Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the work of boards and executive leadership teams. Diligent Institute research shows that 82% of surveyed board members are already using AI in their board work, yet 69% say their boards do not have formal guidelines for AI use in the boardroom. As adoption accelerates, the need for responsible, forward-looking governance has never been more urgent.

Diligent Institute and NYSE/ICE will convene a select group of corporate directors, C-suite executives, general counsel, corporate secretaries and governance thought leaders in London for an intimate working forum on the future of corporate governance in the AI age.

Through candid peer discussion and practical insight, and with a panel of expert speakers on AI in governance, participants will explore how AI is changing how companies make decisions, manage risk, create value and engage with stakeholders — and what boards must do now to govern effectively in this next era.

Participants can also help shape the blueprint report on the Future of Corporate Governance in the AI Era, either as a named contributor or anonymously under the Chatham House Rule. Named contributors will have their headshot and bio featured in the report, with the option to add a quote or brief commentary, and will be recognised as Diligent Institute Fellows, receiving a digital badge to display on their social media profiles. Contribution is entirely voluntary.

Agenda

• 8:30 - 9:00 AM Registration and Breakfast
• 9:00 - 9:30 AM Opening Remarks
• 9:30 - 11:00 AM Breakout Discussions
• 11:00 - 11:30 AM Shareback, Discussion and Closing

Request to attend

This invitation-only forum is designed for board members, supervisory board members, general counsel, corporate secretaries and senior executives responsible for governance, risk and oversight. Attendance is limited to ensure a focused, high-quality discussion among peers. To be considered for participation, please complete the request form. A member of the Diligent team will follow up once attendance has been reviewed and confirmed. For questions, contact [email protected].

Speakers

Dottie Schindlinger

Dottie Schindlinger is Executive Director of Diligent Institute, the corporate governance research and programs arm of Diligent - the leading AI-powered provider of secure board communication and governance, risk and compliance software. She co-authored the book, “Governance in the Digital Age: A Guide for the Modern Corporate Board Director,” co-hosts, “The Corporate Director Podcast,” and co-created Diligent’s certification programs for directors, including AI Ethics & Board Oversight. Dottie was a founding team member of the tech start-up BoardEffect, acquired by Diligent in 2016. Currently, Dottie serves on the boards of the Foundation for Delaware County and the Pennsylvania School Safety Institute (PennSSI). She is a guest lecturer at the MIT Sloan School of Business Executive Education program and a fellow of the Salzburg Global Seminar for Corporate Governance. She is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and lives in suburban Philadelphia, PA.

Shefaly Yogendra, Board Director

Shefaly Yogendra, PhD is an experienced board director of Owner-led and Professional Manager-led organisations, in regulated sectors. Shefaly enables enhanced resilience and value creation with the lenses of technology and innovation, strategic foresight, and good governance practice. Her book "Uncharted Spaces. Reset the Agenda. Reimagine the Boardroom. " offers the provocation that complex challenges today demand a new kind of board leadership, and is catalysing critical conversations amongst Chairs and boards.

Suzanne Brown

Suzanne Brown is the Director of NYSE Board Services, the exclusive candidate network connecting the New York Stock Exchange's listed companies with exceptional board-ready leaders. In a role that puts her at the intersection of corporate governance, board strategy, and executive leadership, Suzanne conducts more than 100 board searches a year — giving her an unparalleled, real-time view of the trends, pressures, and priorities shaping boardrooms today.

A trusted partner to CEOs and sitting Board Directors, Suzanne has built and leads a network of 1,200+ CEO-vetted, board-ready candidates, and since 2019 has successfully placed 60+ professionals on corporate boards. Her depth of experience and unmatched access to governance leadership across industries has made her a sought-after voice on board composition, director readiness, and the evolving expectations of the modern board.

A Phi Beta Kappa graduate, Suzanne holds a B.A. in History from the University of Vermont and a J.D. from Cornell Law School.

John Short

John Short is Data and AI Director at Lloyd’s of London, where he leads the integration of data products and AI at the heart of the market’s transformation agenda. Named a top 100 Data & AI leader in Europe by DataiQ in 2026, he brings more than 20 years’ experience in financial services, specialising in data strategy, governance and AI adoption.

John sets strategic direction, influences senior executives and builds partnerships with global technology providers to deliver scalable solutions with tangible impact. At Lloyd’s, he has spearheaded a market-wide data strategy, overseen organisational restructuring, implemented robust governance frameworks and managed multi-million-pound budgets.

Previously, John held senior leadership roles at QBE European Operations and Nationwide Building Society, delivering enterprise-wide data programmes in highly regulated environments.

A collaborative leader, he builds high-performing data teams and consensus around data-driven change, driven by a belief in trusted, well-governed innovation.