Corporate Board Member

DIRECTORS FORUM

Monday, March 2

6:00 - 7:00 pm

(Optional) Welcome Reception

Tuesday, March 3

8:00 - 10:00 am

(Optional) Pre-Event Workshop: A Boardroom Drill in AI Oversight and Decision-Making

10:00 - 10:15 am

Networking Break

10:15– 10:30 am

Forum Kick-off

10:30 – 1:30 pm

Peer-to-Peer Exchanges (with lunch)

Board-Ready Executives

1:30 – 1:45 pm

Networking Break

1:45 – 2:30 pm

Courage, Character & Foresight: Lessons from the Military to the Boardroom

2:30 – 3:20 pm

Geopolitics & Growth: Strategic Foresight in a Volatile World

3:20 – 3:40 pm

Networking Break

3:40 – 4:30 pm

Strategic M&A: When to Strike—and When to Walk Away

4:30 – 5:30 pm

The Science of Decision-Making: Sharpening Board Oversight

5:30 – 7:00 pm

Networking Reception

Wednesday, March 4

7:30 – 8:30 am

Breakfast Roundtables (select one)

Pricing for Growth: The Board’s Role in Encouraging Growth and Margin Expansion

Facilitated by Eddie Hartman, Partner and Board Member, Simon Kutcher

Pricing is one of the most powerful—and least scrutinized—drivers of enterprise value. In this focused breakfast roundtable, directors will examine pricing not as an operational tactic but as a governance issue: How do you evaluate true pricing power versus optimistic assumptions? What signals indicate “quiet erosion” before it shows up in earnings? And what does effective pricing oversight look like in terms of cadence, accountability and guardrails? You’ll leave with sharper questions to bring back to your boardroom—and a clearer lens on pricing as a strategic lever for sustainable growth.

Facilitated by Michelle Prince, Publisher, Forbes Books

In today’s environment, credibility isn’t assumed—it’s earned, shaped, and amplified. For directors looking to deepen their influence or secure additional board roles, a clearly defined personal brand can serve as a strategic asset. This roundtable will explore how board members can elevate their visibility as subject-matter authorities, communicate their leadership philosophy with clarity, and cultivate trust with stakeholders—from investors to nomination committees. We’ll explore actionable ways to strengthen your professional narrative, build thought leadership in a cluttered space, and ensure your voice stands out as board opportunities evolve.

Facilitated by Ingrid Gliottone, Chief Experience Officer, BlackCloak

The dissolving line between physical security and cyber security exposes executives and their families to unprecedented risks, with attacks ranging from doxxing to ransomware and physical harassment. Organizations must bridge gaps between IT and physical security to address this expanding attack surface.

Join this session to discuss:
– Conducting holistic threat assessments across personal and professional domains
– Unifying IT and physical security teams for coordinated protection
– Closing organizational gaps to reduce risk and safeguard executive well-being

8:45 – 8:50 am

Day 2 Welcome

8:50 - 9:50 am

When Cyber Becomes a People Problem: A Boardroom Scenario in Oversight, Accountability, and Response

9:50 – 10:40 am

CEO Succession: What Your Next Chief Executive Must Be

10:40 – 11:00 am

Networking Break

11:45 – 12:30 pm

Closing Keynote: The Ripple Effect—Why Great Boards Matter More Than Ever

12:30 pm

Event Concludes

Thank you for coming, we hope to host you again next year!