ADVISORY/KPMG Hosting Forum: Business in the Face of Disaster -- Planning for the Unexpected; Wednesday, October 24, 2001, Fairmont Hotel, San Francisco 7:30 - 10:00 a.m. PT.

Business Editors

ADVISORY...for Wed. (Oct. 24)

--(BUSINESS WIRE)

In response to an increased demand for information on business continuity issues, KPMG LLP, a professional services firm, is hosting a panel discussion and breakfast to facilitate an open forum on the issues associated with natural disasters, malicious intent, catastrophic accidents and the potentially negative impact on business.

The discussion is a response to the growing concern about what corporations can do to prepare for unexpected events that could grossly disrupt business. Specifically, the panelists will address business continuity and disaster recovery planning, business risk analysis, and critical recovery resource requirements. The panel will feature the following experts:

--  Ed Harrington, Controller, City and County of San Francisco
--  Tony Cecil, First Vice President Deposit Services, California
    Federal Bank
--  Phil Luecht, Managing Director, Marsh Risk and Insurance
--  Bob Skiba, Vice President Consulting & Assurance Services and
    Business Continuity Planning, Gap, Inc.
--  Panel Moderator: Gary Riske, KPMG Partner, Western Region
    Information Risk Management Practice

Date:          Wednesday, October 24, 2001
Location:      Fairmont Hotel, San Francisco, CA
Time:          7:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. PDT (Breakfast will be served)
Admission:     Free

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