As AI reshapes every corner of business, boards must move from curiosity to competency. This session will explore how directors can balance innovation with risk management and ensure responsible AI use. Those responsible for guiding strategy, particularly CIOs, CHROs and CFOs, will learn how to give boards the insights, frameworks and governance structures needed for AI oversight.

Selecting the next CEO is one of the board’s most consequential responsibilities. This session will uncover how boards can identify and develop talent, balance preparedness with discretion and ensure a smooth transition. Panelists will discuss how CHROs and other senior executives play a pivotal role in succession planning by building robust pipelines, assessing leadership readiness and maintaining transparency with the board.

The rise of AI is redefining how boards and executives manage talent, design incentives and build the workforce of the future. This session will unpack how directors can oversee the human capital and compensation impacts of AI, from reskilling and productivity to ethics and workforce trust. CHROs and other senior leaders will gain practical guidance for aligning pay and talent strategy with innovation goals to prepare their organizations for the future of work.

As markets evolve and stakeholder expectations rise, boards play a critical role in evaluating strategic alternatives, from M&A and divestitures to capital restructuring and partnerships. This session will explore how directors can effectively guide management through strategic reviews, balance short-term pressures with long-term value creation and ensure robust governance around transformative decisions. Panelists will share lessons learned from recent transactions, boardroom dynamics, and how to maintain alignment among investors, management and the board throughout the process.