FTI Consulting Board Leadership Forum - When It Matters Most: Leading Through Critical Moments

In-Person  |  August 10, 2026  |  2:30-8:00 PM   |  Beaver Creek, CO 

Directors and governance leaders gathered for an afternoon of timely discussions offering practical insights, followed by a salon dinner focused on the outlook beyond the year’s midterm elections.

The program focused on high-stakes moments for boards through a series of fireside chats and expert conversations designed to explore how directors can help guide organizations through periods of acute risk, heightened scrutiny, and significant strategic decisions.

From Alert to Action: The Board’s Role in Navigating Cyber Incidents

Panelists examined the board’s role in cyber incident response, including what directors need to know, ask, and do when a breach occurs.

From Scrutiny to Strategy: The Board’s Role in Activism Defense
Speakers shared lessons learned from board-level activism response, including how directors can prepare, engage, and understand the boundaries of what they can say and do.

From Diligence to Dealmaking: Key Considerations During Large-Scale M&A
The discussion explored the board’s role in overseeing transformative transactions and navigating the strategic, financial, operational, and reputational implications of large-scale mergers and acquisitions.

From Outcomes to Outlook: What the 2026 Midterm Elections Could Mean for Boards

The salon dinner featured a forward-looking conversation on the potential business, regulatory, and stakeholder implications of the 2026 midterm elections, equipping directors with insights to help anticipate evolving governance priorities and strategic considerations.

Thank You to Our Program Collaborators

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