Next-Gen Governance: What Directors Need to Know for 2026

This event is for Certified Directors only.

As the political landscape rapidly evolves, corporate boards face mounting pressure to adapt to new risks, stakeholder expectations, and regulatory demands. This webinar will equip directors with insights into the key governance trends shaping 2026, from AI oversight and climate accountability to board composition and shareholder activism. Attendees will explore how to strengthen board effectiveness, enhance strategic foresight, and lead with resilience in an increasingly complex environment.

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Key Benefits

Future Insight

Gain an exclusive look ahead at 2026 governance priorities and disruptions.

Board Readiness

Evaluate your board’s skills, composition, and oversight approach.

Strategic Agility

Learn how to lead through volatility and strengthen resilience.

NACD Credits

NACD will award 1 NACD credit toward maintaining NACD Directorship Certification^® for live attendance. Credits will be applied after the event based on attendees' overall session attendance.

NASBA Continuing Professional Education

Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credit (e.g. Certified Public Accountants (CPAs)) is available for this NACD webinar. NACD is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.NASBARegistry.org

• Instructional delivery methods: Group Internet
• Number of Hours: 1
• Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge
• Level: Basic
• Prerequisites: Directors with at least one year of experience in a public, private, and/or NFP board
• Advance preparation: None

Event Policies

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Event Cancellation

Cancellations must be completed online via the cancellation/modified registration button. Click the "Already Registered?" link to access the cancellation form. No cancellation fee for cancellations received at least four weeks (28 calendar days) before the start of the event. A non-refundable service charge of $250 will apply for cancellations received from four to two weeks (27 to 14 calendar days) out from the start of the event. No refunds will be given for cancellations received less than two weeks (13 calendar days or less) from the start of the event. All refunds will be returned via the payment method used at registration up to 120 calendar days after the transaction. After 120 calendar days, the refund is provided by check.