
Key Takeaways Across Both Sessions
- Plans don’t fail — preparation does. The plan is the foundation; readiness training is what makes it functional under pressure.
- The first 10 minutes are everything. Crisis outcomes are largely determined in the opening minutes — clarity of command structure is non-negotiable.
- Information in a crisis is always incomplete. Teams must be trained to act decisively on partial information rather than waiting for certainty that never comes.
- Authority coordination cannot be improvised. Relationships with police, medical and government authorities must be built and tested before an incident — not introduced during one.
- Your team is only as strong as its least prepared member. Readiness training must reach and engage everyone — not just the experienced core.
Available For
- Keynote sessions
- Panel contributions
- Workshop and half day formats
- Private organisational briefings
Speaker Bio
Bruno is the founder of Eventknowhow Consultancy, with over 30 years of experience in live event safety and more than 14 years as a trusted advisor for major international sports events in the Middle East. Specialising in emergency planning, risk assessment and staff training, he has provided operational guidance for some of the world’s most prestigious events, including the Formula One Grand Prix and the FIFA World Cup. His operational experience — including directing crisis response at the highest level of international live events — makes him a sought-after voice on emergency planning and readiness training. Bruno works with event professionals, government authorities and legislators to build resilient, operationally sound events.
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