2025 CGI Annual Conference

Governance 2025

Governance 2025 will bring together a wide range of governance experts, professionals, and students from around the world. The event will offer a range of professional and personal development opportunities while defining the new governance landscape.


Day 1

1 July 2025

8.30 Registration and exhibition hall open


9.30 Conference begins


9.35 Welcome address

  • Sara Drake, Chief Executive, Chartered Governance Institute UK and Ireland

09:45 Keynote address


10:20 Looking ahead: Corporate Governance reform

The Chartered Governance Institute UKI’s Policy & Research Director, Peter Swabey FCG will discuss the latest developments in corporate governance and other significant changes afoot.


11.00 Refreshment break


11:30 Prepare for Impact

An all-encompassing session on understanding geopolitical risk and the governance professionals role in supporting the board and your organisation.


12:10 The EU AI Act: Are you ready?


12.45 Lunchtime Lowdown

A five-minute recap on this morning sessions


12.50 Lunch break


14.00 Breakout Sessions

1 - Personal development session

This session will be aimed towards those are at a junior level and student.

2 - Personal development session

This session will be aimed towards those who are at a senior level.

3 - Sponsor session

14.35 Movement break


14.40 Breakout Sessions

1 - Balance in the Boardroom

Trustees and board members often have influence over the strategic direction and culture of an organisation. Being aware of social mobility inclusion helps them recognise the importance of having individuals from all socioeconomic backgrounds represented around the table, leading to diverse voices more balanced and inclusive governance.

2 - Setting the tone
This session will provide tips and insights to help your executive understand and enhance their executive summary.
3 - Sponsor session

15.15 Tea and coffee break


15.45 Breakout Sessions

1 - The power of company values in shaping culture
Leeds Beckett University and the Worshipful Company of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators have conducted research into the ‘Value of Culture in Governance’.
2 - Encouraging challenges in the boardroom
This session looks at giving individuals the tools and confidence to speak up and make challenges in the boardroom.
3 - Sponsor session

16.20 Movement break


16.25 Motivational session


16.55 Conference close


17.00 Drinks reception


Date:

Tuesday 1 - Wednesday 2 July 2025

Location:

Novotel London West,
Hotel & Convention Centre,
One Shortlands, Hammersmith
London
W6 8DR

CPD:

6-12 hours

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