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NACD Directors Summit™ 2026

The NACD.DC® Summit Experience

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More access. More connection. More value.

This year's conference offers a distinctive experience for NACD.DC® Directors. From exclusive events to meaninful networking and deep educational value, it’s a powerful extension of your NACD Directorship Certification® journey.

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Your Certification Has Its Perks at Summit

Access exclusive opportunities created for NACD.DC® directors.

Exclusive Networking Reception

Connect with fellow NACD.DC directors and senior NACD leadership in a focused, high-value setting.

This private reception creates space for substantive conversation, peer exchange, and relationship building with directors who share your commitment to board leadership.

Earn Up to 17 NACD Credits

Advance your professional development while fulfilling recertification requirements.

Summit sessions and workshops qualify for NACD credits, helping you maintain your certification while strengthening your oversight in strategy, risk, audit, compensation, and emerging issues.

Recognition Onsite

Be visibly recognized as a Certified Director throughout the conference.

Special NACD.DC® badge ribbons and recognition at select events highlight your achievement and signal your dedication to leading at the highest standard of governance.

Ready to Become Certified?

Earn your credential in time to experience NACD Directors Summit™ as a Certified Director.

This annual conference is a credit-earning opportunity in addition to an immersive learning environment designed to accelerate your certification journey. Engage with certified peers, ask questions, and gain clarity on what certification looks like in action.

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What It Means To Be Certified

NACD Directorship Certification® represents a rigorous commitment to board leadership and governance excellence. At NACD Directors Summit, you join a community of directors who prioritize sound judgment, continuous education, and high standards of oversight.

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October 11 - 14, 2026 | Washington, DC Area

Register by April 30 to save $1,500.

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