Agenda

This year's conference will discuss how boards can apply agility, foresight, and purpose to strengthen strategy and resilience amid rapid global shifts. Each session is designed to help directors translate forward-looking governance principles into action.

Conference Scheduling

Explore the full agenda below. Select a day to view sessions and all pre- and post-conference events.

June 1: Pre-conference Events

Explore insightful events and peer-to-peer networking.

ICD.D Director Dilemma Luncheon

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM AT

Engage with fellow ICD.D designation holders and gain new perspectives and insights by participating in an interactive Director Dilemma session.

The CEO-Chair Partnership as a Driver of Growth presented by Emera

1:15 - 2:15 PM AT

Join Emera Board Chair, Karen Sheriff and Emera CEO, Scott Balfour to explore strategies for fostering a strong, well-aligned partnership between the CEO and Chair and why it is essential for guiding the enterprise confidently into the future.

Beyond Compliance: Aligning Board and Risk Management Priorities presented by KPMG

2:15 - 3:15 PM AT

Discover how Boards can address the intertwined challenges of global economic/geopolitical pressures, AI/productivity goals and trade policy concerns, with actionable strategies to strengthen governance and build resilience.

Innovation in Action: Discover the PIER (Sold out)

3:30 - 5:00 PM AT

Step inside The PIER, Canada’s first supply chain living lab, and gain direct insight into how innovation informs trade infrastructure, capital investment, and national economic resilience. This pre-conference session is now sold out. To be added to the waitlist, please email conference@icd.ca.”

Opening Reception at the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21

5:30 - 7:30 PM AT

Join us on Halifax’s iconic waterfront at the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 for an East Coast Kitchen Party filled with local cuisine, vibrant music, and Atlantic hospitality.