You Belong on a Board!
Attend our Conversations on Board Leadership events and connect with corporate board directors, gain industry insight, and take meaningful steps toward your board goals.
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You Belong on a Board!
Attend our Conversations on Board Leadership events and connect with corporate board directors, gain industry insight, and take meaningful steps toward your board goals.
Your Path to the Boardroom™
Board service begins with access to the right people and conversations. Whether pursuing your first seat or expanding your portfolio, our in-person events place you alongside corporate board directors and accomplished executives who shape today’s boardrooms.
Held in 20 cities across six countries, the Conversations on Board Leadership are intentionally structured so you are seated with peers at a similar career stage and board experience, guided by a corporate board director.
Designed to sharpen your perspective and expand your network, each gathering moves you closer to board service.
You will:
- Hear from sitting corporate directors and senior executives who share real-world boardroom insight.
- Participate in focused table discussions led by a corporate board director.
- Build lasting connections with leaders in your region.
In-Person: Strategic Networking Events
The key to getting on a corporate board is networking.
Our events are held in 19 cities and six countries to position you to network strategically by pairing you with your peers and corporate board directors. Experience our events’ incredible energy that will inspire and motivate you to achieve your board goals. Leave feeling empowered to lead with your unique value-add experience.
Register now to take the next step in your board journey!
2026 Events Calendar
The Global Summit Conversation on Board Leadership
In-person strategic networking event
INDIVIDUAL TICKET PACKAGES
$250
SPONSORSHIP
PACKAGES
$5,000+
SPONSORSHIP
PACKAGES
$5,000+
Sponsor to Advance Women to Positions of Power
Partnering with us is an opportunity for your company to demonstrate its commitment to supporting women in business, promoting diversity in corporate America, and gaining exposure.
By sponsoring our event, your company can engage your women employees and clients in a meaningful way, and provide them with the resources and connections they need to advance their careers. Plus, our events offer a unique opportunity to network with successful women entrepreneurs, executives, and thought leaders from various industries.
We are committed to curating sponsorship packages that align with your corporate initiatives and objectives. If you have any questions or would like to discuss a customized sponsorship package, please contact us.
Thank You to Our Global Sponsors
83% of funds raised, directly support our research,
educational programs, and advocacy efforts for women to advance
We EDUCATE
Offer board training programs to empower women to seek board seats, market themselves, network to cultivate meaningful board relationships, and develop the required skills for successful board leadership.
We ADVOCATE
Host global events and speaking engagements to engage influential voices in meaningful conversations in order to move the needle to positively impact boardroom diversity.
We COLLABORATE
Partner with corporations who want to illustrate their diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts and provide women in their network the opportunity to advance.
We REPORT
First organization to transparently track the progress of public companies by publishing quarterly reports that reveal Russell 3000 company board diversity statistics.
Code of Conduct: Governing Data & Emerging Tech
Boards are no longer observers of emerging technology; they are stewards of how it’s governed. This panel goes beyond awareness to examine how directors can structure oversight, define accountability, and measure governance effectiveness in AI, data use, and digital innovation. Panelists will share practical strategies for building governance systems that ensure transparency, ethical decision-making, and responsible innovation at scale.
Speakers include: Sita Lowman, Nithya Das, Suresh Sharma, Byron Loflin
Your First Board Meeting: A Director’s Playbook
Tactics that Work: Case Studies in Navigating Shareholder Activism
Inside the Boardroom: Resilience Planning in Action
Reputation & Response: How Boards Navigate Shareholder Activism
As shareholder activism intensifies, boards face mounting pressure to defend strategy, protect corporate reputation, and engage stakeholders with clarity. This panel brings together seasoned directors to explore how boards can respond effectively while maintaining credibility, board alignment, and stakeholder trust. Hear real-world insights on navigating activism in today’s high-stakes, high-visibility environment.
Speakers include: Gaby Sulzberger, David Cahoy, Rachael Coffey, Eduardo Gallego
Navigating Global Markets: Trade, Tariffs, and Supply Chain Strategy
As global disruptions reshape business models, this panel will explore how boards can navigate the practical complexities of trade, tariffs, and supply chain shifts across regions. Panelists will share how directors are guiding companies through regulatory changes, sourcing challenges, and new market risks, while seizing opportunities for growth and operational agility.
Speakers include: Titi Cole, Mia Mends
Strengthening Oversight: Risk Management and Board Resilience
This keynote will equip directors to think globally about risk through the lens of geopolitical foresight, cross-border tensions, and long-term instability. Learn how boards can strengthen oversight and guide enterprise-wide resilience by anticipating disruption and embedding a proactive risk culture in a changing world.
Speakers include: Rodger Baker