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 PM 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 the Executive Director of Diligent Institute

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.