Events Archive

NEDs and Boards – the lessons learnt and next steps coming out of the current crisis

NEDA and Willis Towers Watson are hosting an on-line Webinar to consider how boards have coped in the current environment, especially considering how life might look post Covid-19. What are the issues for NEDs as board directors?... what have boards learnt about themselves?.... and what are the questions NEDs should now be asking their boards and the executive team?

Equipping Boards to Navigate Climate Change

This facilitated discussion hosted by Chapter Zero in collaboration with PwC, will explore how NEDs can encourage their Boards and companies to take steps to navigate climate change.

Cyber and data breaches - What's your liability?

In the wake of the COVID-19 epidemic, there is an unfortunate increase in the cyber-security risks businesses may face.

Preparing for the new normal – your transition from Exec. To Non-Exec.

In the wake of the COVID-19 epidemic, there is an unfortunate increase in the cyber-security risks businesses may face.

How can boards deliver net zero carbon business strategy?

The world is going through an unprecedented shock: COVID-19 has paused industries, pounded economies, disrupted societies and cost lives. There is a real need to build a stronger more resilient economy which delivers growth, vibrant societies and our climate goals.

Crisis Management… made simple

So, the moment of crisis arrived.  How well has your firm handled it?    

Southampton Business School, University of Southampton is running this highly interactive session, aimed to go well beyond pandemics and think about what practices your organisation should be considering in any crisis scenario, what works well and what pitfalls to avoid.  

Willis Towers Watson: The Business Response to Climate Change

Wills Tower Watson and Chapter Zero are holding a webinar on the 29 April 2020 on the theme of ‘climate change thinking in the boardroom’.

Hogan Lovells Series of Webinars: Cyber Security and Covid-19 – preparing for global data class actions

In the wake of the COVID-19 epidemic, there is an unfortunate increase in the cyber-security risks businesses may face.

The 2020 NED Awards

CANCELLATION NOTICE - NED Awards 2020

The last few weeks have seen an unprecedented escalation of concern and anxiety due to the COVID-19 Coronavirus.

UNDAUNTED: How Successful Leaders Face Wicked Problems and Avoid Predictable Surprises

We are pleased to invite you to the upcoming event "UNDAUNTED: How Successful Leaders Face Wicked Problems and Avoid Predictable Surprises", taking place on Monday 9 March 2020.

Launch of new IBE Board Briefing - Ethics and Section 172: key questions for informed board decision-making

Please join us at the FRC offices on Wednesday 19 February 2020, for the launch of IBE’s latest Board Briefing, looking through an ethical lens at the questions Boards need to ask themselves about fulfilling their duties under Section 172 of the Companies Act 2006.

"Does diversity matter to the boards of smaller companies?"

We are pleased to invite you to the upcoming event "Does diversity matter to the boards of smaller companies?", taking place on Wednesday 22 January 2020.

Current Events

“NEDs - Are you up to speed with the new wave of business risks?"... NED Update with Hogan Lovells

Join NEDA and Hogan Lovells at their evening  seminar, further information to follow.  

"Developing new talent in the Boardroom: aspiration vs. reality?"... NED Breakfast event with Eton Bridge Partners

We are delighted to announce a breakfast discussion held in collaboration with EtonBridge Partners on 14th November 2019.

The 2019 Non-Executive Directors' Association Annual Debate

On Wednesday 16th October 2019, the Non-Executive Directors’ Association (‘NEDA’) and Smith & Williamson are hosting the annual NED Debate.

"The Intelligent Board" From Board Intelligence - Cambridge

In the Intelligent Board programme you’ll hear case studies about what went wrong in the boardrooms of scandal hit organisations, discuss research on boardroom trends with fellow board members, and consider some of the key questions raised in the boardroom.

The Non-executive Directors' Handbook - 5th Edition - Launch Event

Join NEDA, ICSA and Willis Towers Watson as we celebrate the launch of the 5th Edition of the NED Handbook.

"The Intelligent Board" from Board Intelligence - Birmingham

In the Intelligent Board programme you’ll hear case studies about what went wrong in the boardrooms of scandal hit organisations, discuss research on boardroom trends with fellow board members, and consider some of the key questions raised in the boardroom.

"The Intelligent Board" from Board Intelligence - Manchester

In the Intelligent Board programme you’ll hear case studies about what went wrong in the boardrooms of scandal hit organisations, discuss research on boardroom trends with fellow board members, and consider some of the key questions raised in the boardroom.

"Top Tips for Chairmen" - Dinner with EtonBridge Partners

We are delighted to announce a supper event hosted by EtonBridge Partners on 23rd May 2019. The keynote speaker will be Rob Woodward.

NEDA & The QCA Corporate Governance Workshop - Spring 2019

The new and updated QCA Corporate Governance Code provides a fresh perspective which will help your company put into practice a worthwhile, effective and flexible governance model.