NACD Directors Summit^TM 2026

2026 Agenda

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NACD Directors Summit 2026

NACD Summit 2025 Recap

Schedule at a Glance

The NACD Directors Summit brings together the nation's top board directors, executives, and governance leaders for an unmatched program of thought-provoking sessions, expert speakers, and powerful networking opportunities. Browse the schedule below to start planning your Summit experience.

We’re actively refining the program and adding new sessions, speakers, and networking experiences. More announcements are on the way, so check back regularly for updates. Timing and details may change.

Time	Activity	Description
9:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.	Registration Open	Check in and pick up materials at your convenience throughout the day
9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.	Summit Welcome Experience	Connect with fellow attendees, meet new members, and get ready for an energizing week of networking and insights
1:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.	Workshops	Immersive, hands-on sessions focused on practical boardroom application
5:15 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.	Insight Hub & Welcome Reception	End the first day of Summit strong with relaxed networking, meaningful introductions, and conversations that set the tone for the days ahead
8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.	Certified Directors Reception	An invitation-only evening for NACD Certified Directors to reconnect and build relationships in a peer setting

Time	Activity	Description
7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.	Registration Open	Registration remains open throughout the day for attendee check-in
7:00 a.m. – 8:15 a.m.	Insight Hub Breakfast & Networking	Fuel up for the day while reconnecting with colleagues and expanding your boardroom network
8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.	Mainstage Sessions	Plenary sessions featuring senior leaders and governance perspectives shaping board priorities
10:30 a.m. – 10:50 a.m.	Morning Break	Time to reset, connect, and transition between sessions
10:50 a.m. – 11:50 a.m.	Concurrent Sessions	Breakout sessions offering focused discussion on timely governance topics
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.	Lunch	Midday break for lunch and informal networking
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.	Mainstage Session	A featured plenary session addressing core boardroom issues
2:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.	Insight Hub Dessert & Networking	Step into Insight Hub for curated activations and experiential elements designed to spark conversation and create memorable moments between sessions
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.	Concurrent Sessions	Additional breakout sessions provide choice and depth across topics
4:00 p.m. – 4:20 p.m.	Afternoon Break	Time to reset, connect, and transition between sessions
4:20 p.m. – 5:20 p.m.	Concurrent Sessions	Late-afternoon breakout sessions continuing focused discussions
5:20 p.m. – 6:45 p.m.	Insight Hub & Networking Reception	Cap off the day inside Insight Hub with signature networking, bold conversation, and the kind of candid exchange that defines Summit

Time	Activity	Description
7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.	Registration Open	Ongoing registration and attendee support
7:00 a.m. – 8:15 a.m.	Insight Hub Breakfast & Networking	Start the morning in Insight Hub with energizing conversation, strategic introductions, and breakfast alongside fellow board leaders
8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.	Mainstage Sessions	Plenary sessions examining emerging risks, opportunities, and board oversight priorities
10:30 a.m. – 10:50 a.m.	Morning Break	Refreshments and transition between sessions
10:50 a.m. – 11:50 a.m.	Concurrent Sessions	Breakout sessions offering practical insights and peer discussions
12:00 p.m. – 12:45 p.m.	Lunch	Midday break for lunch and informal networking
12:45 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.	Mainstage Sessions	Extended plenary programming with in-depth discussions
2:15 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.	Insight Hub Dessert & Networking	Reconvene in the Insight Hub for a high-energy networking break designed to spark new connections and deepen the dialogue
3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.	Concurrent Sessions	Breakout sessions focused on applied governance challenges
4:15 p.m. – 4:35 p.m.	Afternoon Break	Transition time before final sessions
4:35 p.m. – 5:35 p.m.	Concurrent Sessions	Final breakout sessions of the day
5:45 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.	First-time Attendee, New Member, and Chapter Leader Reception	A high-energy gathering designed to build lasting connections and reconnect with familiar faces across NACD community

Time	Activity	Description
8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.	Registration Open	Final opportunity for registration and attendee support
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.	Breakfast	Breakfast prior to the final day of programming
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.	Mainstage Sessions	Closing plenary sessions that bring Summit program together
11:00 a.m.	Summit Adjourns	NACD Directors Summit 2026 officially concludes

Time

7:00 a.m. –
6:00 p.m.

Activity

Registration Open

Description

Registration remains open throughout the day for attendee check-in

Time

7:00 a.m. –
8:15 a.m.

Activity

Insight Hub Breakfast & Networking

Description

Fuel up for the day while reconnecting with colleagues and expanding your boardroom network

Time

8:30 a.m. –
10:30 a.m.

Activity

Mainstage Sessions

Description

Plenary sessions featuring senior leaders and governance perspectives shaping board priorities

Time

10:30 a.m. –
10:50 a.m.

Activity

Morning Break

Description

Time to reset, connect, and transition between sessions

Time

10:50 a.m. –
11:50 a.m.

Activity

Concurrent Sessions

Description

Breakout sessions offering focused discussion on timely governance topics

Time

12:00 p.m. –
1:00 p.m.

Activity

Lunch

Description

Midday break for lunch and informal networking

Time

1:00 p.m. –
2:00 p.m.

Activity

Mainstage Session

Description

A featured plenary session addressing core boardroom issues

Time

2:00 p.m. –
2:45 p.m.

Activity

Insight Hub Dessert & Networking

Description

Step into Insight Hub for curated activations and experiential elements designed to spark conversation and create memorable moments between sessions

Time

3:00 p.m. –
4:00 p.m.

Activity

Concurrent Sessions

Description

Additional breakout sessions provide choice and depth across topics

Time

4:00 p.m. –
4:20 p.m.

Activity

Afternoon Break

Description

Time to reset, connect, and transition between sessions

Time

4:20 p.m. –
5:20 p.m.

Activity

Concurrent Sessions

Description

Late-afternoon breakout sessions continuing focused discussions

Time

5:20 p.m. –
6:45 p.m.

Activity

Insight Hub & Networking Reception

Description

Cap off the day inside Insight Hub with signature networking, bold conversation, and the kind of candid exchange that defines Summit
Time

9:30 a.m. –
7:00 p.m.

Activity

Registration Open

Description

Check in and pick up materials at your convenience throughout the day

Time

9:30 a.m. –
1:00 p.m.

Activity

Summit Welcome Experience

Description

Connect with fellow attendees, meet new members, and get ready for an energizing week of networking and insights

Time

1:30 p.m. –
5:00 p.m.

Activity

Workshops

Description

Immersive, hands-on sessions focused on practical boardroom application

Time

5:15 p.m. –
7:00 p.m.

Activity

Insight Hub & Welcome Reception

Description

End the first day of Summit strong with relaxed networking, meaningful introductions, and conversations that set the tone for the days ahead

Time

8:00 p.m. –
10:00 p.m.

Activity

Certified Directors Reception

Description

An invitation-only evening for NACD Certified Directors to reconnect and build relationships in a peer setting
Time

7:00 a.m. –
5:30 p.m.

Activity

Registration Open

Description

Ongoing registration and attendee support

Time

7:00 a.m. –
8:15 a.m.

Activity

Insight Hub Breakfast & Networking

Description

Start the morning in Insight Hub with energizing conversation, strategic introductions, and breakfast alongside fellow board leaders

Time

8:30 a.m. –
10:30 a.m.

Activity

Mainstage Sessions

Description

Plenary sessions examining emerging risks, opportunities, and board oversight priorities

Time

10:30 a.m. –
10:50 a.m.

Activity

Morning Break

Description

Refreshments and transition between sessions

Time

10:50 a.m. –
11:50 a.m.

Activity

Concurrent Sessions

Description

Breakout sessions offering practical insights and peer discussions

Time

12:00 p.m. –
12:45 p.m.

Activity

Lunch

Description

Midday break for lunch and informal networking

Time

12:45 p.m. –
2:15 p.m.

Activity

Mainstage Sessions

Description

Extended plenary programming with in-depth discussions

Time

2:15 p.m. –
3:00 p.m.

Activity

Insight Hub Dessert & Networking

Description

Reconvene in the Insight Hub for a high-energy networking break designed to spark new connections and deepen the dialogue

Time

3:15 p.m. –
4:15 p.m.

Activity

Concurrent Sessions

Description

Breakout sessions focused on applied governance challenges

Time

4:15 p.m. –
4:35 p.m.

Activity

Afternoon Break

Description

Transition time before final sessions

Time

4:35 p.m. –
5:35 p.m.

Activity

Concurrent Sessions

Description

Final breakout sessions of the day

Time

5:45 p.m. –
7:00 p.m.

Activity

First-time Attendee, New Member, and Chapter Leader Reception

Description

A high-energy gathering designed to build lasting connections and reconnect with familiar faces across NACD community
Time

8:00 a.m. –
11:00 a.m.

Activity

Registration Open

Description

Final opportunity for registration and attendee support

Time

8:00 a.m. –
9:00 a.m.

Activity

Breakfast

Description

Breakfast prior to the final day of programming

Time

9:00 a.m. –
11:00 a.m.

Activity

Mainstage Sessions

Description

Closing plenary sessions that bring Summit program together

Time

11:00 a.m.

Activity

Summit Adjourns

Description

NACD Directors Summit 2026 officially concludes