Ask the Experts - Hot Topics in Corporate Governance

Don't miss this annual program where our sponsors will respond to top-of-mind director issues in a quick-fire format.

8:00 - 9:30 AM (PST) / 9:00 - 10:30 AM (AZ/MST): Program

Deloitte - Maureen Bujno, Managing Director & Governance Services Leader: "What are the leading practices governing AI?"

Egon Zehnder - Chuck Gray, Co-Head, North American Board and CEO Practice: “How do you improve the individual performance of each director?”

Financial Profiles - Moira Conlon, Founder & CEO: “How can the Board collaborate with communications to support effective CEO transitions?”

KPMG - Elliot Brook, Advisory Principal: “How will you reimagine functions as you embed AI agents in your business—and why are we seeing epic failures, epic wins, and what should you care about now?”

Meridian Compensation Partners - Rosie Newman, Principal: “What are trends and updates from the proxy advisors heading into the 2026 proxy season?”

RGP - Bart Kimmel, National IT Risk Assurance Practice Leader: “How is the board leveraging AI governance to balance innovation, ethical adoption, and cybersecurity protection of AI systems?”

RSM - Bob Jacobson, Principal, Risk Consulting: "Given the various organizational structures many companies have (ie. Public, private, PE backed, etc.), what different governance considerations are top of mind in today’s environment?"

Semler Brossy - Michael Gorski, Principal: “How do you improve the individual performance of each director?”

WTW - Mike Oclaray, Senior Director, Executive Compensation & Board Advisory: “How might executive compensation practices shift to address generational differences and preferences, as Boomers and Gen Xers pass the corporate stewardship baton to Millennials and Gen Z?”

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