22ND ANNUAL
For 22 years, Corporate Board Member’s Boardroom Summit has convened public company board directors to address what matters most in the boardroom. In 2026, the gap between risk and readiness has never been wider.
Geopolitics is reshaping strategy overnight. AI is moving from experimentation to autonomous decision-making. Activists are sharpening their playbooks. Regulators are raising expectations. And boards are being asked to oversee all of it—often with governance models built for a different era.
why attend
Agenda Overview
Cut through the noise and identify the global risks that actually belong on a board’s radar. Leave with a short list of indicators your board should be tracking—and clarity on how geopolitics should shape oversight, not just management updates.
Hear how activists and sophisticated investors really evaluate boards. Understand where directors are earning credibility, where blind spots persist and what triggers activism before it becomes public.
Work through simulations and scenarios on activism, workforce risk, M&A and CEO succession—designed to sharpen judgment, not deliver theory.
Work through simulations and scenarios on activism, workforce risk, M&A and CEO succession—designed to sharpen judgment, not deliver theory.
why attend
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board committee peer exchange
Consistently rated the most valuable part of the Summit, the Board Committee Peer Exchange is where directors speak freely about the challenges they can’t address anywhere else.
Each off-the-record group is intentionally small and divided by committee and leadership roles to ensure relevance and candor. Topics are shaped by your input ahead of the Summit, so discussions reflect what you are dealing with at the moment.
“It was amazing how quickly the Peer Exchanges went and I think we could’ve easily gone on for two or three more hours. I think it helped that the agenda was effectively self-decided.”
Abercrombie & Fitch
After two days in New York, you’ll return with:
Join fellow public company directors at the 2026 Boardroom Summit for two days of peer exchange, practical insight, and boardroom-ready takeaways.
“Thank you for planning another impactful summit. Your thoughtfulness in structuring the event for warm engagement and idea sharing had such a positive result.”
Head of Board Advisory, Americas, Nasdaq
“I would definitely recommend the Summit – there was an impressive speaker line-up and it was a good opportunity to meet other board members with similar issues.”
Lumentum
“Good networking with high-quality attendees. There was a wide array of timely topics covered, and the size of breakouts were appropriate to generate robust discussions.”
RWC
Years of experience delivering exceptional board events
Attendees allows for a curated and exclusive gathering
In an era of constant disruption and shifting stakeholder expectations, boards must challenge long-held assumptions to foster forward-thinking strategies and build resilience. This panel will explore how best-in-class boards are leveraging diverse perspectives to challenge entrenched thinking, anticipate emerging trends, mitigate risks and navigate uncertainty with agility. We’ll examine specific tactics to help your board drive better decision-making, strengthen organizational resilience, and lead with purpose through more intentional governance efforts.
As regulatory landscapes evolve here and abroad, public companies must stay ahead of both global policy trends and domestic requirements. In this session, hear directly from a leading voice at the SEC as we explore the regulatory priorities shaping 2025 and beyond. From ESG disclosures and human capital reporting to cross-border compliance challenges, you’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of what’s in the SEC’s enforcement plans for the year ahead and how to prepare for upcoming changes.
Aligning the board’s vision with shareholder priorities has never been more critical—or more challenging. This session will share what’s top-of-mind for investors on fundamental governance issues, the common disconnects between boards and investors, and effective strategies for meaningful shareholder engagement and dialogue. Learn helpful strategies to build trust and strengthen your shareholder relationships as your board seeks to enhance long-term value creation.
As artificial intelligence transforms industries, boards face unprecedented challenges in navigating its ethical, technological and regulatory dimensions. This session will offer a framework to help your board approach AI governance with confidence and integrity, ensuring sustainable and trustworthy practices within your organization. You’ll engage in hypothetical scenarios that highlight real-world applications of AI to foster a compelling group conversation around ethical dilemmas and responsible AI use.
CEO succession is one of the board’s most critical and complex responsibilities. This session will go beyond traditional frameworks, using dynamic hypothetical scenarios to spark debate and explore tough questions, including: What do you do when the current CEO isn’t aligned with the process? How should the board navigate when an internal candidate seems ready, but investors favor an external option? And how can boards balance the CEO’s input with the need for independent decision-making?
We have a room block at the Sheraton New York Times Square. The deadline for receiving the special group rate is Monday, September 7.
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