Welcome to the BCI Continuity and Resilience Report 2026. This year’s study arrives at a pivotal moment of industry transition. Over 53% of organizations now make a formal distinction between business continuity and overall resilience, signaling a shift where business continuity focuses on tactical response and recovery, while resilience steps into a broader, strategic leadership domain. From the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence in planning—which has nearly tripled over the past two years—to evolving hybrid-work standards, the data maps a profession actively maturing to navigate a complex, modern threat landscape.
Yet, progress brings fresh challenges. While practitioners overwhelmingly demand sustained senior leadership commitment over the next five years, an "aspiration gap" remains, as securing dedicated board-level oversight and cross-functional integration continues to prove difficult. This report offers a comprehensive benchmark of where the profession stands today—examining shifting skill requirements, organizational structures, and emerging technologies—to help leaders bridge the gap between operational planning and strategic organizational resilience.
