• AI in the Boardroom: Opportunity, Risk and Directors’ Duties

    Herbert Smith Freehills LLP, Exchange House, Primrose Street, London, EC2A 2EG Herbert Smith Freehills LLP, Primrose Street, London, United Kingdom

    This panel discussion will explore how NEDs and Chairs can use AI to support better decision-making, interrogate board papers, and strengthen constructive challenge in the boardroom. Crucially, it will also examine how the use of AI aligns with directors’ duties and responsibilities — including whether, and to what extent, reliance on AI tools supports or […]

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  • How to Secure Your First NED Role: live webinar

    The path to becoming a non-executive director is much more predictable than you might think! The non-executive director path has evolved from being viewed as an end-of-career transition to becoming a proactive and strategic career choice. With the right guidance, strategies, and a professional qualification, business leaders like you can secure your first NED appointment […]

  • Cyber Governance Code: Reduce Cyber Risk and Enhance Resilience – Guidance for All Boards and NEDs

    Online
    Virtual Event

    Join NEDonBoard for an exclusive webinar for members, featuring representatives from the UK Government and the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), exploring the Cyber Governance Code of Practice and what it means for boards. Cyber risk is no longer solely an IT or audit committee issue—it is a board-level governance responsibility. This […]

  • New Member Onboarding

    Online
    Virtual Event

    We welcome newly joined members of NEDonBoard, Institute of Board Members to attend an onboarding session to meet with a member of the NEDonBoard team as well as some fellow, newly joined NEDonBoard members. As well as online introductions and networking, there will be a short overview of how to engage in your NEDonBoard membership. […]

  • Birmingham and Midlands: Board Community Networking Series

    Assay Studios, 141 Newhall Street, Birmingham, B3 1SF Assay Studios, 141 Newhall Street, Birmingham, United Kingdom

    Building and maintaining a board level network is an important component of developing a non-executive director portfolio. This informal meet is a great opportunity to reconnect with your NED peers and establish new board level connections. Many NED appointments still originate through word of mouth; and as business and governance evolve, discussing current boardroom themes with […]

  • Risk Roundtable Series: Future Fit Risk Oversight

    Online
    Virtual Event

    This intimate, peer-led roundtable brings NEDs, Chairs and Board Members together for candid discussions relating to risk oversight by boards. This is particularly important as boards' oversight of risk needs to evolve to be future focused and future fit. Designed for open dialogue and mutual learning, the session offers a confidential space to gain insight, […]

  • London (in-person): Board Community Networking Series

    Drake & Morgan, 6 Pancras Sq, London, N1C 4AG

    Building and maintaining a board level network is an important component of developing a non-executive director portfolio. This informal coffee/drinks meet is a great opportunity to reconnect with your NED peers and establish new board level connections in a face-to-face environment. Many NED appointments still originate through word of mouth; and as business and governance […]

  • Manchester and Online: Regulatory Update – Employment Law, a Board Lens

    DAC Beachcroft, Landmark, St Peter's Square, 1 Oxford Street, Manchester, M1 4PB

    This session is a hybrid event - taking place in-person in Manchester (arrivals 5pm) and online (starting 5:30pm) and is an opportunity to explore board themes with legal and board peer perspectives. Introducing the session and presenting insights relating to recent changes to employment law and what this means for NEDs in their oversight roles is […]

  • Raising the Governance Bar: Applying Sustainability (ESG) Standards to Every Board

    Online
    Virtual Event

    Join fellow experienced NEDs for a peer-led roundtable exploring how the latest sustainability (ESG) standards can strengthen governance across all boards—not only those formally in scope of new reporting requirements. Designed for experienced NEDs, including those who serve on sustainability committees or whose boards have implemented sustainability practices, this interactive discussion provides a supportive forum […]

  • London: Advisory Board Members – Informal Introductions to Start-up Businesses

    NatWest, 94 Moorgate, Finsbury, London EC2M 6UR , United Kingdom

    This is an informal in-person networking event dedicated to connecting advisory board members with start-up businesses seeking your skills and expertise, co-hosted by NEDonBoard, Institute of Board Members and NatWest’s Accelerator Programme, London.  This is an exclusive event – open only to: Members of NEDonBoard Cohort members of the NatWest Accelerator NEDonBoard Members – Why […]