Board Committee Peer Exchange

The unrivaled learning and networking opportunity for public company board directors.

Launched in 2004, the Board Committee Peer Exchange provides an intimate, off-the-record setting where you can come together with fellow public company board members and executives to share experiences, talk through your current challenges, and walk away with pragmatic solutions – all while you forge a stronger go-to network of board directors.

EXPERIENCE THE POWER OF PEER GROUPS

The benefits of peer-to-peer learning in a collaborative and confidential environment is unparalleled.

Attendees will be divided into the following peer groups:

Maximize your effectiveness in minimal time

This one day event will deliver countless new ideas.

Unlock the power of a trusted group of fellow board members in an off-the-record Chatham House rules setting.

Trade in hypothetical theory for real-world experiences of directors who have walked in your shoes.

Engage in dynamic discussions that foster diverse perspectives and creative solutions.

Build lasting professional relationships that can provide support and guidance long after the event.

No presentations. No sales pitches.

Just focused, actionable conversations on the topics that matter most as a public company director.

Event Format

Participants will be divided into groups based on their board position, with each group limited to 15 participants. Each group will have a subject matter resource facilitator. There will be no press present at any of the Peer Exchange sessions, and there will be no record of session proceedings, ensuring a forum for candid, in-depth discussion of critical board issues, challenges and solutions.

Prior to the event, Corporate Board Member will solicit input from confirmed participants to develop the most relevant discussion outline for each peer group.

Venue

Offices of DLA Piper
444 West Lake Street, Suite 900
Chicago, Illinois

Keynote Session

Understand the critical aspects of AI governance

It is incumbent on boards to understand the critical aspects of AI governance, a topic at the forefront of technological advancement and ethical consideration in corporate America. Our distinguished speakers bring a wealth of experience and diverse perspectives to the table, offering unique insights into the complexities of governing AI’s impact on businesses and society. This session seeks to provide board members with a comprehensive understanding of AI governance frameworks, sharing essential knowledge to help directors with effective AI oversight for their organizations.

Roy Bahat

Venture Capitalist, Bloomberg Beta

Sonita Lontoh

Board member, Sunrun, TrueBlue; Advisor, Sway Ventures; Former Technology Executive, HP Inc.

Discussion Topics

Past Peer Exchange Discussion Topics Included:

  •  Processes to oversee generative AI moving so quickly
  • Implications of new SEC cybersecurity disclosure rules – determining materiality with respect to a cyber breach
  • Rightsizing ESG compliance efforts based on SEC rules on climate
  • Role of audit committee versus the full board in review of and oversight of risk factors
  • Impact of macroeconomic disruption on controls and reporting considerations
  • SEC and PCAOB rulemaking agenda
  • Lessons from Delaware Court’s case re: Elon Musk
  • Reexamining the performance metrics and the mechanics of incentive plans to recognize the uncertain operating environment
  • Use of DEI & ESG goals
  • Trends in cash severance multiples and equity awards (
  • Workforce retention one level below the C-Suite – how keep talent from jumping ship?
  • Expansion of committee charters evolving with expanded responsibilities
  • Implications of ESG backlash from different stakeholder groups
  • Factors for board composition: balancing diversity, skill competency and shifting risk profile of external environment
  • How can boards take more proactive approach to board refreshment
  • Role of the nom/gov committee, versus the full board, in board candidate sourcing, screening and selection
  • Best practices re: information flow between management and board? What about amongst committees
  • Evaluation feedback process, particularly for underperforming directors
  • Key risks from an ESG perspective: litigation (disclosure, fiduciary duties), reputational, shareholder and other stakeholder disgruntlement
  • Preparing for politically driven shareholder proposals, particularly in an election year
  • Working with the board on proxy statement development
  • Keeping up with potential legal risks related to Artificial Intelligence
  • Risk assessment and attention to low-probability, high-impact risks
  • Role of the GC and corporate secretary in board evaluations
  • Creating your unique value proposition statement
  • Optimizing your board bio (different from a resume!)
  • Understanding different boards and how to target the right opportunities
  • Establishing your “go-to-market” strategy
  • Developing a deeper understanding of the role and responsibilities of an independent board director
  • Owning the onboarding process

keynote session

Understand the critical aspects of AI governance

Roy Bahat

Venture Capitalist, Bloomberg Beta

Sonita Lontoh

Board Member, Sunrun (Nasdaq: RUN) and TrueBlue (NYSE: TBI); Former senior executive at HP, Siemens, and PG&E

It is incumbent on boards to understand the critical aspects of AI governance, a topic at the forefront of technological advancement and ethical consideration in corporate America. Our distinguished speakers bring a wealth of experience and diverse perspectives to the table, offering unique insights into the complexities of governing AI’s impact on businesses and society. This session seeks to provide board members with a comprehensive understanding of AI governance frameworks, sharing essential knowledge to help directors with effective AI oversight for their organizations.

JOIN US IN CHICAGO

Individual

Standard Registration
$ 295
  • In-person Event Attendance
  • Meals & Networking

WHAT PAST PEER EXCHANGE PARTICIPANTS HAD TO SAY

SPONSORS

Semler Brossy
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