NACD PSW | UCLA Corporate Directors Symposium 2026
GOVERNING AT THE SPEED OF CHANGE
November 12, 2026 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST Los Angeles, CA
NACD Pacific Southwest
Contact Us
Alexis Santucci, Executive Director
alexis@nacdpsw.org
Kelly Colvard, Operations Manager
kelly@nacdpsw.org
NACD Pacific Southwest Chapter
13636 Ventura Blvd, Suite 643
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
Phone: 559-273-3154
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REGISTRATION OPENING SOON!
Member Price: $895.00
Non Member Price: $995.00
Credits: 7 NACD Credits
Please join us, as we partner with UCLA Anderson Executive Education, for the 19th Annual Corporate Directors Symposium on Thursday, November 12, from 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM at the Jonathan Club in Downtown Los Angeles.
Corporate Directors Symposium (CDS) is an all-day conference and is the preeminent NACD directors event on the West Coast hosting 175+ board directors. Attendees have the opportunity to network with fellow directors and CDS sponsors, and learn from peers on top-of-mind board issues to take back to their organizations.
Who should attend? CDS is a premier gathering for experienced board directors and governance leaders.
Our theme this year is, "Governing at the Speed of Change."
Get a glimpse of the CDS experience - watch our 2025 recap video to see the highlights.
Registration: $895 NACD members, $995 non-members
Schedule
7:00 AM - 7:30 AM: Check-In
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM: Sponsor-Led Hot Topic Sessions & Breakfast
9:20 AM - 3:50 PM: Main Sessions & Lunch
3:50 PM - 5:00 PM: Cocktail Networking Reception
SESSION 1 - "From Oversight to Foresight"
Speaker: Andy Campion | Moderator: John Driver
SESSION 2 - "Strategy Execution at the Speed of Risk"
Panelists: R "Ray" Wang & Nora Denzel | Moderator: Ashwin Rangan
SESSION 3 - "The Future Ready Board"
Panelists: Edna Morris & Herman Bulls | Moderator: Terri Funk Graham
SESSION 4 - "Thriving in Velocity: A Conversation with Mary Winston & Brian Niccol"
Speakers: Mary Winston & Brian Niccol
Hotel Accomodations
Attendees can stay near the Jonathan Club at the following recommended hotel and receive a 15% discount off their Best Flexible Rate:
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InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown: Hotel Link

Location
The Jonathan Club
REGISTRATION OPENING SOON!
NACD Pacific Southwest
Contact Us
Alexis Santucci, Executive Director
alexis@nacdpsw.org
Kelly Colvard, Operations Manager
kelly@nacdpsw.org
NACD Pacific Southwest Chapter
13636 Ventura Blvd, Suite 643
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
Phone: 559-273-3154
Find a Chapter
Final Days to Save $1,000 on NACD Directors Summit® 2026 Registration
Register by Monday, August 31 to take advantage of this exclusive discounted pricing.
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