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Session Description

Beyond Compliance: Strengthening Board Succession and Director Recruitment

Wednesday, November 18, 2026

9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Strong boards don't happen by accident. While Farm Credit regulations establish important requirements for director elections and nominations, boards have meaningful opportunities to strengthen succession planning, director recruitment, and candidate readiness. In this practical session, participants will explore how high-performing nominating committees move beyond compliance to proactively build diverse, capable, and future-focused boards. Learn strategies for identifying talent, preparing future directors, and creating a stronger pipeline for board leadership.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

  1. Explain how regulatory requirements for director nominations and elections shape, but do not limit, opportunities for proactive board succession planning.
  2. Identify strategies for developing a diverse, qualified, and future-focused pipeline of prospective board candidates.
  3. Apply effective nominating committee practices to strengthen director recruitment, candidate readiness, and long-term board leadership continuity.