A nuclear electromagnetic pulse (EMP) is a powerful, short-duration electromagnetic field generated by the high-altitude detonation of a nuclear weapon

In recent years, EMP has re-emerged in strategic and public discussions as a potential tool in modern conflict. But beyond the headlines, there is still a limited understanding of what an EMP event would mean for critical infrastructure, and what can realistically be done in advance. 

The session provides a structured understanding of the EMP threat and clear insight into protection and mitigation approaches. Participants will also experience a detailed demonstration of the cascading effects of a high-altitude electromagnetic pulse.

This webinar offers a unique opportunity to explore Practical EMP resilience frameworks developed by the Electric Infrastructure Security Council and its partners over years of joint work and actively used to strengthen national preparedness.

Online event, Wednesday, May 20, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm EST

Climate change is reshaping the risk landscape for critical infrastructure worldwide. Rising temperatures, extreme storms, flooding, droughts, and wildfires are placing increasing stress on energy systems, water networks, transportation, and communications. Recent events, from heat waves straining electricity grids to floods disrupting transport and water systems, demonstrate how climate impacts can quickly cascade across interconnected infrastructure. 

We will host three experts who will explore different angles of climate change impacts on critical infrastructure:

Amb. Dr. Ronen Hoffman: Climate Policy in a Shifting Geopolitical Landscape
How do global tensions influence climate decisions in practice? Dr. Hoffman will open the session with a geopolitical overview, unpacking how shifting alliances and international pressures are shaping climate policy, and what that means for resilience planning.

Prof. Yael Parag: Climate Change and the Electric System: Where Do We Even Start?
What does climate change mean for the electric system in practice? Prof. Parag will explore the potential impacts—from shifting demand patterns to increasing system stress, and how we begin adapting infrastructure to a world where climate conditions are no longer stable.

Sunny Wescott: Geospatial Intelligence and Cascading Infrastructure Risk
How are extreme weather events reshaping risk across critical infrastructure systems?
Sunny will bring the geospatial intelligence perspective, showing how disruptions propagate globally, through resource constraints and operational strain, and how these pressures can amplify instability and increase the risk of unrest.

Online event, Wednesday, April 15, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm EST