Upcoming Corporate Governance Events from around the world.
22nd-24th April 2025
Business School of Hunan University, Hunan, China
15th Financial Markets & Corporate Governance Conference 2025
Business School of Hunan University, in conjunction with Deakin University, Macquarie University, Monash University Malaysia, Zhongnan University of Economics and Law, and the Pacific-Basin Finance Journal, invites academics and PhD students to submit papers for consideration of presentation at the 15th Financial Markets and Corporate Governance Conference and PhD Symposium (FMCG 2025).
25th-26th April 2025
INSEAD Asia Campus, Singapore
INSEAD Directors Forum
Hosted by the INSEAD Corporate Governance Centre, the flagship INSEAD Directors Forum on the theme “Recalibrating Governance in A Dynamic Era” will take place on 25-26 April 2025, INSEAD Asia Campus in Singapore. The Forum will address the outlook on the geopolitical and macroeconomic landscape and map out some of the opportunities ahead and risks while putting the spotlight on artificial intelligence, sustainability and corporate voice. They will then address the infrastructures and practices for effective governance including the nuances that may differ across diverse ownership structures, framework for crisis management and the leverage of human-AI ensembles for decision-making.
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30th April 2025
Virtual course
FT Non-Executive Director Diploma Cohort 64
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.
Completed over six months, this course will equip you with:
- The core knowledge and confidence to succeed as a non-executive director
- The skills needed to navigate board dynamics, fulfil legal liabilities and duties, and the all-important behavioural skills required to make an effective contribution to the board
- The connections to learn from and collaborate with; develop rewarding relationships with your 'top flight' cohort of non-executive directors and future non-executive directors.
30th April 2025
UBS Asset Management, London, UK
IA Sustainability & Responsible Investment Conference 2025
The IA are thrilled to invite you to the annual IA Sustainability and Responsible Investment Conference 2025, which will be held on Wednesday, 30 April, kindly hosted by UBS Asset Management.
This full-day event will delve into the intricacies of sustainability and responsible investing, with a focus on developing the right products and policies to better serve our clients, and enhance the competitiveness and appeal of the UK investment landscape.
Key topics will include the evolution of sustainable finance regulations across various jurisdictions, with a particular emphasis on SDR and SFDR, and their impact on different asset classes. We will also put a spotlight on the policy environment that empowers the UK investment management industry to effectively support the nation's decarbonisation, clean energy, and nature-positive transitions. We will also explore the transformative role of AI in the sustainable investment.
Please join them for a day of insightful discussions and networking opportunities as they navigate the future of sustainable and responsible investing together. Register now to secure your spot and be part of this pivotal event!
13th May 2025
Virtual Webinar
How can boards act courageously to make the right decisions in turbulent times?
Webinar - How can boards act courageously to make the right decisions in turbulent times?
How do boards respond to unpredictable change? What are the conversations they are having currently around decision making? Given the pace of geopolitical change, especially around climate and DEI policies, how can boards make sure they are doing the right thing?
Join us for our next FREE webinar with The Board Effectiveness Guild, as they explore how boards can weather these turbulent times.
Tuesday 13th May, 1pm-2pm BST
13th May 2025
Plac Difilead 1, Warsaw, Poland
EY European Corporate Governance Conference 2025
Organized by EY, in partnership with ACCA, Accountancy Europe, BusinessEurope, ecoDA, EuropeanIssuers, Lewiatan, and SNCRN, the European Corporate Governance Conference 2025 – under the auspices of the Polish Presidency of the Council of the EU – brings together decision-makers, academics and key business, as well as civil society, experts from EU and beyond.
At this year’s conference, we will engage in discussions on how corporate boards can effectively navigate complex security challenges, elevate their cybersecurity and AI capabilities, and foster sustainable practices through effective reporting.
How can boards address supply chain resilience in today’s shifting geopolitical landscape? How can boards strengthen cybersecurity governance while fostering innovation? Are legislative initiatives for simplification helping or hindering sustainability reporting objectives? These are some of the questions which will be up for discussion during the European Corporate Governance Conference 2025. The conference will also be livestreamed.
15th May 2025
Printworks, Dublin Castle, Dublin, Ireland
Governance Ireland 2025
Governance Ireland 2025 is the ideal environment to network with governance professionals in your region.
This year’s Conference theme is ‘Changing Mindsets’. Join us at the Printworks, Dublin Castle on the Thursday 15 May 2025 for a packed day of insight, discussions on best practice and debate.
15th May 2025
Virtual event
Good Governance Academy 13th Colloquium
In today’s complex regulatory and geopolitical landscape, finding the right balance between oversight and flexibility is crucial for sustainable growth and innovation.
This Colloquium will explore where regulation and deregulation align, offering expert perspectives on how to foster efficiency, accountability, and economic progress.
2nd June 2025
Financial Times, Friday Street, London, UK
The Board's Guide to Sustainability
This highly practical one-day workshop is designed to help board directors understand their duties and responsibilities when it comes to ensuring the sustainability of their business, the risks of not fulfilling those duties and the opportunities and competitor advantage that can arise when boards take their responsibilities seriously.
All sessions are interactive, with Case Studies and discussions throughout and at the end of every session there will be a 15-minute round up of what the practical implications are, what can you as a director do about the issue?
4th-6th June 2025
University of Catania, Catania, Sicily, Italy
The Department of Economics and Business at the University of Catania is pleased to welcome you to the 21st European Academic Conference on Internal Audit and Corporate Governance. The event focuses on “Innovation and Value Creation through Internal Audit, Risk Management, and Corporate Governance” and will take place from June 4th to 6th at our campus.
13th June 2025
New York Hotel, Rotterdam, Netherlands
7th Erasmus Corporate Governance Conference
Since its inception in 2010, the Erasmus Corporate Governance Conference has had a strong focus on executive compensation. The conference has since developed as a prominent academic conference in the broader field of corporate governance.
This one-day workshop brings together scholars of Executive Compensation and other fields of Corporate Governance to discuss the latest developments in the field. It starts around 09:00 on Friday, 13 June 2025 and ends with a dinner on the same day.
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13th-14th June 2025
Imperial College, London, UK
ECGI 2025 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. The 12 hosting institutions are:
Columbia University, Harvard University, Imperial College London, National University of Singapore, Peking University, Seoul National University, Stanford University, Stockholm University, University of Oxford, University of Tokyo, Yale University and Goethe University Frankfurt (Leibniz Institute for Financial Research SAFE and DFG LawFin Center).
The aim of the conference series is to attract current research papers of the highest scholarly quality in the field of corporate governance. The conferences are primarily 'academic to academic' events with some participants from industry and the public sector including the practitioner partners of GCGC and other invited panelists. Japan Exchange Group (JPX) is a Practitioner Partner.
The eleventh annual GCGC Conference will be hosted by Imperial College, London on 13 -14 June 2025. The Conference Committee is inviting researchers to submit recent papers, or extended abstracts on corporate governance (no maximum word count). In this context, corporate governance refers to the way in which private and public companies, enterprises, entrepreneurship, and financial institutions are governed and run in relation to their purpose, values, ownership, representation, accountability, financing, investment, performance, leadership, direction, management, employment, law, regulation, and taxation. Papers will be selected for presentation from the submissions received. Ideally, these submissions should be based on new research that will not have been presented before. Each paper will be assigned a discussant and there will be ample time for questions and comments from the audience.
16th June 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.
18th June 2025
Virtual course
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?' workshop looks at the duties and liabilities of being a non-exec, effective boardroom behaviour and how to go about getting that all-important first role, with advice on how to present your CV and tips on interview techniques.
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.
19th June 2025
etc venues St Paul's, 200 Aldersgate, London, UK
Housing Governance 2025
Housing Governance is the annual event for governance professionals to learn and network. This conference is a chance to build resilience during challenging times. They aim for your team to leave confident in delivering good governance for your organisation.
22nd-25th June 2025
University of Florence, Florence, Italy
EURAM 2025
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.
25th June 2025
Financial Times, Bracken House, London, UK
FT Non-Executive Director Diploma Cohort 65
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.
Completed over six months, this course will equip you with:
- The core knowledge and confidence to succeed as a non-executive director
- The skills needed to navigate board dynamics, fulfil legal liabilities and duties, and the all-important behavioural skills required to make an effective contribution to the board
- The connections to learn from and collaborate with; develop rewarding relationships with your 'top flight' cohort of non-executive directors and future non-executive directors.
25th June 2025
Financial Times, Friday Street, London, UK
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.
26th June 2025
Church House, London, UK
The IA Annual Conference 2025: Engine for Growth
The IA are pleased to invite you to the IA Annual Conference 2025, taking place on Thursday 26 June, at Church House, Westminster.
For the first time from the heart of Westminster, the IA’s Annual Policy Conference will bring together industry leaders, innovators, and policymakers to explore the investment management industry's pivotal role as a powerful engine for growth.
With keynote speeches from leading industry and public figures at the global, regional, and domestic levels, this year’s conference will provide a platform for over 600 participants from across the industry to exchange knowledge and network with colleagues, policymakers, and regulators alike.
1st-2nd July, 2025
Novotel London West, London, UK
2025 CGIUKI Annual Conference
Be sure to pencil 1st and 2nd July in your diary, to join CGIUKI, hundreds of governance professionals and expert speakers in London for two days of insight, discussions on best practice and debate.
The CGI Annual Conference – Governance 2025 is the ideal environment to network governance professionals from across the UK and beyond.
2nd-3rd July 2025
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 to further develop the skills of existing board members or those keen to take on non-executive roles in the near future. We run specific UK-focused and Asia-focused versions of the programme.
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.
Designed and delivered by experienced Non-Executive Directors, Chairs and Board evaluators bringing a real life dimension to the content and discussions.
9th-12th July, 2025
The Broadmoor, Colorado Springs, USA
2025 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.
17th-18th July 2025
etc Venues 360 Madison, New York, USA
ICGN 30th Anniversary Conference Americas
ICGN is proud to be hosted by the New York City Comptroller Brad Lander for the 2025 30th Anniversary Conference in the Americas.
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24th-27th August 2025
Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth Hotel, Montreal, Canada
27th Annual Corporate Governance Conference
Mark your calendar for the 2025 Annual Corporate Governance Conference, coming to vibrant Montreal August 24th to 27th 2025, at the Fairmont Queen Elizabeth Hotel! This exciting annual conference promises engaging sessions, networking opportunities, and top governance insights. Whether you're a returning attendee or a first-time visitor, the 2025 conference is one you won't want to miss!
4th September 2025
Financial Times, Friday Street, London, UK
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.
8th September 2025
Sydney, Australia
International Governance Leadership Conference 2025
Register your interest to attend this conference - more details to follow.
16th September 2025
Bankside Hotel, London, UK
CGI Subsidiary Governance Conference 2025
This year, the Chartered Governance Institute’s Subsidiary Governance Conference is back to explore the evolving landscape currently impacting parent and subsidiary companies. By investigating a range of geopolitical, economic, legal and regulatory issues, this event aims to better equip participants with the knowledge and strategies needed to navigate these complex governance challenges.
The conference will be held in person at Bankside Hotel, 2 Blackfriars Rd, Upper Ground, London, SE1 9JU on Tuesday 16 September 2025, with a comprehensive programme of keynote presentations, insightful panel discussions, interactive workshops, and networking opportunities.
25th September 2025
Macau
FT Non-Executive Director Diploma Cohort 25 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.
Completed over six months, this course will equip you with:
- The core knowledge and confidence to succeed as a non-executive director
- The skills needed to navigate board dynamics, fulfil legal liabilities and duties, and the all-important behavioural skills required to make an effective contribution to the board
- The connections to learn from and collaborate with; develop rewarding relationships with your 'top flight' cohort of non-executive directors and future non-executive directors.
30th September 2025
Financial Times, Bracken House, London, UK
FT Non-Executive Director Diploma Cohort 66
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.
Completed over six months, this course will equip you with:
- The core knowledge and confidence to succeed as a non-executive director
- The skills needed to navigate board dynamics, fulfil legal liabilities and duties, and the all-important behavioural skills required to make an effective contribution to the board
- The connections to learn from and collaborate with; develop rewarding relationships with your 'top flight' cohort of non-executive directors and future non-executive directors.
6th October 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.
8th October 2025
Financial Times, Friday Street, London, UK
The Board's Guide to Sustainability
This highly practical one-day workshop is designed to help board directors understand their duties and responsibilities when it comes to ensuring the sustainability of their business, the risks of not fulfilling those duties and the opportunities and competitor advantage that can arise when boards take their responsibilities seriously.
All sessions are interactive, with Case Studies and discussions throughout and at the end of every session there will be a 15-minute round up of what the practical implications are, what can you as a director do about the issue?
15th-16th October 2025
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 to further develop the skills of existing board members or those keen to take on non-executive roles in the near future. We run specific UK-focused and Asia-focused versions of the programme.
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.
Designed and delivered by experienced Non-Executive Directors, Chairs and Board evaluators bringing a real life dimension to the content and discussions.
18th-19th October 2025
The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
The 11th annual conference of the International Corporate Governance Society will be held at The University of Manchester in Manchester, UK in October 2025. Further details to follow.
Each year, the ICGS conference provides a forum for international academics and policymakers to showcase and discuss the latest corporate governance research issues and practices.
21st-23rd October, 2025
Milan, Italy
ICGN 30th Anniversary Conference Europe
ICGN would like to thank Assogestioni for hosting ICGN at our 30th Anniversary Conference - Europe, held in Milan, Italy.
5th November 2025
Financial Times, Friday Street, London, UK
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.
20th November 2025
Virtual course
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?' workshop looks at the duties and liabilities of being a non-exec, effective boardroom behaviour and how to go about getting that all-important first role, with advice on how to present your CV and tips on interview techniques.
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.
25th November 2025
Virtual Cohort
FT Non-Executive Director Diploma Cohort 67
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.
Completed over six months, this course will equip you with:
- The core knowledge and confidence to succeed as a non-executive director
- The skills needed to navigate board dynamics, fulfil legal liabilities and duties, and the all-important behavioural skills required to make an effective contribution to the board
- The connections to learn from and collaborate with; develop rewarding relationships with your 'top flight' cohort of non-executive directors and future non-executive directors.