21st ANNUAL

Boardroom Summit

and Board Committee Peer Exchange

The Essential Event to Network and Learn from America's Board Directors

September 18-19, 2025
Washington, D.C.

The only event exclusively for sitting public company board directors; off-the-record sessions open the door for you to network and learn from fellow board directors who have been in your shoes and experienced the same challenges you’re facing today – an uncertain economy, an evolving workforce, navigating AI, hard-driving regulators and more.

As a board member of a publicly traded company, your role is more complex, visible and consequential than ever. The Boardroom Summit offers a one-of-a-kind opportunity to engage with forward-thinking peers who understand the callenges you face and to address the critical issues shaping today’s business landscape.

The Boardroom Summit is your opportunity to gain fresh perspectives and a renewed focus on driving value, trust and resilience in your organization.

Don’t miss this chance to prepare your board for the future while strengthening your own leadership impact.

What sets the Boardroom Summit apart from other board events?

Unparalleled Peer Learning Opportunities

With attendance limited to qualified participants, you'll have a unique chance to collaborate with other directors and executives who share your commitment to excellence in governance.

Kensey Biggs, Korab Zuka and Sam Holroyd

Tailored Sessions

Experience a dynamic mix of keynotes, panels, breakouts, and roundtables—all designed to foster in-depth, focused conversations that challenge your thinking and provide actionable takeaways for your boardroom.

Exclusive Insights from Industry Leaders

Learn from the most respected board advisers, who will bring decades of experience to help you navigate today’s boardroom imperatives and emerging challenges.

AGENDA AT A GLANCE

DAY 1

  • Board Committee Peer Exchange
  • Intentional Evolution: The Board’s Role in Challenging Assumptions and Anticipating Change
  • Global Policies, Domestic Regulations: Inside the SEC’s Playbook for 2025
  • 7th Annual Board Leadership Awards Presentation
  • Awards Celebration and Networking Reception

DAY 2

  • Ask-the-Expert Roundtables
  • Closing the Gap: Board Assumptions versus Investors’ Expectations 
  • Governing AI Ethically: A Boardroom Imperative
  • Breakout Sessions
  • The Trust Factor: Governance, Compensation and Communication in the Modern Boardroom
  • Beyond the Playbook: Rethinking CEO Succession with Real-World Scenarios

EXCEPTIONAL ADVICE FROM
THE WORLD'S TOP BOARDS

Abercrombie & Fitch
ACI Worldwide
AdvanSix
The Andersons
Aptiv
AutoZone
Avantar
Callaway Golf Company
Carpenter Technology
Charles River
Dunkin
Eastman
Lear Corporation
Lincoln Electric
MarshMcLennan
Microsoft
PPG
Rite Aid
RLI
T.RowePrice
Truist
Verisk
Visa
Wendy's

FEATURED SPEAKERS

Peter Browning

Lead Director, ScanSource; Board Member, GMS Inc; Former CEO, Sonoco Products Company


Andy Fastow

Former Chief Financial Officer, Enron

Patricia Russo

Board Chair, Hewlett Packard Enterprise; Board Member, GM, Merck and KKR; Former CEO, Former CEO, Lucent Technologies

Maggie Wilderotter

Board Chair, DocuSign; Board Member, Costco Wholesale Corporation, Sana Biotechnology; Former CEO, Frontier Communications

WHY ATTEND

ESG scrutiny and new regulations

Gain advice from seasoned directors and well-respected advisors to cut through complexities and lead your board with confidence.

Responsible AI that builds trust

Hear directly from AI experts to see the possibilities within your organization and develop a governance framework that will help support transformation by avoiding potential traps.

Strategy: What will win in 2025

Established directors and renowned business leaders will deliver an agenda that educates, inspires and prepares directors to excel in the current business climate. 

Unparalleled networking with director peers

Connect with your peer public company directors to build new relationships and expand your network.

FRESH SOLUTIONS FOR THE PRESSING CHALLENGES YOU'RE FACING NOW

Organizational Resilience

Examine specific tactics to help your board drive better decision-making and lead with purpose through more intentional governance efforts. 

Regulatory Shifts

Understand what's in the SEC's enforcement plans for the year ahead and how to prepare for upcoming changes. 

Shareholder Relationships

Enhance long-term value creation while strengthening the trust between the board and shareholders.

Governing
AI

Look at real-world applications of AI and discuss ethical dilemmas and how to responsibly use AI.

CEO
Succession

One of the most critical roles of the board is making sure you have the right CEO in place. Explore real-world scenarios to look at the tough questions you should be asking.

Cybersecurity Risks

With increasing cybersecurity attacks on public companies, you may not know what will happen, but you can implore strong risk oversight to build agility.

Committee Challenges

Join focused peer discussions and collaborate with other directors on the distinct responsibilities of the audit, compensation and nominating/governance committees.

Future-Proofing
Your Board

Learn from our Board Leadership Award honorees their lessons for sustaining success and relevance as a strong board leader.

Board Committee Peer Exchange

Peer Exchange

Connect with directors for an off-the-record discussion around best practices and solutions for your most critical issues. We will solicit input from participants to develop the most relevant outline for each group:

– Audit Committee

– Compensation Committee

– Nominating/Governance Committees *At Capacity

– Lead Directors and Board Chairs

– General Counsel

WHAT PAST ATTENDEES HAD TO SAY

REGISTRATION

Individual

Early Bird Registration
$2995
$ 1,995 Use Code EarlyBRS25
  • General Sessions
  • Choice of Breakout Sessions
  • Board Committee Peer Exchange

Individual + Annual Membership

Attend Summit & Join CBM Network
$3995
$ 3,195 Use Code Network2025
  • All Summit Registration Benefits
  • Complimentary attendance at all CBM conferences
  • Access to Members-Only Virtual Events

Rate Schedule

Rate through February 14

$1,995

Rate through April 18

$2,195

Rate through May 23

$2,395

Rate through June 27

$2,595

Rate through August 8

$2,795

Rate through September 18

$2,995

VENUE

Park Hyatt Washington

We have a room block at the Park Hyatt Washington. The deadline for receiving the special group rate is Tuesday, August 26, 2025. You can book directly by calling (202) 789- 1234.

SPONSORS

Platinum

pwc

Gold

BDO USA
Morrison Foerster
Sidley

Silver

Diligent logo

Supporting Sponsor

Logo of the Chicago Network

CREDITS

ACCD

Earn Professional Director Credits

Since 2008, the American College of Corporate Directors credentials have represented the “Gold standard” in corporate director education, and those executives who earn them are highly valued in the board community. To earn American College of Corporate Directors Professional Director status, a director must accumulate a set number of credits.

Participants will earn up to 5 credits for participation in the AI Unleashed online event. You must participate in all general sessions and both peer groups to get full credit.

CPE Credits Available

Participants will earn 3.0 CPE credits for the AI Unleashed event; Field of Study: Business Management & Organization; Prerequisites: None; Advance Preparation: None

Chief Executive Group, parent to Corporate Board Member, is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its web site: www.nasbaregistry.org.

ABOUT CORPORATE BOARD MEMBER

Since 1998, directors have relied on Corporate Board Member to help them improve their contributions as individual directors and as boards, and in turn, strengthen stakeholder trust in the organizations they represent.

Join our Corporate Board Member Network community of directors and executives to access these exclusive opportunities, enhancing your leadership skills and enabling you to make more informed decisions to help your organization(s) thrive and grow. Members save 40$ on Boardroom Summit registration!