Chief Legal Officer Exchange
March 25, 2026 (Washington, DC)
September 17, 2026 (New York, NY)
In collaboration with:
FGS Global
Gibson Dunn
Exclusive Forums. Strategic Insights. Stronger Governance.
NACD Board Leader
Exchanges
Exclusive Forums. Strategic Insights.
Stronger Governance.
NACD Board Leader Exchanges offer an exclusive, director-to-director learning experience tailored for Fortune 500 committee chairs and business leaders. This unique forum fosters intimate, off-the-record discussions in person, twice a year, with optional virtual check-ins. Tailored to align by committee role, NACD Board Leader Exchanges provide rare access to influential thought leaders, seasoned experts, and special experiences.
Seats are reserved exclusively for active NACD Corporate Members and select guests who serve as committee chairs of Fortune 500 boards (or revenue equivalent).
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Upcoming Forums
Nominating and Governance Committee Leader Exchange
April 14, 2026 (Washington, DC)
September 15, 2026 (New York, NY)
In collaboration with:
Russell Reynolds & Associates and Sidley Austin, LLP
Audit Committee Exchange
April 14, 2026 (Washington, DC)
November 18, 2026 (New York, NY)
In collaboration with:
KPMG and Sidley Austin, LLP
Lead Independent Director Exchange
April 15, 2026 (Washington, DC)
September 16, 2026 (New York, NY)
In collaboration with:
KPMG, Sidley Austin, LLP
Compensation Committee Leader Exchange
April 16, 2026 (Washington, DC)
November 17, 2026 (New York, NY)
In collaboration with:
Farient Advisors
Fortune 500 Exchange
April 23, 2026 (Washington, DC)
November 19, 2026 (New York, NY)
In collaboration with:
PwC and Sidley Austin, LLP
A Unique Forum Experience
Members gain actionable insights, tested perspectives, and unparalleled opportunities to address the most pressing governance and business challenges—including urgent, high-pressure issues like AI, cybersecurity, and geopolitical risk—ensuring their boards stay ahead of evolving risks and opportunities.
Trusted Perspective
Participants gain new vantage points, actionable solutions, and guidance from peers on timely issues impacting their board committees. Rich connections are formed through direct engagement with peers, regulators, investors, and other critical stakeholders in candid, roundtable dialogues.
Recent discussion topics
High-performance governance in the face of disruption
Featuring a behind-the-scenes tour of the NYSE trading floor
Briefings from FBI leadership on cyber risk, financial fraud, and IP theft
Featuring an exclusive visit to the FBI headquarters
Succession planning insights from US Army leadership
Featuring an exclusive visit to the Pentagon
Confidential Forums
Each NACD Board Leader Exchange meets twice a year, with special opportunities throughout the year to connect. Events are held under a modified version of the Chatham House Rule to allow open dialogue among the participants.
2025 NACD Board Leader Exchanges
NACD Board Leader Exchanges delivered clarity amid market uncertainty, convening Fortune 500 committee chairs and senior directors in confidential, peer-driven discussions. The Exchanges covered some of the most pressing governance topics ranging from AI and cyber risk to geopolitics, capital allocation, and evolving investor and regulatory expectations. Read the highlights from these discussions.
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