How Boards Should Lead in the Era of Agentic AI Transformation

Artificial intelligence is entering a new phase. Organizations are moving beyond generative AI experimentation toward agentic AI: systems that can plan, act, coordinate tasks, and execute across business workflows with increasing autonomy.

For boards, this shift raises important questions. How should directors oversee AI systems that do more than produce content or analysis? What level of autonomy is appropriate? How should organizations manage cyber, operational, legal, reputational, and workforce risks? And how can boards help management pursue AI-enabled transformation while maintaining trust, accountability, and control?

Join the NACD Northwest Chapter for a timely discussion on how boards should lead in the era of agentic AI transformation. Hosted at Deloitte’s Seattle office, this panel will bring together perspectives from corporate governance, venture capital, cybersecurity, and hands-on AI implementation. The conversation will explore how directors can ask sharper questions, guide responsible adoption, evaluate strategic opportunities, and oversee the risks and operating-model changes created by agentic AI.

The event will be streamed online and will also be hosted at the Deloitte offices in Seattle for those who can join in person. A great opportunity to network with fellow directors.

Panel:

• Nadim Kilzi, Founder and CEO, Cedarpeak International
• Mark Peek, Director, SentinelOne, Trimble, Workiva
• Peter Shimer, Director, Synopsys, Inc., Korn Ferry, Cisco, Alaska Air Group
• China Widener, Vice Chair and US Technology, Media & Telecommunications leader, Deloitte

Who should attend: 

This program is designed for corporate directors, board committee chairs, CEOs, senior executives, general counsel, risk leaders, technology leaders, and governance professionals seeking a practical board-level perspective on agentic AI transformation.

Key Topics

• What agentic AI means for boards and enterprise leadership
• How AI agents may reshape strategy, operations, and competitive advantage
• Cybersecurity and control implications of autonomous and semi-autonomous AI systems
• How boards should oversee AI governance, accountability, and risk
• Practical lessons from implementing AI-enabled transformation
• How directors can help management balance innovation, speed, trust, and resilience

11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.: Networking Lunch + Welcome

11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.: Panel Discussion 

12:45 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.: Audience Q&A and Closing