Corporate Governance Director's Conference
Save the date for our 2009 Summit, September 24–25!
In today's challenging economic climate, it's more critical than ever for Board members to remain at the forefront of corporate governance.
Directors’ Summit™, now in its 9th year, is an intensive ISS-accredited program developed with the support of NASDAQ OMX to address current governance issues and best practices with insight from leading governance experts. The Directors’ Summit™ offers the latest information on critical issues facing every Board today, enhancing director knowledge and improving the overall effectiveness of Boards.
Our more than 30 speakers and panelists have all spent extensive time in the Boardroom, putting them in a unique position to share best practices. The participatory format affords the opportunity to learn from and interact with these experts in both formal and informal settings.
Directors’ Summit™ is designed for Board members and senior executive officers of both public and private companies.
Key Topics
- Directors’ Fiduciary , Legal and Ethical Responsibilities
- Building a Strong Board
- Crisis Management / Succession Planning
- The Board’s Role in M&A
- Executive Compensation
- Audit Committee Performance / Enterprise Risk Management
Program Objectives
- Stay up-to-date on current governance regulations and best practices
- Evaluate the role of the Board
- Examine Board duties in mergers and acquisitions
- Understand Directors’ fiduciary duties and what they mean in practice
- Analyze current practices in CEO and executive compensation
HELD AT: Fluno Center for Executive Education, University of Wisconsin-Madison
ISS Accreditation
Directors’ Summit™ is accredited by Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) as a Preferred Boardroom Education Program. Directors attending this program will boost the Corporate Governance Quotient™ scores for the boards on which they serve.
Accredited by the NACD Corporate Directors Institute to confer Certificate of Director Education Credits (CDEs)
Directors’ Summit™ is presented in cooperation with the Center for Advanced Studies in Business, Inc.
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