Directors Forum

Gain the Insights and Tools to Drive Boardroom Success in 2025

Stay Ahead of Change and Lead with Confidence in 2025

This gathering of experienced board directors is designed to equip you with practical insights, valuable connections, and proven strategies to guide your board through the challenges ahead.

Effective boards drive company performance, but to do so, they must continually adapt. In today’s rapidly changing global landscape, boards face increasing challenges—macroeconomic pressures, regulatory changes, and technological advancements—that demand more strategic focus. Traditional governance approaches are no longer enough.

At Directors Forum, you’ll gain the insights and tools needed to address these challenges head-on and position your board for success in the years ahead.

FEATURED SPEAKERS

Leonard Elmore

Board Member, 1800Flowers.com and Byrna Technologies

Jonathan Foster

Board Member, Lear Corp. and Berry Global Group

Vanessa Pegueros

Board Member, LivePerson and Prisidio

AGENDA AT A GLANCE

DAY 1

  • New Director Coffee and Mentoring Workshop
  • Peer-to-Peer Exchanges
  • Building Championship Boards
  • Understanding the Evolving Activist Playbook
  • Building a Deep Bench for a Strong CEO Succession Strategy
  • Offense Versus Defense: What Is (or Should Be) Your AI Strategy?
  • Networking Reception & Dinner

DAY 2

  • Optional Ask the Expert Roundtables
  • Case Study: Where Do Good Boards Go Wrong?
  • Future-Proofing Your Growth Strategies: Winning Plays for Sustained Success
  • Lunch with Closing Keynote: The Rules of the Game: What It Takes to Drive Shareholder Value

The Benefits of Attending Directors Forum

Build Lasting Connections with Fellow Directors

You’ll have multiple opportunities to meet and connect with experienced board members, from informal welcome receptions to structured networking lunches and dinners. These connections can lead to ongoing relationships and collaborations that benefit you and your organization.

Prepare Your Board for the Next Wave of Disruption

With sessions focused on forward-looking topics like AI strategy, activist playbooks, and evolving governance trends, you’ll be better equipped to anticipate and address the major shifts happening in business and the boardroom.

Learn from Past Boardroom Cases

The agenda is packed with case studies and scenario-based workshops that mirror the actual challenges you face. Walk away with practical solutions and insights you can use in your boardroom, especially when dealing with issues like CEO succession, AI strategy, or activist investors.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHT

Collaborate, Learn, and Innovate with Peers

Participate in private, off-the-record discussions, sharing and gaining insights on critical boardroom topics. Engage in tailored discussions designed for specific groups, including:

Reserve Your Seat Now!

Don’t miss the chance to gain actionable insights, build lasting connections, and shape your boardroom’s success in 2025.

Individual

Registration
$2195
$ 1,695 Use Code EarlyDF through Dec. 31
  • Access to General Sessions & Case Studies
  • Peer Exchange
  • Reception & Meals

Individual + Annual Membership

Attend the Forum & Join CBM Network
$3495
$ 2,312 Use Code Network2024
  • All Forum Registration Benefits
  • 40% off all Corporate Board Member Conferences
  • Access to Members-Only Virtual Events

Group Discount Available:
Save more when you register as a group of 3 or more. Use the code ‘df2025group‘ at checkout.

Rate Schedule

Discount Period 2 (Oct 5 – Dec. 31)

$1,695

Discount Period 3 (Jan 1 to Feb 18)

$1,895

After Feb 18 to event date - $2,195

$2,195

The Westin Stonebriar Exterior

VENUE

The Westin Stonebriar Resort, Dallas, TX

The Perfect Location for an Immersive Board Retreat

Sitting on 400 acres and adjacent to the Fazio Golf Course at Stonebriar Country Club, the Westin Stonebriar resort in Frisco, TX offers a rare opportunity to gather, connect, and experience laidback luxury with room to roam.

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.

The Directors Forum serves as the foundation of your Professional Director Credential pathway. Whether you are seeking your first Professional Director credential or your Executive Masters Professional Director Credential, the Directors Forum is a foundational requirement for every level, earning you 10 credits.

Become a 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. The goal of Corporate Board Member Network is to connect the unique community of corporate directors to each other and to expert advisors through peer-to-peer networking and a suite of best-in-class educational programs, tools and resources.

Join our 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.