Events

The Private Company Governance Summit 2024

May 15-17, 2024
The Continuing Evolution of the Private Company Board
Register today to explore the most effective ways your board can evolve to align with changing market conditions and contribute to the long-term success of the business.

Past Events

Character of the Corporation 2023

November 30, 2023 | Capitalism, Corporation & the Board. Character of the Corporation brings together top corporate directors to engage in spirited discussions about key aspects of capitalism, corporate purpose and the board.

Transitions Fall 2023

November 1-3, 2023 | The Art of Ownership. What does it take to be a good and effective owner of a multigenerational family business? Responsible owners play the most critical role in ensuring the long-term survival and success of a family business. They know how to balance the needs of the business with their own needs. Learn how to build a strong ownership culture that ensures that the family business thrives for generations to come.

Private Company Governance Summit 2023

May 17-19, 2023 | Mastering the Board/CEO Relationship. The most critical factor in the success of a private company board is the relationship between the CEO and board members.

Transitions Spring 2023

April 19-21, 2023 | The New 3 Circles: Engagement, Succession and Governance. The success and sustainability of your family business depends on your ability to navigate 3 critical areas: engagement, succession, governance. 

Transitions Fall 2022

November 2-4, 2022 | WHAT COMES NEXT? The Next Evolution of the Professional Family. The past 40 years have seen a growing emphasis on professionalizing the family business as well as the members of the family who own the business. You’ve professionalized your operations by hiring key non-family team members and ... 

The Private Company Governance Summit 2022

June 15-17, 2022 | This year we explore the best ways to shore up your fundamentals to get the most effective board possible.

Transitions Fall 2021

November 3 - 5, 2021 | A totally reimagined virtual event as we reimagine the family business! Out of crisis comes the opportunity to reexamine and reimagine your family’s story and values, how you approach succession planning and conflict resolution, and how you look at your company’s impact on your family, employees, community and the future.

The Private Company Governance Summit 2021

June 9 -11, 2021 |The Private Company Governance Summit looks at lessons learned in risk management and ESG over the past year and then explore how private company boards can become even more useful—and essential—to the success of the companies they serve.

The Private Company Governance Summit 2020

September 16-18, 2020 | The Private Company Governance Summit delivers a unique and engaging experience with the same learning, knowledge sharing and networking opportunities as our traditional in-person conference.

Character of the Corporation 2019

November 20-21, 2019 | Not your typical governance conference. This is a working event designed to deliver an outcome. Environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues are the most pressing topics for the nation's boardrooms today. Join Directors & Boards' exclusive forum — The Character of the Corporation — to shape the conversation before the conversation shapes you!