Kansas City: Designing the Future-Fit Boardroom

In an era defined by rapid AI disruption, geopolitical volatility, and shifting stakeholder expectations, NACD Heartland convened a candid, forward-looking discussion on how boards must evolve to stay relevant. The conversation explored what “fit for the future” means in practice—from aligning board composition with strategy to rethinking director refreshment through term limits, succession planning, peer reviews, and development. Participants gained actionable insights into how leading boards are redefining governance for the decade ahead—not reacting to the last crisis, but preparing for the next.