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*******Governance 2025 Sold Out******* Join us at our 2025 Annual Conference, ‘Navigating Governance: Adapting to an Evolving World’ on 1st and 2nd July at the Novotel Hammersmith West in London. Hundreds of governance professionals and expert speakers in London for two days of insight, discussions on best practice and debate. The CGI Annual Conference – Governance 2025 is the ideal environment to network governance professionals from across the UK and beyond. Prices will start from £250 with discounted rates available for CGI Members and Students.

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The Wellbeing Committee has been working hard behind the scenes since it's launch. How are you? No, How are you really? It is a question that is often asked without thought, the reply never a full answer. Over the coming months we will be addressing mental health and the stigma surrounding it that still exists today. Mental Health is regularly in the news and can have a huge impact on our everyday life. Even living on the Island, we are aware of the impact mental health has on our community.

Of general interest to all members.

The AI summit taking place in Bletchley Park will tackle questions on how to mitigate the risks posed by AI development and the balance needed to encourage innovation while regulating to avoid potential harms.

This webinar explores the broader reform agenda shaping corporate governance in the UK and EU, with a particular focus on how these developments intersect with boardroom responsibilities, reporting obligations, and governance frameworks.