Overview
Check out the highlights from this year's annual conference in the film above.
Hundreds of governance leaders and expert speakers joined us in London on 7 and 8 July for two days of insight, best-practice discussions and thought‑provoking debates. And delegates were able to network with hundreds of peers from across the UK and beyond. Once again, we were delighted to have the support of our headline sponsor Diligent.
Check out the Governance 2026 highlights here.
This year’s programme explored the forces reshaping governance today - from technological disruption to global uncertainty. Our speakers came from a range of organisations such as Aviva, Centrica, Department of Business and Trade, Dr. Marten, IASME, Nationwide Building Society, The AI Working Group for Company Secretaries The FT, Wise, Women on Boards UK and more. The full agenda for each day can be found below.
INTERESTED IN SPONSORING GOVERNANCE 2027?
Get in touch to explore our range of sponsorship opportunities to showcase your organisation to a highly engaged community of governance professionals.
Tara Wilson - twilson@cgi.org.uk or call +44 (0)20 7612 7021
For any related enquiries please contact us at events@cgi.org.uk, or call us at +44 (0)20 7580 4741
AGENDA
Delegates engaged with sessions on some of the most pressing issues facing boards, organisations and governance teams, including:
- Ethics in Cyber Security
- AI and the Future of Governance
- Crisis Communications
- Geopolitics and Global Risk
- Culture, Diversity and Inclusion
- Governance Careers and Professional Growth and more!
Check out the highlights here.
Click through to see the full range of sessions and speakers.
SPEAKERS
Introducing the voices guiding this year’s conversations.
SPONSORS AND EXHIBITORS
Thank you to our sponsors for their valued support. Delegates met them and many more exhibitors in the exhibitor hall on both days of the conference.
FAQ
Got a burning question? Find the answer here.
TICKET PRICES (event has occurred)
Prices for Governance 2026 were (ex. VAT)
Non-Member - 1 day ticket £550 | 2 day ticket £925
Professional subscriber- 1 day ticket £450 | 2 day ticket £800
Member - 1 day ticket £375 | 2 day ticket £650
Not for Profit* - 1 day ticket £300 | 2 day ticket £450
Student - 1 day ticket £250 | 2 day ticket £400
*Please email events@cgi.org.uk if you would like to book a Not-for-Profit ticket.
Prices for Governance 2027 will be announced in due course.
PAYMENT TERMS AND CONDITIONS
- Invoicing will be available when tickets for Governance 2027 go on sale, but only until 30 days before the event.
- Invoices already issued must be settled 30 days, from the invoice date.
- All cancellation or transfer requests must be submitted via email to: events@cgi.org.uk
- Full booking terms and conditions can be found on our website
LOOKING FOR SOMEWHERE TO STAY?
The Novotel London West is a large hotel with a variety of room available. To book your room visit their website.
We also have a venue partner who've set up a rates at a range of hotels close to the conference, you can visit your options here.
We do not recommend hotels as every delegate has different requirements and budget, however sites like laterooms.com are a good way to search by postcode/location and budget.