Advanced Topics for Experienced Public Company Directors Program
June 4, 2026 7:45 AM - 7:00 PM EDT Boston, MA
NACD New England
Contact Us
Deb Rosenthal
Executive Director
NACD New England Chapter
drosenthal@nacdne.org
Larissa Ravetto
Chapter Administrator
NACD New England Chapter
lravetto@nacdne.org
781-461-2668
Find a Chapter
About The Event
Member Price: $600.00
Non Member Price: $750.00
Credits: 8 NACD Credits
This program is designed specifically for directors currently serving on public company boards. The discussions will focus on the strategic and governance issues directors are navigating today.
Agenda
| 7:45 AM |
Registration |
| 8:15–9:10 AM |
Advanced Topics in Corporate Governance Key issues in corporate governance today including disruption (geopolitical and technological), M&A, disclosure (transparency with stakeholders helping build bridges), innovation and the role of the board, and climate. |
| 9:10–10:30 AM |
Committees: Compensation and Audit Compensation: Hot topics for the Compensation Committee; compensation issues (executives and directors); current focus of ISS/Glass Lewis and shareholders. Hot Topics from Audit Committee: What every director needs to know. |
| 10:30–10:45 AM |
Break |
| 10:45–11:45 AM 11:45 AM–12:15 PM |
Emerging Technologies Quantum AI Reckoning: Boards Must Evolve |
| 12:15–12:45 PM |
Lunch and Networking |
| 12:45–2:40 PM |
AI and Cyber War Games |
| 2:40–3:40 PM |
Law and Finance: Legal Cases and Audit Committee Hot Topics Fiduciary Duties: The latest court cases that impact fiduciary responsibilities, shareholder rights, or director risks—including how to determine whether D&O coverage is sufficient and what questions directors should be asking. |
| 3:40–4:00 PM |
Break |
| 4:00–5:10 PM |
Strategy Building a culture of innovation and growth. Considerations of new technologies, ideas, and transformation. Panel with experienced directors. |
| 5:10–6:00 PM |
Investors Activists and investors: panel discussing the current environment and specific viewpoints—actions by both activists and investors and board approaches. |
| 6:00–7:00 PM |
Networking |
Location
Foley & Lardner
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Speakers
NACD New England
Contact Us
Deb Rosenthal
Executive Director
NACD New England Chapter
drosenthal@nacdne.org
Larissa Ravetto
Chapter Administrator
NACD New England Chapter
lravetto@nacdne.org
781-461-2668
Find a Chapter
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