Following the recent enactment of the Football Governance Act and drawing upon her experience of working with the board of Southend United Football Club, Bernadette will explore the evolving world of English football governance and the challenges and opportunities that await English professional football under the new Independent Football Regulator

In today’s complex landscape, boards are under increasing pressure to not only meet legal obligations but to lead with integrity, inclusivity, and vision. This one-day workshop challenges senior leaders to reimagine the boardroom as a driver of equity, equality, diversity, and inclusion (EEDI) - not as a checkbox, but as a strategic advantage.

An essential overview of the role of boards in delivering good corporate governance, the regulatory landscape and key responsibilities for directors.

Develop your governance knowledge and skills to tackle the core day-to-day aspects of a Company Secretary role.

Following a successful 2025 Conference, Governance Jersey will be back on March 19 2026. This time at the Radisson Blu Waterfront hotel. This is the must-attend event for governance professionals on the island, offering delegates valuable insights from expert speakers on current hot topics, along with ample networking opportunities.

BOOK EARLY AND SAVE! Governance 2026 is the annual conference for governance professionals. Join us, hundreds of governance professionals and expert speakers in London on 7 and 8 July for two days of insight, discussions on best practice and debate.

EARLY BIRD PRICES AVAILABLE! Join us at Governance Ireland Conference on 7 May 2026 in Dublin, at the stylish Royal Dublin Convention Centre. This is the premier event for governance professionals in Ireland.

Subsidiary Governance Essentials: Laying the Foundations for Effective Oversight