Move Beyond Compliance

Explore what governance can make possible. The Society for Corporate Governance and Cleary Gottlieb are partnering to bring the corporate governance community together, on November 10th at the El Prado Hotel in Palo Alto.

This full-day interactive summit will feature candid, peer-level discussions on the issues shaping today’s boardroom, from strengthening board composition, the board's role in strategy and risk management to disclosure, shareholder engagement and pay and performance, and oversight of generative and agentive AI.

Through shared perspectives, participants will explore how leading organizations are evolving their governance practices to navigate uncertainty, strengthen decision-making, drive resilience, and create a true strategic advantage.

Sessions will be conducted under the Chatham House Rule. CLE will be offered.

Featured Sessions

Partake in candid, real-world discussions focused on how boards, executives, and governance professionals can strengthen oversight, sharpen strategy, and navigate emerging opportunities.

8:30 AM – 9:20 AM

Building the Modern Board

Explore evolving board roles, composition, succession planning, and stronger engagement between directors and management.

11:00 AM – 11:50 AM

Optimizing the Board’s Role in Strategy

An interactive workshop examining how boards can combine independent oversight with genuine thought partnership.

3:45 PM – 4:45 PM

Who’s Afraid of AI?

Explore how boards can oversee—and responsibly leverage—generative and agentive AI across strategy, risk, and boardroom decision-making.

Explore the Full Agenda

Begin with connection, end with insight.

Monday, November 9

Welcome Reception

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

El Prado Hotel
520 Cowper Street
Palo Alto, CA 94301

Advance registration required

Tuesday, November 10

Full-Day Summit

8:30 am – 5:15 pm

El Prado Hotel
520 Cowper Street
Palo Alto, CA 94301

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Attendee Hotel Discount

Stay Where the Summit Takes Place

Stay at El Prado Hotel in downtown Palo Alto and access the preferred guestroom rate for summit attendees. When booking, select “Meeting & Event Preferred Guestroom Rate.”

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