Upcoming Corporate Governance Events from around the world.

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.

7th May 2026

The Dublin Royal Convention Centre, Dublin, Ireland

CGI Governance Ireland Conference 2026

The CGI presents Ireland's premier governance conference. More details to follow.

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.

20th May 2026

Webinar

To Review or Not to Review - that is the question? Webinar

Join us for our next joint webinar with The Board Effectiveness Guild which will look at a number of issues for boards to consider around how to get the most value out of a board review.

Using their extensive experience of carrying out board reviews across a wide range of sectors and types of organisations, Alex Cameron, Alison Gill, Chris Stamp and Ian White will discuss the practical issues.

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.

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.

25th-26th June 2026

Beurs van Berlage, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

ICGN Summer Conference 2026 - Amsterdam

ICGN is excited to be in Amsterdam for our 2026 Summer Conference, hosted by Eumedion. Their programme offers a global perspective on governance and stewardship, examining regulatory developments, emerging standards, and their implications for investors and companies. Sessions will explore key themes such as sustainability reporting and assurance, shareholder rights under SRD III, and the integration of culture and human capital into long-term value strategies. With deep dives into major markets and emerging economies, expert briefings, and practical insights on proxy voting and activism, the programme equips participants to navigate evolving expectations and drive effective stewardship.

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-8th July 2026

Novotel London West, London, UK

2026 CGIUKI Annual Conference

Join hundreds of governance professionals and expert speakers in London on 7 and 8 July for two days of insight, discussions on best practice and thought-provoking debates. The CGI Annual Conference – Governance 2026 is the ideal environment to network governance professionals from across the UK and beyond.

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.

23rd-26th August 2026

Fairmont Empress, Victoria, Canada

GPC 28th Annual Corporate Governance Conference

Governance Professionals of Canada (GPC) is pleased to announce that the 28th Annual Corporate Governance Conference will take place in Victoria, B.C. from August 23-26, 2026.

They are already working hard at putting together an incredible conference program featuring top-tier speakers, expert panels, and breakout sessions on cutting-edge topics and best practices in corporate governance. You will also have access to numerous networking opportunities with governance leaders globally.

2nd October 2026

University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada

ECGI Corporate Governance Academic Forum

In collaboration with ECGI and the University of Toronto, the Johnston Centre for Corporate Governance Innovation at the Rotman School of Management will host its annual academic conference, showcasing the latest in corporate governance research by top scholars from around the world. 

The Corporate Governance Academic Forum will be held on Friday, October 2, 2026, in Toronto, Ontario. This one‑day conference will feature presentations and discussions of selected academic research papers.  A welcome dinner will take place on Thursday, October 1, and all attendees are invited to join.

Submissions from all disciplines on any topic related to corporate governance are welcome, including (but not limited to): boards of directors, executive compensation and incentives, mergers, ownership structure, shareholder activism, ESG and sustainability governance, governance of emerging technologies, and political influences on governance.

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.

9th-11th October 2026

Real Centro Universitario Escorial-Maria Cristina, Madrid, Spain

7th Annual RCF-ECGI Corporate Finance & Governance Conference

The 7th Annual RCF-ECGI Corporate Finance and Governance Conference will be hybrid, held both online and in person at Real Centro Universitario Escorial-Maria Cristina, Madrid, Spain, on 9-11 October 2026.

The conference is held in collaboration with European Corporate Governance Institute (ECGI).

We invite the submission of original papers on all aspects of corporate finance and corporate governance.  There is, of course, no obligation to submit to RCF as part of the conference.

Topics of interest include: capital structure, corporate and securities law, corporate culture, corporate failure, corporate finance and public policy, corporate governance, corporate restructuring, corporate social responsibility, crowdfunding, dividends, payout policy, and repurchases, entrepreneurial finance, family business, financial contracting, financial intermediation, financial literacy, fintech, fraud, innovation, IPOs and SEOs, mergers and acquisitions, misconduct, private debt, private equity, trade credit, socially responsible investments, sustainable finance, real options, and venture capital.

15th October 2026

St. Pierre Park Hotel Spa & Golf Resort, Rohais, Guernsey, UK

CGI Governance Guernsey Conference 2026

Governance Guernsey returns this October as the must-attend event for governance professionals on the island. Join us for a dynamic day of insights and innovation, where delegates will hear from expert speakers tackling the most pressing challenges facing the Channel Islands. Discover cutting-edge solutions, engage in thought-provoking discussions, and take advantage of extensive networking opportunities with peers and industry leaders.

4th-5th November 2026

Toronto, Canada

ICGN Autumn Conference 2026 - Toronto

ICGN is excited to be in Toronto for our 2026 Autumn Conference. They will explore global governance and stewardship trends, including regulatory developments across major markets and their implications for shareholder rights and corporate accountability. Through plenary sessions, expert briefings and breakout discussions, participants will gain practical insights on future-fit governance, collaborative investor initiatives, and strategies for effective engagement in a rapidly changing landscape.

2nd-3rd December 2026

JW Marriot Hotel Frankfurt, Frankfurt, Germany

IBA 11th Annual Corporate Governance Conference

A conference presented by the Securities and Capital Markets Committee and the IBA Corporate and M&A Law Committee.