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Director recruitment is no longer a one-time event- it’s a strategic imperative. Drawing on NACD’s Director Essentials report, this webinar explores lessons learned from experienced directors and introduces a five-step framework to help boards strengthen recruitment readiness, align composition with strategy, and prepare for evolving oversight demands.

Stay current on public company director pay with insights from the 27th annual Director Compensation Report. In collaboration with NACD and Pearl Meyer, this Compensation Committee Series webinar will highlight compensation trends, equity practices, and special committee pay considerations, providing directors with practical guidance for 2026. Program available to NACD members and nonmembers.

Designed exclusively for retired and soon-to-retire military flag and general officers, this program equips future board directors with the essentials of boardroom service, from strategic oversight to effective shareholder engagement, all while fostering invaluable peer connections in an intimate setting. Nonmember price includes 1 year of Individual Membership.

This live, virtual, instructor-led program helps directors build AI fluency, strengthen governance, and evaluate value creation. Through expert instruction, real-world cases, and peer discussion, you’ll gain practical tools to oversee AI responsibly without needing technical expertise. This program is exclusively for NACD members.

Register by January 26 to save $400.

Leading Minds of Governance convenes experienced board directors for a focused, in-person forum on today’s most pressing governance challenges. Through expert insights, peer exchange, and applied discussion, directors gain practical guidance they can bring directly back to the boardroom. This program is available to NACD members and nonmembers.

Gain actionable insights, practical frameworks, and expert guidance to equip your board for the challenges and opportunities of a tech-driven future. This event is exclusively for NACD members.

This interactive, instructor-led, virtual program helps directors gain hands-on experience with generative AI tools like ChatGPT and Gemini. Through guided exercises and real-world examples, you’ll learn how to apply AI to strategic decision-making and identify high-value use cases across the organization. This program is exclusively for NACD members.

Join this live, virtual instructor-led program designed for aspiring, transitioning, and early-career directors. Through interactive sessions, real-world examples, and candid boardroom dialogue, you’ll build a personalized 90-day roadmap to accelerate onboarding and contribute effectively from day one. This program is exclusively for NACD members.

Register by March 23 to save $300.

Gain actionable insights, practical frameworks, and expert guidance to equip your board for the challenges and opportunities of a tech-driven future. This event is exclusively for NACD members.

Join boards and governance leaders for the premier event shaping the future of the boardroom. Align on strategy, strengthen oversight, and gain insights that drive meaningful outcomes for your organization.

Register by April 30 to save $1,500 and secure your spot for exclusive sessions, insights, and networking opportunities.

Prepare your board for tomorrow’s challenges with this on-demand course based on the Future of the American Board report. Explore key principles and approaches for ensuring effective governance, navigating evolving corporate responsibilities and trends, and mastering committee-specific strategies that drive long-term value creation.

Elevate your boardroom acumen with this new on-demand course. Expand your knowledge of essential boardroom principles to position yourself for future board seats.

Our Director Professionalism foundation course in boardroom fundamentals, now with the flexibility to participate at any time, from anywhere. This course also serves as the prerequisite for NACD Directorship Certification®.

This self-paced course helps governance professionals understand how to identify cybersecurity threats and provide oversight of critical digital assets.

All directors must have a level of financial literacy to fulfill their role as a board member. It is both a legal duty and a practical necessity. This course helps you attain, or maintain, that basic literacy in finance and financial statements.