Upcoming Corporate Governance Events from around the world.
7th-10th December 2025
Stellenbosch Business School, Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch, South Africa
3rd Corporate Governance Conference 2025: Navigating the Future Through Good Governance
The 3rd Corporate Governance Conference is hosted by the Centre for Corporate Governance in Africa at Stellenbosch Business School and the School of Accountancy. This influential gathering takes place in person from 7 – 10 December at the prestigious STIAS venue in Stellenbosch, aimed at exploring vital issues shaping the future of corporate governance.
With a focus on leadership rooted in conviction rather than mere compliance, this year’s theme, “Navigating the Future Through Good Governance,” shifts the conversation toward the good governance outcomes of ethical culture, performance, conformance, and legitimacy. The conference calls on researchers, academics, practitioners, and postgraduate students to share insights and foster meaningful dialogue on advancing responsible, sustainable, and legitimate governance.
Keynote speakers will include influential thought leaders, like the Chair of the King Committee (Ansie Ramalho) and internationally recognised researchers. We are confident that you will gain key insights on best practices and emerging trends on ethical and effective governance.
8th December 2025
Financial Times, Friday Street, London, UK
Understanding, Using & Governing AI for Directors
This intensive one-day course is designed for board directors who need to personally utilise AI in their governance roles as well as to effectively oversee AI implementation within their organisations. The programme follows a practical approach, with the morning focused on hands-on AI applications for board responsibilities, and the afternoon dedicated to governance frameworks, ethics, and risk management.
13th-14th December 2025
The Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, NJ, USA
6th Annual RCF-ECGI Corporate Finance and Governance Conference
The ECGI are delighted to invite you to the 6th Annual RCF-ECGI Corporate Finance and Governance Conference. The conference will be hybrid, held at the School of Business, Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, NJ, USA, and virtually, on 13th and 14th December 2025. The conference is held in collaboration with the European Corporate Governance Institute (ECGI). The conference offers an interdisciplinary forum to gain feedback on timely working papers from scholars in finance, entrepreneurship, innovation, international business, law, management and accounting disciplines.
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28th-29th January 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada
21st Annual Crown Corporate Governance Conference
For 21 years this conference has brought together top public sector executives, federal and provincial Crown leaders, distinguished lawyers, and consultants to share actionable solutions tailored to the unique demands of Crown corporations.
Our agenda is meticulously crafted to equip you with the tools and strategies needed to navigate today’s complex governance and operational challenges.
3rd-4th February 2026
The Westin Alexandria Old Town, Alexandria, USA
Corporate Governance & Ethics in the Age of AI 2026
Explore the role of emerging technologies, including AI, blockchain, robotics, IoT, and automation, in shaping corporate governance and ethical decision-making. Sessions will delve into how these technologies influence boardroom decisions, transparency, risk management, and regulatory compliance, while addressing the ethical challenges businesses face in adopting and integrating these innovations. Attendees will learn how to implement responsible governance structures that promote accountability, fairness, and ethical standards across their organizations.
5th-6th February 2026
Financial Times, Hong Kong
The Effective Board Director Workshop ASIA
The Effective Board Director Workshop is an intensive two-day course designed for existing and aspiring executive and non-executive directors who wish to further develop their skills or for people who have just taken on their executive and non-executive position and are keen to prepare themselves for a board career.
This is a practical, detailed and highly interactive course with recognised speakers and thought-leaders who will help you with improving board effectiveness and increasing your contribution to the board.
11th February 2026
Financial Times, Friday Street, London, UK
How To Get Your First Non-Executive Director Role
A practical and interactive one-day in-person workshop looking at the realities of building your personal brand, developing a plan of action and getting that all-important first non-executive director (non-exec) role.
The two speakers come at the subject from different perspectives. Mike Clancy has advised many aspiring non-execs on how to make the transition from being an exec to a non-exec. Jeremy Williams has built a successful portfolio career for himself as a pluralist non-exec and will share his experiences and what he learned as he did so.
Please note that this cohort will take place in-person.
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18th February 2026
Financial Times, Friday Street, London, UK
FT Non-Executive Director Diploma Cohort 68
Delivered in the UK and Asia, the FT Non-Executive Director Diploma is a formally accredited, post-graduate level qualification for current and aspiring non-executive directors. It’s approved by Pearson Education Limited as meeting the criteria for Pearson's Self Regulated Framework.
Based on the local Corporate Governance Code and built upon the principles it contains, the Diploma covers all aspects of successfully running a company and the important role the non-executive director plays in maximising value and ensuring long term sustainability.
17th -18th March 2026
Financial Times, Friday Street, London, UK
The Effective Non-Executive Director Programme
The Effective Non-Executive Director Programme is an intensive two-day course designed for existing non-executive directors who wish to further develop their skills or for people who have just taken on their first non-executive position and are keen to prepare themselves for a non-executive career.
This is a practical, detailed and highly interactive course with recognised speakers and thought-leaders who will help you with improving board effectiveness and increasing your contribution to the board.
Please note that this workshop will take place in-person.
18th-19th March 2026
Virtual Conference
National Governance Association Governance Professionals Conference 2026
The conference is one of the most important events in NGA’s calendar. It is an opportunity for governance professionals working at all levels in schools and trusts to hear the latest governance news from a governance professional perspective. It has a stimulating programme that covers key issues facing the profession and provides valuable CPD.
19th March 2026
Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel, Saint Helier, Jersey, UK
CGI Governance Jersey 2026
Following a successful 2025 Conference, Governance Jersey will be back on March 19 2026. This time at the Radisson Blu Waterfront hotel.
This is the must-attend event for governance professionals on the island, offering delegates valuable insights from expert speakers on current hot topics, along with ample networking opportunities.
1st April 2026
Financial Times, Singapore
FT Non-Executive Director Diploma Cohort 26 ASIA
Delivered in the UK and Asia, the FT Non-Executive Director Diploma is a formally accredited, post-graduate level qualification for current and aspiring non-executive directors. It’s approved by Pearson Education Limited as meeting the criteria for Pearson's Self Regulated Framework.
Based on the local Corporate Governance Code and built upon the principles it contains, the Diploma covers all aspects of successfully running a company and the important role the non-executive director plays in maximising value and ensuring long term sustainability.
16th April 2026
CGI, Saffron House, London, UK
CGI Charity Governance Conference
The CGI presents a conference on Charity Governance. More details to follow.
17th April 2026
Drexel University, Philadelphia, USA
ECGI 19th Annual Corporate Governance Academic Conference
In collaboration with ECGI and the Society for Financial Studies (SFS), the Raj & Kamla Gupta Governance Institute at Drexel University invites papers in any area related to corporate governance, which includes topics about the board of directors, executive compensation, ownership structure, shareholder activism, institutional investors, mergers and acquisitions, private equity, sustainable finance, regulation, talent management, etc.
The conference will take place on Friday, April 17, 2026 at Drexel University.
28th-30th April 2026
Stellenbosch Institute of Advanced Study, Stellenbosch, South Africa
European Internal Audit and Corporate Governance 22nd Conference 2026
The European Internal Audit and Corporate Governance's 22nd Conference unites academics and professionals with a shared interest in the domains of corporate governance and internal audit. The conference will take place on 28th-30th April at Stellenbosch Institute for Advanced Study, South Africa.
29th April 2026
Virtual Course
FT Non-Executive Director Diploma Cohort 69 Virtual
Delivered in the UK and Asia, the FT Non-Executive Director Diploma is a formally accredited, post-graduate level qualification for current and aspiring non-executive directors. It’s approved by Pearson Education Limited as meeting the criteria for Pearson's Self Regulated Framework.
Based on the local Corporate Governance Code and built upon the principles it contains, the Diploma covers all aspects of successfully running a company and the important role the non-executive director plays in maximising value and ensuring long term sustainability.
7th May 2026
Financial Times, Friday Street, London, UK
How To Get Your First Non-Executive Director Role
A practical and interactive one-day in-person workshop looking at the realities of building your personal brand, developing a plan of action and getting that all-important first non-executive director (non-exec) role.
The two speakers come at the subject from different perspectives. Mike Clancy has advised many aspiring non-execs on how to make the transition from being an exec to a non-exec. Jeremy Williams has built a successful portfolio career for himself as a pluralist non-exec and will share his experiences and what he learned as he did so.
Please note that this cohort will take place in-person.
19th May 2026
Virtual Workshop
So You Want To Be A Non-Executive Director?
Designed for individuals who are thinking about becoming a non-executive director, the 'So You Want To Be A Non-Executive Director?' virtual workshop looks at the duties and liabilities of being a NED, and effective boardroom behaviour.
The workshop is designed to be interactive and is run by recognised experts in their field. It is followed by an online networking session to give you the opportunity to meet informally with our speakers and fellow delegates.
4th June 2026
Birmingham Conference & Events Centre, Birmingham, UK
CST Governance Conference 2026
The event will focus on the strategic issues that matter most to this important aspect of education, with speakers drawn from trust practitioners, policy experts, and the wider sector.
Full details of the programme and speakers will be released nearer the date but you can secure your place now.
12th-13th June 2026
University of Singapore, Singapore
2026 Global Corporate Governance Colloquium
The Global Corporate Governance Colloquia (GCGC) is a global initiative to bring together the best research in law, economics, and finance relating to corporate governance at a yearly conference held at 12 leading universities in the Americas, Asia and Europe.
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16th-19th June 2026
University of Adger, Kristiansand, Norway
EURAM 2026
The corporate governance SIG welcomes studies exploring all aspects of antecedents and consequences – of corporate governance and boards of directors. Contributions adopting a wide set of theoretical lenses and research methods are strongly encouraged as well as studies analysing corporate governance in different types of enterprises and institutional contexts, including different countries and regional cultures.
17th-19th June 2026
University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland
The 12th International Conference on CSR, Sustainability, Ethics and Governance
The University of Limerick (UL) and the Kemmy Business School (KBS) are honoured to announce that they will host the International Conference on CSR, Sustainability, Ethics, and Governance from June 17th to 19th, 2026, in conjunction with the Global Corporate Governance Institute (GCGI), welcoming an international audience of academics, industry experts, policymakers, and emerging leaders to the city of Limerick.
18th June 2026
etc Venues County Hall, London, UK
Housing Governance 2026
The National Housing Federation's essential event for the good governance of housing associations is back in 2026.
30th June 2026
Financial Times, Friday Street, London, UK
FT Non-Executive Director Diploma Cohort 70
Delivered in the UK and Asia, the FT Non-Executive Director Diploma is a formally accredited, post-graduate level qualification for current and aspiring non-executive directors. It’s approved by Pearson Education Limited as meeting the criteria for Pearson's Self Regulated Framework.
Based on the local Corporate Governance Code and built upon the principles it contains, the Diploma covers all aspects of successfully running a company and the important role the non-executive director plays in maximising value and ensuring long term sustainability.
7th-10th July 2026
Omni Nashville, Nashville, USA
Society for Corporate Governance 2026 National Conference
Held annually in late June or early July, 900 governance professionals gather to connect, communicate and collaborate with their peers and colleagues in the governance industry. The agenda includes more than 40 topics presented in plenary and breakout sessions, with an exhibit hall for attendees to seek services, products, and solutions. CLE is provided for all sessions.
3rd-4th October 2026
HEC Montreal, Canada
ICGS 12th Annual Conference 2026
The ICGS 12th Annual Conference 2026 is on the theme of Purposeful Governance in a Changing World, and will be held on 3rd-4th October 2026 at HEC Montreal, Canada.
More details to follow.