Director Leadership Conference
November 17-19, 2026
November 17-19, 2026
3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Registration Open
7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Registration Open
1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Conference Welcome & General Session #1: Session Title To be Announced
2:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Refreshment Break
3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
BO #1A-AUDIT/RISK: Deep Dive into Credit Review
BO #1B-EMERGING INTERESTS: Session Title To Be Announced
BO #1C-BOARD DYNAMICS: Building Strategic Capacity in the Boardroom - Moving Beyond Oversight to Insight
BO #1D-DIRECTOR ESSENTIALS: Thinking Like a System Steward
4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Welcome Reception
7 a.m. to 8 a.m.
Breakfast
7 a.m. to 9 a.m.
Registration Open
8 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
General Session #2: Washington Update
9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Refreshment Break
9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Breakout Sessions #2
#2A-AUDIT/RISK: Audit Committee Roundtable
#2B-EMERGING INTERESTS: Board's Role in Technology Transformation
#2C-BOARD DYNAMICS: Beyond Compliance - Strengthening Board Succession for Director Recruitment
#2D-DIRECTOR ESSENTIALS: Financial Fluency for Directors - The Questions Every Director Should Be Asking
10:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
Refreshment Break
10:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
General Session #3: Session Title To be Announced
11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
Lunch
12:45 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.
Breakout Sessions #3
#3A-AUDIT/RISK: Fraud Deepfakes & Social Engineering - Board Oversight for the New Threat Stack
#3B-EMERGING INTERESTS: AI for Directors - From Hype to Governance-Ready Use Cases
#3C-BOARD DYNAMICS: Session Title To be Announced
#3D-DIRECTOR ESSENTIALS: Inside the Boardroom - A Director Decision Simulation
1:45 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.
Refreshment Break
2:15 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Breakout Sessions #4
#4A-AUDIT/RISK: Cyber Risk Beyond the Buzz - Oversight, Insurance, and Incident Readiness
#4B-EMERGING INTERESTS: What Directors Should Watch for in Times of Stress
#4C-BOARD DYNAMICS: Board Chair Exchange - Leading Through Complexity
#4D-Director Essentials: What High Performing Boards do Differently - Lessons from the Boardroom
3:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.
Refreshment Break
3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
General Session #4: Session Title & Speaker To be Announced
7 a.m. to 7:45 a.m.
Breakfast
7 a.m. to 9 a.m.
Registration Open
8:00 a.m. to 9:00 am
General Session #5: Coffee & Conversations
9:00 a.m. to 9:15 a.m.
Refreshment Break
9:15 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.
Breakout Sessions #5
#5A-AUDIT/RISK: Capital & Patronage - Decisions Under Pressure
#5B-EMERGING INTERESTS: Scenario Planning Exercise - FinTech Disruption
#5C-BOARD DYNAMICS: Session Title & Speaker To be Announced
#5D-DIRECTOR ESSENTIALS: Governance Essentials 2.0 - The Director's Playbook for Great Oversight
10:15 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Refreshment Break
10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
General Session #6: The Unexpected Power of Boundaries - Rethinking the Rules, Risks, and Real Drivers of Innovation
Guest Meal Package
Guest Meal Package: $400 (includes conference breakfasts, lunch and reception)
Please note: Admittance into the breakfast, lunch and reception requires a badge to enter the room. If a spouse or guest is accompanying you to the conference and wants to join you for meals, a guest meal package must be purchased.
Tuesday, November 17, 2026
TOUR #1: Florida Everglades Experience
Time: 7:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (Depart Lobby at 8:00 a.m.)
Cost: $350 per person (advance purchase required)
Florida Everglades Experience
Open to All Guests and Attendees!
Get ready to kick off your event with a wild adventure!
Level up your trip with an unforgettable 4‑hour Everglades North experience that dives straight into Florida’s most iconic ecosystem.
This private, guided airboat tour pairs pulse‑pounding excitement with up‑close wildlife encounters—perfect for thrill‑seekers and nature lovers alike.
Guests will enjoy round‑trip transportation, an expert naturalist guide, and a private airboat ride gliding through the stunning Everglades landscape. Highlights include a once‑in‑a‑lifetime photo opportunity with a baby alligator (transported safely to the launch point), fascinating insights into local wildlife, and complimentary bottled water on board. It’s immersive, exclusive, and undeniably unforgettable.
Meet in the lobby: 7:45 AM
Depart: 8:00 AM
Return: 12:30 PM
Wednesday, November 18, 2026
Time: 10:30 - 3:00 p.m. (10:45 am Boarding at Convention Center on property)
Cost: $300 per person (advance purchase required)
Give your guest access to an unforgettable, private charter aboard the iconic Fort Lauderdale Water Taxi—where the journey is just as captivating as the destination. Cruise through the scenic Intracoastal Waterways, surrounded by breathtaking views of luxury waterfront mansions, the sparkling skyline, and tranquil blue waters. Along the way, they’ll enjoy a premium open bar, a delicious hosted lunch, and a lively, VIP atmosphere. The experience also includes a stop along vibrant Las Olas, adding even more to this one-of-a-kind outing on the water. With limited capacity and exclusive access, this is a can’t-miss highlight of the event.