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.

Monday, June 1, 2026: Pre-conference Events
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM	ICD.D Director Dilemma Luncheon Registration Fee: $150 Engage with fellow ICD.D designation holders and gain new perspectives and insights by participating in an interactive Director Dilemma session. *Exclusive for ICD.D designation holders
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Programming to be announced.
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM	Innovation in Action: Discover The PIER - Behind the Scenes at Canada’s Living Lab for Logistics Registration Fee: $50 *Space is limited.
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Welcome Reception Complimentary with Conference and Conference & Gala tickets 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 true Atlantic hospitality.
Tuesday, June 2, 2026: Full Day Conference Programming
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM	Networking Breakfast
8:30 AM	Opening Remarks
8:50 AM - 9:30 AM	Morning Keynote
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM	Plenary Session: Future Tense: Board Leadership in a World Rewired by AI
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM	Networking Break: Refreshments and Conversations
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM	Morning Breakout Sessions
	Session 1 Board Leadership: Powered by Culture and Character	Session 2 AI Governance for Boards: Practical Strategies	Session 3 The Modern Chairs’ Roundtable
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM	Lunch and Keynote Address: Examining Canada’s Trade Landscape
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM	Networking Break: Dessert and Networking
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM	Afternoon Breakout Sessions
	Session 1 Navigating the 2026 Proxy Landscape	Session 2 Future Governance: Scenario Planning for Risk and Innovation	Session 3 Optimizing Nonprofit Board Agility and Succession
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM	Networking Break: Refuel and Reconnect
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM	The Critical Conversation
3:30 PM - 4:20 PM	Plenary Session: Canadian Boards Leading the Way: Innovation, Agility and Competitiveness
4:20 PM	Closing Remarks
6:00 PM - 9:30 PM	Annual Fellowship Awards Gala The evening will pay tribute to the 2026 Fellows, recognizing them for their outstanding contributions to board governance leadership. *Tables of 8, separate Gala only or conference and gala ticket required.
Wednesday, June 3, 2026: Post-conference Experiences
8:30 AM	Canada’s Maritime Strength Unveiled: An Exclusive Visit to CFB Halifax Arctic Offshore Patrol Vessel and Naval Fleet School Registration fee: $50 *Three morning sessions with groups of 35 per session.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM	Inside Irving Shipyard: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Modern Shipbuilding Registration fee: $50 *Space is limited.