Essentials Express+

Essentials Express+ for corporate governance is headed to Bellevue, Washington, the home to many companies that are household names. The city brings together world-changing ideas, creativity, innovation, and nature. 

Join your peers, October 15-16, 2024, at The Hyatt Regency Bellevue for a corporate governance educational experience that reviews the fundamentals, explores best practices, explains evolving regulations and more. The sessions build upon each other ensuring understanding of the connection between topics. 

Don’t miss this opportunity to combine learning, networking, and access to practical solutions for those who are new, as well as those experienced in the world of corporate governance. 

“The program content was excellent. Conference materials are a comprehensive, up-to-date presentation of key information pertinent to any governance professional.” ~ Matthew Salamon, Corporate Secretary, Chief Legal Officer, Benjamin Edwards, Inc. 


Key Areas of Focus

• Fundamentals and sources of authority: The program starts with the essentials: shareholder engagement, board, and management; and how regulations and internal processes shape your framework.
• Board and committee responsibilities: Learn best practices managing board and committee meetings, ensuring smooth operations and adherence to regulations.
• Regulatory requirements: Gain a strong understanding of SEC disclosure obligations and filing processes.
• Entity Management: Deep dive into establishing and maintaining subsidiaries or other corporate entities. 
• ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance): Start with the basics and add best practices for disclosure.
• Annual meetings: Get equipped to handle the logistics and legalities of shareholder annual meetings.
• Bonus hot topic sessions: Stay up to date with industry trends about technology, (AI, cybersecurity), and how to navigate a polarizing environment. Go beyond the basics with sessions about crisis communications, succession planning, M&A and more.  



Essentials Express+ offers you the knowledge and skills to support your board, meet regulatory requirements, and contribute to the overall success of your organization. 

Truly a fantastic and practical training. Grateful for the opportunity to attend and learn from this group! ~ Alexandria Crist, Corporate Counsel, Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc.


Why attend

• New corporate secretaries and governance professionals will gain a solid foundation in essential governance processes and best practices.
• Experienced professionals can refresh their knowledge and brush up with new tips and practices. 
• Progressive learning sessions build upon each other, confirming understanding of the relationship between topics. 
• Learn from your peers at sessions taught by corporate governance professionals who have the experience and insight to relate to your needs.
• Cultivate a network with your peers, share experiences, and gain deeper insight from experts.
• Discover service provider solutions that can streamline your work. Sample solutions include board portals, printers, subsidiary management, ESG, and more.
• Access learning materials via the conference App and website.
• Earn CLE, the program is regularly approved for CLE and other educational credits


Who attends Essentials Express+
Attendees come from a variety of backgrounds. The subject matter attracts corporate secretaries, in house counsel, paralegals, law firm partners and many other professionals who are employed by large, small and mid-cap companies, private, and nonprofits.

“Time well spent gaining practical knowledge (not conceptual) from inhouse practitioners that is useful in my everyday in-house practice.” ~ Gil Cubia, Director, Securities and Corporate Governance, CDW Corporation


COVID-19 Safety Acknowledgment
The Society will adhere to Bellevue, WA Covid-19 protocols and follow Hyatt’s safety and standards. In keeping with the Society's duty to care and responsibility as host of this program, we strongly encourage attendees and speakers to be tested for COVID prior to traveling to this event. Individuals who test positive should stay home. If you're unable to attend, you will still have access to the program materials or you can transfer your registration to a colleague who is able to attend.