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VIRTUAL NACD SUMMIT 2020OCTOBER 12ndashNOVEMBER 12 2020
Mainstage ProgrammingOCTOBER 12ndash13
Continuing ProgrammingOCTOBER 15ndashNOVEMBER 12
SUMMITNACDONLINEORG
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ABOUT 1
PRICINGampACCESS 2
OCTOBER2020CALENDAR 3
NOVEMBER2020CALENDAR 4
MAINSTAGEAGENDA 5
PROGRAMMINGDESCRIPTIONS 6
MAINSTAGE 6
EXPERT INSIGHTS 8
LEADERSHIP SYMPOSIUMS 11
BOARD COMMITTEE FORUMS 12
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ABOUT NACDrsquos Summit the largest and most influential director forum in the world is going
virtual in 2020 This reimagined experience will be unlike any previous Summit For the
first time registration is complimentary to members and open to nonmembers for a fee
Attendees can expect the same inspiring content delivered online in the comfort and
safety of home spanning five weeks of programming Plan ahead to attend Mainstage
programming October 12ndash13 and then return throughout October and mid-November for
Expert Insights discussions and optional member-exclusive Board Committee Forums and
Leadership Symposiums We wonrsquot miss a beat with online networking opportunities
engage with your peers in online chat rooms in the virtual Exhibit Hall and in the virtual
Member Lounge
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PRICING amp ACCESS NACD
NONndashMEMBERS$1295
NACDMEMBERS
FREE
MAINSTAGEOCTOBER12ndash13
AMBASSADOR SUSAN E RICEGENERAL COLIN L POWELL
USA (RET) AND MORE
CREDITS3SKILLamp3COLLABORATIVE
EXPERT INSIGHTSOCTOBER15ndashNOVEMBER12
ENVIRONMENTAL RISK OVERSIGHTCEO SUCCESSION PLANNING
DIVERSITY INCLUSION AND EQUITYDATA PRIVACY AND CYBERSECURITY
AND MORE
CREDITS1SKILL
BOARD COMMITTEE FORUMS
OCTOBER15ndashNOVEMBER12
AUDIT COMMITTEECOMPENSATION COMMITTEE
STRATEGY AND RISK COMMITTEENOMINATING AND GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE
CREDITS2SKILLamp1COLLABORATIVE
LEADERSHIP SYMPOSIUMS
OCTOBER15ndashNOVEMBER12
CYBERSECURITYLEAD DIRECTOR AND CHAIR
PRIVATE COMPANYSMALL-CAP COMPANY
CREDITS2SKILLamp1COLLABORATIVE
$555persession
$555persession
Visit SUMMITNACDONLINEORG toreserveyourseattoday
CertifieddirectorsNACDChapterboardmembersNACDFellowsandNACDFull-BoardMembersreceive10percentoffthepriceofBoardCommitteeForumsandLeadershipSymposiums
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Audit BCF
1100amndash200pmEDT
Expert Insights Environmental Risk
Oversight
300pmndash415pmEDT
Strategy and Risk BCF
1100amndash200pmEDT
Expert Insights Diversity Inclusion and Equity
300pmndash415pmEDT
Small-Cap LS
1100amndash200pmEDT
Expert Insights Business Transformation
and Restructurings
300pmndash415pmEDT
Compensation BCF
1100amndash200pmEDT
Expert Insights Data Privacy and Cybersecurity
300pmndash415pmEDT
Fellows and Certified Directors Only
Fostering an Entrepreneurial Mindset
in the Boardroom100pmndash200pmEDT
Voices at the Table The Changing Role of the Board
300pmndash400pmEDT
Small Group Networking405pmndash445pmEDT
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Mainstage Content
100pmndash430pmEDT
Mainstage Content
100pmndash415pmEDT
New-Member Networking Reception
430pmndash545pmEDT
Private Company LS
1100amndash200pmEDT
Expert Insights CEO Succession Planning
300pmndash415pmEDT
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
Mainstage(complimentarywithregistration)
Expert Insights(complimentarywithregistration)
Leadership Symposiums (LS)(member-only$555session)
Board Committee Forums (BCF)(member-only$555session)
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OCTOBER 2020 CALENDAR
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Mainstage(complimentarywithregistration)
Expert Insights(complimentarywithregistration)
Leadership Symposiums (LS)(member-only$555session)
Board Committee Forums (BCF)(member-only$555session)
NOVEMBER 2020 CALENDAR
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Lead Director and Chair LS
1100amndash200pmEST
Expert Insights Understanding the
Boardrsquos Role in the S of ESG
300pmndash415pmEST
Nominating and Governance BCF
1100amndash200pmEST
Expert Insights Human Capital and Talent
Oversight
300pmndash415pmEST
Cybersecurity LS
1100amndash200pmEST
Expert Insights Geopolitical Risk
300pmndash415pmEST
Expert Insights MampA
1100amndash1215pmEST
Expert Insights Compensation Hot Topics
100pmndash215pmEST
Expert Insights Technology and Innovation
300pmndash415pmEST
Expert Insights Nonprofit Governance
1100amndash1215pmEST
Expert Insights Public Policy and Regulatory Risk
100pmndash215pmEST
Expert Insights Shareholder Activism
300pmndash415pmEST
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
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100pmndash115pm CEOChair Welcome
115pmndash215pmProsperityandPurposeCapitalism
PhilanthropyandtheAmericanDream
AnandGiridharadasRGlennHubbard
ModeratorGillianTett
215pmndash225pm NACD Directorship 100reg Spotlight
225pmndash235pm Break
235pmndash320pmldquoNow WhatrdquomdashThoughts on Foreign Policy and
Leadership With Amb Susan E RiceAmbassadorSusanERiceModeratorPeterGleason
320pmndash330pm Break
330pmndash345pm In Conversation With Governor Lawrence J Hogan Jr GovLarryHoganModeratorDanGallagher
345pmndash430pmTheIntersectionoftheArcsSocialJustice
MovementsandCorporateOversight
LaurenAraizaDrTonyColesSarahKateEllis
ModeratorTinaTchen
MAINSTAGE AGENDANOVEMBER 2020WTIME CONFIRMED SPEAKER(S)SESSION TOPIC
MONDAY OCTOBER 12
100pmndash145pm MakeItBetterSustainabilityandProfitChipBerghBethFord
ModeratorMarisolAngelini
145pmndash155pm NACD NXTtrade Awards Spotlight
155pmndash205pm Break
205pmndash220pmShort Take The Future of Privacy Surveillance
and Consumer Autonomy JenniferGolbeck
220pmndash310pmHealthandSafetyintheNewNormalInConversationWithDrSanjayGupta
DrSanjayGuptaModeratorAlexisGlick
310pmndash320pm Break
320pmndash415pmFacingFrictionsAConversationWith
GenColinLPowellUSA(Ret)GenColinPowell
ModeratorMellodyHobson
415pm Wrap-up
TUESDAY OCTOBER 13
AgendasubjecttochangeVisitSummitNACDonlineorgAgendaforthemostrecentsessiondetailsandnewspeakerannouncementsaswecontinuetocrafttheVirtualNACDSummit2020
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PROGRAMMING DESCRIPTIONS
MAINSTAGE
Prosperity and Purpose Capitalism Philanthropy and the American DreamOctober12|115pmndash215pmEDT
ldquoWersquoreallinthistogetherrdquohasbecomeanoft-repeatedtrope
symbolicofthecommiserationweareallfeelingduringthis
timeofsocialisolationeconomicdistressandfearforour
healthandlivelihoodsButisittrueThesystemswersquovebuilt
aroundourselvessupportandensureanunevendistributionof
wealthandinequitableaccesstoresourcesandopportunities
Theseinequalitieswhichhavealwaysexistedaremorevisible
andtangibleinatimeofwidespreadcrisisHowcanweuse
thistimetoreflectreevaluateandrebuildWhatroleifany
docorporationsplayinsolvingtheworldrsquosproblemsHear
fromtwoexpertsastheydiscusstheprosandconsofldquophilan-
throcapitalismrdquoandldquoconsciouscapitalismrdquoanddebatewheth-
eranalteredversionofcapitalismwouldbebeneficial
orevenpossiblefortheUnitedStatestoimplement
NACD Directorship 100reg SpotlightOctober12|215pmndash225pmEDT
TheannualNACDDirectorship100Awardsincludesthepre-
sentationofsixdistincthonorstheBKennethWestLifetime
AchievementAwardPublicCompanyDirectoroftheYear
PrivateCompanyDirectoroftheYearNonprofitDirectorof
theYearandtheDirectorship100(DirectorsandGovernance
Professionalscategories)Joinusforavideoretrospective
celebratingthisyearrsquosdistinguishedhonorees
ldquoNow WhatrdquomdashThoughts on Foreign Policy and Leadership With Amb Susan E RiceOctober12|235pmndash320pmEDT
Thefirstyearofthenewdecadehasprovenexplosivetosay
theleastandithasleftournationwonderingwhatthefuture
holdsHowmightashiftingworldorderupendedbythe
pandemicimpactAmericarsquossecurityprosperityandglobal
standingandwhataretheimplicationsforthepublicandpri-
vatesectorsAmbassadorSusanERicebringsnearly25years
ofexperiencethatincludesnationalsecuritypolicymaking
alongsidetwoUSpresidentscomplexdiplomacyandhigh-
stakesnegotiationasambassadortotheUnitedNationsand
arangeofboardexperiencethatincludesacurrentseaton
theboardofNetflixtothiscandidinterviewledbyNACDCEO
PeterGleasonDrawingfromherNew York TimesBestSeller
Tough Love My Story of the Things Worth Fighting For (2019)
AmbassadorRiceopenlysharesherpersonalstoryandthe
lessonsshehaslearnedonthekeystosuccessfulleadership
ofteamsandcomplexorganizationsthechallengesfacedby
womenandminoritiesinprofessionalleadershippositionsand
theimportanceofdiversitytoAmericansociety
In Conversation With Governor Lawrence J Hogan JrOctober12|330pmndash345pmEDT
NACDboardmemberandformerSECCommissionerDan
GallagherinterviewsMarylandrsquos62ndGovernorLawrence
JHoganJrinthisintimatediscussiononleadershipin
extraordinarytimes
The Intersection of the Arcs Social Justice Movements and Corporate OversightOctober12|345pmndash430pmEDT
Whiletheinclinationofthearcofjusticeoverthepastfive
decadesorsohasindeedbenttowardjusticeequityand
inclusionforallsomeofthesocialmovementsthathave
emergedoradvancedinthepast10yearsshowjusthowmuch
moreworkthereistodoOurpanelwilldiscusstheintersect-
inganddivergingpathsofmovementslikeBlackLivesMatter
andMeTooandtheslowprogresstowarddejureprotections
forLGBTQpeopleintheworkplaceandinsocietyfocusing
onwhatthesemovementsmeanforbusinessforworkplace
cultureandforyourworkintheboardroom
Make It Better Sustainability and ProfitOctober13|100pmndash145pmEDT
Climate-causeddisasterssuchasfloodsdroughtswildfires
andheatwavesthreatenbusinessoperationssupplychains
andpropertysitesaroundtheworldandinvestorshavetaken
noticeBasedonthemassiveincreasethatinvestinginESG
fundshasseenin2019expertsestimatethattherewillbe
morethan$20trillionofassetgrowthinfundsthataddress
climateriskoverthenext20yearsThepushforclimate-con-
sciousbusinesspracticesaffectsnotonlythepublicsectoras
consumerbehaviorechoesthesentimentsofenvironmental-
lyconsciousinvestorsacrosssectorsButwhatdoesimpact
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investingreallymeanandlooklikeIsitheretostayorisit
aflashinthepanAndhowcancompaniesthatoperatein
highndashenvironmentalimpactindustriesadjusttothisdemand
InthishonestdiscussionhearfromimpactfulCEOswhohave
facedthischallengehead-onandgainanunderstandingof
whatcompaniesneedtodotodiscloseanddecreasetheir
carbonfootprintensuresustainabilityoftheirsupplychains
andcustomerbaseandavoidgettingleftbehindinthepush
forimpactinvesting
NACD NXTtrade Awards SpotlightOctober13|145pm-155pmEDT
TheannualNACDNXTRecognitionAwardsapplaudboards
fortheirexcellenceinboarddiversityandinclusiontohelp
buildlong-termvaluefortheircompaniesThisyearrsquosnominees
representawidearrayofindustriescompanytypesandsizes
Joinusincelebrating2020rsquostopthreewinnersinthisvideo
spotlightingtheiraccomplishmentsNACDNXTincollabo-
rationwithDeloitteandsupportedbyCACIandUSAAisa
multi-yearinitiativetohelpdirectorsandboardsunderstand
howtoleveragethepowerofdiversityandinclusion
Short Take The Future of Privacy Surveillance and Consumer AutonomyOctober13|205pmndash220pmEDT
Advancesinartificialintelligencethatcanfacilitateprofiling
personalizationtechnologymobileconnectednesspriva-
cyviolationsandColdWarndasheraintelligencetechniquesall
cametogetherinanexplosivewayinthe2016electionAswe
approachthe2020electionlittlehaschangedtopreventthe
suspiciousbehaviorwelastsawfouryearsagobuttechnology
hascontinuedtoadvanceexpandingthethreatsandopportu-
nitiesAtthesametimegovernmentsandhealth-careinstitu-
tionsarenowcollectingconsumerdatatotrackthespreadof
theCOVID-19virusButcandatacollectedfromphonesapps
computersandcreditcardsbeusedduringthistimeofcrisis
withoutdeployingmasssurveillanceintomuch-less-critical
spacesinthefutureWhatwillbetheparametersfordata
gatheringsurveillanceandpersonalizationinthefutureData
expertJenniferGolbeckdiscusseshowcompaniesandinsti-
tutionscanavoidprivacyinfringementandunconstitutional
influenceoperationswithoutsacrificingcrisispreparedness
Health and Safety in the New Normal In Conversation With Dr Sanjay GuptaOctober13|220pmndash310pmEDT
DrSanjayGuptaisnostrangertocrisesHehasperformed
life-savingbrainsurgeryindesertoperatingroomsinwar-torn
Baghdadandhasreportedfrompost-911NewYorkCitythe
2004tsunamiinSoutheastAsiaandthe2010Haitiearthquake
In2020thelargest-scalecrisisofourtime(COVID-19)has
plungedtheworldintoachasmofuncertaintyNowmorethan
everbeforetrueexpertsareinvaluableassetsandalliestothe
publicinnavigatingandunderstandinganewnormalGuptais
uniquelywellequippedmdashasbothaphysicianandareportermdash
toexaminethisinfectiousdiseaseoutbreakandlendinsightto
itstrajectorytherolethatmediaplaysandthepathforward
forbusinessleadersandindividualsThisengagingconversa-
tionwillbemoderatedbyjournalistandCEOAlexisGlick
Facing Frictions A Conversation With Gen Colin L Powell USA (Ret)October13|320pmndash415pmEDT
Asthenationapproachestheroadtothe2020presiden-
tialandcongressionalelectionitspeopleareideologically
dividedstrainingtostaysafeamidpiecemealresponsesto
theCOIVD-19pandemicandfacingthestarksocialrealitiesof
racismandeconomicinequalitieslaidbarebythepandemic
Rightnowourworldneedsthewisdomofexperiencedlead-
ersFewareaswellequippedtonavigatethechallengesfacing
corporationsandsocietyasGenColinLPowellUSA(Ret)
Powellwilladdresstheaudienceinakeynoteandwillthenin
acandidconversationledbyMellodyHobsondiscussthechal-
lengesfacingournationillustratingwhatneedstocomenext
basedonhisfirsthandexperiencesasacelebratedsecretaryof
statepubliccompanyboardmemberandcoalitionbuilder
New Member Networking ReceptionOctober13|430pmndash545pmEDT
VirtuallymeetandminglewithfellowdirectorsNACDchapter
leadersandNACDboardadvisorsatthisZoomnetworking
receptionpresentedinpartnershipwithBroadridgespecially
designedforNACDmemberswhohavejoinedwithinthelast
yearBereadytoturnonyourcameraandparticipateinsmall
groupnetworkingWecanrsquotwaittoseeyou
By invitation only Registration closes 48 hours prior to
session start
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EXPERT INSIGHTS
Complimentary with registration
Expert Insights Environmental Risk OversightOctober15|300pmndash415pmEDT
COVID-19hasimpactedallfacetsofbusinessincludinghow
investorsarethinkingaboutESGThishasbeenalandmark
yearforinvestmentinESGfundstherehavebeenmorethan
$15billionininvestmentsinESGfundsduringthefirsthalfof
2020Ascompaniesmoveintotheldquonewnormalrdquoinvestorsare
lookingathowenvironmentalrisksarebeingincorporatedinto
acompanyrsquosoverallstrategyandinparticulartheboardrsquosrole
inoversightJointhissessiontolearnhowfellowdirectorsare
navigatingtheEinESGoversightfromidentifyingmaterial
environmentalrisksandutilizingmetricstoevaluatingmanage-
mentrsquosreportingandaddressinginvestorexpectationsabout
boardoversight
Expert Insights CEO Succession PlanningOctober20|300pmndash415pmEDT
Oneoftheboardrsquosmostimportantfunctionsistoensurea
rigorousandthoughtfulCEOsuccessionprocessOperating
undertheutmostscrutinyfromshareholdersdirectorsmust
deliverexceptionalCEOcandidatesthatalignwiththefirmrsquos
long-termstrategyandensureeffectiveonboardingofthe
newCEOInadditiontheboardmustengageincontinual
assessmentsofthoseinlineforsuccessionCEOturnover
reachedanall-timehighin2019andthistrendisexpectedto
continueinto2021Whatarethekeycompetenciesthatthe
boardshouldlookforwhenbuildingacandidatelistWhat
cantheboarddotoensureaseamlessandeffectiveCEO
transitionJoinourpanelofdistinguishedexpertsasthey
uncoverthebestpracticesandtalkaboutwhattoavoid
duringtheprocess
Expert Insights Diversity Equity and InclusionOctober21|300pmndash415pmEDT
Thedataoverwhelminglyshowthatincludingdiversevoices
indecisionmakingyieldsbetterresultsWhilethefirststep
toachievethesedesirableoutcomesishavingdiversevoic-
espresentthesecondstepisensuringeffectiveinclusionof
thosevoicesThethirdstepisequityorensuringthateachof
thesevoicesisgivenanequalopportunitytobeheardInequi-
tyespeciallyhasrisentotheforefrontintheUnitedStatesin
recentmonthsTheadventofCOVID-19hasexposedthevast
disparityinsecurityandresourcesavailabletoUScitizensand
themurdersofGeorgeFloydandothershavesparkedwide-
spreadprotestsandanationalcalltoactiontoaddressongo-
ingsystemicracialinjusticesinoureconomicandjudicialsys-
temsInthispaneldirectorsandsubject-matterexpertswork
throughthemosteffectivewaysinwhichyoucanconfrontthe
challengesofensuringdiversityinclusionandequityforthe
companiesyouservesothatyourboardcancapitalizeonthe
provenadvantagesofanempowereddiverseworkforce
Fostering an Entrepreneurial Mindset in the BoardroomOctober23|100pmndash200pmEDT
Thisisatimethathasbeendefinedbytheacceleratingpaceof
digitaltransformationdisruptionandgrowinguncertaintymdash
alltrendsthatnowseemmorelikenormsInthecurrentbusi-
nessenvironmenttheentrepreneurialskillsofagilityresilience
andingenuityaretalentstowhichmanyorganizationsaspire
Inthissessiondirectorswillhaveanopportunitytoengagein
conversationwithAmyWilkinsononeofthenationrsquospremier
thoughtleadersonentrepreneurialleadershipabouthow
directorscanandshouldadapttoencourageagilityresil-
ienceandingenuitywithinthemselvestheirboardsandtheir
organizations
ThissessionisexclusivetomemberswhoareNACDDirector-
shipCertifiedregorNACDFellowsAnemailinvitationwillbe
sentoutwhenregistrationforthissessionbecomesavailable
Voices at the Table The Changing Role of the BoardOctober23|300pmndash400pmEDT
Arguablyservingasadirectorhasneverbeenmoredemand-
ingorcomplexThepandemichasbothmagnifiedtheimpor-
tanceandacceleratedtheconsequencesofgovernanceissues
rangingfromESGtohumancapitalanddigitaltransformation
Thecurrentbusinessenvironmenthasrequiredboardstoplace
moreoftheirfocusontheseareasofoversightwhilecontinu-
ingtoprovideeffectiveoversightoftheshort-andlong-term
effectsofthepandemicandrelatedeconomiccrisisAtthe
sametimeanincreasedfocusonraceandsocialjusticein
societymdashlongoverduetobesuremdashcreatesnewconversations
andbringsnewpeopledynamicsandareasoffocustothe
boardroomforcingdirectorstoconfrontunconsciousand
oftensystemicbiasesandassumptionsAsNACDFellowsand
NACDCertifiedProfessionalDirectorstradeyouhavedemonstrat-
edacommitmenttoexcellenceasboardleadersandyoucan
becatalystsforchangeinthispivotalandhistoricmoment
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Joinusaswereflectonthepastyearandbeginplanningfor
2021andbeyondduringthisinsightfulpaneldiscussionwith
threeNACDDirectorshipCertifiedindividualspresentedin
partnershipwithKPMG
ThissessionisexclusivetomemberswhoareNACDDirector-
shipCertifiedorNACDFellowsAnemailinvitationwillbesent
outwhenregistrationforthissessionbecomesavailable
Small Group NetworkingOctober23|405pmndash445pmEDT
Joinusforaninteractivenetworkingexperiencepresentedin
partnershipwithKPMGEngageinpeer-to-peerdialoguewith
NACDCertifiedProfessionalDirectorsandNACDFellowsin
smallgroupdiscussions(hostedinZoom)
ThissessionisexclusivetomemberswhoareNACDDirector-
shipCertifiedorNACDFellowsAnemailinvitationwillbesent
outwhenregistrationforthissessionbecomesavailable
Expert Insights Business Transformation and Restructurings October28|300pmndash415pmEDT
Akeypartofboardresponsibilityisoverseeingstrategy
andriskPerhapsnowherearethesetworesponsibilities
moreintertwinedthanincorporatetransformationand
restructuringsBoardsmayneedtoconsiderthepossibil-
ityofgrowththroughacquisitionwhetherthecompany
shouldengageinajointventureandeventhesaleofthe
enterpriseMoreoverbusinessesconstantlyhavetoreinvent
themselvesdigitallytheremaybeaneedforrestructuring
andtransformationofbusinessplatformsasawholerather
thanjustimplementingnewdigitalprocessesInthissession
participantswilldiscusstheroleoftheboardinbusiness
transformationandrestructuringsanddiscoverthebest
waystoevaluatevariousstrategiesatdifferentpointsinthe
companyrsquoslifecycle
Expert Insights Data Privacy and CybersecurityOctober29|300pmndash415pmEDT
Shouldboardmemberslookatdataprivacyandcybersecurity
oversightthroughthesamelensoraretheybestviewedsep-
aratelyWhatchallengescancompaniesexpecttoseein2021
astheywadethroughtherisksposedbyavirtualworkforce
Joinapanelofexpertsforalivelydiscussionabouttheseques-
tionsandothers
Expert Insights Understanding the Boardrsquos Role in the S of ESGNovember2|300pmndash415pmEST
WhilemanythinkoftheE(for environmentaltopics)when
hearingthetermESG2020rsquosmyriadofcriseshavethrustthe
S(forsocialissues)intothespotlightduetoacurrentfocuson
employeehealthandsafetyAscompaniesmoveintothenew
operatingenvironmentSfactorsthatmightnotpreviously
haverisentotheleveloftheboardroomagendashouldnow
havetheboardrsquosattentionmdashamongthemthehumanrights
practicesofnewsuppliersandmanufacturerspayequityand
transparencyacrosstheworkforcecorporatepoliticalcontri-
butionsandlobbyingInvestorsandstakeholdersexpecttobe
abletounderstandhowcompaniesareidentifyingandtackling
theserisksdespitehownotoriouslyhardtheserisksareto
measureJointhissessiontodiscoverwaystoquantifysocial
metricsuncoverinvestorsrsquoexpectationsfortheboardand
understandtheboardrsquosrolesandresponsibilitiesinoverseeing
theSfactors
Expert Insights Nonprofit Governance November4|1100amndash1215pmEST
Nonprofitorganizationsfacegovernancechallengesthatare
verysimilartothoseoftheircorporatecounterpartsestab-
lishingtherightboardroomcompositionandculturekeep-
ingthechannelsforinformationflowbetweentheC-suite
andtheboardopenandmitigatinganever-changingarray
ofrisksNonprofitboardshoweverhaveuniquestructures
andresourcesandinanincreasinglyvolatileenvironment
facedifferentchallengesTheadventofCOVID-19andan
ensuingeconomicdownturnhaveledtodeclinesindona-
tionsandpressurestooperateeffectivelyinadigitalenvi-
ronmentformanynonprofitsmakingitdifficultforthemto
fulfilltheirorganizationsrsquomissionsJoinseasonednonprofit
boardleadersforacandiddiscussionabouthowyouasa
directorcanbestnavigateyourorganizationthroughadver-
sityandsteerthenonprofitsyouservetowardresiliency
Expert Insights Public Policy and Regulatory RiskNovember4|100pmndash215pmEST
Theelectionyearbringswithitthespecterofshifting
attitudesaboutregulationandpolicyintheUnitedStates
Whilemanycompaniesdonotlikebeingheavilyregulated
thetimelineinwhichtocomplywithasetofregulationscan
lastaboutaslongasanelectioncyclemdashandregulationscan
beupendedjustassoonasanewpartytakespowerWhat
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changeshavebeenmadeduringthepastyeartopoliciesthat
affectyourbusinessesandwhatmightyourboardexpectto
seechangeintheyeartocomeOurpanelofexpertsreads
thepolicyandregulatorytealeavesandprovidespractical
guidanceonwhattowatchoutforin2021
Expert Insights Shareholder ActivismNovember4|300pmndash415pmEST
Year-roundshareholderactivismhasbecomethenewnorm
intheAmericanboardroomespeciallyduringtheseunprec-
edentedtimesDirectorsmustbepreparedforandreadyto
respondtopossibleunsolicitedoffersandchallengesDuring
thissessionNACDspeakerswilltalkabouttheboardrsquosrolein
preparingforandrespondingtoachallengeanddiscussthe
trendsinactivistcampaignsthathaveemergedoverthelast
yearincludingvolumevalueandsectorstargetedInorder
toequipdirectorswiththeknowledgeandtoolstheyneedto
addresssuchoccurrencesparticipantswilllearnhowtoask
keyquestionsduringanMampAprocesshowtomakesurethe
rightteamisinplaceandhowtofollowupduringintegration
inwaysthatwillensureoverallsuccessThe2021business
landscapewillalsobediscussedincludinghowtopreparefor
nextyearrsquosproxyseason
Expert Insights Human Capital and Talent OversightNovember9|300pmndash415pmEST
Humancapitaldiffersfromanyotherkindofcapitalmdashyouwonrsquot
finditonabalancesheetyetitarguablyisthebestindicator
ofacompanyrsquosvalueWetrulyareldquopeoplewhoneedpeoplerdquo
andtalentattractionretentionandutilizationareperhapsthe
mostimportantkeystoanyenterprisersquossuccessThisareaof
oversighthasbecomesignificantlymorechallenginginthe
pandemicenvironmentassalaryreductionsandlayoffshave
becomenecessaryevilsformanycompaniesConcurrently
thepushforracialjusticeanddiversityadvancementwhich
hasgainedmomentuminrecentmonthscannotbeignoredor
pushedtoabackburnerHowcanyourboardeffectivelyover-
seethecompanyrsquosstrategyfortalentdevelopmentamidrapid
transformationandunforeseenchallengesJointhisdiverse
panelofexpertsanddirectorsastheyrevealthebestpractices
forthenewnormal
Expert Insights MampANovember10|1100amndash1215pmEST
Manycompaniesattempttocreateadditionalsharehold-
ervaluebymeansofsignificantmergersoracquisitions
Historicallyhoweverthesetransactionshavealowsuccess
ratewithmorethantwo-thirdsfailingtoincreasethecom-
panyrsquosstockvalueWhatopportunitiesexistforcompanies
thathavethecashtomakemovesrightnowHowmight
strugglingcompaniesmakethebestofthesituationby
seekingtobeatargetUsingrecenthigh-profiletransac-
tionsasdiscussionstartersthissessionwillconsiderboth
thestrategicandfinancialargumentsformergersandac-
quisitionsandwillprovideboardmemberswithastep-by-
stepprocessforthinkingthroughsuchmegatransactions
Participantswilllearnhowtoasktherightquestionshow
tomakesuretherightteamisinplaceandhowtofollowup
duringintegrationinwaysthatwillensureoverallsuccess
Expert Insights Compensation Hot TopicsNovember10|100pmndash215pmEST
Inthissessionparticipantswilllookatevolvingissuesof
executiveanddirectorcompensationthatincludecurrent
challengesandtrendshowacommitteeshoulddevelopits
principlesformakingexecutive-compensationdecisions
considerationswhendeterminingCEOpayincludingpay
forperformanceandhowthestockmarketisinformingpay
(whenbusinessperformancemightdiffer)Thisdiscussion
willalsoexploreincentivesandrisk-takinginitiatives(es-
peciallygiventhecurrenteconomicenvironment)tohelpa
boarddetermineifthecompanyrsquosincentivestructurecould
inadvertentlycreateorexacerbaterisks
Expert Insights Technology and InnovationNovember10|300pmndash415pmEST
Formanydecadesthedate2020hasevokedanimageofa
far-offtimefilledwithbuzzinggadgetsandexotictechnolo-
giesthathaveendeduprevolutionizingsocietyThereality
isthatwhile2020hasbeenpepperedwithneatanduseful
innovationsthisyearwillberememberedmostforthespeed
withwhichbusinesseshaveadoptedtechnologyinorderto
surviveandthriveamidthepandemicWhathavetheunique
experiencesofthisyeartaughtourcompaniesabouttechnol-
ogyandinnovationinitiativesWhatcanboardslearnfrom
thesuccessesandfailuresofthepastyearthattheycancarry
intothefutureJoinustolearnwhatrsquosaroundthecornerfor
technologyandinnovationatyourcompanies
Expert Insights Geopolitical RiskNovember12|300pmndash415pmEST
Onthispanelmeredaysafterthe2020USgeneralelection
expertsdiscusshowtheparadigmshiftshappeningacross
theworldwillimpacttheoversightofbusinessrisksatyour
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companyWhileourexpertsarelikelytofocustimeandat-
tentiononhowtheUSpresidentialandcongressionalelection
resultsmayroilmarketsattendeescanalsoexpectabroader
focusontheinterconnectivityoftheglobersquoseconomiesand
thetrendsthatwillaffectallofyourcompaniesinthequar-
tersandyearsahead
LEADERSHIP SYMPOSIUMS
NACD memberndashexclusive programming offered at
$555session
Private Company Leadership SymposiumOctober20|1100amndash200pmEDT
Lastyeardirectorsatprivatecompaniesrankedgrowing
business-modeldisruptionasthetoptrendmostlikelyto
impacttheirorganizationsthisyearSuchdisruptionshaveonly
intensifiedacross2020Privateboardsfaceuniquechallenges
astheytrytohelptheirorganizationsnavigatetheimplications
oftheCOVID-19pandemicandtheracialjusticemovementIn
thissymposiumpresentedinpartnershipwithEYlearnfrom
seasonedprivatecompanyboarddirectorsastheydiscuss
challengesspecifictodirectorsonprivatecompanyboards
Sessiontopicsinclude
bull howtoeffectivelypositionprivatecompaniesforfuture
growthinanuncertainbusinessclimatewithchangingand
unpredictablecustomerpreferencesand
bull boardoversightofhumancapitalsuchasequityinthe
workplaceminorityrepresentationintheorganization
andoversightofsafelyreturningtowork
Seefullagendawithsessiondescriptions
Small-Cap Leadership SymposiumOctober28|1100amndash200pmEDT
Themyriadissuesfacingdirectorsofsmaller-capboardshave
beenaccentuatedbyeventsin2020Thissymposiumpresent-
edinpartnershipwithBDOjoinssubject-matterexpertsand
experienceddirectorsinathree-partdiscussionAttendeeswill
receivevaluableinsightstheycanusetohelpsolvetheunique
challengesthatfacesmall-capcompanyboardsSessiontopics
include
bull howsmall-capdirectorscanreflectonstrategybyem-
bracingknowledgegainedviacrisisriskmanagement
bull howtopivottheboardrsquosoversightfocusinrealtime
aroundunfoldingeventsopportunitiesandchallenges
amidresourcedemandsand
bull howtoleverageboardmembersincriticalareasandantic-
ipatethefutureassmall-capbusinessesandtheirwork-
placesarereimaginedandredefined
Seefullagendawithsessiondescriptions
Lead Director and Chair Leadership Symposium
November2|1100amndash200pmEST
Theroleofthenonexecutivechairortheleaddirectormdashwhois
taskedwithleadingtheworkofindependentdirectorsmdash
isperhapsmorevitalnowthaneverbeforeInthesetumul-
tuoustimesleadershipisparamountanddemandsonthe
boardareatanall-timehighSowhorsquosleadingtheleaders
Jointhisdeepdiveintoboardleadershipfromthechairorlead
directorrsquosseatpresentedinpartnershipwithKPMGwhichwill
addresstheuniquechallengesfacingthisdirectorcohortand
uncoverwaystomaximizeyoureffectivenessasaleaddirector
Sessiontopicsinclude
bull howleaddirectorsandchairsshouldworkwithmanage-
menttorethinkstrategyinapostndashCOVID-19worldfrom
managingremoteworkforcesandacceleratingdigital
transformationtobuildingmoreresilientsupplychains
bull theroleoftheleaddirectorchairinoverseeingthecom-
panyrsquosresponsetodemandsformoretransparentand
higherqualityESGreportinganddisclosuresand
bull aninteractiveandintimatepeerexchangewhereattend-
eescannetworkvirtuallyanddialoguecandidlyonunique
challengesthatfaceleaddirectorsandchairs
Seefullagendawithsessiondescriptions
Cybersecurity Leadership SymposiumNovember12|1100amndash200pmEST
OfferedthisyearforthefirsttimetheCybersecurityLeader-
shipSymposiumpresentedinpartnershipwithAccentureand
VisibleRiskwillhelpyoureviewtheconceptsandpractices
boarddirectorsneedtooverseecyberriskeffectivelyJoinus
onNovember12forthreehoursofexpert-ledcommentary
practicaltipsthatyoucantakebacktoyourownboardroom
andasenseofwhatitwilltakeinthecomingbusinesscycles
toensurethattheenterpriseissecuredbutnotstifledSession
topicsinclude
bull whatittakestoleadincyber-riskresiliencyandembed
cyber-resilientapproachesintoyourcompanyrsquosstrategy
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bull howtodecidewhichmetricstousetoassessandmonitor
cyberriskand
bull therisksandbenefitsofestablishingacyber-riskoversight
committeeonyourboard
Seefullagendawithsessiondescriptions
BOARD COMMITTEE FORUMS
NACD member-exclusive programming offered at
$555session
Audit Committee ForumOctober15|1100am-200pmEDT
NACDrsquosannualsurveysconfirmthatformanyboardsaudit
committeesareresponsibleforawiderangeoftopicsinclud-
ingcomplianceandenterpriseriskandcybersecurityThisyear
hasseenchangesinboththetopicsonauditcommitteeagen-
dasandthewaysthatthecommitteemeetsanddetermines
itsagendaInthisforumpresentedinpartnershipwithKPMG
explorethekeyissuesforauditcommitteestodaymdashfromvirtual
meetingsandremoteauditstoauditcommitteeeffectiveness
inthisrapidlychangingoperatingenvironmentSessiontopics
include
bull howtheauditcommitteersquosrolehaschangedandwhat
continuedchangesauditcommitteemembersandchairs
shouldexpect
bull afiresidechatfromaprominentCFOaboutwherethe
worldandauditoversightmaybeheadedinthemonths
tocomeand
bull interactivesmallgroupdiscussionsonhowauditcommit-
teesareplayingaroleinESGoversight
Seefullagendawithsessiondescriptions
Strategy and Risk Committee ForumOctober21|1100am-200pmEDT
ThisforumpresentedinpartnershipwithMarshampMcLennan
Coswillbevaluabletobothstrategycommitteeandriskcom-
mitteemembersThissessionisdesignedtoprovideinsights
andtoolstohelpovercomethechallengesthesecommittees
mayfaceinanincreasinglycomplexenvironmentStrategy
committeememberswillbeequippedwithtoolstostrength-
enstrategydevelopmentandriskcommitteememberswill
receivetoolstheycanusetomitigatetherisksfacingtheir
organizationBothstrategydevelopmentandriskmitigation
arecomplexchallengingtopicsthisforumwilldiscussanum-
beroftheleadingpracticesinthisspacetohelpdirectorscut
throughsomeofthatcomplexitySessiontopicsinclude
bull thefutureoftheworkforceandhowacceleratingtrends
impacttalentoversightandrequirerenewedoversightin
theboardroom
bull evolvingDampOliabilityandtheboardrsquosroleinoverseeing
climate-relatedrisksand
bull howboardscanapplylessonslearnedfrom2020tobetter
governthroughoverlappingcrisesandimprovedecision
making
Seefullagendawithsessiondescriptions
Compensation Committee ForumOctober29|1100am-200pmEDT
ThisforumpresentedinpartnershipwithPearlMeyerad-
dressesnewchallengesfacingthecompensationcommittee
includingtheimpactsofthecurrentglobaldisruptionandcivil
unrestthroughtheendof2020andbeyondAlmost30per-
centofemployeeanddirectorrespondentsreportedthattheir
companieshavereducedorfrozenbasesalariesforexecutives
thusfarthroughtheCOVID-19pandemicaccordingtoaPearl
MeyersurveyconductedinlateMayThisforumwilltouchon
thepointswherediversityequityandinclusioninitiativesmay
fitintocompensationplansaswellasexaminetheeffectsof
thenovelcoronavirusoncompensationtrendstoensurethe
compensationcommitteersquoscontinuedeffectivenessthrough
turbulenttimesSessiontopicsinclude
bull thecurrentandfuturestateofexecutivecompensation
suchastheuseofdiscretionandgoalsettingfor2021
bull thebroadeningmandateofthecompensationcommittee
andhowboardsarecontendingwithscopecreepand
bull interactivesmallgroupdiscussionsbetweenfellowcom-
pensationcommitteemembers
Seefullagendawithsessiondescriptions
Nominating and Governance Committee ForumNovember9|1100am-200pmEST
Howshouldthenominatingandgovernancecommitteego
aboutrecruitingandonboardingthecompanyrsquosnextchiefex-
ecutiveinavirtualenvironmentInlightofCOVID-19mdashandthe
possibilityofleadersgettingsickretiringearlyorleavingthe
organizationforotherreasonsmdashwhatarethebestpracticesyou
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shouldconsiderinstitutingtoplanforCEOandboardmember
successionWhatcanandshouldthecommitteedowhencer-
tainboardmembersortheCEOshowthemselvestobeunfit
fortheirrolesHowcanthecommitteebettersupportdiversi-
tyofleadershipequityandpracticesthatencourageinclu-
sionacrosstheorganizationWiththesequestionsandmore
swirlinginthemindsofnominatingandgovernancecommittee
membersthisforumpresentedinpartnershipwithHeidrickamp
Struggleswillhelpdirectorsproactivelymeetevolvingboard
responsibilitieswithnewgovernanceinsightsthatstrengthen
theboardandthecompanySessiontopicsinclude
bull howdirectorscanbestworkwiththeCEOandtheC-suite
tocarrycompaniesthroughcrises
bull newbestpracticesinCEOsuccessionplanningand
bull theroleofthenomgovcommitteeincreatingtrustwithin
theboardroom
Seefullagendawithsessiondescriptions
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ABOUT 1
PRICINGampACCESS 2
OCTOBER2020CALENDAR 3
NOVEMBER2020CALENDAR 4
MAINSTAGEAGENDA 5
PROGRAMMINGDESCRIPTIONS 6
MAINSTAGE 6
EXPERT INSIGHTS 8
LEADERSHIP SYMPOSIUMS 11
BOARD COMMITTEE FORUMS 12
copyCopyright 2020 National Association of Corporate Directors All rights reserved All trademarks owned by NACD or used with permission
VIRTUAL NACD SUMMIT 20201
ABOUT NACDrsquos Summit the largest and most influential director forum in the world is going
virtual in 2020 This reimagined experience will be unlike any previous Summit For the
first time registration is complimentary to members and open to nonmembers for a fee
Attendees can expect the same inspiring content delivered online in the comfort and
safety of home spanning five weeks of programming Plan ahead to attend Mainstage
programming October 12ndash13 and then return throughout October and mid-November for
Expert Insights discussions and optional member-exclusive Board Committee Forums and
Leadership Symposiums We wonrsquot miss a beat with online networking opportunities
engage with your peers in online chat rooms in the virtual Exhibit Hall and in the virtual
Member Lounge
VIRTUAL NACD SUMMIT 20202
PRICING amp ACCESS NACD
NONndashMEMBERS$1295
NACDMEMBERS
FREE
MAINSTAGEOCTOBER12ndash13
AMBASSADOR SUSAN E RICEGENERAL COLIN L POWELL
USA (RET) AND MORE
CREDITS3SKILLamp3COLLABORATIVE
EXPERT INSIGHTSOCTOBER15ndashNOVEMBER12
ENVIRONMENTAL RISK OVERSIGHTCEO SUCCESSION PLANNING
DIVERSITY INCLUSION AND EQUITYDATA PRIVACY AND CYBERSECURITY
AND MORE
CREDITS1SKILL
BOARD COMMITTEE FORUMS
OCTOBER15ndashNOVEMBER12
AUDIT COMMITTEECOMPENSATION COMMITTEE
STRATEGY AND RISK COMMITTEENOMINATING AND GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE
CREDITS2SKILLamp1COLLABORATIVE
LEADERSHIP SYMPOSIUMS
OCTOBER15ndashNOVEMBER12
CYBERSECURITYLEAD DIRECTOR AND CHAIR
PRIVATE COMPANYSMALL-CAP COMPANY
CREDITS2SKILLamp1COLLABORATIVE
$555persession
$555persession
Visit SUMMITNACDONLINEORG toreserveyourseattoday
CertifieddirectorsNACDChapterboardmembersNACDFellowsandNACDFull-BoardMembersreceive10percentoffthepriceofBoardCommitteeForumsandLeadershipSymposiums
VIRTUAL NACD SUMMIT 20203
1 2
9
16
23
30
8
15
22
29
7
14
21
28
6
13
20
27
Audit BCF
1100amndash200pmEDT
Expert Insights Environmental Risk
Oversight
300pmndash415pmEDT
Strategy and Risk BCF
1100amndash200pmEDT
Expert Insights Diversity Inclusion and Equity
300pmndash415pmEDT
Small-Cap LS
1100amndash200pmEDT
Expert Insights Business Transformation
and Restructurings
300pmndash415pmEDT
Compensation BCF
1100amndash200pmEDT
Expert Insights Data Privacy and Cybersecurity
300pmndash415pmEDT
Fellows and Certified Directors Only
Fostering an Entrepreneurial Mindset
in the Boardroom100pmndash200pmEDT
Voices at the Table The Changing Role of the Board
300pmndash400pmEDT
Small Group Networking405pmndash445pmEDT
5
12
19
26
Mainstage Content
100pmndash430pmEDT
Mainstage Content
100pmndash415pmEDT
New-Member Networking Reception
430pmndash545pmEDT
Private Company LS
1100amndash200pmEDT
Expert Insights CEO Succession Planning
300pmndash415pmEDT
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
Mainstage(complimentarywithregistration)
Expert Insights(complimentarywithregistration)
Leadership Symposiums (LS)(member-only$555session)
Board Committee Forums (BCF)(member-only$555session)
AgendasubjecttochangeVisitSummitNACDonlineorgAgendaforthemostrecentsessiondetailsandnewspeakerannouncementsaswecontinuetocrafttheVirtualNACDSummit2020
OCTOBER 2020 CALENDAR
VIRTUAL NACD SUMMIT 20204
Mainstage(complimentarywithregistration)
Expert Insights(complimentarywithregistration)
Leadership Symposiums (LS)(member-only$555session)
Board Committee Forums (BCF)(member-only$555session)
NOVEMBER 2020 CALENDAR
2
9
16
23
3
10
17
24
5
12
19
26
6
13
20
27
4
11
18
25
Lead Director and Chair LS
1100amndash200pmEST
Expert Insights Understanding the
Boardrsquos Role in the S of ESG
300pmndash415pmEST
Nominating and Governance BCF
1100amndash200pmEST
Expert Insights Human Capital and Talent
Oversight
300pmndash415pmEST
Cybersecurity LS
1100amndash200pmEST
Expert Insights Geopolitical Risk
300pmndash415pmEST
Expert Insights MampA
1100amndash1215pmEST
Expert Insights Compensation Hot Topics
100pmndash215pmEST
Expert Insights Technology and Innovation
300pmndash415pmEST
Expert Insights Nonprofit Governance
1100amndash1215pmEST
Expert Insights Public Policy and Regulatory Risk
100pmndash215pmEST
Expert Insights Shareholder Activism
300pmndash415pmEST
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
AgendasubjecttochangeVisitSummitNACDonlineorgAgendaforthemostrecentsessiondetailsandnewspeakerannouncementsaswecontinuetocrafttheVirtualNACDSummit2020
VIRTUAL NACD SUMMIT 20205
100pmndash115pm CEOChair Welcome
115pmndash215pmProsperityandPurposeCapitalism
PhilanthropyandtheAmericanDream
AnandGiridharadasRGlennHubbard
ModeratorGillianTett
215pmndash225pm NACD Directorship 100reg Spotlight
225pmndash235pm Break
235pmndash320pmldquoNow WhatrdquomdashThoughts on Foreign Policy and
Leadership With Amb Susan E RiceAmbassadorSusanERiceModeratorPeterGleason
320pmndash330pm Break
330pmndash345pm In Conversation With Governor Lawrence J Hogan Jr GovLarryHoganModeratorDanGallagher
345pmndash430pmTheIntersectionoftheArcsSocialJustice
MovementsandCorporateOversight
LaurenAraizaDrTonyColesSarahKateEllis
ModeratorTinaTchen
MAINSTAGE AGENDANOVEMBER 2020WTIME CONFIRMED SPEAKER(S)SESSION TOPIC
MONDAY OCTOBER 12
100pmndash145pm MakeItBetterSustainabilityandProfitChipBerghBethFord
ModeratorMarisolAngelini
145pmndash155pm NACD NXTtrade Awards Spotlight
155pmndash205pm Break
205pmndash220pmShort Take The Future of Privacy Surveillance
and Consumer Autonomy JenniferGolbeck
220pmndash310pmHealthandSafetyintheNewNormalInConversationWithDrSanjayGupta
DrSanjayGuptaModeratorAlexisGlick
310pmndash320pm Break
320pmndash415pmFacingFrictionsAConversationWith
GenColinLPowellUSA(Ret)GenColinPowell
ModeratorMellodyHobson
415pm Wrap-up
TUESDAY OCTOBER 13
AgendasubjecttochangeVisitSummitNACDonlineorgAgendaforthemostrecentsessiondetailsandnewspeakerannouncementsaswecontinuetocrafttheVirtualNACDSummit2020
VIRTUAL NACD SUMMIT 20206
PROGRAMMING DESCRIPTIONS
MAINSTAGE
Prosperity and Purpose Capitalism Philanthropy and the American DreamOctober12|115pmndash215pmEDT
ldquoWersquoreallinthistogetherrdquohasbecomeanoft-repeatedtrope
symbolicofthecommiserationweareallfeelingduringthis
timeofsocialisolationeconomicdistressandfearforour
healthandlivelihoodsButisittrueThesystemswersquovebuilt
aroundourselvessupportandensureanunevendistributionof
wealthandinequitableaccesstoresourcesandopportunities
Theseinequalitieswhichhavealwaysexistedaremorevisible
andtangibleinatimeofwidespreadcrisisHowcanweuse
thistimetoreflectreevaluateandrebuildWhatroleifany
docorporationsplayinsolvingtheworldrsquosproblemsHear
fromtwoexpertsastheydiscusstheprosandconsofldquophilan-
throcapitalismrdquoandldquoconsciouscapitalismrdquoanddebatewheth-
eranalteredversionofcapitalismwouldbebeneficial
orevenpossiblefortheUnitedStatestoimplement
NACD Directorship 100reg SpotlightOctober12|215pmndash225pmEDT
TheannualNACDDirectorship100Awardsincludesthepre-
sentationofsixdistincthonorstheBKennethWestLifetime
AchievementAwardPublicCompanyDirectoroftheYear
PrivateCompanyDirectoroftheYearNonprofitDirectorof
theYearandtheDirectorship100(DirectorsandGovernance
Professionalscategories)Joinusforavideoretrospective
celebratingthisyearrsquosdistinguishedhonorees
ldquoNow WhatrdquomdashThoughts on Foreign Policy and Leadership With Amb Susan E RiceOctober12|235pmndash320pmEDT
Thefirstyearofthenewdecadehasprovenexplosivetosay
theleastandithasleftournationwonderingwhatthefuture
holdsHowmightashiftingworldorderupendedbythe
pandemicimpactAmericarsquossecurityprosperityandglobal
standingandwhataretheimplicationsforthepublicandpri-
vatesectorsAmbassadorSusanERicebringsnearly25years
ofexperiencethatincludesnationalsecuritypolicymaking
alongsidetwoUSpresidentscomplexdiplomacyandhigh-
stakesnegotiationasambassadortotheUnitedNationsand
arangeofboardexperiencethatincludesacurrentseaton
theboardofNetflixtothiscandidinterviewledbyNACDCEO
PeterGleasonDrawingfromherNew York TimesBestSeller
Tough Love My Story of the Things Worth Fighting For (2019)
AmbassadorRiceopenlysharesherpersonalstoryandthe
lessonsshehaslearnedonthekeystosuccessfulleadership
ofteamsandcomplexorganizationsthechallengesfacedby
womenandminoritiesinprofessionalleadershippositionsand
theimportanceofdiversitytoAmericansociety
In Conversation With Governor Lawrence J Hogan JrOctober12|330pmndash345pmEDT
NACDboardmemberandformerSECCommissionerDan
GallagherinterviewsMarylandrsquos62ndGovernorLawrence
JHoganJrinthisintimatediscussiononleadershipin
extraordinarytimes
The Intersection of the Arcs Social Justice Movements and Corporate OversightOctober12|345pmndash430pmEDT
Whiletheinclinationofthearcofjusticeoverthepastfive
decadesorsohasindeedbenttowardjusticeequityand
inclusionforallsomeofthesocialmovementsthathave
emergedoradvancedinthepast10yearsshowjusthowmuch
moreworkthereistodoOurpanelwilldiscusstheintersect-
inganddivergingpathsofmovementslikeBlackLivesMatter
andMeTooandtheslowprogresstowarddejureprotections
forLGBTQpeopleintheworkplaceandinsocietyfocusing
onwhatthesemovementsmeanforbusinessforworkplace
cultureandforyourworkintheboardroom
Make It Better Sustainability and ProfitOctober13|100pmndash145pmEDT
Climate-causeddisasterssuchasfloodsdroughtswildfires
andheatwavesthreatenbusinessoperationssupplychains
andpropertysitesaroundtheworldandinvestorshavetaken
noticeBasedonthemassiveincreasethatinvestinginESG
fundshasseenin2019expertsestimatethattherewillbe
morethan$20trillionofassetgrowthinfundsthataddress
climateriskoverthenext20yearsThepushforclimate-con-
sciousbusinesspracticesaffectsnotonlythepublicsectoras
consumerbehaviorechoesthesentimentsofenvironmental-
lyconsciousinvestorsacrosssectorsButwhatdoesimpact
VIRTUAL NACD SUMMIT 20207
investingreallymeanandlooklikeIsitheretostayorisit
aflashinthepanAndhowcancompaniesthatoperatein
highndashenvironmentalimpactindustriesadjusttothisdemand
InthishonestdiscussionhearfromimpactfulCEOswhohave
facedthischallengehead-onandgainanunderstandingof
whatcompaniesneedtodotodiscloseanddecreasetheir
carbonfootprintensuresustainabilityoftheirsupplychains
andcustomerbaseandavoidgettingleftbehindinthepush
forimpactinvesting
NACD NXTtrade Awards SpotlightOctober13|145pm-155pmEDT
TheannualNACDNXTRecognitionAwardsapplaudboards
fortheirexcellenceinboarddiversityandinclusiontohelp
buildlong-termvaluefortheircompaniesThisyearrsquosnominees
representawidearrayofindustriescompanytypesandsizes
Joinusincelebrating2020rsquostopthreewinnersinthisvideo
spotlightingtheiraccomplishmentsNACDNXTincollabo-
rationwithDeloitteandsupportedbyCACIandUSAAisa
multi-yearinitiativetohelpdirectorsandboardsunderstand
howtoleveragethepowerofdiversityandinclusion
Short Take The Future of Privacy Surveillance and Consumer AutonomyOctober13|205pmndash220pmEDT
Advancesinartificialintelligencethatcanfacilitateprofiling
personalizationtechnologymobileconnectednesspriva-
cyviolationsandColdWarndasheraintelligencetechniquesall
cametogetherinanexplosivewayinthe2016electionAswe
approachthe2020electionlittlehaschangedtopreventthe
suspiciousbehaviorwelastsawfouryearsagobuttechnology
hascontinuedtoadvanceexpandingthethreatsandopportu-
nitiesAtthesametimegovernmentsandhealth-careinstitu-
tionsarenowcollectingconsumerdatatotrackthespreadof
theCOVID-19virusButcandatacollectedfromphonesapps
computersandcreditcardsbeusedduringthistimeofcrisis
withoutdeployingmasssurveillanceintomuch-less-critical
spacesinthefutureWhatwillbetheparametersfordata
gatheringsurveillanceandpersonalizationinthefutureData
expertJenniferGolbeckdiscusseshowcompaniesandinsti-
tutionscanavoidprivacyinfringementandunconstitutional
influenceoperationswithoutsacrificingcrisispreparedness
Health and Safety in the New Normal In Conversation With Dr Sanjay GuptaOctober13|220pmndash310pmEDT
DrSanjayGuptaisnostrangertocrisesHehasperformed
life-savingbrainsurgeryindesertoperatingroomsinwar-torn
Baghdadandhasreportedfrompost-911NewYorkCitythe
2004tsunamiinSoutheastAsiaandthe2010Haitiearthquake
In2020thelargest-scalecrisisofourtime(COVID-19)has
plungedtheworldintoachasmofuncertaintyNowmorethan
everbeforetrueexpertsareinvaluableassetsandalliestothe
publicinnavigatingandunderstandinganewnormalGuptais
uniquelywellequippedmdashasbothaphysicianandareportermdash
toexaminethisinfectiousdiseaseoutbreakandlendinsightto
itstrajectorytherolethatmediaplaysandthepathforward
forbusinessleadersandindividualsThisengagingconversa-
tionwillbemoderatedbyjournalistandCEOAlexisGlick
Facing Frictions A Conversation With Gen Colin L Powell USA (Ret)October13|320pmndash415pmEDT
Asthenationapproachestheroadtothe2020presiden-
tialandcongressionalelectionitspeopleareideologically
dividedstrainingtostaysafeamidpiecemealresponsesto
theCOIVD-19pandemicandfacingthestarksocialrealitiesof
racismandeconomicinequalitieslaidbarebythepandemic
Rightnowourworldneedsthewisdomofexperiencedlead-
ersFewareaswellequippedtonavigatethechallengesfacing
corporationsandsocietyasGenColinLPowellUSA(Ret)
Powellwilladdresstheaudienceinakeynoteandwillthenin
acandidconversationledbyMellodyHobsondiscussthechal-
lengesfacingournationillustratingwhatneedstocomenext
basedonhisfirsthandexperiencesasacelebratedsecretaryof
statepubliccompanyboardmemberandcoalitionbuilder
New Member Networking ReceptionOctober13|430pmndash545pmEDT
VirtuallymeetandminglewithfellowdirectorsNACDchapter
leadersandNACDboardadvisorsatthisZoomnetworking
receptionpresentedinpartnershipwithBroadridgespecially
designedforNACDmemberswhohavejoinedwithinthelast
yearBereadytoturnonyourcameraandparticipateinsmall
groupnetworkingWecanrsquotwaittoseeyou
By invitation only Registration closes 48 hours prior to
session start
VIRTUAL NACD SUMMIT 20208
EXPERT INSIGHTS
Complimentary with registration
Expert Insights Environmental Risk OversightOctober15|300pmndash415pmEDT
COVID-19hasimpactedallfacetsofbusinessincludinghow
investorsarethinkingaboutESGThishasbeenalandmark
yearforinvestmentinESGfundstherehavebeenmorethan
$15billionininvestmentsinESGfundsduringthefirsthalfof
2020Ascompaniesmoveintotheldquonewnormalrdquoinvestorsare
lookingathowenvironmentalrisksarebeingincorporatedinto
acompanyrsquosoverallstrategyandinparticulartheboardrsquosrole
inoversightJointhissessiontolearnhowfellowdirectorsare
navigatingtheEinESGoversightfromidentifyingmaterial
environmentalrisksandutilizingmetricstoevaluatingmanage-
mentrsquosreportingandaddressinginvestorexpectationsabout
boardoversight
Expert Insights CEO Succession PlanningOctober20|300pmndash415pmEDT
Oneoftheboardrsquosmostimportantfunctionsistoensurea
rigorousandthoughtfulCEOsuccessionprocessOperating
undertheutmostscrutinyfromshareholdersdirectorsmust
deliverexceptionalCEOcandidatesthatalignwiththefirmrsquos
long-termstrategyandensureeffectiveonboardingofthe
newCEOInadditiontheboardmustengageincontinual
assessmentsofthoseinlineforsuccessionCEOturnover
reachedanall-timehighin2019andthistrendisexpectedto
continueinto2021Whatarethekeycompetenciesthatthe
boardshouldlookforwhenbuildingacandidatelistWhat
cantheboarddotoensureaseamlessandeffectiveCEO
transitionJoinourpanelofdistinguishedexpertsasthey
uncoverthebestpracticesandtalkaboutwhattoavoid
duringtheprocess
Expert Insights Diversity Equity and InclusionOctober21|300pmndash415pmEDT
Thedataoverwhelminglyshowthatincludingdiversevoices
indecisionmakingyieldsbetterresultsWhilethefirststep
toachievethesedesirableoutcomesishavingdiversevoic-
espresentthesecondstepisensuringeffectiveinclusionof
thosevoicesThethirdstepisequityorensuringthateachof
thesevoicesisgivenanequalopportunitytobeheardInequi-
tyespeciallyhasrisentotheforefrontintheUnitedStatesin
recentmonthsTheadventofCOVID-19hasexposedthevast
disparityinsecurityandresourcesavailabletoUScitizensand
themurdersofGeorgeFloydandothershavesparkedwide-
spreadprotestsandanationalcalltoactiontoaddressongo-
ingsystemicracialinjusticesinoureconomicandjudicialsys-
temsInthispaneldirectorsandsubject-matterexpertswork
throughthemosteffectivewaysinwhichyoucanconfrontthe
challengesofensuringdiversityinclusionandequityforthe
companiesyouservesothatyourboardcancapitalizeonthe
provenadvantagesofanempowereddiverseworkforce
Fostering an Entrepreneurial Mindset in the BoardroomOctober23|100pmndash200pmEDT
Thisisatimethathasbeendefinedbytheacceleratingpaceof
digitaltransformationdisruptionandgrowinguncertaintymdash
alltrendsthatnowseemmorelikenormsInthecurrentbusi-
nessenvironmenttheentrepreneurialskillsofagilityresilience
andingenuityaretalentstowhichmanyorganizationsaspire
Inthissessiondirectorswillhaveanopportunitytoengagein
conversationwithAmyWilkinsononeofthenationrsquospremier
thoughtleadersonentrepreneurialleadershipabouthow
directorscanandshouldadapttoencourageagilityresil-
ienceandingenuitywithinthemselvestheirboardsandtheir
organizations
ThissessionisexclusivetomemberswhoareNACDDirector-
shipCertifiedregorNACDFellowsAnemailinvitationwillbe
sentoutwhenregistrationforthissessionbecomesavailable
Voices at the Table The Changing Role of the BoardOctober23|300pmndash400pmEDT
Arguablyservingasadirectorhasneverbeenmoredemand-
ingorcomplexThepandemichasbothmagnifiedtheimpor-
tanceandacceleratedtheconsequencesofgovernanceissues
rangingfromESGtohumancapitalanddigitaltransformation
Thecurrentbusinessenvironmenthasrequiredboardstoplace
moreoftheirfocusontheseareasofoversightwhilecontinu-
ingtoprovideeffectiveoversightoftheshort-andlong-term
effectsofthepandemicandrelatedeconomiccrisisAtthe
sametimeanincreasedfocusonraceandsocialjusticein
societymdashlongoverduetobesuremdashcreatesnewconversations
andbringsnewpeopledynamicsandareasoffocustothe
boardroomforcingdirectorstoconfrontunconsciousand
oftensystemicbiasesandassumptionsAsNACDFellowsand
NACDCertifiedProfessionalDirectorstradeyouhavedemonstrat-
edacommitmenttoexcellenceasboardleadersandyoucan
becatalystsforchangeinthispivotalandhistoricmoment
VIRTUAL NACD SUMMIT 20209
Joinusaswereflectonthepastyearandbeginplanningfor
2021andbeyondduringthisinsightfulpaneldiscussionwith
threeNACDDirectorshipCertifiedindividualspresentedin
partnershipwithKPMG
ThissessionisexclusivetomemberswhoareNACDDirector-
shipCertifiedorNACDFellowsAnemailinvitationwillbesent
outwhenregistrationforthissessionbecomesavailable
Small Group NetworkingOctober23|405pmndash445pmEDT
Joinusforaninteractivenetworkingexperiencepresentedin
partnershipwithKPMGEngageinpeer-to-peerdialoguewith
NACDCertifiedProfessionalDirectorsandNACDFellowsin
smallgroupdiscussions(hostedinZoom)
ThissessionisexclusivetomemberswhoareNACDDirector-
shipCertifiedorNACDFellowsAnemailinvitationwillbesent
outwhenregistrationforthissessionbecomesavailable
Expert Insights Business Transformation and Restructurings October28|300pmndash415pmEDT
Akeypartofboardresponsibilityisoverseeingstrategy
andriskPerhapsnowherearethesetworesponsibilities
moreintertwinedthanincorporatetransformationand
restructuringsBoardsmayneedtoconsiderthepossibil-
ityofgrowththroughacquisitionwhetherthecompany
shouldengageinajointventureandeventhesaleofthe
enterpriseMoreoverbusinessesconstantlyhavetoreinvent
themselvesdigitallytheremaybeaneedforrestructuring
andtransformationofbusinessplatformsasawholerather
thanjustimplementingnewdigitalprocessesInthissession
participantswilldiscusstheroleoftheboardinbusiness
transformationandrestructuringsanddiscoverthebest
waystoevaluatevariousstrategiesatdifferentpointsinthe
companyrsquoslifecycle
Expert Insights Data Privacy and CybersecurityOctober29|300pmndash415pmEDT
Shouldboardmemberslookatdataprivacyandcybersecurity
oversightthroughthesamelensoraretheybestviewedsep-
aratelyWhatchallengescancompaniesexpecttoseein2021
astheywadethroughtherisksposedbyavirtualworkforce
Joinapanelofexpertsforalivelydiscussionabouttheseques-
tionsandothers
Expert Insights Understanding the Boardrsquos Role in the S of ESGNovember2|300pmndash415pmEST
WhilemanythinkoftheE(for environmentaltopics)when
hearingthetermESG2020rsquosmyriadofcriseshavethrustthe
S(forsocialissues)intothespotlightduetoacurrentfocuson
employeehealthandsafetyAscompaniesmoveintothenew
operatingenvironmentSfactorsthatmightnotpreviously
haverisentotheleveloftheboardroomagendashouldnow
havetheboardrsquosattentionmdashamongthemthehumanrights
practicesofnewsuppliersandmanufacturerspayequityand
transparencyacrosstheworkforcecorporatepoliticalcontri-
butionsandlobbyingInvestorsandstakeholdersexpecttobe
abletounderstandhowcompaniesareidentifyingandtackling
theserisksdespitehownotoriouslyhardtheserisksareto
measureJointhissessiontodiscoverwaystoquantifysocial
metricsuncoverinvestorsrsquoexpectationsfortheboardand
understandtheboardrsquosrolesandresponsibilitiesinoverseeing
theSfactors
Expert Insights Nonprofit Governance November4|1100amndash1215pmEST
Nonprofitorganizationsfacegovernancechallengesthatare
verysimilartothoseoftheircorporatecounterpartsestab-
lishingtherightboardroomcompositionandculturekeep-
ingthechannelsforinformationflowbetweentheC-suite
andtheboardopenandmitigatinganever-changingarray
ofrisksNonprofitboardshoweverhaveuniquestructures
andresourcesandinanincreasinglyvolatileenvironment
facedifferentchallengesTheadventofCOVID-19andan
ensuingeconomicdownturnhaveledtodeclinesindona-
tionsandpressurestooperateeffectivelyinadigitalenvi-
ronmentformanynonprofitsmakingitdifficultforthemto
fulfilltheirorganizationsrsquomissionsJoinseasonednonprofit
boardleadersforacandiddiscussionabouthowyouasa
directorcanbestnavigateyourorganizationthroughadver-
sityandsteerthenonprofitsyouservetowardresiliency
Expert Insights Public Policy and Regulatory RiskNovember4|100pmndash215pmEST
Theelectionyearbringswithitthespecterofshifting
attitudesaboutregulationandpolicyintheUnitedStates
Whilemanycompaniesdonotlikebeingheavilyregulated
thetimelineinwhichtocomplywithasetofregulationscan
lastaboutaslongasanelectioncyclemdashandregulationscan
beupendedjustassoonasanewpartytakespowerWhat
VIRTUAL NACD SUMMIT 202010
changeshavebeenmadeduringthepastyeartopoliciesthat
affectyourbusinessesandwhatmightyourboardexpectto
seechangeintheyeartocomeOurpanelofexpertsreads
thepolicyandregulatorytealeavesandprovidespractical
guidanceonwhattowatchoutforin2021
Expert Insights Shareholder ActivismNovember4|300pmndash415pmEST
Year-roundshareholderactivismhasbecomethenewnorm
intheAmericanboardroomespeciallyduringtheseunprec-
edentedtimesDirectorsmustbepreparedforandreadyto
respondtopossibleunsolicitedoffersandchallengesDuring
thissessionNACDspeakerswilltalkabouttheboardrsquosrolein
preparingforandrespondingtoachallengeanddiscussthe
trendsinactivistcampaignsthathaveemergedoverthelast
yearincludingvolumevalueandsectorstargetedInorder
toequipdirectorswiththeknowledgeandtoolstheyneedto
addresssuchoccurrencesparticipantswilllearnhowtoask
keyquestionsduringanMampAprocesshowtomakesurethe
rightteamisinplaceandhowtofollowupduringintegration
inwaysthatwillensureoverallsuccessThe2021business
landscapewillalsobediscussedincludinghowtopreparefor
nextyearrsquosproxyseason
Expert Insights Human Capital and Talent OversightNovember9|300pmndash415pmEST
Humancapitaldiffersfromanyotherkindofcapitalmdashyouwonrsquot
finditonabalancesheetyetitarguablyisthebestindicator
ofacompanyrsquosvalueWetrulyareldquopeoplewhoneedpeoplerdquo
andtalentattractionretentionandutilizationareperhapsthe
mostimportantkeystoanyenterprisersquossuccessThisareaof
oversighthasbecomesignificantlymorechallenginginthe
pandemicenvironmentassalaryreductionsandlayoffshave
becomenecessaryevilsformanycompaniesConcurrently
thepushforracialjusticeanddiversityadvancementwhich
hasgainedmomentuminrecentmonthscannotbeignoredor
pushedtoabackburnerHowcanyourboardeffectivelyover-
seethecompanyrsquosstrategyfortalentdevelopmentamidrapid
transformationandunforeseenchallengesJointhisdiverse
panelofexpertsanddirectorsastheyrevealthebestpractices
forthenewnormal
Expert Insights MampANovember10|1100amndash1215pmEST
Manycompaniesattempttocreateadditionalsharehold-
ervaluebymeansofsignificantmergersoracquisitions
Historicallyhoweverthesetransactionshavealowsuccess
ratewithmorethantwo-thirdsfailingtoincreasethecom-
panyrsquosstockvalueWhatopportunitiesexistforcompanies
thathavethecashtomakemovesrightnowHowmight
strugglingcompaniesmakethebestofthesituationby
seekingtobeatargetUsingrecenthigh-profiletransac-
tionsasdiscussionstartersthissessionwillconsiderboth
thestrategicandfinancialargumentsformergersandac-
quisitionsandwillprovideboardmemberswithastep-by-
stepprocessforthinkingthroughsuchmegatransactions
Participantswilllearnhowtoasktherightquestionshow
tomakesuretherightteamisinplaceandhowtofollowup
duringintegrationinwaysthatwillensureoverallsuccess
Expert Insights Compensation Hot TopicsNovember10|100pmndash215pmEST
Inthissessionparticipantswilllookatevolvingissuesof
executiveanddirectorcompensationthatincludecurrent
challengesandtrendshowacommitteeshoulddevelopits
principlesformakingexecutive-compensationdecisions
considerationswhendeterminingCEOpayincludingpay
forperformanceandhowthestockmarketisinformingpay
(whenbusinessperformancemightdiffer)Thisdiscussion
willalsoexploreincentivesandrisk-takinginitiatives(es-
peciallygiventhecurrenteconomicenvironment)tohelpa
boarddetermineifthecompanyrsquosincentivestructurecould
inadvertentlycreateorexacerbaterisks
Expert Insights Technology and InnovationNovember10|300pmndash415pmEST
Formanydecadesthedate2020hasevokedanimageofa
far-offtimefilledwithbuzzinggadgetsandexotictechnolo-
giesthathaveendeduprevolutionizingsocietyThereality
isthatwhile2020hasbeenpepperedwithneatanduseful
innovationsthisyearwillberememberedmostforthespeed
withwhichbusinesseshaveadoptedtechnologyinorderto
surviveandthriveamidthepandemicWhathavetheunique
experiencesofthisyeartaughtourcompaniesabouttechnol-
ogyandinnovationinitiativesWhatcanboardslearnfrom
thesuccessesandfailuresofthepastyearthattheycancarry
intothefutureJoinustolearnwhatrsquosaroundthecornerfor
technologyandinnovationatyourcompanies
Expert Insights Geopolitical RiskNovember12|300pmndash415pmEST
Onthispanelmeredaysafterthe2020USgeneralelection
expertsdiscusshowtheparadigmshiftshappeningacross
theworldwillimpacttheoversightofbusinessrisksatyour
VIRTUAL NACD SUMMIT 202011
companyWhileourexpertsarelikelytofocustimeandat-
tentiononhowtheUSpresidentialandcongressionalelection
resultsmayroilmarketsattendeescanalsoexpectabroader
focusontheinterconnectivityoftheglobersquoseconomiesand
thetrendsthatwillaffectallofyourcompaniesinthequar-
tersandyearsahead
LEADERSHIP SYMPOSIUMS
NACD memberndashexclusive programming offered at
$555session
Private Company Leadership SymposiumOctober20|1100amndash200pmEDT
Lastyeardirectorsatprivatecompaniesrankedgrowing
business-modeldisruptionasthetoptrendmostlikelyto
impacttheirorganizationsthisyearSuchdisruptionshaveonly
intensifiedacross2020Privateboardsfaceuniquechallenges
astheytrytohelptheirorganizationsnavigatetheimplications
oftheCOVID-19pandemicandtheracialjusticemovementIn
thissymposiumpresentedinpartnershipwithEYlearnfrom
seasonedprivatecompanyboarddirectorsastheydiscuss
challengesspecifictodirectorsonprivatecompanyboards
Sessiontopicsinclude
bull howtoeffectivelypositionprivatecompaniesforfuture
growthinanuncertainbusinessclimatewithchangingand
unpredictablecustomerpreferencesand
bull boardoversightofhumancapitalsuchasequityinthe
workplaceminorityrepresentationintheorganization
andoversightofsafelyreturningtowork
Seefullagendawithsessiondescriptions
Small-Cap Leadership SymposiumOctober28|1100amndash200pmEDT
Themyriadissuesfacingdirectorsofsmaller-capboardshave
beenaccentuatedbyeventsin2020Thissymposiumpresent-
edinpartnershipwithBDOjoinssubject-matterexpertsand
experienceddirectorsinathree-partdiscussionAttendeeswill
receivevaluableinsightstheycanusetohelpsolvetheunique
challengesthatfacesmall-capcompanyboardsSessiontopics
include
bull howsmall-capdirectorscanreflectonstrategybyem-
bracingknowledgegainedviacrisisriskmanagement
bull howtopivottheboardrsquosoversightfocusinrealtime
aroundunfoldingeventsopportunitiesandchallenges
amidresourcedemandsand
bull howtoleverageboardmembersincriticalareasandantic-
ipatethefutureassmall-capbusinessesandtheirwork-
placesarereimaginedandredefined
Seefullagendawithsessiondescriptions
Lead Director and Chair Leadership Symposium
November2|1100amndash200pmEST
Theroleofthenonexecutivechairortheleaddirectormdashwhois
taskedwithleadingtheworkofindependentdirectorsmdash
isperhapsmorevitalnowthaneverbeforeInthesetumul-
tuoustimesleadershipisparamountanddemandsonthe
boardareatanall-timehighSowhorsquosleadingtheleaders
Jointhisdeepdiveintoboardleadershipfromthechairorlead
directorrsquosseatpresentedinpartnershipwithKPMGwhichwill
addresstheuniquechallengesfacingthisdirectorcohortand
uncoverwaystomaximizeyoureffectivenessasaleaddirector
Sessiontopicsinclude
bull howleaddirectorsandchairsshouldworkwithmanage-
menttorethinkstrategyinapostndashCOVID-19worldfrom
managingremoteworkforcesandacceleratingdigital
transformationtobuildingmoreresilientsupplychains
bull theroleoftheleaddirectorchairinoverseeingthecom-
panyrsquosresponsetodemandsformoretransparentand
higherqualityESGreportinganddisclosuresand
bull aninteractiveandintimatepeerexchangewhereattend-
eescannetworkvirtuallyanddialoguecandidlyonunique
challengesthatfaceleaddirectorsandchairs
Seefullagendawithsessiondescriptions
Cybersecurity Leadership SymposiumNovember12|1100amndash200pmEST
OfferedthisyearforthefirsttimetheCybersecurityLeader-
shipSymposiumpresentedinpartnershipwithAccentureand
VisibleRiskwillhelpyoureviewtheconceptsandpractices
boarddirectorsneedtooverseecyberriskeffectivelyJoinus
onNovember12forthreehoursofexpert-ledcommentary
practicaltipsthatyoucantakebacktoyourownboardroom
andasenseofwhatitwilltakeinthecomingbusinesscycles
toensurethattheenterpriseissecuredbutnotstifledSession
topicsinclude
bull whatittakestoleadincyber-riskresiliencyandembed
cyber-resilientapproachesintoyourcompanyrsquosstrategy
VIRTUAL NACD SUMMIT 202012
bull howtodecidewhichmetricstousetoassessandmonitor
cyberriskand
bull therisksandbenefitsofestablishingacyber-riskoversight
committeeonyourboard
Seefullagendawithsessiondescriptions
BOARD COMMITTEE FORUMS
NACD member-exclusive programming offered at
$555session
Audit Committee ForumOctober15|1100am-200pmEDT
NACDrsquosannualsurveysconfirmthatformanyboardsaudit
committeesareresponsibleforawiderangeoftopicsinclud-
ingcomplianceandenterpriseriskandcybersecurityThisyear
hasseenchangesinboththetopicsonauditcommitteeagen-
dasandthewaysthatthecommitteemeetsanddetermines
itsagendaInthisforumpresentedinpartnershipwithKPMG
explorethekeyissuesforauditcommitteestodaymdashfromvirtual
meetingsandremoteauditstoauditcommitteeeffectiveness
inthisrapidlychangingoperatingenvironmentSessiontopics
include
bull howtheauditcommitteersquosrolehaschangedandwhat
continuedchangesauditcommitteemembersandchairs
shouldexpect
bull afiresidechatfromaprominentCFOaboutwherethe
worldandauditoversightmaybeheadedinthemonths
tocomeand
bull interactivesmallgroupdiscussionsonhowauditcommit-
teesareplayingaroleinESGoversight
Seefullagendawithsessiondescriptions
Strategy and Risk Committee ForumOctober21|1100am-200pmEDT
ThisforumpresentedinpartnershipwithMarshampMcLennan
Coswillbevaluabletobothstrategycommitteeandriskcom-
mitteemembersThissessionisdesignedtoprovideinsights
andtoolstohelpovercomethechallengesthesecommittees
mayfaceinanincreasinglycomplexenvironmentStrategy
committeememberswillbeequippedwithtoolstostrength-
enstrategydevelopmentandriskcommitteememberswill
receivetoolstheycanusetomitigatetherisksfacingtheir
organizationBothstrategydevelopmentandriskmitigation
arecomplexchallengingtopicsthisforumwilldiscussanum-
beroftheleadingpracticesinthisspacetohelpdirectorscut
throughsomeofthatcomplexitySessiontopicsinclude
bull thefutureoftheworkforceandhowacceleratingtrends
impacttalentoversightandrequirerenewedoversightin
theboardroom
bull evolvingDampOliabilityandtheboardrsquosroleinoverseeing
climate-relatedrisksand
bull howboardscanapplylessonslearnedfrom2020tobetter
governthroughoverlappingcrisesandimprovedecision
making
Seefullagendawithsessiondescriptions
Compensation Committee ForumOctober29|1100am-200pmEDT
ThisforumpresentedinpartnershipwithPearlMeyerad-
dressesnewchallengesfacingthecompensationcommittee
includingtheimpactsofthecurrentglobaldisruptionandcivil
unrestthroughtheendof2020andbeyondAlmost30per-
centofemployeeanddirectorrespondentsreportedthattheir
companieshavereducedorfrozenbasesalariesforexecutives
thusfarthroughtheCOVID-19pandemicaccordingtoaPearl
MeyersurveyconductedinlateMayThisforumwilltouchon
thepointswherediversityequityandinclusioninitiativesmay
fitintocompensationplansaswellasexaminetheeffectsof
thenovelcoronavirusoncompensationtrendstoensurethe
compensationcommitteersquoscontinuedeffectivenessthrough
turbulenttimesSessiontopicsinclude
bull thecurrentandfuturestateofexecutivecompensation
suchastheuseofdiscretionandgoalsettingfor2021
bull thebroadeningmandateofthecompensationcommittee
andhowboardsarecontendingwithscopecreepand
bull interactivesmallgroupdiscussionsbetweenfellowcom-
pensationcommitteemembers
Seefullagendawithsessiondescriptions
Nominating and Governance Committee ForumNovember9|1100am-200pmEST
Howshouldthenominatingandgovernancecommitteego
aboutrecruitingandonboardingthecompanyrsquosnextchiefex-
ecutiveinavirtualenvironmentInlightofCOVID-19mdashandthe
possibilityofleadersgettingsickretiringearlyorleavingthe
organizationforotherreasonsmdashwhatarethebestpracticesyou
VIRTUAL NACD SUMMIT 202013
shouldconsiderinstitutingtoplanforCEOandboardmember
successionWhatcanandshouldthecommitteedowhencer-
tainboardmembersortheCEOshowthemselvestobeunfit
fortheirrolesHowcanthecommitteebettersupportdiversi-
tyofleadershipequityandpracticesthatencourageinclu-
sionacrosstheorganizationWiththesequestionsandmore
swirlinginthemindsofnominatingandgovernancecommittee
membersthisforumpresentedinpartnershipwithHeidrickamp
Struggleswillhelpdirectorsproactivelymeetevolvingboard
responsibilitieswithnewgovernanceinsightsthatstrengthen
theboardandthecompanySessiontopicsinclude
bull howdirectorscanbestworkwiththeCEOandtheC-suite
tocarrycompaniesthroughcrises
bull newbestpracticesinCEOsuccessionplanningand
bull theroleofthenomgovcommitteeincreatingtrustwithin
theboardroom
Seefullagendawithsessiondescriptions
VIRTUAL NACD SUMMIT 20201
ABOUT NACDrsquos Summit the largest and most influential director forum in the world is going
virtual in 2020 This reimagined experience will be unlike any previous Summit For the
first time registration is complimentary to members and open to nonmembers for a fee
Attendees can expect the same inspiring content delivered online in the comfort and
safety of home spanning five weeks of programming Plan ahead to attend Mainstage
programming October 12ndash13 and then return throughout October and mid-November for
Expert Insights discussions and optional member-exclusive Board Committee Forums and
Leadership Symposiums We wonrsquot miss a beat with online networking opportunities
engage with your peers in online chat rooms in the virtual Exhibit Hall and in the virtual
Member Lounge
VIRTUAL NACD SUMMIT 20202
PRICING amp ACCESS NACD
NONndashMEMBERS$1295
NACDMEMBERS
FREE
MAINSTAGEOCTOBER12ndash13
AMBASSADOR SUSAN E RICEGENERAL COLIN L POWELL
USA (RET) AND MORE
CREDITS3SKILLamp3COLLABORATIVE
EXPERT INSIGHTSOCTOBER15ndashNOVEMBER12
ENVIRONMENTAL RISK OVERSIGHTCEO SUCCESSION PLANNING
DIVERSITY INCLUSION AND EQUITYDATA PRIVACY AND CYBERSECURITY
AND MORE
CREDITS1SKILL
BOARD COMMITTEE FORUMS
OCTOBER15ndashNOVEMBER12
AUDIT COMMITTEECOMPENSATION COMMITTEE
STRATEGY AND RISK COMMITTEENOMINATING AND GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE
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OCTOBER15ndashNOVEMBER12
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Visit SUMMITNACDONLINEORG toreserveyourseattoday
CertifieddirectorsNACDChapterboardmembersNACDFellowsandNACDFull-BoardMembersreceive10percentoffthepriceofBoardCommitteeForumsandLeadershipSymposiums
VIRTUAL NACD SUMMIT 20203
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30
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14
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27
Audit BCF
1100amndash200pmEDT
Expert Insights Environmental Risk
Oversight
300pmndash415pmEDT
Strategy and Risk BCF
1100amndash200pmEDT
Expert Insights Diversity Inclusion and Equity
300pmndash415pmEDT
Small-Cap LS
1100amndash200pmEDT
Expert Insights Business Transformation
and Restructurings
300pmndash415pmEDT
Compensation BCF
1100amndash200pmEDT
Expert Insights Data Privacy and Cybersecurity
300pmndash415pmEDT
Fellows and Certified Directors Only
Fostering an Entrepreneurial Mindset
in the Boardroom100pmndash200pmEDT
Voices at the Table The Changing Role of the Board
300pmndash400pmEDT
Small Group Networking405pmndash445pmEDT
5
12
19
26
Mainstage Content
100pmndash430pmEDT
Mainstage Content
100pmndash415pmEDT
New-Member Networking Reception
430pmndash545pmEDT
Private Company LS
1100amndash200pmEDT
Expert Insights CEO Succession Planning
300pmndash415pmEDT
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
Mainstage(complimentarywithregistration)
Expert Insights(complimentarywithregistration)
Leadership Symposiums (LS)(member-only$555session)
Board Committee Forums (BCF)(member-only$555session)
AgendasubjecttochangeVisitSummitNACDonlineorgAgendaforthemostrecentsessiondetailsandnewspeakerannouncementsaswecontinuetocrafttheVirtualNACDSummit2020
OCTOBER 2020 CALENDAR
VIRTUAL NACD SUMMIT 20204
Mainstage(complimentarywithregistration)
Expert Insights(complimentarywithregistration)
Leadership Symposiums (LS)(member-only$555session)
Board Committee Forums (BCF)(member-only$555session)
NOVEMBER 2020 CALENDAR
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3
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Lead Director and Chair LS
1100amndash200pmEST
Expert Insights Understanding the
Boardrsquos Role in the S of ESG
300pmndash415pmEST
Nominating and Governance BCF
1100amndash200pmEST
Expert Insights Human Capital and Talent
Oversight
300pmndash415pmEST
Cybersecurity LS
1100amndash200pmEST
Expert Insights Geopolitical Risk
300pmndash415pmEST
Expert Insights MampA
1100amndash1215pmEST
Expert Insights Compensation Hot Topics
100pmndash215pmEST
Expert Insights Technology and Innovation
300pmndash415pmEST
Expert Insights Nonprofit Governance
1100amndash1215pmEST
Expert Insights Public Policy and Regulatory Risk
100pmndash215pmEST
Expert Insights Shareholder Activism
300pmndash415pmEST
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
AgendasubjecttochangeVisitSummitNACDonlineorgAgendaforthemostrecentsessiondetailsandnewspeakerannouncementsaswecontinuetocrafttheVirtualNACDSummit2020
VIRTUAL NACD SUMMIT 20205
100pmndash115pm CEOChair Welcome
115pmndash215pmProsperityandPurposeCapitalism
PhilanthropyandtheAmericanDream
AnandGiridharadasRGlennHubbard
ModeratorGillianTett
215pmndash225pm NACD Directorship 100reg Spotlight
225pmndash235pm Break
235pmndash320pmldquoNow WhatrdquomdashThoughts on Foreign Policy and
Leadership With Amb Susan E RiceAmbassadorSusanERiceModeratorPeterGleason
320pmndash330pm Break
330pmndash345pm In Conversation With Governor Lawrence J Hogan Jr GovLarryHoganModeratorDanGallagher
345pmndash430pmTheIntersectionoftheArcsSocialJustice
MovementsandCorporateOversight
LaurenAraizaDrTonyColesSarahKateEllis
ModeratorTinaTchen
MAINSTAGE AGENDANOVEMBER 2020WTIME CONFIRMED SPEAKER(S)SESSION TOPIC
MONDAY OCTOBER 12
100pmndash145pm MakeItBetterSustainabilityandProfitChipBerghBethFord
ModeratorMarisolAngelini
145pmndash155pm NACD NXTtrade Awards Spotlight
155pmndash205pm Break
205pmndash220pmShort Take The Future of Privacy Surveillance
and Consumer Autonomy JenniferGolbeck
220pmndash310pmHealthandSafetyintheNewNormalInConversationWithDrSanjayGupta
DrSanjayGuptaModeratorAlexisGlick
310pmndash320pm Break
320pmndash415pmFacingFrictionsAConversationWith
GenColinLPowellUSA(Ret)GenColinPowell
ModeratorMellodyHobson
415pm Wrap-up
TUESDAY OCTOBER 13
AgendasubjecttochangeVisitSummitNACDonlineorgAgendaforthemostrecentsessiondetailsandnewspeakerannouncementsaswecontinuetocrafttheVirtualNACDSummit2020
VIRTUAL NACD SUMMIT 20206
PROGRAMMING DESCRIPTIONS
MAINSTAGE
Prosperity and Purpose Capitalism Philanthropy and the American DreamOctober12|115pmndash215pmEDT
ldquoWersquoreallinthistogetherrdquohasbecomeanoft-repeatedtrope
symbolicofthecommiserationweareallfeelingduringthis
timeofsocialisolationeconomicdistressandfearforour
healthandlivelihoodsButisittrueThesystemswersquovebuilt
aroundourselvessupportandensureanunevendistributionof
wealthandinequitableaccesstoresourcesandopportunities
Theseinequalitieswhichhavealwaysexistedaremorevisible
andtangibleinatimeofwidespreadcrisisHowcanweuse
thistimetoreflectreevaluateandrebuildWhatroleifany
docorporationsplayinsolvingtheworldrsquosproblemsHear
fromtwoexpertsastheydiscusstheprosandconsofldquophilan-
throcapitalismrdquoandldquoconsciouscapitalismrdquoanddebatewheth-
eranalteredversionofcapitalismwouldbebeneficial
orevenpossiblefortheUnitedStatestoimplement
NACD Directorship 100reg SpotlightOctober12|215pmndash225pmEDT
TheannualNACDDirectorship100Awardsincludesthepre-
sentationofsixdistincthonorstheBKennethWestLifetime
AchievementAwardPublicCompanyDirectoroftheYear
PrivateCompanyDirectoroftheYearNonprofitDirectorof
theYearandtheDirectorship100(DirectorsandGovernance
Professionalscategories)Joinusforavideoretrospective
celebratingthisyearrsquosdistinguishedhonorees
ldquoNow WhatrdquomdashThoughts on Foreign Policy and Leadership With Amb Susan E RiceOctober12|235pmndash320pmEDT
Thefirstyearofthenewdecadehasprovenexplosivetosay
theleastandithasleftournationwonderingwhatthefuture
holdsHowmightashiftingworldorderupendedbythe
pandemicimpactAmericarsquossecurityprosperityandglobal
standingandwhataretheimplicationsforthepublicandpri-
vatesectorsAmbassadorSusanERicebringsnearly25years
ofexperiencethatincludesnationalsecuritypolicymaking
alongsidetwoUSpresidentscomplexdiplomacyandhigh-
stakesnegotiationasambassadortotheUnitedNationsand
arangeofboardexperiencethatincludesacurrentseaton
theboardofNetflixtothiscandidinterviewledbyNACDCEO
PeterGleasonDrawingfromherNew York TimesBestSeller
Tough Love My Story of the Things Worth Fighting For (2019)
AmbassadorRiceopenlysharesherpersonalstoryandthe
lessonsshehaslearnedonthekeystosuccessfulleadership
ofteamsandcomplexorganizationsthechallengesfacedby
womenandminoritiesinprofessionalleadershippositionsand
theimportanceofdiversitytoAmericansociety
In Conversation With Governor Lawrence J Hogan JrOctober12|330pmndash345pmEDT
NACDboardmemberandformerSECCommissionerDan
GallagherinterviewsMarylandrsquos62ndGovernorLawrence
JHoganJrinthisintimatediscussiononleadershipin
extraordinarytimes
The Intersection of the Arcs Social Justice Movements and Corporate OversightOctober12|345pmndash430pmEDT
Whiletheinclinationofthearcofjusticeoverthepastfive
decadesorsohasindeedbenttowardjusticeequityand
inclusionforallsomeofthesocialmovementsthathave
emergedoradvancedinthepast10yearsshowjusthowmuch
moreworkthereistodoOurpanelwilldiscusstheintersect-
inganddivergingpathsofmovementslikeBlackLivesMatter
andMeTooandtheslowprogresstowarddejureprotections
forLGBTQpeopleintheworkplaceandinsocietyfocusing
onwhatthesemovementsmeanforbusinessforworkplace
cultureandforyourworkintheboardroom
Make It Better Sustainability and ProfitOctober13|100pmndash145pmEDT
Climate-causeddisasterssuchasfloodsdroughtswildfires
andheatwavesthreatenbusinessoperationssupplychains
andpropertysitesaroundtheworldandinvestorshavetaken
noticeBasedonthemassiveincreasethatinvestinginESG
fundshasseenin2019expertsestimatethattherewillbe
morethan$20trillionofassetgrowthinfundsthataddress
climateriskoverthenext20yearsThepushforclimate-con-
sciousbusinesspracticesaffectsnotonlythepublicsectoras
consumerbehaviorechoesthesentimentsofenvironmental-
lyconsciousinvestorsacrosssectorsButwhatdoesimpact
VIRTUAL NACD SUMMIT 20207
investingreallymeanandlooklikeIsitheretostayorisit
aflashinthepanAndhowcancompaniesthatoperatein
highndashenvironmentalimpactindustriesadjusttothisdemand
InthishonestdiscussionhearfromimpactfulCEOswhohave
facedthischallengehead-onandgainanunderstandingof
whatcompaniesneedtodotodiscloseanddecreasetheir
carbonfootprintensuresustainabilityoftheirsupplychains
andcustomerbaseandavoidgettingleftbehindinthepush
forimpactinvesting
NACD NXTtrade Awards SpotlightOctober13|145pm-155pmEDT
TheannualNACDNXTRecognitionAwardsapplaudboards
fortheirexcellenceinboarddiversityandinclusiontohelp
buildlong-termvaluefortheircompaniesThisyearrsquosnominees
representawidearrayofindustriescompanytypesandsizes
Joinusincelebrating2020rsquostopthreewinnersinthisvideo
spotlightingtheiraccomplishmentsNACDNXTincollabo-
rationwithDeloitteandsupportedbyCACIandUSAAisa
multi-yearinitiativetohelpdirectorsandboardsunderstand
howtoleveragethepowerofdiversityandinclusion
Short Take The Future of Privacy Surveillance and Consumer AutonomyOctober13|205pmndash220pmEDT
Advancesinartificialintelligencethatcanfacilitateprofiling
personalizationtechnologymobileconnectednesspriva-
cyviolationsandColdWarndasheraintelligencetechniquesall
cametogetherinanexplosivewayinthe2016electionAswe
approachthe2020electionlittlehaschangedtopreventthe
suspiciousbehaviorwelastsawfouryearsagobuttechnology
hascontinuedtoadvanceexpandingthethreatsandopportu-
nitiesAtthesametimegovernmentsandhealth-careinstitu-
tionsarenowcollectingconsumerdatatotrackthespreadof
theCOVID-19virusButcandatacollectedfromphonesapps
computersandcreditcardsbeusedduringthistimeofcrisis
withoutdeployingmasssurveillanceintomuch-less-critical
spacesinthefutureWhatwillbetheparametersfordata
gatheringsurveillanceandpersonalizationinthefutureData
expertJenniferGolbeckdiscusseshowcompaniesandinsti-
tutionscanavoidprivacyinfringementandunconstitutional
influenceoperationswithoutsacrificingcrisispreparedness
Health and Safety in the New Normal In Conversation With Dr Sanjay GuptaOctober13|220pmndash310pmEDT
DrSanjayGuptaisnostrangertocrisesHehasperformed
life-savingbrainsurgeryindesertoperatingroomsinwar-torn
Baghdadandhasreportedfrompost-911NewYorkCitythe
2004tsunamiinSoutheastAsiaandthe2010Haitiearthquake
In2020thelargest-scalecrisisofourtime(COVID-19)has
plungedtheworldintoachasmofuncertaintyNowmorethan
everbeforetrueexpertsareinvaluableassetsandalliestothe
publicinnavigatingandunderstandinganewnormalGuptais
uniquelywellequippedmdashasbothaphysicianandareportermdash
toexaminethisinfectiousdiseaseoutbreakandlendinsightto
itstrajectorytherolethatmediaplaysandthepathforward
forbusinessleadersandindividualsThisengagingconversa-
tionwillbemoderatedbyjournalistandCEOAlexisGlick
Facing Frictions A Conversation With Gen Colin L Powell USA (Ret)October13|320pmndash415pmEDT
Asthenationapproachestheroadtothe2020presiden-
tialandcongressionalelectionitspeopleareideologically
dividedstrainingtostaysafeamidpiecemealresponsesto
theCOIVD-19pandemicandfacingthestarksocialrealitiesof
racismandeconomicinequalitieslaidbarebythepandemic
Rightnowourworldneedsthewisdomofexperiencedlead-
ersFewareaswellequippedtonavigatethechallengesfacing
corporationsandsocietyasGenColinLPowellUSA(Ret)
Powellwilladdresstheaudienceinakeynoteandwillthenin
acandidconversationledbyMellodyHobsondiscussthechal-
lengesfacingournationillustratingwhatneedstocomenext
basedonhisfirsthandexperiencesasacelebratedsecretaryof
statepubliccompanyboardmemberandcoalitionbuilder
New Member Networking ReceptionOctober13|430pmndash545pmEDT
VirtuallymeetandminglewithfellowdirectorsNACDchapter
leadersandNACDboardadvisorsatthisZoomnetworking
receptionpresentedinpartnershipwithBroadridgespecially
designedforNACDmemberswhohavejoinedwithinthelast
yearBereadytoturnonyourcameraandparticipateinsmall
groupnetworkingWecanrsquotwaittoseeyou
By invitation only Registration closes 48 hours prior to
session start
VIRTUAL NACD SUMMIT 20208
EXPERT INSIGHTS
Complimentary with registration
Expert Insights Environmental Risk OversightOctober15|300pmndash415pmEDT
COVID-19hasimpactedallfacetsofbusinessincludinghow
investorsarethinkingaboutESGThishasbeenalandmark
yearforinvestmentinESGfundstherehavebeenmorethan
$15billionininvestmentsinESGfundsduringthefirsthalfof
2020Ascompaniesmoveintotheldquonewnormalrdquoinvestorsare
lookingathowenvironmentalrisksarebeingincorporatedinto
acompanyrsquosoverallstrategyandinparticulartheboardrsquosrole
inoversightJointhissessiontolearnhowfellowdirectorsare
navigatingtheEinESGoversightfromidentifyingmaterial
environmentalrisksandutilizingmetricstoevaluatingmanage-
mentrsquosreportingandaddressinginvestorexpectationsabout
boardoversight
Expert Insights CEO Succession PlanningOctober20|300pmndash415pmEDT
Oneoftheboardrsquosmostimportantfunctionsistoensurea
rigorousandthoughtfulCEOsuccessionprocessOperating
undertheutmostscrutinyfromshareholdersdirectorsmust
deliverexceptionalCEOcandidatesthatalignwiththefirmrsquos
long-termstrategyandensureeffectiveonboardingofthe
newCEOInadditiontheboardmustengageincontinual
assessmentsofthoseinlineforsuccessionCEOturnover
reachedanall-timehighin2019andthistrendisexpectedto
continueinto2021Whatarethekeycompetenciesthatthe
boardshouldlookforwhenbuildingacandidatelistWhat
cantheboarddotoensureaseamlessandeffectiveCEO
transitionJoinourpanelofdistinguishedexpertsasthey
uncoverthebestpracticesandtalkaboutwhattoavoid
duringtheprocess
Expert Insights Diversity Equity and InclusionOctober21|300pmndash415pmEDT
Thedataoverwhelminglyshowthatincludingdiversevoices
indecisionmakingyieldsbetterresultsWhilethefirststep
toachievethesedesirableoutcomesishavingdiversevoic-
espresentthesecondstepisensuringeffectiveinclusionof
thosevoicesThethirdstepisequityorensuringthateachof
thesevoicesisgivenanequalopportunitytobeheardInequi-
tyespeciallyhasrisentotheforefrontintheUnitedStatesin
recentmonthsTheadventofCOVID-19hasexposedthevast
disparityinsecurityandresourcesavailabletoUScitizensand
themurdersofGeorgeFloydandothershavesparkedwide-
spreadprotestsandanationalcalltoactiontoaddressongo-
ingsystemicracialinjusticesinoureconomicandjudicialsys-
temsInthispaneldirectorsandsubject-matterexpertswork
throughthemosteffectivewaysinwhichyoucanconfrontthe
challengesofensuringdiversityinclusionandequityforthe
companiesyouservesothatyourboardcancapitalizeonthe
provenadvantagesofanempowereddiverseworkforce
Fostering an Entrepreneurial Mindset in the BoardroomOctober23|100pmndash200pmEDT
Thisisatimethathasbeendefinedbytheacceleratingpaceof
digitaltransformationdisruptionandgrowinguncertaintymdash
alltrendsthatnowseemmorelikenormsInthecurrentbusi-
nessenvironmenttheentrepreneurialskillsofagilityresilience
andingenuityaretalentstowhichmanyorganizationsaspire
Inthissessiondirectorswillhaveanopportunitytoengagein
conversationwithAmyWilkinsononeofthenationrsquospremier
thoughtleadersonentrepreneurialleadershipabouthow
directorscanandshouldadapttoencourageagilityresil-
ienceandingenuitywithinthemselvestheirboardsandtheir
organizations
ThissessionisexclusivetomemberswhoareNACDDirector-
shipCertifiedregorNACDFellowsAnemailinvitationwillbe
sentoutwhenregistrationforthissessionbecomesavailable
Voices at the Table The Changing Role of the BoardOctober23|300pmndash400pmEDT
Arguablyservingasadirectorhasneverbeenmoredemand-
ingorcomplexThepandemichasbothmagnifiedtheimpor-
tanceandacceleratedtheconsequencesofgovernanceissues
rangingfromESGtohumancapitalanddigitaltransformation
Thecurrentbusinessenvironmenthasrequiredboardstoplace
moreoftheirfocusontheseareasofoversightwhilecontinu-
ingtoprovideeffectiveoversightoftheshort-andlong-term
effectsofthepandemicandrelatedeconomiccrisisAtthe
sametimeanincreasedfocusonraceandsocialjusticein
societymdashlongoverduetobesuremdashcreatesnewconversations
andbringsnewpeopledynamicsandareasoffocustothe
boardroomforcingdirectorstoconfrontunconsciousand
oftensystemicbiasesandassumptionsAsNACDFellowsand
NACDCertifiedProfessionalDirectorstradeyouhavedemonstrat-
edacommitmenttoexcellenceasboardleadersandyoucan
becatalystsforchangeinthispivotalandhistoricmoment
VIRTUAL NACD SUMMIT 20209
Joinusaswereflectonthepastyearandbeginplanningfor
2021andbeyondduringthisinsightfulpaneldiscussionwith
threeNACDDirectorshipCertifiedindividualspresentedin
partnershipwithKPMG
ThissessionisexclusivetomemberswhoareNACDDirector-
shipCertifiedorNACDFellowsAnemailinvitationwillbesent
outwhenregistrationforthissessionbecomesavailable
Small Group NetworkingOctober23|405pmndash445pmEDT
Joinusforaninteractivenetworkingexperiencepresentedin
partnershipwithKPMGEngageinpeer-to-peerdialoguewith
NACDCertifiedProfessionalDirectorsandNACDFellowsin
smallgroupdiscussions(hostedinZoom)
ThissessionisexclusivetomemberswhoareNACDDirector-
shipCertifiedorNACDFellowsAnemailinvitationwillbesent
outwhenregistrationforthissessionbecomesavailable
Expert Insights Business Transformation and Restructurings October28|300pmndash415pmEDT
Akeypartofboardresponsibilityisoverseeingstrategy
andriskPerhapsnowherearethesetworesponsibilities
moreintertwinedthanincorporatetransformationand
restructuringsBoardsmayneedtoconsiderthepossibil-
ityofgrowththroughacquisitionwhetherthecompany
shouldengageinajointventureandeventhesaleofthe
enterpriseMoreoverbusinessesconstantlyhavetoreinvent
themselvesdigitallytheremaybeaneedforrestructuring
andtransformationofbusinessplatformsasawholerather
thanjustimplementingnewdigitalprocessesInthissession
participantswilldiscusstheroleoftheboardinbusiness
transformationandrestructuringsanddiscoverthebest
waystoevaluatevariousstrategiesatdifferentpointsinthe
companyrsquoslifecycle
Expert Insights Data Privacy and CybersecurityOctober29|300pmndash415pmEDT
Shouldboardmemberslookatdataprivacyandcybersecurity
oversightthroughthesamelensoraretheybestviewedsep-
aratelyWhatchallengescancompaniesexpecttoseein2021
astheywadethroughtherisksposedbyavirtualworkforce
Joinapanelofexpertsforalivelydiscussionabouttheseques-
tionsandothers
Expert Insights Understanding the Boardrsquos Role in the S of ESGNovember2|300pmndash415pmEST
WhilemanythinkoftheE(for environmentaltopics)when
hearingthetermESG2020rsquosmyriadofcriseshavethrustthe
S(forsocialissues)intothespotlightduetoacurrentfocuson
employeehealthandsafetyAscompaniesmoveintothenew
operatingenvironmentSfactorsthatmightnotpreviously
haverisentotheleveloftheboardroomagendashouldnow
havetheboardrsquosattentionmdashamongthemthehumanrights
practicesofnewsuppliersandmanufacturerspayequityand
transparencyacrosstheworkforcecorporatepoliticalcontri-
butionsandlobbyingInvestorsandstakeholdersexpecttobe
abletounderstandhowcompaniesareidentifyingandtackling
theserisksdespitehownotoriouslyhardtheserisksareto
measureJointhissessiontodiscoverwaystoquantifysocial
metricsuncoverinvestorsrsquoexpectationsfortheboardand
understandtheboardrsquosrolesandresponsibilitiesinoverseeing
theSfactors
Expert Insights Nonprofit Governance November4|1100amndash1215pmEST
Nonprofitorganizationsfacegovernancechallengesthatare
verysimilartothoseoftheircorporatecounterpartsestab-
lishingtherightboardroomcompositionandculturekeep-
ingthechannelsforinformationflowbetweentheC-suite
andtheboardopenandmitigatinganever-changingarray
ofrisksNonprofitboardshoweverhaveuniquestructures
andresourcesandinanincreasinglyvolatileenvironment
facedifferentchallengesTheadventofCOVID-19andan
ensuingeconomicdownturnhaveledtodeclinesindona-
tionsandpressurestooperateeffectivelyinadigitalenvi-
ronmentformanynonprofitsmakingitdifficultforthemto
fulfilltheirorganizationsrsquomissionsJoinseasonednonprofit
boardleadersforacandiddiscussionabouthowyouasa
directorcanbestnavigateyourorganizationthroughadver-
sityandsteerthenonprofitsyouservetowardresiliency
Expert Insights Public Policy and Regulatory RiskNovember4|100pmndash215pmEST
Theelectionyearbringswithitthespecterofshifting
attitudesaboutregulationandpolicyintheUnitedStates
Whilemanycompaniesdonotlikebeingheavilyregulated
thetimelineinwhichtocomplywithasetofregulationscan
lastaboutaslongasanelectioncyclemdashandregulationscan
beupendedjustassoonasanewpartytakespowerWhat
VIRTUAL NACD SUMMIT 202010
changeshavebeenmadeduringthepastyeartopoliciesthat
affectyourbusinessesandwhatmightyourboardexpectto
seechangeintheyeartocomeOurpanelofexpertsreads
thepolicyandregulatorytealeavesandprovidespractical
guidanceonwhattowatchoutforin2021
Expert Insights Shareholder ActivismNovember4|300pmndash415pmEST
Year-roundshareholderactivismhasbecomethenewnorm
intheAmericanboardroomespeciallyduringtheseunprec-
edentedtimesDirectorsmustbepreparedforandreadyto
respondtopossibleunsolicitedoffersandchallengesDuring
thissessionNACDspeakerswilltalkabouttheboardrsquosrolein
preparingforandrespondingtoachallengeanddiscussthe
trendsinactivistcampaignsthathaveemergedoverthelast
yearincludingvolumevalueandsectorstargetedInorder
toequipdirectorswiththeknowledgeandtoolstheyneedto
addresssuchoccurrencesparticipantswilllearnhowtoask
keyquestionsduringanMampAprocesshowtomakesurethe
rightteamisinplaceandhowtofollowupduringintegration
inwaysthatwillensureoverallsuccessThe2021business
landscapewillalsobediscussedincludinghowtopreparefor
nextyearrsquosproxyseason
Expert Insights Human Capital and Talent OversightNovember9|300pmndash415pmEST
Humancapitaldiffersfromanyotherkindofcapitalmdashyouwonrsquot
finditonabalancesheetyetitarguablyisthebestindicator
ofacompanyrsquosvalueWetrulyareldquopeoplewhoneedpeoplerdquo
andtalentattractionretentionandutilizationareperhapsthe
mostimportantkeystoanyenterprisersquossuccessThisareaof
oversighthasbecomesignificantlymorechallenginginthe
pandemicenvironmentassalaryreductionsandlayoffshave
becomenecessaryevilsformanycompaniesConcurrently
thepushforracialjusticeanddiversityadvancementwhich
hasgainedmomentuminrecentmonthscannotbeignoredor
pushedtoabackburnerHowcanyourboardeffectivelyover-
seethecompanyrsquosstrategyfortalentdevelopmentamidrapid
transformationandunforeseenchallengesJointhisdiverse
panelofexpertsanddirectorsastheyrevealthebestpractices
forthenewnormal
Expert Insights MampANovember10|1100amndash1215pmEST
Manycompaniesattempttocreateadditionalsharehold-
ervaluebymeansofsignificantmergersoracquisitions
Historicallyhoweverthesetransactionshavealowsuccess
ratewithmorethantwo-thirdsfailingtoincreasethecom-
panyrsquosstockvalueWhatopportunitiesexistforcompanies
thathavethecashtomakemovesrightnowHowmight
strugglingcompaniesmakethebestofthesituationby
seekingtobeatargetUsingrecenthigh-profiletransac-
tionsasdiscussionstartersthissessionwillconsiderboth
thestrategicandfinancialargumentsformergersandac-
quisitionsandwillprovideboardmemberswithastep-by-
stepprocessforthinkingthroughsuchmegatransactions
Participantswilllearnhowtoasktherightquestionshow
tomakesuretherightteamisinplaceandhowtofollowup
duringintegrationinwaysthatwillensureoverallsuccess
Expert Insights Compensation Hot TopicsNovember10|100pmndash215pmEST
Inthissessionparticipantswilllookatevolvingissuesof
executiveanddirectorcompensationthatincludecurrent
challengesandtrendshowacommitteeshoulddevelopits
principlesformakingexecutive-compensationdecisions
considerationswhendeterminingCEOpayincludingpay
forperformanceandhowthestockmarketisinformingpay
(whenbusinessperformancemightdiffer)Thisdiscussion
willalsoexploreincentivesandrisk-takinginitiatives(es-
peciallygiventhecurrenteconomicenvironment)tohelpa
boarddetermineifthecompanyrsquosincentivestructurecould
inadvertentlycreateorexacerbaterisks
Expert Insights Technology and InnovationNovember10|300pmndash415pmEST
Formanydecadesthedate2020hasevokedanimageofa
far-offtimefilledwithbuzzinggadgetsandexotictechnolo-
giesthathaveendeduprevolutionizingsocietyThereality
isthatwhile2020hasbeenpepperedwithneatanduseful
innovationsthisyearwillberememberedmostforthespeed
withwhichbusinesseshaveadoptedtechnologyinorderto
surviveandthriveamidthepandemicWhathavetheunique
experiencesofthisyeartaughtourcompaniesabouttechnol-
ogyandinnovationinitiativesWhatcanboardslearnfrom
thesuccessesandfailuresofthepastyearthattheycancarry
intothefutureJoinustolearnwhatrsquosaroundthecornerfor
technologyandinnovationatyourcompanies
Expert Insights Geopolitical RiskNovember12|300pmndash415pmEST
Onthispanelmeredaysafterthe2020USgeneralelection
expertsdiscusshowtheparadigmshiftshappeningacross
theworldwillimpacttheoversightofbusinessrisksatyour
VIRTUAL NACD SUMMIT 202011
companyWhileourexpertsarelikelytofocustimeandat-
tentiononhowtheUSpresidentialandcongressionalelection
resultsmayroilmarketsattendeescanalsoexpectabroader
focusontheinterconnectivityoftheglobersquoseconomiesand
thetrendsthatwillaffectallofyourcompaniesinthequar-
tersandyearsahead
LEADERSHIP SYMPOSIUMS
NACD memberndashexclusive programming offered at
$555session
Private Company Leadership SymposiumOctober20|1100amndash200pmEDT
Lastyeardirectorsatprivatecompaniesrankedgrowing
business-modeldisruptionasthetoptrendmostlikelyto
impacttheirorganizationsthisyearSuchdisruptionshaveonly
intensifiedacross2020Privateboardsfaceuniquechallenges
astheytrytohelptheirorganizationsnavigatetheimplications
oftheCOVID-19pandemicandtheracialjusticemovementIn
thissymposiumpresentedinpartnershipwithEYlearnfrom
seasonedprivatecompanyboarddirectorsastheydiscuss
challengesspecifictodirectorsonprivatecompanyboards
Sessiontopicsinclude
bull howtoeffectivelypositionprivatecompaniesforfuture
growthinanuncertainbusinessclimatewithchangingand
unpredictablecustomerpreferencesand
bull boardoversightofhumancapitalsuchasequityinthe
workplaceminorityrepresentationintheorganization
andoversightofsafelyreturningtowork
Seefullagendawithsessiondescriptions
Small-Cap Leadership SymposiumOctober28|1100amndash200pmEDT
Themyriadissuesfacingdirectorsofsmaller-capboardshave
beenaccentuatedbyeventsin2020Thissymposiumpresent-
edinpartnershipwithBDOjoinssubject-matterexpertsand
experienceddirectorsinathree-partdiscussionAttendeeswill
receivevaluableinsightstheycanusetohelpsolvetheunique
challengesthatfacesmall-capcompanyboardsSessiontopics
include
bull howsmall-capdirectorscanreflectonstrategybyem-
bracingknowledgegainedviacrisisriskmanagement
bull howtopivottheboardrsquosoversightfocusinrealtime
aroundunfoldingeventsopportunitiesandchallenges
amidresourcedemandsand
bull howtoleverageboardmembersincriticalareasandantic-
ipatethefutureassmall-capbusinessesandtheirwork-
placesarereimaginedandredefined
Seefullagendawithsessiondescriptions
Lead Director and Chair Leadership Symposium
November2|1100amndash200pmEST
Theroleofthenonexecutivechairortheleaddirectormdashwhois
taskedwithleadingtheworkofindependentdirectorsmdash
isperhapsmorevitalnowthaneverbeforeInthesetumul-
tuoustimesleadershipisparamountanddemandsonthe
boardareatanall-timehighSowhorsquosleadingtheleaders
Jointhisdeepdiveintoboardleadershipfromthechairorlead
directorrsquosseatpresentedinpartnershipwithKPMGwhichwill
addresstheuniquechallengesfacingthisdirectorcohortand
uncoverwaystomaximizeyoureffectivenessasaleaddirector
Sessiontopicsinclude
bull howleaddirectorsandchairsshouldworkwithmanage-
menttorethinkstrategyinapostndashCOVID-19worldfrom
managingremoteworkforcesandacceleratingdigital
transformationtobuildingmoreresilientsupplychains
bull theroleoftheleaddirectorchairinoverseeingthecom-
panyrsquosresponsetodemandsformoretransparentand
higherqualityESGreportinganddisclosuresand
bull aninteractiveandintimatepeerexchangewhereattend-
eescannetworkvirtuallyanddialoguecandidlyonunique
challengesthatfaceleaddirectorsandchairs
Seefullagendawithsessiondescriptions
Cybersecurity Leadership SymposiumNovember12|1100amndash200pmEST
OfferedthisyearforthefirsttimetheCybersecurityLeader-
shipSymposiumpresentedinpartnershipwithAccentureand
VisibleRiskwillhelpyoureviewtheconceptsandpractices
boarddirectorsneedtooverseecyberriskeffectivelyJoinus
onNovember12forthreehoursofexpert-ledcommentary
practicaltipsthatyoucantakebacktoyourownboardroom
andasenseofwhatitwilltakeinthecomingbusinesscycles
toensurethattheenterpriseissecuredbutnotstifledSession
topicsinclude
bull whatittakestoleadincyber-riskresiliencyandembed
cyber-resilientapproachesintoyourcompanyrsquosstrategy
VIRTUAL NACD SUMMIT 202012
bull howtodecidewhichmetricstousetoassessandmonitor
cyberriskand
bull therisksandbenefitsofestablishingacyber-riskoversight
committeeonyourboard
Seefullagendawithsessiondescriptions
BOARD COMMITTEE FORUMS
NACD member-exclusive programming offered at
$555session
Audit Committee ForumOctober15|1100am-200pmEDT
NACDrsquosannualsurveysconfirmthatformanyboardsaudit
committeesareresponsibleforawiderangeoftopicsinclud-
ingcomplianceandenterpriseriskandcybersecurityThisyear
hasseenchangesinboththetopicsonauditcommitteeagen-
dasandthewaysthatthecommitteemeetsanddetermines
itsagendaInthisforumpresentedinpartnershipwithKPMG
explorethekeyissuesforauditcommitteestodaymdashfromvirtual
meetingsandremoteauditstoauditcommitteeeffectiveness
inthisrapidlychangingoperatingenvironmentSessiontopics
include
bull howtheauditcommitteersquosrolehaschangedandwhat
continuedchangesauditcommitteemembersandchairs
shouldexpect
bull afiresidechatfromaprominentCFOaboutwherethe
worldandauditoversightmaybeheadedinthemonths
tocomeand
bull interactivesmallgroupdiscussionsonhowauditcommit-
teesareplayingaroleinESGoversight
Seefullagendawithsessiondescriptions
Strategy and Risk Committee ForumOctober21|1100am-200pmEDT
ThisforumpresentedinpartnershipwithMarshampMcLennan
Coswillbevaluabletobothstrategycommitteeandriskcom-
mitteemembersThissessionisdesignedtoprovideinsights
andtoolstohelpovercomethechallengesthesecommittees
mayfaceinanincreasinglycomplexenvironmentStrategy
committeememberswillbeequippedwithtoolstostrength-
enstrategydevelopmentandriskcommitteememberswill
receivetoolstheycanusetomitigatetherisksfacingtheir
organizationBothstrategydevelopmentandriskmitigation
arecomplexchallengingtopicsthisforumwilldiscussanum-
beroftheleadingpracticesinthisspacetohelpdirectorscut
throughsomeofthatcomplexitySessiontopicsinclude
bull thefutureoftheworkforceandhowacceleratingtrends
impacttalentoversightandrequirerenewedoversightin
theboardroom
bull evolvingDampOliabilityandtheboardrsquosroleinoverseeing
climate-relatedrisksand
bull howboardscanapplylessonslearnedfrom2020tobetter
governthroughoverlappingcrisesandimprovedecision
making
Seefullagendawithsessiondescriptions
Compensation Committee ForumOctober29|1100am-200pmEDT
ThisforumpresentedinpartnershipwithPearlMeyerad-
dressesnewchallengesfacingthecompensationcommittee
includingtheimpactsofthecurrentglobaldisruptionandcivil
unrestthroughtheendof2020andbeyondAlmost30per-
centofemployeeanddirectorrespondentsreportedthattheir
companieshavereducedorfrozenbasesalariesforexecutives
thusfarthroughtheCOVID-19pandemicaccordingtoaPearl
MeyersurveyconductedinlateMayThisforumwilltouchon
thepointswherediversityequityandinclusioninitiativesmay
fitintocompensationplansaswellasexaminetheeffectsof
thenovelcoronavirusoncompensationtrendstoensurethe
compensationcommitteersquoscontinuedeffectivenessthrough
turbulenttimesSessiontopicsinclude
bull thecurrentandfuturestateofexecutivecompensation
suchastheuseofdiscretionandgoalsettingfor2021
bull thebroadeningmandateofthecompensationcommittee
andhowboardsarecontendingwithscopecreepand
bull interactivesmallgroupdiscussionsbetweenfellowcom-
pensationcommitteemembers
Seefullagendawithsessiondescriptions
Nominating and Governance Committee ForumNovember9|1100am-200pmEST
Howshouldthenominatingandgovernancecommitteego
aboutrecruitingandonboardingthecompanyrsquosnextchiefex-
ecutiveinavirtualenvironmentInlightofCOVID-19mdashandthe
possibilityofleadersgettingsickretiringearlyorleavingthe
organizationforotherreasonsmdashwhatarethebestpracticesyou
VIRTUAL NACD SUMMIT 202013
shouldconsiderinstitutingtoplanforCEOandboardmember
successionWhatcanandshouldthecommitteedowhencer-
tainboardmembersortheCEOshowthemselvestobeunfit
fortheirrolesHowcanthecommitteebettersupportdiversi-
tyofleadershipequityandpracticesthatencourageinclu-
sionacrosstheorganizationWiththesequestionsandmore
swirlinginthemindsofnominatingandgovernancecommittee
membersthisforumpresentedinpartnershipwithHeidrickamp
Struggleswillhelpdirectorsproactivelymeetevolvingboard
responsibilitieswithnewgovernanceinsightsthatstrengthen
theboardandthecompanySessiontopicsinclude
bull howdirectorscanbestworkwiththeCEOandtheC-suite
tocarrycompaniesthroughcrises
bull newbestpracticesinCEOsuccessionplanningand
bull theroleofthenomgovcommitteeincreatingtrustwithin
theboardroom
Seefullagendawithsessiondescriptions
VIRTUAL NACD SUMMIT 20202
PRICING amp ACCESS NACD
NONndashMEMBERS$1295
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FREE
MAINSTAGEOCTOBER12ndash13
AMBASSADOR SUSAN E RICEGENERAL COLIN L POWELL
USA (RET) AND MORE
CREDITS3SKILLamp3COLLABORATIVE
EXPERT INSIGHTSOCTOBER15ndashNOVEMBER12
ENVIRONMENTAL RISK OVERSIGHTCEO SUCCESSION PLANNING
DIVERSITY INCLUSION AND EQUITYDATA PRIVACY AND CYBERSECURITY
AND MORE
CREDITS1SKILL
BOARD COMMITTEE FORUMS
OCTOBER15ndashNOVEMBER12
AUDIT COMMITTEECOMPENSATION COMMITTEE
STRATEGY AND RISK COMMITTEENOMINATING AND GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE
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OCTOBER15ndashNOVEMBER12
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CertifieddirectorsNACDChapterboardmembersNACDFellowsandNACDFull-BoardMembersreceive10percentoffthepriceofBoardCommitteeForumsandLeadershipSymposiums
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1100amndash200pmEDT
Expert Insights Environmental Risk
Oversight
300pmndash415pmEDT
Strategy and Risk BCF
1100amndash200pmEDT
Expert Insights Diversity Inclusion and Equity
300pmndash415pmEDT
Small-Cap LS
1100amndash200pmEDT
Expert Insights Business Transformation
and Restructurings
300pmndash415pmEDT
Compensation BCF
1100amndash200pmEDT
Expert Insights Data Privacy and Cybersecurity
300pmndash415pmEDT
Fellows and Certified Directors Only
Fostering an Entrepreneurial Mindset
in the Boardroom100pmndash200pmEDT
Voices at the Table The Changing Role of the Board
300pmndash400pmEDT
Small Group Networking405pmndash445pmEDT
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Mainstage Content
100pmndash430pmEDT
Mainstage Content
100pmndash415pmEDT
New-Member Networking Reception
430pmndash545pmEDT
Private Company LS
1100amndash200pmEDT
Expert Insights CEO Succession Planning
300pmndash415pmEDT
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
Mainstage(complimentarywithregistration)
Expert Insights(complimentarywithregistration)
Leadership Symposiums (LS)(member-only$555session)
Board Committee Forums (BCF)(member-only$555session)
AgendasubjecttochangeVisitSummitNACDonlineorgAgendaforthemostrecentsessiondetailsandnewspeakerannouncementsaswecontinuetocrafttheVirtualNACDSummit2020
OCTOBER 2020 CALENDAR
VIRTUAL NACD SUMMIT 20204
Mainstage(complimentarywithregistration)
Expert Insights(complimentarywithregistration)
Leadership Symposiums (LS)(member-only$555session)
Board Committee Forums (BCF)(member-only$555session)
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Lead Director and Chair LS
1100amndash200pmEST
Expert Insights Understanding the
Boardrsquos Role in the S of ESG
300pmndash415pmEST
Nominating and Governance BCF
1100amndash200pmEST
Expert Insights Human Capital and Talent
Oversight
300pmndash415pmEST
Cybersecurity LS
1100amndash200pmEST
Expert Insights Geopolitical Risk
300pmndash415pmEST
Expert Insights MampA
1100amndash1215pmEST
Expert Insights Compensation Hot Topics
100pmndash215pmEST
Expert Insights Technology and Innovation
300pmndash415pmEST
Expert Insights Nonprofit Governance
1100amndash1215pmEST
Expert Insights Public Policy and Regulatory Risk
100pmndash215pmEST
Expert Insights Shareholder Activism
300pmndash415pmEST
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
AgendasubjecttochangeVisitSummitNACDonlineorgAgendaforthemostrecentsessiondetailsandnewspeakerannouncementsaswecontinuetocrafttheVirtualNACDSummit2020
VIRTUAL NACD SUMMIT 20205
100pmndash115pm CEOChair Welcome
115pmndash215pmProsperityandPurposeCapitalism
PhilanthropyandtheAmericanDream
AnandGiridharadasRGlennHubbard
ModeratorGillianTett
215pmndash225pm NACD Directorship 100reg Spotlight
225pmndash235pm Break
235pmndash320pmldquoNow WhatrdquomdashThoughts on Foreign Policy and
Leadership With Amb Susan E RiceAmbassadorSusanERiceModeratorPeterGleason
320pmndash330pm Break
330pmndash345pm In Conversation With Governor Lawrence J Hogan Jr GovLarryHoganModeratorDanGallagher
345pmndash430pmTheIntersectionoftheArcsSocialJustice
MovementsandCorporateOversight
LaurenAraizaDrTonyColesSarahKateEllis
ModeratorTinaTchen
MAINSTAGE AGENDANOVEMBER 2020WTIME CONFIRMED SPEAKER(S)SESSION TOPIC
MONDAY OCTOBER 12
100pmndash145pm MakeItBetterSustainabilityandProfitChipBerghBethFord
ModeratorMarisolAngelini
145pmndash155pm NACD NXTtrade Awards Spotlight
155pmndash205pm Break
205pmndash220pmShort Take The Future of Privacy Surveillance
and Consumer Autonomy JenniferGolbeck
220pmndash310pmHealthandSafetyintheNewNormalInConversationWithDrSanjayGupta
DrSanjayGuptaModeratorAlexisGlick
310pmndash320pm Break
320pmndash415pmFacingFrictionsAConversationWith
GenColinLPowellUSA(Ret)GenColinPowell
ModeratorMellodyHobson
415pm Wrap-up
TUESDAY OCTOBER 13
AgendasubjecttochangeVisitSummitNACDonlineorgAgendaforthemostrecentsessiondetailsandnewspeakerannouncementsaswecontinuetocrafttheVirtualNACDSummit2020
VIRTUAL NACD SUMMIT 20206
PROGRAMMING DESCRIPTIONS
MAINSTAGE
Prosperity and Purpose Capitalism Philanthropy and the American DreamOctober12|115pmndash215pmEDT
ldquoWersquoreallinthistogetherrdquohasbecomeanoft-repeatedtrope
symbolicofthecommiserationweareallfeelingduringthis
timeofsocialisolationeconomicdistressandfearforour
healthandlivelihoodsButisittrueThesystemswersquovebuilt
aroundourselvessupportandensureanunevendistributionof
wealthandinequitableaccesstoresourcesandopportunities
Theseinequalitieswhichhavealwaysexistedaremorevisible
andtangibleinatimeofwidespreadcrisisHowcanweuse
thistimetoreflectreevaluateandrebuildWhatroleifany
docorporationsplayinsolvingtheworldrsquosproblemsHear
fromtwoexpertsastheydiscusstheprosandconsofldquophilan-
throcapitalismrdquoandldquoconsciouscapitalismrdquoanddebatewheth-
eranalteredversionofcapitalismwouldbebeneficial
orevenpossiblefortheUnitedStatestoimplement
NACD Directorship 100reg SpotlightOctober12|215pmndash225pmEDT
TheannualNACDDirectorship100Awardsincludesthepre-
sentationofsixdistincthonorstheBKennethWestLifetime
AchievementAwardPublicCompanyDirectoroftheYear
PrivateCompanyDirectoroftheYearNonprofitDirectorof
theYearandtheDirectorship100(DirectorsandGovernance
Professionalscategories)Joinusforavideoretrospective
celebratingthisyearrsquosdistinguishedhonorees
ldquoNow WhatrdquomdashThoughts on Foreign Policy and Leadership With Amb Susan E RiceOctober12|235pmndash320pmEDT
Thefirstyearofthenewdecadehasprovenexplosivetosay
theleastandithasleftournationwonderingwhatthefuture
holdsHowmightashiftingworldorderupendedbythe
pandemicimpactAmericarsquossecurityprosperityandglobal
standingandwhataretheimplicationsforthepublicandpri-
vatesectorsAmbassadorSusanERicebringsnearly25years
ofexperiencethatincludesnationalsecuritypolicymaking
alongsidetwoUSpresidentscomplexdiplomacyandhigh-
stakesnegotiationasambassadortotheUnitedNationsand
arangeofboardexperiencethatincludesacurrentseaton
theboardofNetflixtothiscandidinterviewledbyNACDCEO
PeterGleasonDrawingfromherNew York TimesBestSeller
Tough Love My Story of the Things Worth Fighting For (2019)
AmbassadorRiceopenlysharesherpersonalstoryandthe
lessonsshehaslearnedonthekeystosuccessfulleadership
ofteamsandcomplexorganizationsthechallengesfacedby
womenandminoritiesinprofessionalleadershippositionsand
theimportanceofdiversitytoAmericansociety
In Conversation With Governor Lawrence J Hogan JrOctober12|330pmndash345pmEDT
NACDboardmemberandformerSECCommissionerDan
GallagherinterviewsMarylandrsquos62ndGovernorLawrence
JHoganJrinthisintimatediscussiononleadershipin
extraordinarytimes
The Intersection of the Arcs Social Justice Movements and Corporate OversightOctober12|345pmndash430pmEDT
Whiletheinclinationofthearcofjusticeoverthepastfive
decadesorsohasindeedbenttowardjusticeequityand
inclusionforallsomeofthesocialmovementsthathave
emergedoradvancedinthepast10yearsshowjusthowmuch
moreworkthereistodoOurpanelwilldiscusstheintersect-
inganddivergingpathsofmovementslikeBlackLivesMatter
andMeTooandtheslowprogresstowarddejureprotections
forLGBTQpeopleintheworkplaceandinsocietyfocusing
onwhatthesemovementsmeanforbusinessforworkplace
cultureandforyourworkintheboardroom
Make It Better Sustainability and ProfitOctober13|100pmndash145pmEDT
Climate-causeddisasterssuchasfloodsdroughtswildfires
andheatwavesthreatenbusinessoperationssupplychains
andpropertysitesaroundtheworldandinvestorshavetaken
noticeBasedonthemassiveincreasethatinvestinginESG
fundshasseenin2019expertsestimatethattherewillbe
morethan$20trillionofassetgrowthinfundsthataddress
climateriskoverthenext20yearsThepushforclimate-con-
sciousbusinesspracticesaffectsnotonlythepublicsectoras
consumerbehaviorechoesthesentimentsofenvironmental-
lyconsciousinvestorsacrosssectorsButwhatdoesimpact
VIRTUAL NACD SUMMIT 20207
investingreallymeanandlooklikeIsitheretostayorisit
aflashinthepanAndhowcancompaniesthatoperatein
highndashenvironmentalimpactindustriesadjusttothisdemand
InthishonestdiscussionhearfromimpactfulCEOswhohave
facedthischallengehead-onandgainanunderstandingof
whatcompaniesneedtodotodiscloseanddecreasetheir
carbonfootprintensuresustainabilityoftheirsupplychains
andcustomerbaseandavoidgettingleftbehindinthepush
forimpactinvesting
NACD NXTtrade Awards SpotlightOctober13|145pm-155pmEDT
TheannualNACDNXTRecognitionAwardsapplaudboards
fortheirexcellenceinboarddiversityandinclusiontohelp
buildlong-termvaluefortheircompaniesThisyearrsquosnominees
representawidearrayofindustriescompanytypesandsizes
Joinusincelebrating2020rsquostopthreewinnersinthisvideo
spotlightingtheiraccomplishmentsNACDNXTincollabo-
rationwithDeloitteandsupportedbyCACIandUSAAisa
multi-yearinitiativetohelpdirectorsandboardsunderstand
howtoleveragethepowerofdiversityandinclusion
Short Take The Future of Privacy Surveillance and Consumer AutonomyOctober13|205pmndash220pmEDT
Advancesinartificialintelligencethatcanfacilitateprofiling
personalizationtechnologymobileconnectednesspriva-
cyviolationsandColdWarndasheraintelligencetechniquesall
cametogetherinanexplosivewayinthe2016electionAswe
approachthe2020electionlittlehaschangedtopreventthe
suspiciousbehaviorwelastsawfouryearsagobuttechnology
hascontinuedtoadvanceexpandingthethreatsandopportu-
nitiesAtthesametimegovernmentsandhealth-careinstitu-
tionsarenowcollectingconsumerdatatotrackthespreadof
theCOVID-19virusButcandatacollectedfromphonesapps
computersandcreditcardsbeusedduringthistimeofcrisis
withoutdeployingmasssurveillanceintomuch-less-critical
spacesinthefutureWhatwillbetheparametersfordata
gatheringsurveillanceandpersonalizationinthefutureData
expertJenniferGolbeckdiscusseshowcompaniesandinsti-
tutionscanavoidprivacyinfringementandunconstitutional
influenceoperationswithoutsacrificingcrisispreparedness
Health and Safety in the New Normal In Conversation With Dr Sanjay GuptaOctober13|220pmndash310pmEDT
DrSanjayGuptaisnostrangertocrisesHehasperformed
life-savingbrainsurgeryindesertoperatingroomsinwar-torn
Baghdadandhasreportedfrompost-911NewYorkCitythe
2004tsunamiinSoutheastAsiaandthe2010Haitiearthquake
In2020thelargest-scalecrisisofourtime(COVID-19)has
plungedtheworldintoachasmofuncertaintyNowmorethan
everbeforetrueexpertsareinvaluableassetsandalliestothe
publicinnavigatingandunderstandinganewnormalGuptais
uniquelywellequippedmdashasbothaphysicianandareportermdash
toexaminethisinfectiousdiseaseoutbreakandlendinsightto
itstrajectorytherolethatmediaplaysandthepathforward
forbusinessleadersandindividualsThisengagingconversa-
tionwillbemoderatedbyjournalistandCEOAlexisGlick
Facing Frictions A Conversation With Gen Colin L Powell USA (Ret)October13|320pmndash415pmEDT
Asthenationapproachestheroadtothe2020presiden-
tialandcongressionalelectionitspeopleareideologically
dividedstrainingtostaysafeamidpiecemealresponsesto
theCOIVD-19pandemicandfacingthestarksocialrealitiesof
racismandeconomicinequalitieslaidbarebythepandemic
Rightnowourworldneedsthewisdomofexperiencedlead-
ersFewareaswellequippedtonavigatethechallengesfacing
corporationsandsocietyasGenColinLPowellUSA(Ret)
Powellwilladdresstheaudienceinakeynoteandwillthenin
acandidconversationledbyMellodyHobsondiscussthechal-
lengesfacingournationillustratingwhatneedstocomenext
basedonhisfirsthandexperiencesasacelebratedsecretaryof
statepubliccompanyboardmemberandcoalitionbuilder
New Member Networking ReceptionOctober13|430pmndash545pmEDT
VirtuallymeetandminglewithfellowdirectorsNACDchapter
leadersandNACDboardadvisorsatthisZoomnetworking
receptionpresentedinpartnershipwithBroadridgespecially
designedforNACDmemberswhohavejoinedwithinthelast
yearBereadytoturnonyourcameraandparticipateinsmall
groupnetworkingWecanrsquotwaittoseeyou
By invitation only Registration closes 48 hours prior to
session start
VIRTUAL NACD SUMMIT 20208
EXPERT INSIGHTS
Complimentary with registration
Expert Insights Environmental Risk OversightOctober15|300pmndash415pmEDT
COVID-19hasimpactedallfacetsofbusinessincludinghow
investorsarethinkingaboutESGThishasbeenalandmark
yearforinvestmentinESGfundstherehavebeenmorethan
$15billionininvestmentsinESGfundsduringthefirsthalfof
2020Ascompaniesmoveintotheldquonewnormalrdquoinvestorsare
lookingathowenvironmentalrisksarebeingincorporatedinto
acompanyrsquosoverallstrategyandinparticulartheboardrsquosrole
inoversightJointhissessiontolearnhowfellowdirectorsare
navigatingtheEinESGoversightfromidentifyingmaterial
environmentalrisksandutilizingmetricstoevaluatingmanage-
mentrsquosreportingandaddressinginvestorexpectationsabout
boardoversight
Expert Insights CEO Succession PlanningOctober20|300pmndash415pmEDT
Oneoftheboardrsquosmostimportantfunctionsistoensurea
rigorousandthoughtfulCEOsuccessionprocessOperating
undertheutmostscrutinyfromshareholdersdirectorsmust
deliverexceptionalCEOcandidatesthatalignwiththefirmrsquos
long-termstrategyandensureeffectiveonboardingofthe
newCEOInadditiontheboardmustengageincontinual
assessmentsofthoseinlineforsuccessionCEOturnover
reachedanall-timehighin2019andthistrendisexpectedto
continueinto2021Whatarethekeycompetenciesthatthe
boardshouldlookforwhenbuildingacandidatelistWhat
cantheboarddotoensureaseamlessandeffectiveCEO
transitionJoinourpanelofdistinguishedexpertsasthey
uncoverthebestpracticesandtalkaboutwhattoavoid
duringtheprocess
Expert Insights Diversity Equity and InclusionOctober21|300pmndash415pmEDT
Thedataoverwhelminglyshowthatincludingdiversevoices
indecisionmakingyieldsbetterresultsWhilethefirststep
toachievethesedesirableoutcomesishavingdiversevoic-
espresentthesecondstepisensuringeffectiveinclusionof
thosevoicesThethirdstepisequityorensuringthateachof
thesevoicesisgivenanequalopportunitytobeheardInequi-
tyespeciallyhasrisentotheforefrontintheUnitedStatesin
recentmonthsTheadventofCOVID-19hasexposedthevast
disparityinsecurityandresourcesavailabletoUScitizensand
themurdersofGeorgeFloydandothershavesparkedwide-
spreadprotestsandanationalcalltoactiontoaddressongo-
ingsystemicracialinjusticesinoureconomicandjudicialsys-
temsInthispaneldirectorsandsubject-matterexpertswork
throughthemosteffectivewaysinwhichyoucanconfrontthe
challengesofensuringdiversityinclusionandequityforthe
companiesyouservesothatyourboardcancapitalizeonthe
provenadvantagesofanempowereddiverseworkforce
Fostering an Entrepreneurial Mindset in the BoardroomOctober23|100pmndash200pmEDT
Thisisatimethathasbeendefinedbytheacceleratingpaceof
digitaltransformationdisruptionandgrowinguncertaintymdash
alltrendsthatnowseemmorelikenormsInthecurrentbusi-
nessenvironmenttheentrepreneurialskillsofagilityresilience
andingenuityaretalentstowhichmanyorganizationsaspire
Inthissessiondirectorswillhaveanopportunitytoengagein
conversationwithAmyWilkinsononeofthenationrsquospremier
thoughtleadersonentrepreneurialleadershipabouthow
directorscanandshouldadapttoencourageagilityresil-
ienceandingenuitywithinthemselvestheirboardsandtheir
organizations
ThissessionisexclusivetomemberswhoareNACDDirector-
shipCertifiedregorNACDFellowsAnemailinvitationwillbe
sentoutwhenregistrationforthissessionbecomesavailable
Voices at the Table The Changing Role of the BoardOctober23|300pmndash400pmEDT
Arguablyservingasadirectorhasneverbeenmoredemand-
ingorcomplexThepandemichasbothmagnifiedtheimpor-
tanceandacceleratedtheconsequencesofgovernanceissues
rangingfromESGtohumancapitalanddigitaltransformation
Thecurrentbusinessenvironmenthasrequiredboardstoplace
moreoftheirfocusontheseareasofoversightwhilecontinu-
ingtoprovideeffectiveoversightoftheshort-andlong-term
effectsofthepandemicandrelatedeconomiccrisisAtthe
sametimeanincreasedfocusonraceandsocialjusticein
societymdashlongoverduetobesuremdashcreatesnewconversations
andbringsnewpeopledynamicsandareasoffocustothe
boardroomforcingdirectorstoconfrontunconsciousand
oftensystemicbiasesandassumptionsAsNACDFellowsand
NACDCertifiedProfessionalDirectorstradeyouhavedemonstrat-
edacommitmenttoexcellenceasboardleadersandyoucan
becatalystsforchangeinthispivotalandhistoricmoment
VIRTUAL NACD SUMMIT 20209
Joinusaswereflectonthepastyearandbeginplanningfor
2021andbeyondduringthisinsightfulpaneldiscussionwith
threeNACDDirectorshipCertifiedindividualspresentedin
partnershipwithKPMG
ThissessionisexclusivetomemberswhoareNACDDirector-
shipCertifiedorNACDFellowsAnemailinvitationwillbesent
outwhenregistrationforthissessionbecomesavailable
Small Group NetworkingOctober23|405pmndash445pmEDT
Joinusforaninteractivenetworkingexperiencepresentedin
partnershipwithKPMGEngageinpeer-to-peerdialoguewith
NACDCertifiedProfessionalDirectorsandNACDFellowsin
smallgroupdiscussions(hostedinZoom)
ThissessionisexclusivetomemberswhoareNACDDirector-
shipCertifiedorNACDFellowsAnemailinvitationwillbesent
outwhenregistrationforthissessionbecomesavailable
Expert Insights Business Transformation and Restructurings October28|300pmndash415pmEDT
Akeypartofboardresponsibilityisoverseeingstrategy
andriskPerhapsnowherearethesetworesponsibilities
moreintertwinedthanincorporatetransformationand
restructuringsBoardsmayneedtoconsiderthepossibil-
ityofgrowththroughacquisitionwhetherthecompany
shouldengageinajointventureandeventhesaleofthe
enterpriseMoreoverbusinessesconstantlyhavetoreinvent
themselvesdigitallytheremaybeaneedforrestructuring
andtransformationofbusinessplatformsasawholerather
thanjustimplementingnewdigitalprocessesInthissession
participantswilldiscusstheroleoftheboardinbusiness
transformationandrestructuringsanddiscoverthebest
waystoevaluatevariousstrategiesatdifferentpointsinthe
companyrsquoslifecycle
Expert Insights Data Privacy and CybersecurityOctober29|300pmndash415pmEDT
Shouldboardmemberslookatdataprivacyandcybersecurity
oversightthroughthesamelensoraretheybestviewedsep-
aratelyWhatchallengescancompaniesexpecttoseein2021
astheywadethroughtherisksposedbyavirtualworkforce
Joinapanelofexpertsforalivelydiscussionabouttheseques-
tionsandothers
Expert Insights Understanding the Boardrsquos Role in the S of ESGNovember2|300pmndash415pmEST
WhilemanythinkoftheE(for environmentaltopics)when
hearingthetermESG2020rsquosmyriadofcriseshavethrustthe
S(forsocialissues)intothespotlightduetoacurrentfocuson
employeehealthandsafetyAscompaniesmoveintothenew
operatingenvironmentSfactorsthatmightnotpreviously
haverisentotheleveloftheboardroomagendashouldnow
havetheboardrsquosattentionmdashamongthemthehumanrights
practicesofnewsuppliersandmanufacturerspayequityand
transparencyacrosstheworkforcecorporatepoliticalcontri-
butionsandlobbyingInvestorsandstakeholdersexpecttobe
abletounderstandhowcompaniesareidentifyingandtackling
theserisksdespitehownotoriouslyhardtheserisksareto
measureJointhissessiontodiscoverwaystoquantifysocial
metricsuncoverinvestorsrsquoexpectationsfortheboardand
understandtheboardrsquosrolesandresponsibilitiesinoverseeing
theSfactors
Expert Insights Nonprofit Governance November4|1100amndash1215pmEST
Nonprofitorganizationsfacegovernancechallengesthatare
verysimilartothoseoftheircorporatecounterpartsestab-
lishingtherightboardroomcompositionandculturekeep-
ingthechannelsforinformationflowbetweentheC-suite
andtheboardopenandmitigatinganever-changingarray
ofrisksNonprofitboardshoweverhaveuniquestructures
andresourcesandinanincreasinglyvolatileenvironment
facedifferentchallengesTheadventofCOVID-19andan
ensuingeconomicdownturnhaveledtodeclinesindona-
tionsandpressurestooperateeffectivelyinadigitalenvi-
ronmentformanynonprofitsmakingitdifficultforthemto
fulfilltheirorganizationsrsquomissionsJoinseasonednonprofit
boardleadersforacandiddiscussionabouthowyouasa
directorcanbestnavigateyourorganizationthroughadver-
sityandsteerthenonprofitsyouservetowardresiliency
Expert Insights Public Policy and Regulatory RiskNovember4|100pmndash215pmEST
Theelectionyearbringswithitthespecterofshifting
attitudesaboutregulationandpolicyintheUnitedStates
Whilemanycompaniesdonotlikebeingheavilyregulated
thetimelineinwhichtocomplywithasetofregulationscan
lastaboutaslongasanelectioncyclemdashandregulationscan
beupendedjustassoonasanewpartytakespowerWhat
VIRTUAL NACD SUMMIT 202010
changeshavebeenmadeduringthepastyeartopoliciesthat
affectyourbusinessesandwhatmightyourboardexpectto
seechangeintheyeartocomeOurpanelofexpertsreads
thepolicyandregulatorytealeavesandprovidespractical
guidanceonwhattowatchoutforin2021
Expert Insights Shareholder ActivismNovember4|300pmndash415pmEST
Year-roundshareholderactivismhasbecomethenewnorm
intheAmericanboardroomespeciallyduringtheseunprec-
edentedtimesDirectorsmustbepreparedforandreadyto
respondtopossibleunsolicitedoffersandchallengesDuring
thissessionNACDspeakerswilltalkabouttheboardrsquosrolein
preparingforandrespondingtoachallengeanddiscussthe
trendsinactivistcampaignsthathaveemergedoverthelast
yearincludingvolumevalueandsectorstargetedInorder
toequipdirectorswiththeknowledgeandtoolstheyneedto
addresssuchoccurrencesparticipantswilllearnhowtoask
keyquestionsduringanMampAprocesshowtomakesurethe
rightteamisinplaceandhowtofollowupduringintegration
inwaysthatwillensureoverallsuccessThe2021business
landscapewillalsobediscussedincludinghowtopreparefor
nextyearrsquosproxyseason
Expert Insights Human Capital and Talent OversightNovember9|300pmndash415pmEST
Humancapitaldiffersfromanyotherkindofcapitalmdashyouwonrsquot
finditonabalancesheetyetitarguablyisthebestindicator
ofacompanyrsquosvalueWetrulyareldquopeoplewhoneedpeoplerdquo
andtalentattractionretentionandutilizationareperhapsthe
mostimportantkeystoanyenterprisersquossuccessThisareaof
oversighthasbecomesignificantlymorechallenginginthe
pandemicenvironmentassalaryreductionsandlayoffshave
becomenecessaryevilsformanycompaniesConcurrently
thepushforracialjusticeanddiversityadvancementwhich
hasgainedmomentuminrecentmonthscannotbeignoredor
pushedtoabackburnerHowcanyourboardeffectivelyover-
seethecompanyrsquosstrategyfortalentdevelopmentamidrapid
transformationandunforeseenchallengesJointhisdiverse
panelofexpertsanddirectorsastheyrevealthebestpractices
forthenewnormal
Expert Insights MampANovember10|1100amndash1215pmEST
Manycompaniesattempttocreateadditionalsharehold-
ervaluebymeansofsignificantmergersoracquisitions
Historicallyhoweverthesetransactionshavealowsuccess
ratewithmorethantwo-thirdsfailingtoincreasethecom-
panyrsquosstockvalueWhatopportunitiesexistforcompanies
thathavethecashtomakemovesrightnowHowmight
strugglingcompaniesmakethebestofthesituationby
seekingtobeatargetUsingrecenthigh-profiletransac-
tionsasdiscussionstartersthissessionwillconsiderboth
thestrategicandfinancialargumentsformergersandac-
quisitionsandwillprovideboardmemberswithastep-by-
stepprocessforthinkingthroughsuchmegatransactions
Participantswilllearnhowtoasktherightquestionshow
tomakesuretherightteamisinplaceandhowtofollowup
duringintegrationinwaysthatwillensureoverallsuccess
Expert Insights Compensation Hot TopicsNovember10|100pmndash215pmEST
Inthissessionparticipantswilllookatevolvingissuesof
executiveanddirectorcompensationthatincludecurrent
challengesandtrendshowacommitteeshoulddevelopits
principlesformakingexecutive-compensationdecisions
considerationswhendeterminingCEOpayincludingpay
forperformanceandhowthestockmarketisinformingpay
(whenbusinessperformancemightdiffer)Thisdiscussion
willalsoexploreincentivesandrisk-takinginitiatives(es-
peciallygiventhecurrenteconomicenvironment)tohelpa
boarddetermineifthecompanyrsquosincentivestructurecould
inadvertentlycreateorexacerbaterisks
Expert Insights Technology and InnovationNovember10|300pmndash415pmEST
Formanydecadesthedate2020hasevokedanimageofa
far-offtimefilledwithbuzzinggadgetsandexotictechnolo-
giesthathaveendeduprevolutionizingsocietyThereality
isthatwhile2020hasbeenpepperedwithneatanduseful
innovationsthisyearwillberememberedmostforthespeed
withwhichbusinesseshaveadoptedtechnologyinorderto
surviveandthriveamidthepandemicWhathavetheunique
experiencesofthisyeartaughtourcompaniesabouttechnol-
ogyandinnovationinitiativesWhatcanboardslearnfrom
thesuccessesandfailuresofthepastyearthattheycancarry
intothefutureJoinustolearnwhatrsquosaroundthecornerfor
technologyandinnovationatyourcompanies
Expert Insights Geopolitical RiskNovember12|300pmndash415pmEST
Onthispanelmeredaysafterthe2020USgeneralelection
expertsdiscusshowtheparadigmshiftshappeningacross
theworldwillimpacttheoversightofbusinessrisksatyour
VIRTUAL NACD SUMMIT 202011
companyWhileourexpertsarelikelytofocustimeandat-
tentiononhowtheUSpresidentialandcongressionalelection
resultsmayroilmarketsattendeescanalsoexpectabroader
focusontheinterconnectivityoftheglobersquoseconomiesand
thetrendsthatwillaffectallofyourcompaniesinthequar-
tersandyearsahead
LEADERSHIP SYMPOSIUMS
NACD memberndashexclusive programming offered at
$555session
Private Company Leadership SymposiumOctober20|1100amndash200pmEDT
Lastyeardirectorsatprivatecompaniesrankedgrowing
business-modeldisruptionasthetoptrendmostlikelyto
impacttheirorganizationsthisyearSuchdisruptionshaveonly
intensifiedacross2020Privateboardsfaceuniquechallenges
astheytrytohelptheirorganizationsnavigatetheimplications
oftheCOVID-19pandemicandtheracialjusticemovementIn
thissymposiumpresentedinpartnershipwithEYlearnfrom
seasonedprivatecompanyboarddirectorsastheydiscuss
challengesspecifictodirectorsonprivatecompanyboards
Sessiontopicsinclude
bull howtoeffectivelypositionprivatecompaniesforfuture
growthinanuncertainbusinessclimatewithchangingand
unpredictablecustomerpreferencesand
bull boardoversightofhumancapitalsuchasequityinthe
workplaceminorityrepresentationintheorganization
andoversightofsafelyreturningtowork
Seefullagendawithsessiondescriptions
Small-Cap Leadership SymposiumOctober28|1100amndash200pmEDT
Themyriadissuesfacingdirectorsofsmaller-capboardshave
beenaccentuatedbyeventsin2020Thissymposiumpresent-
edinpartnershipwithBDOjoinssubject-matterexpertsand
experienceddirectorsinathree-partdiscussionAttendeeswill
receivevaluableinsightstheycanusetohelpsolvetheunique
challengesthatfacesmall-capcompanyboardsSessiontopics
include
bull howsmall-capdirectorscanreflectonstrategybyem-
bracingknowledgegainedviacrisisriskmanagement
bull howtopivottheboardrsquosoversightfocusinrealtime
aroundunfoldingeventsopportunitiesandchallenges
amidresourcedemandsand
bull howtoleverageboardmembersincriticalareasandantic-
ipatethefutureassmall-capbusinessesandtheirwork-
placesarereimaginedandredefined
Seefullagendawithsessiondescriptions
Lead Director and Chair Leadership Symposium
November2|1100amndash200pmEST
Theroleofthenonexecutivechairortheleaddirectormdashwhois
taskedwithleadingtheworkofindependentdirectorsmdash
isperhapsmorevitalnowthaneverbeforeInthesetumul-
tuoustimesleadershipisparamountanddemandsonthe
boardareatanall-timehighSowhorsquosleadingtheleaders
Jointhisdeepdiveintoboardleadershipfromthechairorlead
directorrsquosseatpresentedinpartnershipwithKPMGwhichwill
addresstheuniquechallengesfacingthisdirectorcohortand
uncoverwaystomaximizeyoureffectivenessasaleaddirector
Sessiontopicsinclude
bull howleaddirectorsandchairsshouldworkwithmanage-
menttorethinkstrategyinapostndashCOVID-19worldfrom
managingremoteworkforcesandacceleratingdigital
transformationtobuildingmoreresilientsupplychains
bull theroleoftheleaddirectorchairinoverseeingthecom-
panyrsquosresponsetodemandsformoretransparentand
higherqualityESGreportinganddisclosuresand
bull aninteractiveandintimatepeerexchangewhereattend-
eescannetworkvirtuallyanddialoguecandidlyonunique
challengesthatfaceleaddirectorsandchairs
Seefullagendawithsessiondescriptions
Cybersecurity Leadership SymposiumNovember12|1100amndash200pmEST
OfferedthisyearforthefirsttimetheCybersecurityLeader-
shipSymposiumpresentedinpartnershipwithAccentureand
VisibleRiskwillhelpyoureviewtheconceptsandpractices
boarddirectorsneedtooverseecyberriskeffectivelyJoinus
onNovember12forthreehoursofexpert-ledcommentary
practicaltipsthatyoucantakebacktoyourownboardroom
andasenseofwhatitwilltakeinthecomingbusinesscycles
toensurethattheenterpriseissecuredbutnotstifledSession
topicsinclude
bull whatittakestoleadincyber-riskresiliencyandembed
cyber-resilientapproachesintoyourcompanyrsquosstrategy
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bull howtodecidewhichmetricstousetoassessandmonitor
cyberriskand
bull therisksandbenefitsofestablishingacyber-riskoversight
committeeonyourboard
Seefullagendawithsessiondescriptions
BOARD COMMITTEE FORUMS
NACD member-exclusive programming offered at
$555session
Audit Committee ForumOctober15|1100am-200pmEDT
NACDrsquosannualsurveysconfirmthatformanyboardsaudit
committeesareresponsibleforawiderangeoftopicsinclud-
ingcomplianceandenterpriseriskandcybersecurityThisyear
hasseenchangesinboththetopicsonauditcommitteeagen-
dasandthewaysthatthecommitteemeetsanddetermines
itsagendaInthisforumpresentedinpartnershipwithKPMG
explorethekeyissuesforauditcommitteestodaymdashfromvirtual
meetingsandremoteauditstoauditcommitteeeffectiveness
inthisrapidlychangingoperatingenvironmentSessiontopics
include
bull howtheauditcommitteersquosrolehaschangedandwhat
continuedchangesauditcommitteemembersandchairs
shouldexpect
bull afiresidechatfromaprominentCFOaboutwherethe
worldandauditoversightmaybeheadedinthemonths
tocomeand
bull interactivesmallgroupdiscussionsonhowauditcommit-
teesareplayingaroleinESGoversight
Seefullagendawithsessiondescriptions
Strategy and Risk Committee ForumOctober21|1100am-200pmEDT
ThisforumpresentedinpartnershipwithMarshampMcLennan
Coswillbevaluabletobothstrategycommitteeandriskcom-
mitteemembersThissessionisdesignedtoprovideinsights
andtoolstohelpovercomethechallengesthesecommittees
mayfaceinanincreasinglycomplexenvironmentStrategy
committeememberswillbeequippedwithtoolstostrength-
enstrategydevelopmentandriskcommitteememberswill
receivetoolstheycanusetomitigatetherisksfacingtheir
organizationBothstrategydevelopmentandriskmitigation
arecomplexchallengingtopicsthisforumwilldiscussanum-
beroftheleadingpracticesinthisspacetohelpdirectorscut
throughsomeofthatcomplexitySessiontopicsinclude
bull thefutureoftheworkforceandhowacceleratingtrends
impacttalentoversightandrequirerenewedoversightin
theboardroom
bull evolvingDampOliabilityandtheboardrsquosroleinoverseeing
climate-relatedrisksand
bull howboardscanapplylessonslearnedfrom2020tobetter
governthroughoverlappingcrisesandimprovedecision
making
Seefullagendawithsessiondescriptions
Compensation Committee ForumOctober29|1100am-200pmEDT
ThisforumpresentedinpartnershipwithPearlMeyerad-
dressesnewchallengesfacingthecompensationcommittee
includingtheimpactsofthecurrentglobaldisruptionandcivil
unrestthroughtheendof2020andbeyondAlmost30per-
centofemployeeanddirectorrespondentsreportedthattheir
companieshavereducedorfrozenbasesalariesforexecutives
thusfarthroughtheCOVID-19pandemicaccordingtoaPearl
MeyersurveyconductedinlateMayThisforumwilltouchon
thepointswherediversityequityandinclusioninitiativesmay
fitintocompensationplansaswellasexaminetheeffectsof
thenovelcoronavirusoncompensationtrendstoensurethe
compensationcommitteersquoscontinuedeffectivenessthrough
turbulenttimesSessiontopicsinclude
bull thecurrentandfuturestateofexecutivecompensation
suchastheuseofdiscretionandgoalsettingfor2021
bull thebroadeningmandateofthecompensationcommittee
andhowboardsarecontendingwithscopecreepand
bull interactivesmallgroupdiscussionsbetweenfellowcom-
pensationcommitteemembers
Seefullagendawithsessiondescriptions
Nominating and Governance Committee ForumNovember9|1100am-200pmEST
Howshouldthenominatingandgovernancecommitteego
aboutrecruitingandonboardingthecompanyrsquosnextchiefex-
ecutiveinavirtualenvironmentInlightofCOVID-19mdashandthe
possibilityofleadersgettingsickretiringearlyorleavingthe
organizationforotherreasonsmdashwhatarethebestpracticesyou
VIRTUAL NACD SUMMIT 202013
shouldconsiderinstitutingtoplanforCEOandboardmember
successionWhatcanandshouldthecommitteedowhencer-
tainboardmembersortheCEOshowthemselvestobeunfit
fortheirrolesHowcanthecommitteebettersupportdiversi-
tyofleadershipequityandpracticesthatencourageinclu-
sionacrosstheorganizationWiththesequestionsandmore
swirlinginthemindsofnominatingandgovernancecommittee
membersthisforumpresentedinpartnershipwithHeidrickamp
Struggleswillhelpdirectorsproactivelymeetevolvingboard
responsibilitieswithnewgovernanceinsightsthatstrengthen
theboardandthecompanySessiontopicsinclude
bull howdirectorscanbestworkwiththeCEOandtheC-suite
tocarrycompaniesthroughcrises
bull newbestpracticesinCEOsuccessionplanningand
bull theroleofthenomgovcommitteeincreatingtrustwithin
theboardroom
Seefullagendawithsessiondescriptions
VIRTUAL NACD SUMMIT 20203
1 2
9
16
23
30
8
15
22
29
7
14
21
28
6
13
20
27
Audit BCF
1100amndash200pmEDT
Expert Insights Environmental Risk
Oversight
300pmndash415pmEDT
Strategy and Risk BCF
1100amndash200pmEDT
Expert Insights Diversity Inclusion and Equity
300pmndash415pmEDT
Small-Cap LS
1100amndash200pmEDT
Expert Insights Business Transformation
and Restructurings
300pmndash415pmEDT
Compensation BCF
1100amndash200pmEDT
Expert Insights Data Privacy and Cybersecurity
300pmndash415pmEDT
Fellows and Certified Directors Only
Fostering an Entrepreneurial Mindset
in the Boardroom100pmndash200pmEDT
Voices at the Table The Changing Role of the Board
300pmndash400pmEDT
Small Group Networking405pmndash445pmEDT
5
12
19
26
Mainstage Content
100pmndash430pmEDT
Mainstage Content
100pmndash415pmEDT
New-Member Networking Reception
430pmndash545pmEDT
Private Company LS
1100amndash200pmEDT
Expert Insights CEO Succession Planning
300pmndash415pmEDT
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
Mainstage(complimentarywithregistration)
Expert Insights(complimentarywithregistration)
Leadership Symposiums (LS)(member-only$555session)
Board Committee Forums (BCF)(member-only$555session)
AgendasubjecttochangeVisitSummitNACDonlineorgAgendaforthemostrecentsessiondetailsandnewspeakerannouncementsaswecontinuetocrafttheVirtualNACDSummit2020
OCTOBER 2020 CALENDAR
VIRTUAL NACD SUMMIT 20204
Mainstage(complimentarywithregistration)
Expert Insights(complimentarywithregistration)
Leadership Symposiums (LS)(member-only$555session)
Board Committee Forums (BCF)(member-only$555session)
NOVEMBER 2020 CALENDAR
2
9
16
23
3
10
17
24
5
12
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26
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13
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Lead Director and Chair LS
1100amndash200pmEST
Expert Insights Understanding the
Boardrsquos Role in the S of ESG
300pmndash415pmEST
Nominating and Governance BCF
1100amndash200pmEST
Expert Insights Human Capital and Talent
Oversight
300pmndash415pmEST
Cybersecurity LS
1100amndash200pmEST
Expert Insights Geopolitical Risk
300pmndash415pmEST
Expert Insights MampA
1100amndash1215pmEST
Expert Insights Compensation Hot Topics
100pmndash215pmEST
Expert Insights Technology and Innovation
300pmndash415pmEST
Expert Insights Nonprofit Governance
1100amndash1215pmEST
Expert Insights Public Policy and Regulatory Risk
100pmndash215pmEST
Expert Insights Shareholder Activism
300pmndash415pmEST
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
AgendasubjecttochangeVisitSummitNACDonlineorgAgendaforthemostrecentsessiondetailsandnewspeakerannouncementsaswecontinuetocrafttheVirtualNACDSummit2020
VIRTUAL NACD SUMMIT 20205
100pmndash115pm CEOChair Welcome
115pmndash215pmProsperityandPurposeCapitalism
PhilanthropyandtheAmericanDream
AnandGiridharadasRGlennHubbard
ModeratorGillianTett
215pmndash225pm NACD Directorship 100reg Spotlight
225pmndash235pm Break
235pmndash320pmldquoNow WhatrdquomdashThoughts on Foreign Policy and
Leadership With Amb Susan E RiceAmbassadorSusanERiceModeratorPeterGleason
320pmndash330pm Break
330pmndash345pm In Conversation With Governor Lawrence J Hogan Jr GovLarryHoganModeratorDanGallagher
345pmndash430pmTheIntersectionoftheArcsSocialJustice
MovementsandCorporateOversight
LaurenAraizaDrTonyColesSarahKateEllis
ModeratorTinaTchen
MAINSTAGE AGENDANOVEMBER 2020WTIME CONFIRMED SPEAKER(S)SESSION TOPIC
MONDAY OCTOBER 12
100pmndash145pm MakeItBetterSustainabilityandProfitChipBerghBethFord
ModeratorMarisolAngelini
145pmndash155pm NACD NXTtrade Awards Spotlight
155pmndash205pm Break
205pmndash220pmShort Take The Future of Privacy Surveillance
and Consumer Autonomy JenniferGolbeck
220pmndash310pmHealthandSafetyintheNewNormalInConversationWithDrSanjayGupta
DrSanjayGuptaModeratorAlexisGlick
310pmndash320pm Break
320pmndash415pmFacingFrictionsAConversationWith
GenColinLPowellUSA(Ret)GenColinPowell
ModeratorMellodyHobson
415pm Wrap-up
TUESDAY OCTOBER 13
AgendasubjecttochangeVisitSummitNACDonlineorgAgendaforthemostrecentsessiondetailsandnewspeakerannouncementsaswecontinuetocrafttheVirtualNACDSummit2020
VIRTUAL NACD SUMMIT 20206
PROGRAMMING DESCRIPTIONS
MAINSTAGE
Prosperity and Purpose Capitalism Philanthropy and the American DreamOctober12|115pmndash215pmEDT
ldquoWersquoreallinthistogetherrdquohasbecomeanoft-repeatedtrope
symbolicofthecommiserationweareallfeelingduringthis
timeofsocialisolationeconomicdistressandfearforour
healthandlivelihoodsButisittrueThesystemswersquovebuilt
aroundourselvessupportandensureanunevendistributionof
wealthandinequitableaccesstoresourcesandopportunities
Theseinequalitieswhichhavealwaysexistedaremorevisible
andtangibleinatimeofwidespreadcrisisHowcanweuse
thistimetoreflectreevaluateandrebuildWhatroleifany
docorporationsplayinsolvingtheworldrsquosproblemsHear
fromtwoexpertsastheydiscusstheprosandconsofldquophilan-
throcapitalismrdquoandldquoconsciouscapitalismrdquoanddebatewheth-
eranalteredversionofcapitalismwouldbebeneficial
orevenpossiblefortheUnitedStatestoimplement
NACD Directorship 100reg SpotlightOctober12|215pmndash225pmEDT
TheannualNACDDirectorship100Awardsincludesthepre-
sentationofsixdistincthonorstheBKennethWestLifetime
AchievementAwardPublicCompanyDirectoroftheYear
PrivateCompanyDirectoroftheYearNonprofitDirectorof
theYearandtheDirectorship100(DirectorsandGovernance
Professionalscategories)Joinusforavideoretrospective
celebratingthisyearrsquosdistinguishedhonorees
ldquoNow WhatrdquomdashThoughts on Foreign Policy and Leadership With Amb Susan E RiceOctober12|235pmndash320pmEDT
Thefirstyearofthenewdecadehasprovenexplosivetosay
theleastandithasleftournationwonderingwhatthefuture
holdsHowmightashiftingworldorderupendedbythe
pandemicimpactAmericarsquossecurityprosperityandglobal
standingandwhataretheimplicationsforthepublicandpri-
vatesectorsAmbassadorSusanERicebringsnearly25years
ofexperiencethatincludesnationalsecuritypolicymaking
alongsidetwoUSpresidentscomplexdiplomacyandhigh-
stakesnegotiationasambassadortotheUnitedNationsand
arangeofboardexperiencethatincludesacurrentseaton
theboardofNetflixtothiscandidinterviewledbyNACDCEO
PeterGleasonDrawingfromherNew York TimesBestSeller
Tough Love My Story of the Things Worth Fighting For (2019)
AmbassadorRiceopenlysharesherpersonalstoryandthe
lessonsshehaslearnedonthekeystosuccessfulleadership
ofteamsandcomplexorganizationsthechallengesfacedby
womenandminoritiesinprofessionalleadershippositionsand
theimportanceofdiversitytoAmericansociety
In Conversation With Governor Lawrence J Hogan JrOctober12|330pmndash345pmEDT
NACDboardmemberandformerSECCommissionerDan
GallagherinterviewsMarylandrsquos62ndGovernorLawrence
JHoganJrinthisintimatediscussiononleadershipin
extraordinarytimes
The Intersection of the Arcs Social Justice Movements and Corporate OversightOctober12|345pmndash430pmEDT
Whiletheinclinationofthearcofjusticeoverthepastfive
decadesorsohasindeedbenttowardjusticeequityand
inclusionforallsomeofthesocialmovementsthathave
emergedoradvancedinthepast10yearsshowjusthowmuch
moreworkthereistodoOurpanelwilldiscusstheintersect-
inganddivergingpathsofmovementslikeBlackLivesMatter
andMeTooandtheslowprogresstowarddejureprotections
forLGBTQpeopleintheworkplaceandinsocietyfocusing
onwhatthesemovementsmeanforbusinessforworkplace
cultureandforyourworkintheboardroom
Make It Better Sustainability and ProfitOctober13|100pmndash145pmEDT
Climate-causeddisasterssuchasfloodsdroughtswildfires
andheatwavesthreatenbusinessoperationssupplychains
andpropertysitesaroundtheworldandinvestorshavetaken
noticeBasedonthemassiveincreasethatinvestinginESG
fundshasseenin2019expertsestimatethattherewillbe
morethan$20trillionofassetgrowthinfundsthataddress
climateriskoverthenext20yearsThepushforclimate-con-
sciousbusinesspracticesaffectsnotonlythepublicsectoras
consumerbehaviorechoesthesentimentsofenvironmental-
lyconsciousinvestorsacrosssectorsButwhatdoesimpact
VIRTUAL NACD SUMMIT 20207
investingreallymeanandlooklikeIsitheretostayorisit
aflashinthepanAndhowcancompaniesthatoperatein
highndashenvironmentalimpactindustriesadjusttothisdemand
InthishonestdiscussionhearfromimpactfulCEOswhohave
facedthischallengehead-onandgainanunderstandingof
whatcompaniesneedtodotodiscloseanddecreasetheir
carbonfootprintensuresustainabilityoftheirsupplychains
andcustomerbaseandavoidgettingleftbehindinthepush
forimpactinvesting
NACD NXTtrade Awards SpotlightOctober13|145pm-155pmEDT
TheannualNACDNXTRecognitionAwardsapplaudboards
fortheirexcellenceinboarddiversityandinclusiontohelp
buildlong-termvaluefortheircompaniesThisyearrsquosnominees
representawidearrayofindustriescompanytypesandsizes
Joinusincelebrating2020rsquostopthreewinnersinthisvideo
spotlightingtheiraccomplishmentsNACDNXTincollabo-
rationwithDeloitteandsupportedbyCACIandUSAAisa
multi-yearinitiativetohelpdirectorsandboardsunderstand
howtoleveragethepowerofdiversityandinclusion
Short Take The Future of Privacy Surveillance and Consumer AutonomyOctober13|205pmndash220pmEDT
Advancesinartificialintelligencethatcanfacilitateprofiling
personalizationtechnologymobileconnectednesspriva-
cyviolationsandColdWarndasheraintelligencetechniquesall
cametogetherinanexplosivewayinthe2016electionAswe
approachthe2020electionlittlehaschangedtopreventthe
suspiciousbehaviorwelastsawfouryearsagobuttechnology
hascontinuedtoadvanceexpandingthethreatsandopportu-
nitiesAtthesametimegovernmentsandhealth-careinstitu-
tionsarenowcollectingconsumerdatatotrackthespreadof
theCOVID-19virusButcandatacollectedfromphonesapps
computersandcreditcardsbeusedduringthistimeofcrisis
withoutdeployingmasssurveillanceintomuch-less-critical
spacesinthefutureWhatwillbetheparametersfordata
gatheringsurveillanceandpersonalizationinthefutureData
expertJenniferGolbeckdiscusseshowcompaniesandinsti-
tutionscanavoidprivacyinfringementandunconstitutional
influenceoperationswithoutsacrificingcrisispreparedness
Health and Safety in the New Normal In Conversation With Dr Sanjay GuptaOctober13|220pmndash310pmEDT
DrSanjayGuptaisnostrangertocrisesHehasperformed
life-savingbrainsurgeryindesertoperatingroomsinwar-torn
Baghdadandhasreportedfrompost-911NewYorkCitythe
2004tsunamiinSoutheastAsiaandthe2010Haitiearthquake
In2020thelargest-scalecrisisofourtime(COVID-19)has
plungedtheworldintoachasmofuncertaintyNowmorethan
everbeforetrueexpertsareinvaluableassetsandalliestothe
publicinnavigatingandunderstandinganewnormalGuptais
uniquelywellequippedmdashasbothaphysicianandareportermdash
toexaminethisinfectiousdiseaseoutbreakandlendinsightto
itstrajectorytherolethatmediaplaysandthepathforward
forbusinessleadersandindividualsThisengagingconversa-
tionwillbemoderatedbyjournalistandCEOAlexisGlick
Facing Frictions A Conversation With Gen Colin L Powell USA (Ret)October13|320pmndash415pmEDT
Asthenationapproachestheroadtothe2020presiden-
tialandcongressionalelectionitspeopleareideologically
dividedstrainingtostaysafeamidpiecemealresponsesto
theCOIVD-19pandemicandfacingthestarksocialrealitiesof
racismandeconomicinequalitieslaidbarebythepandemic
Rightnowourworldneedsthewisdomofexperiencedlead-
ersFewareaswellequippedtonavigatethechallengesfacing
corporationsandsocietyasGenColinLPowellUSA(Ret)
Powellwilladdresstheaudienceinakeynoteandwillthenin
acandidconversationledbyMellodyHobsondiscussthechal-
lengesfacingournationillustratingwhatneedstocomenext
basedonhisfirsthandexperiencesasacelebratedsecretaryof
statepubliccompanyboardmemberandcoalitionbuilder
New Member Networking ReceptionOctober13|430pmndash545pmEDT
VirtuallymeetandminglewithfellowdirectorsNACDchapter
leadersandNACDboardadvisorsatthisZoomnetworking
receptionpresentedinpartnershipwithBroadridgespecially
designedforNACDmemberswhohavejoinedwithinthelast
yearBereadytoturnonyourcameraandparticipateinsmall
groupnetworkingWecanrsquotwaittoseeyou
By invitation only Registration closes 48 hours prior to
session start
VIRTUAL NACD SUMMIT 20208
EXPERT INSIGHTS
Complimentary with registration
Expert Insights Environmental Risk OversightOctober15|300pmndash415pmEDT
COVID-19hasimpactedallfacetsofbusinessincludinghow
investorsarethinkingaboutESGThishasbeenalandmark
yearforinvestmentinESGfundstherehavebeenmorethan
$15billionininvestmentsinESGfundsduringthefirsthalfof
2020Ascompaniesmoveintotheldquonewnormalrdquoinvestorsare
lookingathowenvironmentalrisksarebeingincorporatedinto
acompanyrsquosoverallstrategyandinparticulartheboardrsquosrole
inoversightJointhissessiontolearnhowfellowdirectorsare
navigatingtheEinESGoversightfromidentifyingmaterial
environmentalrisksandutilizingmetricstoevaluatingmanage-
mentrsquosreportingandaddressinginvestorexpectationsabout
boardoversight
Expert Insights CEO Succession PlanningOctober20|300pmndash415pmEDT
Oneoftheboardrsquosmostimportantfunctionsistoensurea
rigorousandthoughtfulCEOsuccessionprocessOperating
undertheutmostscrutinyfromshareholdersdirectorsmust
deliverexceptionalCEOcandidatesthatalignwiththefirmrsquos
long-termstrategyandensureeffectiveonboardingofthe
newCEOInadditiontheboardmustengageincontinual
assessmentsofthoseinlineforsuccessionCEOturnover
reachedanall-timehighin2019andthistrendisexpectedto
continueinto2021Whatarethekeycompetenciesthatthe
boardshouldlookforwhenbuildingacandidatelistWhat
cantheboarddotoensureaseamlessandeffectiveCEO
transitionJoinourpanelofdistinguishedexpertsasthey
uncoverthebestpracticesandtalkaboutwhattoavoid
duringtheprocess
Expert Insights Diversity Equity and InclusionOctober21|300pmndash415pmEDT
Thedataoverwhelminglyshowthatincludingdiversevoices
indecisionmakingyieldsbetterresultsWhilethefirststep
toachievethesedesirableoutcomesishavingdiversevoic-
espresentthesecondstepisensuringeffectiveinclusionof
thosevoicesThethirdstepisequityorensuringthateachof
thesevoicesisgivenanequalopportunitytobeheardInequi-
tyespeciallyhasrisentotheforefrontintheUnitedStatesin
recentmonthsTheadventofCOVID-19hasexposedthevast
disparityinsecurityandresourcesavailabletoUScitizensand
themurdersofGeorgeFloydandothershavesparkedwide-
spreadprotestsandanationalcalltoactiontoaddressongo-
ingsystemicracialinjusticesinoureconomicandjudicialsys-
temsInthispaneldirectorsandsubject-matterexpertswork
throughthemosteffectivewaysinwhichyoucanconfrontthe
challengesofensuringdiversityinclusionandequityforthe
companiesyouservesothatyourboardcancapitalizeonthe
provenadvantagesofanempowereddiverseworkforce
Fostering an Entrepreneurial Mindset in the BoardroomOctober23|100pmndash200pmEDT
Thisisatimethathasbeendefinedbytheacceleratingpaceof
digitaltransformationdisruptionandgrowinguncertaintymdash
alltrendsthatnowseemmorelikenormsInthecurrentbusi-
nessenvironmenttheentrepreneurialskillsofagilityresilience
andingenuityaretalentstowhichmanyorganizationsaspire
Inthissessiondirectorswillhaveanopportunitytoengagein
conversationwithAmyWilkinsononeofthenationrsquospremier
thoughtleadersonentrepreneurialleadershipabouthow
directorscanandshouldadapttoencourageagilityresil-
ienceandingenuitywithinthemselvestheirboardsandtheir
organizations
ThissessionisexclusivetomemberswhoareNACDDirector-
shipCertifiedregorNACDFellowsAnemailinvitationwillbe
sentoutwhenregistrationforthissessionbecomesavailable
Voices at the Table The Changing Role of the BoardOctober23|300pmndash400pmEDT
Arguablyservingasadirectorhasneverbeenmoredemand-
ingorcomplexThepandemichasbothmagnifiedtheimpor-
tanceandacceleratedtheconsequencesofgovernanceissues
rangingfromESGtohumancapitalanddigitaltransformation
Thecurrentbusinessenvironmenthasrequiredboardstoplace
moreoftheirfocusontheseareasofoversightwhilecontinu-
ingtoprovideeffectiveoversightoftheshort-andlong-term
effectsofthepandemicandrelatedeconomiccrisisAtthe
sametimeanincreasedfocusonraceandsocialjusticein
societymdashlongoverduetobesuremdashcreatesnewconversations
andbringsnewpeopledynamicsandareasoffocustothe
boardroomforcingdirectorstoconfrontunconsciousand
oftensystemicbiasesandassumptionsAsNACDFellowsand
NACDCertifiedProfessionalDirectorstradeyouhavedemonstrat-
edacommitmenttoexcellenceasboardleadersandyoucan
becatalystsforchangeinthispivotalandhistoricmoment
VIRTUAL NACD SUMMIT 20209
Joinusaswereflectonthepastyearandbeginplanningfor
2021andbeyondduringthisinsightfulpaneldiscussionwith
threeNACDDirectorshipCertifiedindividualspresentedin
partnershipwithKPMG
ThissessionisexclusivetomemberswhoareNACDDirector-
shipCertifiedorNACDFellowsAnemailinvitationwillbesent
outwhenregistrationforthissessionbecomesavailable
Small Group NetworkingOctober23|405pmndash445pmEDT
Joinusforaninteractivenetworkingexperiencepresentedin
partnershipwithKPMGEngageinpeer-to-peerdialoguewith
NACDCertifiedProfessionalDirectorsandNACDFellowsin
smallgroupdiscussions(hostedinZoom)
ThissessionisexclusivetomemberswhoareNACDDirector-
shipCertifiedorNACDFellowsAnemailinvitationwillbesent
outwhenregistrationforthissessionbecomesavailable
Expert Insights Business Transformation and Restructurings October28|300pmndash415pmEDT
Akeypartofboardresponsibilityisoverseeingstrategy
andriskPerhapsnowherearethesetworesponsibilities
moreintertwinedthanincorporatetransformationand
restructuringsBoardsmayneedtoconsiderthepossibil-
ityofgrowththroughacquisitionwhetherthecompany
shouldengageinajointventureandeventhesaleofthe
enterpriseMoreoverbusinessesconstantlyhavetoreinvent
themselvesdigitallytheremaybeaneedforrestructuring
andtransformationofbusinessplatformsasawholerather
thanjustimplementingnewdigitalprocessesInthissession
participantswilldiscusstheroleoftheboardinbusiness
transformationandrestructuringsanddiscoverthebest
waystoevaluatevariousstrategiesatdifferentpointsinthe
companyrsquoslifecycle
Expert Insights Data Privacy and CybersecurityOctober29|300pmndash415pmEDT
Shouldboardmemberslookatdataprivacyandcybersecurity
oversightthroughthesamelensoraretheybestviewedsep-
aratelyWhatchallengescancompaniesexpecttoseein2021
astheywadethroughtherisksposedbyavirtualworkforce
Joinapanelofexpertsforalivelydiscussionabouttheseques-
tionsandothers
Expert Insights Understanding the Boardrsquos Role in the S of ESGNovember2|300pmndash415pmEST
WhilemanythinkoftheE(for environmentaltopics)when
hearingthetermESG2020rsquosmyriadofcriseshavethrustthe
S(forsocialissues)intothespotlightduetoacurrentfocuson
employeehealthandsafetyAscompaniesmoveintothenew
operatingenvironmentSfactorsthatmightnotpreviously
haverisentotheleveloftheboardroomagendashouldnow
havetheboardrsquosattentionmdashamongthemthehumanrights
practicesofnewsuppliersandmanufacturerspayequityand
transparencyacrosstheworkforcecorporatepoliticalcontri-
butionsandlobbyingInvestorsandstakeholdersexpecttobe
abletounderstandhowcompaniesareidentifyingandtackling
theserisksdespitehownotoriouslyhardtheserisksareto
measureJointhissessiontodiscoverwaystoquantifysocial
metricsuncoverinvestorsrsquoexpectationsfortheboardand
understandtheboardrsquosrolesandresponsibilitiesinoverseeing
theSfactors
Expert Insights Nonprofit Governance November4|1100amndash1215pmEST
Nonprofitorganizationsfacegovernancechallengesthatare
verysimilartothoseoftheircorporatecounterpartsestab-
lishingtherightboardroomcompositionandculturekeep-
ingthechannelsforinformationflowbetweentheC-suite
andtheboardopenandmitigatinganever-changingarray
ofrisksNonprofitboardshoweverhaveuniquestructures
andresourcesandinanincreasinglyvolatileenvironment
facedifferentchallengesTheadventofCOVID-19andan
ensuingeconomicdownturnhaveledtodeclinesindona-
tionsandpressurestooperateeffectivelyinadigitalenvi-
ronmentformanynonprofitsmakingitdifficultforthemto
fulfilltheirorganizationsrsquomissionsJoinseasonednonprofit
boardleadersforacandiddiscussionabouthowyouasa
directorcanbestnavigateyourorganizationthroughadver-
sityandsteerthenonprofitsyouservetowardresiliency
Expert Insights Public Policy and Regulatory RiskNovember4|100pmndash215pmEST
Theelectionyearbringswithitthespecterofshifting
attitudesaboutregulationandpolicyintheUnitedStates
Whilemanycompaniesdonotlikebeingheavilyregulated
thetimelineinwhichtocomplywithasetofregulationscan
lastaboutaslongasanelectioncyclemdashandregulationscan
beupendedjustassoonasanewpartytakespowerWhat
VIRTUAL NACD SUMMIT 202010
changeshavebeenmadeduringthepastyeartopoliciesthat
affectyourbusinessesandwhatmightyourboardexpectto
seechangeintheyeartocomeOurpanelofexpertsreads
thepolicyandregulatorytealeavesandprovidespractical
guidanceonwhattowatchoutforin2021
Expert Insights Shareholder ActivismNovember4|300pmndash415pmEST
Year-roundshareholderactivismhasbecomethenewnorm
intheAmericanboardroomespeciallyduringtheseunprec-
edentedtimesDirectorsmustbepreparedforandreadyto
respondtopossibleunsolicitedoffersandchallengesDuring
thissessionNACDspeakerswilltalkabouttheboardrsquosrolein
preparingforandrespondingtoachallengeanddiscussthe
trendsinactivistcampaignsthathaveemergedoverthelast
yearincludingvolumevalueandsectorstargetedInorder
toequipdirectorswiththeknowledgeandtoolstheyneedto
addresssuchoccurrencesparticipantswilllearnhowtoask
keyquestionsduringanMampAprocesshowtomakesurethe
rightteamisinplaceandhowtofollowupduringintegration
inwaysthatwillensureoverallsuccessThe2021business
landscapewillalsobediscussedincludinghowtopreparefor
nextyearrsquosproxyseason
Expert Insights Human Capital and Talent OversightNovember9|300pmndash415pmEST
Humancapitaldiffersfromanyotherkindofcapitalmdashyouwonrsquot
finditonabalancesheetyetitarguablyisthebestindicator
ofacompanyrsquosvalueWetrulyareldquopeoplewhoneedpeoplerdquo
andtalentattractionretentionandutilizationareperhapsthe
mostimportantkeystoanyenterprisersquossuccessThisareaof
oversighthasbecomesignificantlymorechallenginginthe
pandemicenvironmentassalaryreductionsandlayoffshave
becomenecessaryevilsformanycompaniesConcurrently
thepushforracialjusticeanddiversityadvancementwhich
hasgainedmomentuminrecentmonthscannotbeignoredor
pushedtoabackburnerHowcanyourboardeffectivelyover-
seethecompanyrsquosstrategyfortalentdevelopmentamidrapid
transformationandunforeseenchallengesJointhisdiverse
panelofexpertsanddirectorsastheyrevealthebestpractices
forthenewnormal
Expert Insights MampANovember10|1100amndash1215pmEST
Manycompaniesattempttocreateadditionalsharehold-
ervaluebymeansofsignificantmergersoracquisitions
Historicallyhoweverthesetransactionshavealowsuccess
ratewithmorethantwo-thirdsfailingtoincreasethecom-
panyrsquosstockvalueWhatopportunitiesexistforcompanies
thathavethecashtomakemovesrightnowHowmight
strugglingcompaniesmakethebestofthesituationby
seekingtobeatargetUsingrecenthigh-profiletransac-
tionsasdiscussionstartersthissessionwillconsiderboth
thestrategicandfinancialargumentsformergersandac-
quisitionsandwillprovideboardmemberswithastep-by-
stepprocessforthinkingthroughsuchmegatransactions
Participantswilllearnhowtoasktherightquestionshow
tomakesuretherightteamisinplaceandhowtofollowup
duringintegrationinwaysthatwillensureoverallsuccess
Expert Insights Compensation Hot TopicsNovember10|100pmndash215pmEST
Inthissessionparticipantswilllookatevolvingissuesof
executiveanddirectorcompensationthatincludecurrent
challengesandtrendshowacommitteeshoulddevelopits
principlesformakingexecutive-compensationdecisions
considerationswhendeterminingCEOpayincludingpay
forperformanceandhowthestockmarketisinformingpay
(whenbusinessperformancemightdiffer)Thisdiscussion
willalsoexploreincentivesandrisk-takinginitiatives(es-
peciallygiventhecurrenteconomicenvironment)tohelpa
boarddetermineifthecompanyrsquosincentivestructurecould
inadvertentlycreateorexacerbaterisks
Expert Insights Technology and InnovationNovember10|300pmndash415pmEST
Formanydecadesthedate2020hasevokedanimageofa
far-offtimefilledwithbuzzinggadgetsandexotictechnolo-
giesthathaveendeduprevolutionizingsocietyThereality
isthatwhile2020hasbeenpepperedwithneatanduseful
innovationsthisyearwillberememberedmostforthespeed
withwhichbusinesseshaveadoptedtechnologyinorderto
surviveandthriveamidthepandemicWhathavetheunique
experiencesofthisyeartaughtourcompaniesabouttechnol-
ogyandinnovationinitiativesWhatcanboardslearnfrom
thesuccessesandfailuresofthepastyearthattheycancarry
intothefutureJoinustolearnwhatrsquosaroundthecornerfor
technologyandinnovationatyourcompanies
Expert Insights Geopolitical RiskNovember12|300pmndash415pmEST
Onthispanelmeredaysafterthe2020USgeneralelection
expertsdiscusshowtheparadigmshiftshappeningacross
theworldwillimpacttheoversightofbusinessrisksatyour
VIRTUAL NACD SUMMIT 202011
companyWhileourexpertsarelikelytofocustimeandat-
tentiononhowtheUSpresidentialandcongressionalelection
resultsmayroilmarketsattendeescanalsoexpectabroader
focusontheinterconnectivityoftheglobersquoseconomiesand
thetrendsthatwillaffectallofyourcompaniesinthequar-
tersandyearsahead
LEADERSHIP SYMPOSIUMS
NACD memberndashexclusive programming offered at
$555session
Private Company Leadership SymposiumOctober20|1100amndash200pmEDT
Lastyeardirectorsatprivatecompaniesrankedgrowing
business-modeldisruptionasthetoptrendmostlikelyto
impacttheirorganizationsthisyearSuchdisruptionshaveonly
intensifiedacross2020Privateboardsfaceuniquechallenges
astheytrytohelptheirorganizationsnavigatetheimplications
oftheCOVID-19pandemicandtheracialjusticemovementIn
thissymposiumpresentedinpartnershipwithEYlearnfrom
seasonedprivatecompanyboarddirectorsastheydiscuss
challengesspecifictodirectorsonprivatecompanyboards
Sessiontopicsinclude
bull howtoeffectivelypositionprivatecompaniesforfuture
growthinanuncertainbusinessclimatewithchangingand
unpredictablecustomerpreferencesand
bull boardoversightofhumancapitalsuchasequityinthe
workplaceminorityrepresentationintheorganization
andoversightofsafelyreturningtowork
Seefullagendawithsessiondescriptions
Small-Cap Leadership SymposiumOctober28|1100amndash200pmEDT
Themyriadissuesfacingdirectorsofsmaller-capboardshave
beenaccentuatedbyeventsin2020Thissymposiumpresent-
edinpartnershipwithBDOjoinssubject-matterexpertsand
experienceddirectorsinathree-partdiscussionAttendeeswill
receivevaluableinsightstheycanusetohelpsolvetheunique
challengesthatfacesmall-capcompanyboardsSessiontopics
include
bull howsmall-capdirectorscanreflectonstrategybyem-
bracingknowledgegainedviacrisisriskmanagement
bull howtopivottheboardrsquosoversightfocusinrealtime
aroundunfoldingeventsopportunitiesandchallenges
amidresourcedemandsand
bull howtoleverageboardmembersincriticalareasandantic-
ipatethefutureassmall-capbusinessesandtheirwork-
placesarereimaginedandredefined
Seefullagendawithsessiondescriptions
Lead Director and Chair Leadership Symposium
November2|1100amndash200pmEST
Theroleofthenonexecutivechairortheleaddirectormdashwhois
taskedwithleadingtheworkofindependentdirectorsmdash
isperhapsmorevitalnowthaneverbeforeInthesetumul-
tuoustimesleadershipisparamountanddemandsonthe
boardareatanall-timehighSowhorsquosleadingtheleaders
Jointhisdeepdiveintoboardleadershipfromthechairorlead
directorrsquosseatpresentedinpartnershipwithKPMGwhichwill
addresstheuniquechallengesfacingthisdirectorcohortand
uncoverwaystomaximizeyoureffectivenessasaleaddirector
Sessiontopicsinclude
bull howleaddirectorsandchairsshouldworkwithmanage-
menttorethinkstrategyinapostndashCOVID-19worldfrom
managingremoteworkforcesandacceleratingdigital
transformationtobuildingmoreresilientsupplychains
bull theroleoftheleaddirectorchairinoverseeingthecom-
panyrsquosresponsetodemandsformoretransparentand
higherqualityESGreportinganddisclosuresand
bull aninteractiveandintimatepeerexchangewhereattend-
eescannetworkvirtuallyanddialoguecandidlyonunique
challengesthatfaceleaddirectorsandchairs
Seefullagendawithsessiondescriptions
Cybersecurity Leadership SymposiumNovember12|1100amndash200pmEST
OfferedthisyearforthefirsttimetheCybersecurityLeader-
shipSymposiumpresentedinpartnershipwithAccentureand
VisibleRiskwillhelpyoureviewtheconceptsandpractices
boarddirectorsneedtooverseecyberriskeffectivelyJoinus
onNovember12forthreehoursofexpert-ledcommentary
practicaltipsthatyoucantakebacktoyourownboardroom
andasenseofwhatitwilltakeinthecomingbusinesscycles
toensurethattheenterpriseissecuredbutnotstifledSession
topicsinclude
bull whatittakestoleadincyber-riskresiliencyandembed
cyber-resilientapproachesintoyourcompanyrsquosstrategy
VIRTUAL NACD SUMMIT 202012
bull howtodecidewhichmetricstousetoassessandmonitor
cyberriskand
bull therisksandbenefitsofestablishingacyber-riskoversight
committeeonyourboard
Seefullagendawithsessiondescriptions
BOARD COMMITTEE FORUMS
NACD member-exclusive programming offered at
$555session
Audit Committee ForumOctober15|1100am-200pmEDT
NACDrsquosannualsurveysconfirmthatformanyboardsaudit
committeesareresponsibleforawiderangeoftopicsinclud-
ingcomplianceandenterpriseriskandcybersecurityThisyear
hasseenchangesinboththetopicsonauditcommitteeagen-
dasandthewaysthatthecommitteemeetsanddetermines
itsagendaInthisforumpresentedinpartnershipwithKPMG
explorethekeyissuesforauditcommitteestodaymdashfromvirtual
meetingsandremoteauditstoauditcommitteeeffectiveness
inthisrapidlychangingoperatingenvironmentSessiontopics
include
bull howtheauditcommitteersquosrolehaschangedandwhat
continuedchangesauditcommitteemembersandchairs
shouldexpect
bull afiresidechatfromaprominentCFOaboutwherethe
worldandauditoversightmaybeheadedinthemonths
tocomeand
bull interactivesmallgroupdiscussionsonhowauditcommit-
teesareplayingaroleinESGoversight
Seefullagendawithsessiondescriptions
Strategy and Risk Committee ForumOctober21|1100am-200pmEDT
ThisforumpresentedinpartnershipwithMarshampMcLennan
Coswillbevaluabletobothstrategycommitteeandriskcom-
mitteemembersThissessionisdesignedtoprovideinsights
andtoolstohelpovercomethechallengesthesecommittees
mayfaceinanincreasinglycomplexenvironmentStrategy
committeememberswillbeequippedwithtoolstostrength-
enstrategydevelopmentandriskcommitteememberswill
receivetoolstheycanusetomitigatetherisksfacingtheir
organizationBothstrategydevelopmentandriskmitigation
arecomplexchallengingtopicsthisforumwilldiscussanum-
beroftheleadingpracticesinthisspacetohelpdirectorscut
throughsomeofthatcomplexitySessiontopicsinclude
bull thefutureoftheworkforceandhowacceleratingtrends
impacttalentoversightandrequirerenewedoversightin
theboardroom
bull evolvingDampOliabilityandtheboardrsquosroleinoverseeing
climate-relatedrisksand
bull howboardscanapplylessonslearnedfrom2020tobetter
governthroughoverlappingcrisesandimprovedecision
making
Seefullagendawithsessiondescriptions
Compensation Committee ForumOctober29|1100am-200pmEDT
ThisforumpresentedinpartnershipwithPearlMeyerad-
dressesnewchallengesfacingthecompensationcommittee
includingtheimpactsofthecurrentglobaldisruptionandcivil
unrestthroughtheendof2020andbeyondAlmost30per-
centofemployeeanddirectorrespondentsreportedthattheir
companieshavereducedorfrozenbasesalariesforexecutives
thusfarthroughtheCOVID-19pandemicaccordingtoaPearl
MeyersurveyconductedinlateMayThisforumwilltouchon
thepointswherediversityequityandinclusioninitiativesmay
fitintocompensationplansaswellasexaminetheeffectsof
thenovelcoronavirusoncompensationtrendstoensurethe
compensationcommitteersquoscontinuedeffectivenessthrough
turbulenttimesSessiontopicsinclude
bull thecurrentandfuturestateofexecutivecompensation
suchastheuseofdiscretionandgoalsettingfor2021
bull thebroadeningmandateofthecompensationcommittee
andhowboardsarecontendingwithscopecreepand
bull interactivesmallgroupdiscussionsbetweenfellowcom-
pensationcommitteemembers
Seefullagendawithsessiondescriptions
Nominating and Governance Committee ForumNovember9|1100am-200pmEST
Howshouldthenominatingandgovernancecommitteego
aboutrecruitingandonboardingthecompanyrsquosnextchiefex-
ecutiveinavirtualenvironmentInlightofCOVID-19mdashandthe
possibilityofleadersgettingsickretiringearlyorleavingthe
organizationforotherreasonsmdashwhatarethebestpracticesyou
VIRTUAL NACD SUMMIT 202013
shouldconsiderinstitutingtoplanforCEOandboardmember
successionWhatcanandshouldthecommitteedowhencer-
tainboardmembersortheCEOshowthemselvestobeunfit
fortheirrolesHowcanthecommitteebettersupportdiversi-
tyofleadershipequityandpracticesthatencourageinclu-
sionacrosstheorganizationWiththesequestionsandmore
swirlinginthemindsofnominatingandgovernancecommittee
membersthisforumpresentedinpartnershipwithHeidrickamp
Struggleswillhelpdirectorsproactivelymeetevolvingboard
responsibilitieswithnewgovernanceinsightsthatstrengthen
theboardandthecompanySessiontopicsinclude
bull howdirectorscanbestworkwiththeCEOandtheC-suite
tocarrycompaniesthroughcrises
bull newbestpracticesinCEOsuccessionplanningand
bull theroleofthenomgovcommitteeincreatingtrustwithin
theboardroom
Seefullagendawithsessiondescriptions
VIRTUAL NACD SUMMIT 20204
Mainstage(complimentarywithregistration)
Expert Insights(complimentarywithregistration)
Leadership Symposiums (LS)(member-only$555session)
Board Committee Forums (BCF)(member-only$555session)
NOVEMBER 2020 CALENDAR
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9
16
23
3
10
17
24
5
12
19
26
6
13
20
27
4
11
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Lead Director and Chair LS
1100amndash200pmEST
Expert Insights Understanding the
Boardrsquos Role in the S of ESG
300pmndash415pmEST
Nominating and Governance BCF
1100amndash200pmEST
Expert Insights Human Capital and Talent
Oversight
300pmndash415pmEST
Cybersecurity LS
1100amndash200pmEST
Expert Insights Geopolitical Risk
300pmndash415pmEST
Expert Insights MampA
1100amndash1215pmEST
Expert Insights Compensation Hot Topics
100pmndash215pmEST
Expert Insights Technology and Innovation
300pmndash415pmEST
Expert Insights Nonprofit Governance
1100amndash1215pmEST
Expert Insights Public Policy and Regulatory Risk
100pmndash215pmEST
Expert Insights Shareholder Activism
300pmndash415pmEST
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
AgendasubjecttochangeVisitSummitNACDonlineorgAgendaforthemostrecentsessiondetailsandnewspeakerannouncementsaswecontinuetocrafttheVirtualNACDSummit2020
VIRTUAL NACD SUMMIT 20205
100pmndash115pm CEOChair Welcome
115pmndash215pmProsperityandPurposeCapitalism
PhilanthropyandtheAmericanDream
AnandGiridharadasRGlennHubbard
ModeratorGillianTett
215pmndash225pm NACD Directorship 100reg Spotlight
225pmndash235pm Break
235pmndash320pmldquoNow WhatrdquomdashThoughts on Foreign Policy and
Leadership With Amb Susan E RiceAmbassadorSusanERiceModeratorPeterGleason
320pmndash330pm Break
330pmndash345pm In Conversation With Governor Lawrence J Hogan Jr GovLarryHoganModeratorDanGallagher
345pmndash430pmTheIntersectionoftheArcsSocialJustice
MovementsandCorporateOversight
LaurenAraizaDrTonyColesSarahKateEllis
ModeratorTinaTchen
MAINSTAGE AGENDANOVEMBER 2020WTIME CONFIRMED SPEAKER(S)SESSION TOPIC
MONDAY OCTOBER 12
100pmndash145pm MakeItBetterSustainabilityandProfitChipBerghBethFord
ModeratorMarisolAngelini
145pmndash155pm NACD NXTtrade Awards Spotlight
155pmndash205pm Break
205pmndash220pmShort Take The Future of Privacy Surveillance
and Consumer Autonomy JenniferGolbeck
220pmndash310pmHealthandSafetyintheNewNormalInConversationWithDrSanjayGupta
DrSanjayGuptaModeratorAlexisGlick
310pmndash320pm Break
320pmndash415pmFacingFrictionsAConversationWith
GenColinLPowellUSA(Ret)GenColinPowell
ModeratorMellodyHobson
415pm Wrap-up
TUESDAY OCTOBER 13
AgendasubjecttochangeVisitSummitNACDonlineorgAgendaforthemostrecentsessiondetailsandnewspeakerannouncementsaswecontinuetocrafttheVirtualNACDSummit2020
VIRTUAL NACD SUMMIT 20206
PROGRAMMING DESCRIPTIONS
MAINSTAGE
Prosperity and Purpose Capitalism Philanthropy and the American DreamOctober12|115pmndash215pmEDT
ldquoWersquoreallinthistogetherrdquohasbecomeanoft-repeatedtrope
symbolicofthecommiserationweareallfeelingduringthis
timeofsocialisolationeconomicdistressandfearforour
healthandlivelihoodsButisittrueThesystemswersquovebuilt
aroundourselvessupportandensureanunevendistributionof
wealthandinequitableaccesstoresourcesandopportunities
Theseinequalitieswhichhavealwaysexistedaremorevisible
andtangibleinatimeofwidespreadcrisisHowcanweuse
thistimetoreflectreevaluateandrebuildWhatroleifany
docorporationsplayinsolvingtheworldrsquosproblemsHear
fromtwoexpertsastheydiscusstheprosandconsofldquophilan-
throcapitalismrdquoandldquoconsciouscapitalismrdquoanddebatewheth-
eranalteredversionofcapitalismwouldbebeneficial
orevenpossiblefortheUnitedStatestoimplement
NACD Directorship 100reg SpotlightOctober12|215pmndash225pmEDT
TheannualNACDDirectorship100Awardsincludesthepre-
sentationofsixdistincthonorstheBKennethWestLifetime
AchievementAwardPublicCompanyDirectoroftheYear
PrivateCompanyDirectoroftheYearNonprofitDirectorof
theYearandtheDirectorship100(DirectorsandGovernance
Professionalscategories)Joinusforavideoretrospective
celebratingthisyearrsquosdistinguishedhonorees
ldquoNow WhatrdquomdashThoughts on Foreign Policy and Leadership With Amb Susan E RiceOctober12|235pmndash320pmEDT
Thefirstyearofthenewdecadehasprovenexplosivetosay
theleastandithasleftournationwonderingwhatthefuture
holdsHowmightashiftingworldorderupendedbythe
pandemicimpactAmericarsquossecurityprosperityandglobal
standingandwhataretheimplicationsforthepublicandpri-
vatesectorsAmbassadorSusanERicebringsnearly25years
ofexperiencethatincludesnationalsecuritypolicymaking
alongsidetwoUSpresidentscomplexdiplomacyandhigh-
stakesnegotiationasambassadortotheUnitedNationsand
arangeofboardexperiencethatincludesacurrentseaton
theboardofNetflixtothiscandidinterviewledbyNACDCEO
PeterGleasonDrawingfromherNew York TimesBestSeller
Tough Love My Story of the Things Worth Fighting For (2019)
AmbassadorRiceopenlysharesherpersonalstoryandthe
lessonsshehaslearnedonthekeystosuccessfulleadership
ofteamsandcomplexorganizationsthechallengesfacedby
womenandminoritiesinprofessionalleadershippositionsand
theimportanceofdiversitytoAmericansociety
In Conversation With Governor Lawrence J Hogan JrOctober12|330pmndash345pmEDT
NACDboardmemberandformerSECCommissionerDan
GallagherinterviewsMarylandrsquos62ndGovernorLawrence
JHoganJrinthisintimatediscussiononleadershipin
extraordinarytimes
The Intersection of the Arcs Social Justice Movements and Corporate OversightOctober12|345pmndash430pmEDT
Whiletheinclinationofthearcofjusticeoverthepastfive
decadesorsohasindeedbenttowardjusticeequityand
inclusionforallsomeofthesocialmovementsthathave
emergedoradvancedinthepast10yearsshowjusthowmuch
moreworkthereistodoOurpanelwilldiscusstheintersect-
inganddivergingpathsofmovementslikeBlackLivesMatter
andMeTooandtheslowprogresstowarddejureprotections
forLGBTQpeopleintheworkplaceandinsocietyfocusing
onwhatthesemovementsmeanforbusinessforworkplace
cultureandforyourworkintheboardroom
Make It Better Sustainability and ProfitOctober13|100pmndash145pmEDT
Climate-causeddisasterssuchasfloodsdroughtswildfires
andheatwavesthreatenbusinessoperationssupplychains
andpropertysitesaroundtheworldandinvestorshavetaken
noticeBasedonthemassiveincreasethatinvestinginESG
fundshasseenin2019expertsestimatethattherewillbe
morethan$20trillionofassetgrowthinfundsthataddress
climateriskoverthenext20yearsThepushforclimate-con-
sciousbusinesspracticesaffectsnotonlythepublicsectoras
consumerbehaviorechoesthesentimentsofenvironmental-
lyconsciousinvestorsacrosssectorsButwhatdoesimpact
VIRTUAL NACD SUMMIT 20207
investingreallymeanandlooklikeIsitheretostayorisit
aflashinthepanAndhowcancompaniesthatoperatein
highndashenvironmentalimpactindustriesadjusttothisdemand
InthishonestdiscussionhearfromimpactfulCEOswhohave
facedthischallengehead-onandgainanunderstandingof
whatcompaniesneedtodotodiscloseanddecreasetheir
carbonfootprintensuresustainabilityoftheirsupplychains
andcustomerbaseandavoidgettingleftbehindinthepush
forimpactinvesting
NACD NXTtrade Awards SpotlightOctober13|145pm-155pmEDT
TheannualNACDNXTRecognitionAwardsapplaudboards
fortheirexcellenceinboarddiversityandinclusiontohelp
buildlong-termvaluefortheircompaniesThisyearrsquosnominees
representawidearrayofindustriescompanytypesandsizes
Joinusincelebrating2020rsquostopthreewinnersinthisvideo
spotlightingtheiraccomplishmentsNACDNXTincollabo-
rationwithDeloitteandsupportedbyCACIandUSAAisa
multi-yearinitiativetohelpdirectorsandboardsunderstand
howtoleveragethepowerofdiversityandinclusion
Short Take The Future of Privacy Surveillance and Consumer AutonomyOctober13|205pmndash220pmEDT
Advancesinartificialintelligencethatcanfacilitateprofiling
personalizationtechnologymobileconnectednesspriva-
cyviolationsandColdWarndasheraintelligencetechniquesall
cametogetherinanexplosivewayinthe2016electionAswe
approachthe2020electionlittlehaschangedtopreventthe
suspiciousbehaviorwelastsawfouryearsagobuttechnology
hascontinuedtoadvanceexpandingthethreatsandopportu-
nitiesAtthesametimegovernmentsandhealth-careinstitu-
tionsarenowcollectingconsumerdatatotrackthespreadof
theCOVID-19virusButcandatacollectedfromphonesapps
computersandcreditcardsbeusedduringthistimeofcrisis
withoutdeployingmasssurveillanceintomuch-less-critical
spacesinthefutureWhatwillbetheparametersfordata
gatheringsurveillanceandpersonalizationinthefutureData
expertJenniferGolbeckdiscusseshowcompaniesandinsti-
tutionscanavoidprivacyinfringementandunconstitutional
influenceoperationswithoutsacrificingcrisispreparedness
Health and Safety in the New Normal In Conversation With Dr Sanjay GuptaOctober13|220pmndash310pmEDT
DrSanjayGuptaisnostrangertocrisesHehasperformed
life-savingbrainsurgeryindesertoperatingroomsinwar-torn
Baghdadandhasreportedfrompost-911NewYorkCitythe
2004tsunamiinSoutheastAsiaandthe2010Haitiearthquake
In2020thelargest-scalecrisisofourtime(COVID-19)has
plungedtheworldintoachasmofuncertaintyNowmorethan
everbeforetrueexpertsareinvaluableassetsandalliestothe
publicinnavigatingandunderstandinganewnormalGuptais
uniquelywellequippedmdashasbothaphysicianandareportermdash
toexaminethisinfectiousdiseaseoutbreakandlendinsightto
itstrajectorytherolethatmediaplaysandthepathforward
forbusinessleadersandindividualsThisengagingconversa-
tionwillbemoderatedbyjournalistandCEOAlexisGlick
Facing Frictions A Conversation With Gen Colin L Powell USA (Ret)October13|320pmndash415pmEDT
Asthenationapproachestheroadtothe2020presiden-
tialandcongressionalelectionitspeopleareideologically
dividedstrainingtostaysafeamidpiecemealresponsesto
theCOIVD-19pandemicandfacingthestarksocialrealitiesof
racismandeconomicinequalitieslaidbarebythepandemic
Rightnowourworldneedsthewisdomofexperiencedlead-
ersFewareaswellequippedtonavigatethechallengesfacing
corporationsandsocietyasGenColinLPowellUSA(Ret)
Powellwilladdresstheaudienceinakeynoteandwillthenin
acandidconversationledbyMellodyHobsondiscussthechal-
lengesfacingournationillustratingwhatneedstocomenext
basedonhisfirsthandexperiencesasacelebratedsecretaryof
statepubliccompanyboardmemberandcoalitionbuilder
New Member Networking ReceptionOctober13|430pmndash545pmEDT
VirtuallymeetandminglewithfellowdirectorsNACDchapter
leadersandNACDboardadvisorsatthisZoomnetworking
receptionpresentedinpartnershipwithBroadridgespecially
designedforNACDmemberswhohavejoinedwithinthelast
yearBereadytoturnonyourcameraandparticipateinsmall
groupnetworkingWecanrsquotwaittoseeyou
By invitation only Registration closes 48 hours prior to
session start
VIRTUAL NACD SUMMIT 20208
EXPERT INSIGHTS
Complimentary with registration
Expert Insights Environmental Risk OversightOctober15|300pmndash415pmEDT
COVID-19hasimpactedallfacetsofbusinessincludinghow
investorsarethinkingaboutESGThishasbeenalandmark
yearforinvestmentinESGfundstherehavebeenmorethan
$15billionininvestmentsinESGfundsduringthefirsthalfof
2020Ascompaniesmoveintotheldquonewnormalrdquoinvestorsare
lookingathowenvironmentalrisksarebeingincorporatedinto
acompanyrsquosoverallstrategyandinparticulartheboardrsquosrole
inoversightJointhissessiontolearnhowfellowdirectorsare
navigatingtheEinESGoversightfromidentifyingmaterial
environmentalrisksandutilizingmetricstoevaluatingmanage-
mentrsquosreportingandaddressinginvestorexpectationsabout
boardoversight
Expert Insights CEO Succession PlanningOctober20|300pmndash415pmEDT
Oneoftheboardrsquosmostimportantfunctionsistoensurea
rigorousandthoughtfulCEOsuccessionprocessOperating
undertheutmostscrutinyfromshareholdersdirectorsmust
deliverexceptionalCEOcandidatesthatalignwiththefirmrsquos
long-termstrategyandensureeffectiveonboardingofthe
newCEOInadditiontheboardmustengageincontinual
assessmentsofthoseinlineforsuccessionCEOturnover
reachedanall-timehighin2019andthistrendisexpectedto
continueinto2021Whatarethekeycompetenciesthatthe
boardshouldlookforwhenbuildingacandidatelistWhat
cantheboarddotoensureaseamlessandeffectiveCEO
transitionJoinourpanelofdistinguishedexpertsasthey
uncoverthebestpracticesandtalkaboutwhattoavoid
duringtheprocess
Expert Insights Diversity Equity and InclusionOctober21|300pmndash415pmEDT
Thedataoverwhelminglyshowthatincludingdiversevoices
indecisionmakingyieldsbetterresultsWhilethefirststep
toachievethesedesirableoutcomesishavingdiversevoic-
espresentthesecondstepisensuringeffectiveinclusionof
thosevoicesThethirdstepisequityorensuringthateachof
thesevoicesisgivenanequalopportunitytobeheardInequi-
tyespeciallyhasrisentotheforefrontintheUnitedStatesin
recentmonthsTheadventofCOVID-19hasexposedthevast
disparityinsecurityandresourcesavailabletoUScitizensand
themurdersofGeorgeFloydandothershavesparkedwide-
spreadprotestsandanationalcalltoactiontoaddressongo-
ingsystemicracialinjusticesinoureconomicandjudicialsys-
temsInthispaneldirectorsandsubject-matterexpertswork
throughthemosteffectivewaysinwhichyoucanconfrontthe
challengesofensuringdiversityinclusionandequityforthe
companiesyouservesothatyourboardcancapitalizeonthe
provenadvantagesofanempowereddiverseworkforce
Fostering an Entrepreneurial Mindset in the BoardroomOctober23|100pmndash200pmEDT
Thisisatimethathasbeendefinedbytheacceleratingpaceof
digitaltransformationdisruptionandgrowinguncertaintymdash
alltrendsthatnowseemmorelikenormsInthecurrentbusi-
nessenvironmenttheentrepreneurialskillsofagilityresilience
andingenuityaretalentstowhichmanyorganizationsaspire
Inthissessiondirectorswillhaveanopportunitytoengagein
conversationwithAmyWilkinsononeofthenationrsquospremier
thoughtleadersonentrepreneurialleadershipabouthow
directorscanandshouldadapttoencourageagilityresil-
ienceandingenuitywithinthemselvestheirboardsandtheir
organizations
ThissessionisexclusivetomemberswhoareNACDDirector-
shipCertifiedregorNACDFellowsAnemailinvitationwillbe
sentoutwhenregistrationforthissessionbecomesavailable
Voices at the Table The Changing Role of the BoardOctober23|300pmndash400pmEDT
Arguablyservingasadirectorhasneverbeenmoredemand-
ingorcomplexThepandemichasbothmagnifiedtheimpor-
tanceandacceleratedtheconsequencesofgovernanceissues
rangingfromESGtohumancapitalanddigitaltransformation
Thecurrentbusinessenvironmenthasrequiredboardstoplace
moreoftheirfocusontheseareasofoversightwhilecontinu-
ingtoprovideeffectiveoversightoftheshort-andlong-term
effectsofthepandemicandrelatedeconomiccrisisAtthe
sametimeanincreasedfocusonraceandsocialjusticein
societymdashlongoverduetobesuremdashcreatesnewconversations
andbringsnewpeopledynamicsandareasoffocustothe
boardroomforcingdirectorstoconfrontunconsciousand
oftensystemicbiasesandassumptionsAsNACDFellowsand
NACDCertifiedProfessionalDirectorstradeyouhavedemonstrat-
edacommitmenttoexcellenceasboardleadersandyoucan
becatalystsforchangeinthispivotalandhistoricmoment
VIRTUAL NACD SUMMIT 20209
Joinusaswereflectonthepastyearandbeginplanningfor
2021andbeyondduringthisinsightfulpaneldiscussionwith
threeNACDDirectorshipCertifiedindividualspresentedin
partnershipwithKPMG
ThissessionisexclusivetomemberswhoareNACDDirector-
shipCertifiedorNACDFellowsAnemailinvitationwillbesent
outwhenregistrationforthissessionbecomesavailable
Small Group NetworkingOctober23|405pmndash445pmEDT
Joinusforaninteractivenetworkingexperiencepresentedin
partnershipwithKPMGEngageinpeer-to-peerdialoguewith
NACDCertifiedProfessionalDirectorsandNACDFellowsin
smallgroupdiscussions(hostedinZoom)
ThissessionisexclusivetomemberswhoareNACDDirector-
shipCertifiedorNACDFellowsAnemailinvitationwillbesent
outwhenregistrationforthissessionbecomesavailable
Expert Insights Business Transformation and Restructurings October28|300pmndash415pmEDT
Akeypartofboardresponsibilityisoverseeingstrategy
andriskPerhapsnowherearethesetworesponsibilities
moreintertwinedthanincorporatetransformationand
restructuringsBoardsmayneedtoconsiderthepossibil-
ityofgrowththroughacquisitionwhetherthecompany
shouldengageinajointventureandeventhesaleofthe
enterpriseMoreoverbusinessesconstantlyhavetoreinvent
themselvesdigitallytheremaybeaneedforrestructuring
andtransformationofbusinessplatformsasawholerather
thanjustimplementingnewdigitalprocessesInthissession
participantswilldiscusstheroleoftheboardinbusiness
transformationandrestructuringsanddiscoverthebest
waystoevaluatevariousstrategiesatdifferentpointsinthe
companyrsquoslifecycle
Expert Insights Data Privacy and CybersecurityOctober29|300pmndash415pmEDT
Shouldboardmemberslookatdataprivacyandcybersecurity
oversightthroughthesamelensoraretheybestviewedsep-
aratelyWhatchallengescancompaniesexpecttoseein2021
astheywadethroughtherisksposedbyavirtualworkforce
Joinapanelofexpertsforalivelydiscussionabouttheseques-
tionsandothers
Expert Insights Understanding the Boardrsquos Role in the S of ESGNovember2|300pmndash415pmEST
WhilemanythinkoftheE(for environmentaltopics)when
hearingthetermESG2020rsquosmyriadofcriseshavethrustthe
S(forsocialissues)intothespotlightduetoacurrentfocuson
employeehealthandsafetyAscompaniesmoveintothenew
operatingenvironmentSfactorsthatmightnotpreviously
haverisentotheleveloftheboardroomagendashouldnow
havetheboardrsquosattentionmdashamongthemthehumanrights
practicesofnewsuppliersandmanufacturerspayequityand
transparencyacrosstheworkforcecorporatepoliticalcontri-
butionsandlobbyingInvestorsandstakeholdersexpecttobe
abletounderstandhowcompaniesareidentifyingandtackling
theserisksdespitehownotoriouslyhardtheserisksareto
measureJointhissessiontodiscoverwaystoquantifysocial
metricsuncoverinvestorsrsquoexpectationsfortheboardand
understandtheboardrsquosrolesandresponsibilitiesinoverseeing
theSfactors
Expert Insights Nonprofit Governance November4|1100amndash1215pmEST
Nonprofitorganizationsfacegovernancechallengesthatare
verysimilartothoseoftheircorporatecounterpartsestab-
lishingtherightboardroomcompositionandculturekeep-
ingthechannelsforinformationflowbetweentheC-suite
andtheboardopenandmitigatinganever-changingarray
ofrisksNonprofitboardshoweverhaveuniquestructures
andresourcesandinanincreasinglyvolatileenvironment
facedifferentchallengesTheadventofCOVID-19andan
ensuingeconomicdownturnhaveledtodeclinesindona-
tionsandpressurestooperateeffectivelyinadigitalenvi-
ronmentformanynonprofitsmakingitdifficultforthemto
fulfilltheirorganizationsrsquomissionsJoinseasonednonprofit
boardleadersforacandiddiscussionabouthowyouasa
directorcanbestnavigateyourorganizationthroughadver-
sityandsteerthenonprofitsyouservetowardresiliency
Expert Insights Public Policy and Regulatory RiskNovember4|100pmndash215pmEST
Theelectionyearbringswithitthespecterofshifting
attitudesaboutregulationandpolicyintheUnitedStates
Whilemanycompaniesdonotlikebeingheavilyregulated
thetimelineinwhichtocomplywithasetofregulationscan
lastaboutaslongasanelectioncyclemdashandregulationscan
beupendedjustassoonasanewpartytakespowerWhat
VIRTUAL NACD SUMMIT 202010
changeshavebeenmadeduringthepastyeartopoliciesthat
affectyourbusinessesandwhatmightyourboardexpectto
seechangeintheyeartocomeOurpanelofexpertsreads
thepolicyandregulatorytealeavesandprovidespractical
guidanceonwhattowatchoutforin2021
Expert Insights Shareholder ActivismNovember4|300pmndash415pmEST
Year-roundshareholderactivismhasbecomethenewnorm
intheAmericanboardroomespeciallyduringtheseunprec-
edentedtimesDirectorsmustbepreparedforandreadyto
respondtopossibleunsolicitedoffersandchallengesDuring
thissessionNACDspeakerswilltalkabouttheboardrsquosrolein
preparingforandrespondingtoachallengeanddiscussthe
trendsinactivistcampaignsthathaveemergedoverthelast
yearincludingvolumevalueandsectorstargetedInorder
toequipdirectorswiththeknowledgeandtoolstheyneedto
addresssuchoccurrencesparticipantswilllearnhowtoask
keyquestionsduringanMampAprocesshowtomakesurethe
rightteamisinplaceandhowtofollowupduringintegration
inwaysthatwillensureoverallsuccessThe2021business
landscapewillalsobediscussedincludinghowtopreparefor
nextyearrsquosproxyseason
Expert Insights Human Capital and Talent OversightNovember9|300pmndash415pmEST
Humancapitaldiffersfromanyotherkindofcapitalmdashyouwonrsquot
finditonabalancesheetyetitarguablyisthebestindicator
ofacompanyrsquosvalueWetrulyareldquopeoplewhoneedpeoplerdquo
andtalentattractionretentionandutilizationareperhapsthe
mostimportantkeystoanyenterprisersquossuccessThisareaof
oversighthasbecomesignificantlymorechallenginginthe
pandemicenvironmentassalaryreductionsandlayoffshave
becomenecessaryevilsformanycompaniesConcurrently
thepushforracialjusticeanddiversityadvancementwhich
hasgainedmomentuminrecentmonthscannotbeignoredor
pushedtoabackburnerHowcanyourboardeffectivelyover-
seethecompanyrsquosstrategyfortalentdevelopmentamidrapid
transformationandunforeseenchallengesJointhisdiverse
panelofexpertsanddirectorsastheyrevealthebestpractices
forthenewnormal
Expert Insights MampANovember10|1100amndash1215pmEST
Manycompaniesattempttocreateadditionalsharehold-
ervaluebymeansofsignificantmergersoracquisitions
Historicallyhoweverthesetransactionshavealowsuccess
ratewithmorethantwo-thirdsfailingtoincreasethecom-
panyrsquosstockvalueWhatopportunitiesexistforcompanies
thathavethecashtomakemovesrightnowHowmight
strugglingcompaniesmakethebestofthesituationby
seekingtobeatargetUsingrecenthigh-profiletransac-
tionsasdiscussionstartersthissessionwillconsiderboth
thestrategicandfinancialargumentsformergersandac-
quisitionsandwillprovideboardmemberswithastep-by-
stepprocessforthinkingthroughsuchmegatransactions
Participantswilllearnhowtoasktherightquestionshow
tomakesuretherightteamisinplaceandhowtofollowup
duringintegrationinwaysthatwillensureoverallsuccess
Expert Insights Compensation Hot TopicsNovember10|100pmndash215pmEST
Inthissessionparticipantswilllookatevolvingissuesof
executiveanddirectorcompensationthatincludecurrent
challengesandtrendshowacommitteeshoulddevelopits
principlesformakingexecutive-compensationdecisions
considerationswhendeterminingCEOpayincludingpay
forperformanceandhowthestockmarketisinformingpay
(whenbusinessperformancemightdiffer)Thisdiscussion
willalsoexploreincentivesandrisk-takinginitiatives(es-
peciallygiventhecurrenteconomicenvironment)tohelpa
boarddetermineifthecompanyrsquosincentivestructurecould
inadvertentlycreateorexacerbaterisks
Expert Insights Technology and InnovationNovember10|300pmndash415pmEST
Formanydecadesthedate2020hasevokedanimageofa
far-offtimefilledwithbuzzinggadgetsandexotictechnolo-
giesthathaveendeduprevolutionizingsocietyThereality
isthatwhile2020hasbeenpepperedwithneatanduseful
innovationsthisyearwillberememberedmostforthespeed
withwhichbusinesseshaveadoptedtechnologyinorderto
surviveandthriveamidthepandemicWhathavetheunique
experiencesofthisyeartaughtourcompaniesabouttechnol-
ogyandinnovationinitiativesWhatcanboardslearnfrom
thesuccessesandfailuresofthepastyearthattheycancarry
intothefutureJoinustolearnwhatrsquosaroundthecornerfor
technologyandinnovationatyourcompanies
Expert Insights Geopolitical RiskNovember12|300pmndash415pmEST
Onthispanelmeredaysafterthe2020USgeneralelection
expertsdiscusshowtheparadigmshiftshappeningacross
theworldwillimpacttheoversightofbusinessrisksatyour
VIRTUAL NACD SUMMIT 202011
companyWhileourexpertsarelikelytofocustimeandat-
tentiononhowtheUSpresidentialandcongressionalelection
resultsmayroilmarketsattendeescanalsoexpectabroader
focusontheinterconnectivityoftheglobersquoseconomiesand
thetrendsthatwillaffectallofyourcompaniesinthequar-
tersandyearsahead
LEADERSHIP SYMPOSIUMS
NACD memberndashexclusive programming offered at
$555session
Private Company Leadership SymposiumOctober20|1100amndash200pmEDT
Lastyeardirectorsatprivatecompaniesrankedgrowing
business-modeldisruptionasthetoptrendmostlikelyto
impacttheirorganizationsthisyearSuchdisruptionshaveonly
intensifiedacross2020Privateboardsfaceuniquechallenges
astheytrytohelptheirorganizationsnavigatetheimplications
oftheCOVID-19pandemicandtheracialjusticemovementIn
thissymposiumpresentedinpartnershipwithEYlearnfrom
seasonedprivatecompanyboarddirectorsastheydiscuss
challengesspecifictodirectorsonprivatecompanyboards
Sessiontopicsinclude
bull howtoeffectivelypositionprivatecompaniesforfuture
growthinanuncertainbusinessclimatewithchangingand
unpredictablecustomerpreferencesand
bull boardoversightofhumancapitalsuchasequityinthe
workplaceminorityrepresentationintheorganization
andoversightofsafelyreturningtowork
Seefullagendawithsessiondescriptions
Small-Cap Leadership SymposiumOctober28|1100amndash200pmEDT
Themyriadissuesfacingdirectorsofsmaller-capboardshave
beenaccentuatedbyeventsin2020Thissymposiumpresent-
edinpartnershipwithBDOjoinssubject-matterexpertsand
experienceddirectorsinathree-partdiscussionAttendeeswill
receivevaluableinsightstheycanusetohelpsolvetheunique
challengesthatfacesmall-capcompanyboardsSessiontopics
include
bull howsmall-capdirectorscanreflectonstrategybyem-
bracingknowledgegainedviacrisisriskmanagement
bull howtopivottheboardrsquosoversightfocusinrealtime
aroundunfoldingeventsopportunitiesandchallenges
amidresourcedemandsand
bull howtoleverageboardmembersincriticalareasandantic-
ipatethefutureassmall-capbusinessesandtheirwork-
placesarereimaginedandredefined
Seefullagendawithsessiondescriptions
Lead Director and Chair Leadership Symposium
November2|1100amndash200pmEST
Theroleofthenonexecutivechairortheleaddirectormdashwhois
taskedwithleadingtheworkofindependentdirectorsmdash
isperhapsmorevitalnowthaneverbeforeInthesetumul-
tuoustimesleadershipisparamountanddemandsonthe
boardareatanall-timehighSowhorsquosleadingtheleaders
Jointhisdeepdiveintoboardleadershipfromthechairorlead
directorrsquosseatpresentedinpartnershipwithKPMGwhichwill
addresstheuniquechallengesfacingthisdirectorcohortand
uncoverwaystomaximizeyoureffectivenessasaleaddirector
Sessiontopicsinclude
bull howleaddirectorsandchairsshouldworkwithmanage-
menttorethinkstrategyinapostndashCOVID-19worldfrom
managingremoteworkforcesandacceleratingdigital
transformationtobuildingmoreresilientsupplychains
bull theroleoftheleaddirectorchairinoverseeingthecom-
panyrsquosresponsetodemandsformoretransparentand
higherqualityESGreportinganddisclosuresand
bull aninteractiveandintimatepeerexchangewhereattend-
eescannetworkvirtuallyanddialoguecandidlyonunique
challengesthatfaceleaddirectorsandchairs
Seefullagendawithsessiondescriptions
Cybersecurity Leadership SymposiumNovember12|1100amndash200pmEST
OfferedthisyearforthefirsttimetheCybersecurityLeader-
shipSymposiumpresentedinpartnershipwithAccentureand
VisibleRiskwillhelpyoureviewtheconceptsandpractices
boarddirectorsneedtooverseecyberriskeffectivelyJoinus
onNovember12forthreehoursofexpert-ledcommentary
practicaltipsthatyoucantakebacktoyourownboardroom
andasenseofwhatitwilltakeinthecomingbusinesscycles
toensurethattheenterpriseissecuredbutnotstifledSession
topicsinclude
bull whatittakestoleadincyber-riskresiliencyandembed
cyber-resilientapproachesintoyourcompanyrsquosstrategy
VIRTUAL NACD SUMMIT 202012
bull howtodecidewhichmetricstousetoassessandmonitor
cyberriskand
bull therisksandbenefitsofestablishingacyber-riskoversight
committeeonyourboard
Seefullagendawithsessiondescriptions
BOARD COMMITTEE FORUMS
NACD member-exclusive programming offered at
$555session
Audit Committee ForumOctober15|1100am-200pmEDT
NACDrsquosannualsurveysconfirmthatformanyboardsaudit
committeesareresponsibleforawiderangeoftopicsinclud-
ingcomplianceandenterpriseriskandcybersecurityThisyear
hasseenchangesinboththetopicsonauditcommitteeagen-
dasandthewaysthatthecommitteemeetsanddetermines
itsagendaInthisforumpresentedinpartnershipwithKPMG
explorethekeyissuesforauditcommitteestodaymdashfromvirtual
meetingsandremoteauditstoauditcommitteeeffectiveness
inthisrapidlychangingoperatingenvironmentSessiontopics
include
bull howtheauditcommitteersquosrolehaschangedandwhat
continuedchangesauditcommitteemembersandchairs
shouldexpect
bull afiresidechatfromaprominentCFOaboutwherethe
worldandauditoversightmaybeheadedinthemonths
tocomeand
bull interactivesmallgroupdiscussionsonhowauditcommit-
teesareplayingaroleinESGoversight
Seefullagendawithsessiondescriptions
Strategy and Risk Committee ForumOctober21|1100am-200pmEDT
ThisforumpresentedinpartnershipwithMarshampMcLennan
Coswillbevaluabletobothstrategycommitteeandriskcom-
mitteemembersThissessionisdesignedtoprovideinsights
andtoolstohelpovercomethechallengesthesecommittees
mayfaceinanincreasinglycomplexenvironmentStrategy
committeememberswillbeequippedwithtoolstostrength-
enstrategydevelopmentandriskcommitteememberswill
receivetoolstheycanusetomitigatetherisksfacingtheir
organizationBothstrategydevelopmentandriskmitigation
arecomplexchallengingtopicsthisforumwilldiscussanum-
beroftheleadingpracticesinthisspacetohelpdirectorscut
throughsomeofthatcomplexitySessiontopicsinclude
bull thefutureoftheworkforceandhowacceleratingtrends
impacttalentoversightandrequirerenewedoversightin
theboardroom
bull evolvingDampOliabilityandtheboardrsquosroleinoverseeing
climate-relatedrisksand
bull howboardscanapplylessonslearnedfrom2020tobetter
governthroughoverlappingcrisesandimprovedecision
making
Seefullagendawithsessiondescriptions
Compensation Committee ForumOctober29|1100am-200pmEDT
ThisforumpresentedinpartnershipwithPearlMeyerad-
dressesnewchallengesfacingthecompensationcommittee
includingtheimpactsofthecurrentglobaldisruptionandcivil
unrestthroughtheendof2020andbeyondAlmost30per-
centofemployeeanddirectorrespondentsreportedthattheir
companieshavereducedorfrozenbasesalariesforexecutives
thusfarthroughtheCOVID-19pandemicaccordingtoaPearl
MeyersurveyconductedinlateMayThisforumwilltouchon
thepointswherediversityequityandinclusioninitiativesmay
fitintocompensationplansaswellasexaminetheeffectsof
thenovelcoronavirusoncompensationtrendstoensurethe
compensationcommitteersquoscontinuedeffectivenessthrough
turbulenttimesSessiontopicsinclude
bull thecurrentandfuturestateofexecutivecompensation
suchastheuseofdiscretionandgoalsettingfor2021
bull thebroadeningmandateofthecompensationcommittee
andhowboardsarecontendingwithscopecreepand
bull interactivesmallgroupdiscussionsbetweenfellowcom-
pensationcommitteemembers
Seefullagendawithsessiondescriptions
Nominating and Governance Committee ForumNovember9|1100am-200pmEST
Howshouldthenominatingandgovernancecommitteego
aboutrecruitingandonboardingthecompanyrsquosnextchiefex-
ecutiveinavirtualenvironmentInlightofCOVID-19mdashandthe
possibilityofleadersgettingsickretiringearlyorleavingthe
organizationforotherreasonsmdashwhatarethebestpracticesyou
VIRTUAL NACD SUMMIT 202013
shouldconsiderinstitutingtoplanforCEOandboardmember
successionWhatcanandshouldthecommitteedowhencer-
tainboardmembersortheCEOshowthemselvestobeunfit
fortheirrolesHowcanthecommitteebettersupportdiversi-
tyofleadershipequityandpracticesthatencourageinclu-
sionacrosstheorganizationWiththesequestionsandmore
swirlinginthemindsofnominatingandgovernancecommittee
membersthisforumpresentedinpartnershipwithHeidrickamp
Struggleswillhelpdirectorsproactivelymeetevolvingboard
responsibilitieswithnewgovernanceinsightsthatstrengthen
theboardandthecompanySessiontopicsinclude
bull howdirectorscanbestworkwiththeCEOandtheC-suite
tocarrycompaniesthroughcrises
bull newbestpracticesinCEOsuccessionplanningand
bull theroleofthenomgovcommitteeincreatingtrustwithin
theboardroom
Seefullagendawithsessiondescriptions
VIRTUAL NACD SUMMIT 20205
100pmndash115pm CEOChair Welcome
115pmndash215pmProsperityandPurposeCapitalism
PhilanthropyandtheAmericanDream
AnandGiridharadasRGlennHubbard
ModeratorGillianTett
215pmndash225pm NACD Directorship 100reg Spotlight
225pmndash235pm Break
235pmndash320pmldquoNow WhatrdquomdashThoughts on Foreign Policy and
Leadership With Amb Susan E RiceAmbassadorSusanERiceModeratorPeterGleason
320pmndash330pm Break
330pmndash345pm In Conversation With Governor Lawrence J Hogan Jr GovLarryHoganModeratorDanGallagher
345pmndash430pmTheIntersectionoftheArcsSocialJustice
MovementsandCorporateOversight
LaurenAraizaDrTonyColesSarahKateEllis
ModeratorTinaTchen
MAINSTAGE AGENDANOVEMBER 2020WTIME CONFIRMED SPEAKER(S)SESSION TOPIC
MONDAY OCTOBER 12
100pmndash145pm MakeItBetterSustainabilityandProfitChipBerghBethFord
ModeratorMarisolAngelini
145pmndash155pm NACD NXTtrade Awards Spotlight
155pmndash205pm Break
205pmndash220pmShort Take The Future of Privacy Surveillance
and Consumer Autonomy JenniferGolbeck
220pmndash310pmHealthandSafetyintheNewNormalInConversationWithDrSanjayGupta
DrSanjayGuptaModeratorAlexisGlick
310pmndash320pm Break
320pmndash415pmFacingFrictionsAConversationWith
GenColinLPowellUSA(Ret)GenColinPowell
ModeratorMellodyHobson
415pm Wrap-up
TUESDAY OCTOBER 13
AgendasubjecttochangeVisitSummitNACDonlineorgAgendaforthemostrecentsessiondetailsandnewspeakerannouncementsaswecontinuetocrafttheVirtualNACDSummit2020
VIRTUAL NACD SUMMIT 20206
PROGRAMMING DESCRIPTIONS
MAINSTAGE
Prosperity and Purpose Capitalism Philanthropy and the American DreamOctober12|115pmndash215pmEDT
ldquoWersquoreallinthistogetherrdquohasbecomeanoft-repeatedtrope
symbolicofthecommiserationweareallfeelingduringthis
timeofsocialisolationeconomicdistressandfearforour
healthandlivelihoodsButisittrueThesystemswersquovebuilt
aroundourselvessupportandensureanunevendistributionof
wealthandinequitableaccesstoresourcesandopportunities
Theseinequalitieswhichhavealwaysexistedaremorevisible
andtangibleinatimeofwidespreadcrisisHowcanweuse
thistimetoreflectreevaluateandrebuildWhatroleifany
docorporationsplayinsolvingtheworldrsquosproblemsHear
fromtwoexpertsastheydiscusstheprosandconsofldquophilan-
throcapitalismrdquoandldquoconsciouscapitalismrdquoanddebatewheth-
eranalteredversionofcapitalismwouldbebeneficial
orevenpossiblefortheUnitedStatestoimplement
NACD Directorship 100reg SpotlightOctober12|215pmndash225pmEDT
TheannualNACDDirectorship100Awardsincludesthepre-
sentationofsixdistincthonorstheBKennethWestLifetime
AchievementAwardPublicCompanyDirectoroftheYear
PrivateCompanyDirectoroftheYearNonprofitDirectorof
theYearandtheDirectorship100(DirectorsandGovernance
Professionalscategories)Joinusforavideoretrospective
celebratingthisyearrsquosdistinguishedhonorees
ldquoNow WhatrdquomdashThoughts on Foreign Policy and Leadership With Amb Susan E RiceOctober12|235pmndash320pmEDT
Thefirstyearofthenewdecadehasprovenexplosivetosay
theleastandithasleftournationwonderingwhatthefuture
holdsHowmightashiftingworldorderupendedbythe
pandemicimpactAmericarsquossecurityprosperityandglobal
standingandwhataretheimplicationsforthepublicandpri-
vatesectorsAmbassadorSusanERicebringsnearly25years
ofexperiencethatincludesnationalsecuritypolicymaking
alongsidetwoUSpresidentscomplexdiplomacyandhigh-
stakesnegotiationasambassadortotheUnitedNationsand
arangeofboardexperiencethatincludesacurrentseaton
theboardofNetflixtothiscandidinterviewledbyNACDCEO
PeterGleasonDrawingfromherNew York TimesBestSeller
Tough Love My Story of the Things Worth Fighting For (2019)
AmbassadorRiceopenlysharesherpersonalstoryandthe
lessonsshehaslearnedonthekeystosuccessfulleadership
ofteamsandcomplexorganizationsthechallengesfacedby
womenandminoritiesinprofessionalleadershippositionsand
theimportanceofdiversitytoAmericansociety
In Conversation With Governor Lawrence J Hogan JrOctober12|330pmndash345pmEDT
NACDboardmemberandformerSECCommissionerDan
GallagherinterviewsMarylandrsquos62ndGovernorLawrence
JHoganJrinthisintimatediscussiononleadershipin
extraordinarytimes
The Intersection of the Arcs Social Justice Movements and Corporate OversightOctober12|345pmndash430pmEDT
Whiletheinclinationofthearcofjusticeoverthepastfive
decadesorsohasindeedbenttowardjusticeequityand
inclusionforallsomeofthesocialmovementsthathave
emergedoradvancedinthepast10yearsshowjusthowmuch
moreworkthereistodoOurpanelwilldiscusstheintersect-
inganddivergingpathsofmovementslikeBlackLivesMatter
andMeTooandtheslowprogresstowarddejureprotections
forLGBTQpeopleintheworkplaceandinsocietyfocusing
onwhatthesemovementsmeanforbusinessforworkplace
cultureandforyourworkintheboardroom
Make It Better Sustainability and ProfitOctober13|100pmndash145pmEDT
Climate-causeddisasterssuchasfloodsdroughtswildfires
andheatwavesthreatenbusinessoperationssupplychains
andpropertysitesaroundtheworldandinvestorshavetaken
noticeBasedonthemassiveincreasethatinvestinginESG
fundshasseenin2019expertsestimatethattherewillbe
morethan$20trillionofassetgrowthinfundsthataddress
climateriskoverthenext20yearsThepushforclimate-con-
sciousbusinesspracticesaffectsnotonlythepublicsectoras
consumerbehaviorechoesthesentimentsofenvironmental-
lyconsciousinvestorsacrosssectorsButwhatdoesimpact
VIRTUAL NACD SUMMIT 20207
investingreallymeanandlooklikeIsitheretostayorisit
aflashinthepanAndhowcancompaniesthatoperatein
highndashenvironmentalimpactindustriesadjusttothisdemand
InthishonestdiscussionhearfromimpactfulCEOswhohave
facedthischallengehead-onandgainanunderstandingof
whatcompaniesneedtodotodiscloseanddecreasetheir
carbonfootprintensuresustainabilityoftheirsupplychains
andcustomerbaseandavoidgettingleftbehindinthepush
forimpactinvesting
NACD NXTtrade Awards SpotlightOctober13|145pm-155pmEDT
TheannualNACDNXTRecognitionAwardsapplaudboards
fortheirexcellenceinboarddiversityandinclusiontohelp
buildlong-termvaluefortheircompaniesThisyearrsquosnominees
representawidearrayofindustriescompanytypesandsizes
Joinusincelebrating2020rsquostopthreewinnersinthisvideo
spotlightingtheiraccomplishmentsNACDNXTincollabo-
rationwithDeloitteandsupportedbyCACIandUSAAisa
multi-yearinitiativetohelpdirectorsandboardsunderstand
howtoleveragethepowerofdiversityandinclusion
Short Take The Future of Privacy Surveillance and Consumer AutonomyOctober13|205pmndash220pmEDT
Advancesinartificialintelligencethatcanfacilitateprofiling
personalizationtechnologymobileconnectednesspriva-
cyviolationsandColdWarndasheraintelligencetechniquesall
cametogetherinanexplosivewayinthe2016electionAswe
approachthe2020electionlittlehaschangedtopreventthe
suspiciousbehaviorwelastsawfouryearsagobuttechnology
hascontinuedtoadvanceexpandingthethreatsandopportu-
nitiesAtthesametimegovernmentsandhealth-careinstitu-
tionsarenowcollectingconsumerdatatotrackthespreadof
theCOVID-19virusButcandatacollectedfromphonesapps
computersandcreditcardsbeusedduringthistimeofcrisis
withoutdeployingmasssurveillanceintomuch-less-critical
spacesinthefutureWhatwillbetheparametersfordata
gatheringsurveillanceandpersonalizationinthefutureData
expertJenniferGolbeckdiscusseshowcompaniesandinsti-
tutionscanavoidprivacyinfringementandunconstitutional
influenceoperationswithoutsacrificingcrisispreparedness
Health and Safety in the New Normal In Conversation With Dr Sanjay GuptaOctober13|220pmndash310pmEDT
DrSanjayGuptaisnostrangertocrisesHehasperformed
life-savingbrainsurgeryindesertoperatingroomsinwar-torn
Baghdadandhasreportedfrompost-911NewYorkCitythe
2004tsunamiinSoutheastAsiaandthe2010Haitiearthquake
In2020thelargest-scalecrisisofourtime(COVID-19)has
plungedtheworldintoachasmofuncertaintyNowmorethan
everbeforetrueexpertsareinvaluableassetsandalliestothe
publicinnavigatingandunderstandinganewnormalGuptais
uniquelywellequippedmdashasbothaphysicianandareportermdash
toexaminethisinfectiousdiseaseoutbreakandlendinsightto
itstrajectorytherolethatmediaplaysandthepathforward
forbusinessleadersandindividualsThisengagingconversa-
tionwillbemoderatedbyjournalistandCEOAlexisGlick
Facing Frictions A Conversation With Gen Colin L Powell USA (Ret)October13|320pmndash415pmEDT
Asthenationapproachestheroadtothe2020presiden-
tialandcongressionalelectionitspeopleareideologically
dividedstrainingtostaysafeamidpiecemealresponsesto
theCOIVD-19pandemicandfacingthestarksocialrealitiesof
racismandeconomicinequalitieslaidbarebythepandemic
Rightnowourworldneedsthewisdomofexperiencedlead-
ersFewareaswellequippedtonavigatethechallengesfacing
corporationsandsocietyasGenColinLPowellUSA(Ret)
Powellwilladdresstheaudienceinakeynoteandwillthenin
acandidconversationledbyMellodyHobsondiscussthechal-
lengesfacingournationillustratingwhatneedstocomenext
basedonhisfirsthandexperiencesasacelebratedsecretaryof
statepubliccompanyboardmemberandcoalitionbuilder
New Member Networking ReceptionOctober13|430pmndash545pmEDT
VirtuallymeetandminglewithfellowdirectorsNACDchapter
leadersandNACDboardadvisorsatthisZoomnetworking
receptionpresentedinpartnershipwithBroadridgespecially
designedforNACDmemberswhohavejoinedwithinthelast
yearBereadytoturnonyourcameraandparticipateinsmall
groupnetworkingWecanrsquotwaittoseeyou
By invitation only Registration closes 48 hours prior to
session start
VIRTUAL NACD SUMMIT 20208
EXPERT INSIGHTS
Complimentary with registration
Expert Insights Environmental Risk OversightOctober15|300pmndash415pmEDT
COVID-19hasimpactedallfacetsofbusinessincludinghow
investorsarethinkingaboutESGThishasbeenalandmark
yearforinvestmentinESGfundstherehavebeenmorethan
$15billionininvestmentsinESGfundsduringthefirsthalfof
2020Ascompaniesmoveintotheldquonewnormalrdquoinvestorsare
lookingathowenvironmentalrisksarebeingincorporatedinto
acompanyrsquosoverallstrategyandinparticulartheboardrsquosrole
inoversightJointhissessiontolearnhowfellowdirectorsare
navigatingtheEinESGoversightfromidentifyingmaterial
environmentalrisksandutilizingmetricstoevaluatingmanage-
mentrsquosreportingandaddressinginvestorexpectationsabout
boardoversight
Expert Insights CEO Succession PlanningOctober20|300pmndash415pmEDT
Oneoftheboardrsquosmostimportantfunctionsistoensurea
rigorousandthoughtfulCEOsuccessionprocessOperating
undertheutmostscrutinyfromshareholdersdirectorsmust
deliverexceptionalCEOcandidatesthatalignwiththefirmrsquos
long-termstrategyandensureeffectiveonboardingofthe
newCEOInadditiontheboardmustengageincontinual
assessmentsofthoseinlineforsuccessionCEOturnover
reachedanall-timehighin2019andthistrendisexpectedto
continueinto2021Whatarethekeycompetenciesthatthe
boardshouldlookforwhenbuildingacandidatelistWhat
cantheboarddotoensureaseamlessandeffectiveCEO
transitionJoinourpanelofdistinguishedexpertsasthey
uncoverthebestpracticesandtalkaboutwhattoavoid
duringtheprocess
Expert Insights Diversity Equity and InclusionOctober21|300pmndash415pmEDT
Thedataoverwhelminglyshowthatincludingdiversevoices
indecisionmakingyieldsbetterresultsWhilethefirststep
toachievethesedesirableoutcomesishavingdiversevoic-
espresentthesecondstepisensuringeffectiveinclusionof
thosevoicesThethirdstepisequityorensuringthateachof
thesevoicesisgivenanequalopportunitytobeheardInequi-
tyespeciallyhasrisentotheforefrontintheUnitedStatesin
recentmonthsTheadventofCOVID-19hasexposedthevast
disparityinsecurityandresourcesavailabletoUScitizensand
themurdersofGeorgeFloydandothershavesparkedwide-
spreadprotestsandanationalcalltoactiontoaddressongo-
ingsystemicracialinjusticesinoureconomicandjudicialsys-
temsInthispaneldirectorsandsubject-matterexpertswork
throughthemosteffectivewaysinwhichyoucanconfrontthe
challengesofensuringdiversityinclusionandequityforthe
companiesyouservesothatyourboardcancapitalizeonthe
provenadvantagesofanempowereddiverseworkforce
Fostering an Entrepreneurial Mindset in the BoardroomOctober23|100pmndash200pmEDT
Thisisatimethathasbeendefinedbytheacceleratingpaceof
digitaltransformationdisruptionandgrowinguncertaintymdash
alltrendsthatnowseemmorelikenormsInthecurrentbusi-
nessenvironmenttheentrepreneurialskillsofagilityresilience
andingenuityaretalentstowhichmanyorganizationsaspire
Inthissessiondirectorswillhaveanopportunitytoengagein
conversationwithAmyWilkinsononeofthenationrsquospremier
thoughtleadersonentrepreneurialleadershipabouthow
directorscanandshouldadapttoencourageagilityresil-
ienceandingenuitywithinthemselvestheirboardsandtheir
organizations
ThissessionisexclusivetomemberswhoareNACDDirector-
shipCertifiedregorNACDFellowsAnemailinvitationwillbe
sentoutwhenregistrationforthissessionbecomesavailable
Voices at the Table The Changing Role of the BoardOctober23|300pmndash400pmEDT
Arguablyservingasadirectorhasneverbeenmoredemand-
ingorcomplexThepandemichasbothmagnifiedtheimpor-
tanceandacceleratedtheconsequencesofgovernanceissues
rangingfromESGtohumancapitalanddigitaltransformation
Thecurrentbusinessenvironmenthasrequiredboardstoplace
moreoftheirfocusontheseareasofoversightwhilecontinu-
ingtoprovideeffectiveoversightoftheshort-andlong-term
effectsofthepandemicandrelatedeconomiccrisisAtthe
sametimeanincreasedfocusonraceandsocialjusticein
societymdashlongoverduetobesuremdashcreatesnewconversations
andbringsnewpeopledynamicsandareasoffocustothe
boardroomforcingdirectorstoconfrontunconsciousand
oftensystemicbiasesandassumptionsAsNACDFellowsand
NACDCertifiedProfessionalDirectorstradeyouhavedemonstrat-
edacommitmenttoexcellenceasboardleadersandyoucan
becatalystsforchangeinthispivotalandhistoricmoment
VIRTUAL NACD SUMMIT 20209
Joinusaswereflectonthepastyearandbeginplanningfor
2021andbeyondduringthisinsightfulpaneldiscussionwith
threeNACDDirectorshipCertifiedindividualspresentedin
partnershipwithKPMG
ThissessionisexclusivetomemberswhoareNACDDirector-
shipCertifiedorNACDFellowsAnemailinvitationwillbesent
outwhenregistrationforthissessionbecomesavailable
Small Group NetworkingOctober23|405pmndash445pmEDT
Joinusforaninteractivenetworkingexperiencepresentedin
partnershipwithKPMGEngageinpeer-to-peerdialoguewith
NACDCertifiedProfessionalDirectorsandNACDFellowsin
smallgroupdiscussions(hostedinZoom)
ThissessionisexclusivetomemberswhoareNACDDirector-
shipCertifiedorNACDFellowsAnemailinvitationwillbesent
outwhenregistrationforthissessionbecomesavailable
Expert Insights Business Transformation and Restructurings October28|300pmndash415pmEDT
Akeypartofboardresponsibilityisoverseeingstrategy
andriskPerhapsnowherearethesetworesponsibilities
moreintertwinedthanincorporatetransformationand
restructuringsBoardsmayneedtoconsiderthepossibil-
ityofgrowththroughacquisitionwhetherthecompany
shouldengageinajointventureandeventhesaleofthe
enterpriseMoreoverbusinessesconstantlyhavetoreinvent
themselvesdigitallytheremaybeaneedforrestructuring
andtransformationofbusinessplatformsasawholerather
thanjustimplementingnewdigitalprocessesInthissession
participantswilldiscusstheroleoftheboardinbusiness
transformationandrestructuringsanddiscoverthebest
waystoevaluatevariousstrategiesatdifferentpointsinthe
companyrsquoslifecycle
Expert Insights Data Privacy and CybersecurityOctober29|300pmndash415pmEDT
Shouldboardmemberslookatdataprivacyandcybersecurity
oversightthroughthesamelensoraretheybestviewedsep-
aratelyWhatchallengescancompaniesexpecttoseein2021
astheywadethroughtherisksposedbyavirtualworkforce
Joinapanelofexpertsforalivelydiscussionabouttheseques-
tionsandothers
Expert Insights Understanding the Boardrsquos Role in the S of ESGNovember2|300pmndash415pmEST
WhilemanythinkoftheE(for environmentaltopics)when
hearingthetermESG2020rsquosmyriadofcriseshavethrustthe
S(forsocialissues)intothespotlightduetoacurrentfocuson
employeehealthandsafetyAscompaniesmoveintothenew
operatingenvironmentSfactorsthatmightnotpreviously
haverisentotheleveloftheboardroomagendashouldnow
havetheboardrsquosattentionmdashamongthemthehumanrights
practicesofnewsuppliersandmanufacturerspayequityand
transparencyacrosstheworkforcecorporatepoliticalcontri-
butionsandlobbyingInvestorsandstakeholdersexpecttobe
abletounderstandhowcompaniesareidentifyingandtackling
theserisksdespitehownotoriouslyhardtheserisksareto
measureJointhissessiontodiscoverwaystoquantifysocial
metricsuncoverinvestorsrsquoexpectationsfortheboardand
understandtheboardrsquosrolesandresponsibilitiesinoverseeing
theSfactors
Expert Insights Nonprofit Governance November4|1100amndash1215pmEST
Nonprofitorganizationsfacegovernancechallengesthatare
verysimilartothoseoftheircorporatecounterpartsestab-
lishingtherightboardroomcompositionandculturekeep-
ingthechannelsforinformationflowbetweentheC-suite
andtheboardopenandmitigatinganever-changingarray
ofrisksNonprofitboardshoweverhaveuniquestructures
andresourcesandinanincreasinglyvolatileenvironment
facedifferentchallengesTheadventofCOVID-19andan
ensuingeconomicdownturnhaveledtodeclinesindona-
tionsandpressurestooperateeffectivelyinadigitalenvi-
ronmentformanynonprofitsmakingitdifficultforthemto
fulfilltheirorganizationsrsquomissionsJoinseasonednonprofit
boardleadersforacandiddiscussionabouthowyouasa
directorcanbestnavigateyourorganizationthroughadver-
sityandsteerthenonprofitsyouservetowardresiliency
Expert Insights Public Policy and Regulatory RiskNovember4|100pmndash215pmEST
Theelectionyearbringswithitthespecterofshifting
attitudesaboutregulationandpolicyintheUnitedStates
Whilemanycompaniesdonotlikebeingheavilyregulated
thetimelineinwhichtocomplywithasetofregulationscan
lastaboutaslongasanelectioncyclemdashandregulationscan
beupendedjustassoonasanewpartytakespowerWhat
VIRTUAL NACD SUMMIT 202010
changeshavebeenmadeduringthepastyeartopoliciesthat
affectyourbusinessesandwhatmightyourboardexpectto
seechangeintheyeartocomeOurpanelofexpertsreads
thepolicyandregulatorytealeavesandprovidespractical
guidanceonwhattowatchoutforin2021
Expert Insights Shareholder ActivismNovember4|300pmndash415pmEST
Year-roundshareholderactivismhasbecomethenewnorm
intheAmericanboardroomespeciallyduringtheseunprec-
edentedtimesDirectorsmustbepreparedforandreadyto
respondtopossibleunsolicitedoffersandchallengesDuring
thissessionNACDspeakerswilltalkabouttheboardrsquosrolein
preparingforandrespondingtoachallengeanddiscussthe
trendsinactivistcampaignsthathaveemergedoverthelast
yearincludingvolumevalueandsectorstargetedInorder
toequipdirectorswiththeknowledgeandtoolstheyneedto
addresssuchoccurrencesparticipantswilllearnhowtoask
keyquestionsduringanMampAprocesshowtomakesurethe
rightteamisinplaceandhowtofollowupduringintegration
inwaysthatwillensureoverallsuccessThe2021business
landscapewillalsobediscussedincludinghowtopreparefor
nextyearrsquosproxyseason
Expert Insights Human Capital and Talent OversightNovember9|300pmndash415pmEST
Humancapitaldiffersfromanyotherkindofcapitalmdashyouwonrsquot
finditonabalancesheetyetitarguablyisthebestindicator
ofacompanyrsquosvalueWetrulyareldquopeoplewhoneedpeoplerdquo
andtalentattractionretentionandutilizationareperhapsthe
mostimportantkeystoanyenterprisersquossuccessThisareaof
oversighthasbecomesignificantlymorechallenginginthe
pandemicenvironmentassalaryreductionsandlayoffshave
becomenecessaryevilsformanycompaniesConcurrently
thepushforracialjusticeanddiversityadvancementwhich
hasgainedmomentuminrecentmonthscannotbeignoredor
pushedtoabackburnerHowcanyourboardeffectivelyover-
seethecompanyrsquosstrategyfortalentdevelopmentamidrapid
transformationandunforeseenchallengesJointhisdiverse
panelofexpertsanddirectorsastheyrevealthebestpractices
forthenewnormal
Expert Insights MampANovember10|1100amndash1215pmEST
Manycompaniesattempttocreateadditionalsharehold-
ervaluebymeansofsignificantmergersoracquisitions
Historicallyhoweverthesetransactionshavealowsuccess
ratewithmorethantwo-thirdsfailingtoincreasethecom-
panyrsquosstockvalueWhatopportunitiesexistforcompanies
thathavethecashtomakemovesrightnowHowmight
strugglingcompaniesmakethebestofthesituationby
seekingtobeatargetUsingrecenthigh-profiletransac-
tionsasdiscussionstartersthissessionwillconsiderboth
thestrategicandfinancialargumentsformergersandac-
quisitionsandwillprovideboardmemberswithastep-by-
stepprocessforthinkingthroughsuchmegatransactions
Participantswilllearnhowtoasktherightquestionshow
tomakesuretherightteamisinplaceandhowtofollowup
duringintegrationinwaysthatwillensureoverallsuccess
Expert Insights Compensation Hot TopicsNovember10|100pmndash215pmEST
Inthissessionparticipantswilllookatevolvingissuesof
executiveanddirectorcompensationthatincludecurrent
challengesandtrendshowacommitteeshoulddevelopits
principlesformakingexecutive-compensationdecisions
considerationswhendeterminingCEOpayincludingpay
forperformanceandhowthestockmarketisinformingpay
(whenbusinessperformancemightdiffer)Thisdiscussion
willalsoexploreincentivesandrisk-takinginitiatives(es-
peciallygiventhecurrenteconomicenvironment)tohelpa
boarddetermineifthecompanyrsquosincentivestructurecould
inadvertentlycreateorexacerbaterisks
Expert Insights Technology and InnovationNovember10|300pmndash415pmEST
Formanydecadesthedate2020hasevokedanimageofa
far-offtimefilledwithbuzzinggadgetsandexotictechnolo-
giesthathaveendeduprevolutionizingsocietyThereality
isthatwhile2020hasbeenpepperedwithneatanduseful
innovationsthisyearwillberememberedmostforthespeed
withwhichbusinesseshaveadoptedtechnologyinorderto
surviveandthriveamidthepandemicWhathavetheunique
experiencesofthisyeartaughtourcompaniesabouttechnol-
ogyandinnovationinitiativesWhatcanboardslearnfrom
thesuccessesandfailuresofthepastyearthattheycancarry
intothefutureJoinustolearnwhatrsquosaroundthecornerfor
technologyandinnovationatyourcompanies
Expert Insights Geopolitical RiskNovember12|300pmndash415pmEST
Onthispanelmeredaysafterthe2020USgeneralelection
expertsdiscusshowtheparadigmshiftshappeningacross
theworldwillimpacttheoversightofbusinessrisksatyour
VIRTUAL NACD SUMMIT 202011
companyWhileourexpertsarelikelytofocustimeandat-
tentiononhowtheUSpresidentialandcongressionalelection
resultsmayroilmarketsattendeescanalsoexpectabroader
focusontheinterconnectivityoftheglobersquoseconomiesand
thetrendsthatwillaffectallofyourcompaniesinthequar-
tersandyearsahead
LEADERSHIP SYMPOSIUMS
NACD memberndashexclusive programming offered at
$555session
Private Company Leadership SymposiumOctober20|1100amndash200pmEDT
Lastyeardirectorsatprivatecompaniesrankedgrowing
business-modeldisruptionasthetoptrendmostlikelyto
impacttheirorganizationsthisyearSuchdisruptionshaveonly
intensifiedacross2020Privateboardsfaceuniquechallenges
astheytrytohelptheirorganizationsnavigatetheimplications
oftheCOVID-19pandemicandtheracialjusticemovementIn
thissymposiumpresentedinpartnershipwithEYlearnfrom
seasonedprivatecompanyboarddirectorsastheydiscuss
challengesspecifictodirectorsonprivatecompanyboards
Sessiontopicsinclude
bull howtoeffectivelypositionprivatecompaniesforfuture
growthinanuncertainbusinessclimatewithchangingand
unpredictablecustomerpreferencesand
bull boardoversightofhumancapitalsuchasequityinthe
workplaceminorityrepresentationintheorganization
andoversightofsafelyreturningtowork
Seefullagendawithsessiondescriptions
Small-Cap Leadership SymposiumOctober28|1100amndash200pmEDT
Themyriadissuesfacingdirectorsofsmaller-capboardshave
beenaccentuatedbyeventsin2020Thissymposiumpresent-
edinpartnershipwithBDOjoinssubject-matterexpertsand
experienceddirectorsinathree-partdiscussionAttendeeswill
receivevaluableinsightstheycanusetohelpsolvetheunique
challengesthatfacesmall-capcompanyboardsSessiontopics
include
bull howsmall-capdirectorscanreflectonstrategybyem-
bracingknowledgegainedviacrisisriskmanagement
bull howtopivottheboardrsquosoversightfocusinrealtime
aroundunfoldingeventsopportunitiesandchallenges
amidresourcedemandsand
bull howtoleverageboardmembersincriticalareasandantic-
ipatethefutureassmall-capbusinessesandtheirwork-
placesarereimaginedandredefined
Seefullagendawithsessiondescriptions
Lead Director and Chair Leadership Symposium
November2|1100amndash200pmEST
Theroleofthenonexecutivechairortheleaddirectormdashwhois
taskedwithleadingtheworkofindependentdirectorsmdash
isperhapsmorevitalnowthaneverbeforeInthesetumul-
tuoustimesleadershipisparamountanddemandsonthe
boardareatanall-timehighSowhorsquosleadingtheleaders
Jointhisdeepdiveintoboardleadershipfromthechairorlead
directorrsquosseatpresentedinpartnershipwithKPMGwhichwill
addresstheuniquechallengesfacingthisdirectorcohortand
uncoverwaystomaximizeyoureffectivenessasaleaddirector
Sessiontopicsinclude
bull howleaddirectorsandchairsshouldworkwithmanage-
menttorethinkstrategyinapostndashCOVID-19worldfrom
managingremoteworkforcesandacceleratingdigital
transformationtobuildingmoreresilientsupplychains
bull theroleoftheleaddirectorchairinoverseeingthecom-
panyrsquosresponsetodemandsformoretransparentand
higherqualityESGreportinganddisclosuresand
bull aninteractiveandintimatepeerexchangewhereattend-
eescannetworkvirtuallyanddialoguecandidlyonunique
challengesthatfaceleaddirectorsandchairs
Seefullagendawithsessiondescriptions
Cybersecurity Leadership SymposiumNovember12|1100amndash200pmEST
OfferedthisyearforthefirsttimetheCybersecurityLeader-
shipSymposiumpresentedinpartnershipwithAccentureand
VisibleRiskwillhelpyoureviewtheconceptsandpractices
boarddirectorsneedtooverseecyberriskeffectivelyJoinus
onNovember12forthreehoursofexpert-ledcommentary
practicaltipsthatyoucantakebacktoyourownboardroom
andasenseofwhatitwilltakeinthecomingbusinesscycles
toensurethattheenterpriseissecuredbutnotstifledSession
topicsinclude
bull whatittakestoleadincyber-riskresiliencyandembed
cyber-resilientapproachesintoyourcompanyrsquosstrategy
VIRTUAL NACD SUMMIT 202012
bull howtodecidewhichmetricstousetoassessandmonitor
cyberriskand
bull therisksandbenefitsofestablishingacyber-riskoversight
committeeonyourboard
Seefullagendawithsessiondescriptions
BOARD COMMITTEE FORUMS
NACD member-exclusive programming offered at
$555session
Audit Committee ForumOctober15|1100am-200pmEDT
NACDrsquosannualsurveysconfirmthatformanyboardsaudit
committeesareresponsibleforawiderangeoftopicsinclud-
ingcomplianceandenterpriseriskandcybersecurityThisyear
hasseenchangesinboththetopicsonauditcommitteeagen-
dasandthewaysthatthecommitteemeetsanddetermines
itsagendaInthisforumpresentedinpartnershipwithKPMG
explorethekeyissuesforauditcommitteestodaymdashfromvirtual
meetingsandremoteauditstoauditcommitteeeffectiveness
inthisrapidlychangingoperatingenvironmentSessiontopics
include
bull howtheauditcommitteersquosrolehaschangedandwhat
continuedchangesauditcommitteemembersandchairs
shouldexpect
bull afiresidechatfromaprominentCFOaboutwherethe
worldandauditoversightmaybeheadedinthemonths
tocomeand
bull interactivesmallgroupdiscussionsonhowauditcommit-
teesareplayingaroleinESGoversight
Seefullagendawithsessiondescriptions
Strategy and Risk Committee ForumOctober21|1100am-200pmEDT
ThisforumpresentedinpartnershipwithMarshampMcLennan
Coswillbevaluabletobothstrategycommitteeandriskcom-
mitteemembersThissessionisdesignedtoprovideinsights
andtoolstohelpovercomethechallengesthesecommittees
mayfaceinanincreasinglycomplexenvironmentStrategy
committeememberswillbeequippedwithtoolstostrength-
enstrategydevelopmentandriskcommitteememberswill
receivetoolstheycanusetomitigatetherisksfacingtheir
organizationBothstrategydevelopmentandriskmitigation
arecomplexchallengingtopicsthisforumwilldiscussanum-
beroftheleadingpracticesinthisspacetohelpdirectorscut
throughsomeofthatcomplexitySessiontopicsinclude
bull thefutureoftheworkforceandhowacceleratingtrends
impacttalentoversightandrequirerenewedoversightin
theboardroom
bull evolvingDampOliabilityandtheboardrsquosroleinoverseeing
climate-relatedrisksand
bull howboardscanapplylessonslearnedfrom2020tobetter
governthroughoverlappingcrisesandimprovedecision
making
Seefullagendawithsessiondescriptions
Compensation Committee ForumOctober29|1100am-200pmEDT
ThisforumpresentedinpartnershipwithPearlMeyerad-
dressesnewchallengesfacingthecompensationcommittee
includingtheimpactsofthecurrentglobaldisruptionandcivil
unrestthroughtheendof2020andbeyondAlmost30per-
centofemployeeanddirectorrespondentsreportedthattheir
companieshavereducedorfrozenbasesalariesforexecutives
thusfarthroughtheCOVID-19pandemicaccordingtoaPearl
MeyersurveyconductedinlateMayThisforumwilltouchon
thepointswherediversityequityandinclusioninitiativesmay
fitintocompensationplansaswellasexaminetheeffectsof
thenovelcoronavirusoncompensationtrendstoensurethe
compensationcommitteersquoscontinuedeffectivenessthrough
turbulenttimesSessiontopicsinclude
bull thecurrentandfuturestateofexecutivecompensation
suchastheuseofdiscretionandgoalsettingfor2021
bull thebroadeningmandateofthecompensationcommittee
andhowboardsarecontendingwithscopecreepand
bull interactivesmallgroupdiscussionsbetweenfellowcom-
pensationcommitteemembers
Seefullagendawithsessiondescriptions
Nominating and Governance Committee ForumNovember9|1100am-200pmEST
Howshouldthenominatingandgovernancecommitteego
aboutrecruitingandonboardingthecompanyrsquosnextchiefex-
ecutiveinavirtualenvironmentInlightofCOVID-19mdashandthe
possibilityofleadersgettingsickretiringearlyorleavingthe
organizationforotherreasonsmdashwhatarethebestpracticesyou
VIRTUAL NACD SUMMIT 202013
shouldconsiderinstitutingtoplanforCEOandboardmember
successionWhatcanandshouldthecommitteedowhencer-
tainboardmembersortheCEOshowthemselvestobeunfit
fortheirrolesHowcanthecommitteebettersupportdiversi-
tyofleadershipequityandpracticesthatencourageinclu-
sionacrosstheorganizationWiththesequestionsandmore
swirlinginthemindsofnominatingandgovernancecommittee
membersthisforumpresentedinpartnershipwithHeidrickamp
Struggleswillhelpdirectorsproactivelymeetevolvingboard
responsibilitieswithnewgovernanceinsightsthatstrengthen
theboardandthecompanySessiontopicsinclude
bull howdirectorscanbestworkwiththeCEOandtheC-suite
tocarrycompaniesthroughcrises
bull newbestpracticesinCEOsuccessionplanningand
bull theroleofthenomgovcommitteeincreatingtrustwithin
theboardroom
Seefullagendawithsessiondescriptions
VIRTUAL NACD SUMMIT 20206
PROGRAMMING DESCRIPTIONS
MAINSTAGE
Prosperity and Purpose Capitalism Philanthropy and the American DreamOctober12|115pmndash215pmEDT
ldquoWersquoreallinthistogetherrdquohasbecomeanoft-repeatedtrope
symbolicofthecommiserationweareallfeelingduringthis
timeofsocialisolationeconomicdistressandfearforour
healthandlivelihoodsButisittrueThesystemswersquovebuilt
aroundourselvessupportandensureanunevendistributionof
wealthandinequitableaccesstoresourcesandopportunities
Theseinequalitieswhichhavealwaysexistedaremorevisible
andtangibleinatimeofwidespreadcrisisHowcanweuse
thistimetoreflectreevaluateandrebuildWhatroleifany
docorporationsplayinsolvingtheworldrsquosproblemsHear
fromtwoexpertsastheydiscusstheprosandconsofldquophilan-
throcapitalismrdquoandldquoconsciouscapitalismrdquoanddebatewheth-
eranalteredversionofcapitalismwouldbebeneficial
orevenpossiblefortheUnitedStatestoimplement
NACD Directorship 100reg SpotlightOctober12|215pmndash225pmEDT
TheannualNACDDirectorship100Awardsincludesthepre-
sentationofsixdistincthonorstheBKennethWestLifetime
AchievementAwardPublicCompanyDirectoroftheYear
PrivateCompanyDirectoroftheYearNonprofitDirectorof
theYearandtheDirectorship100(DirectorsandGovernance
Professionalscategories)Joinusforavideoretrospective
celebratingthisyearrsquosdistinguishedhonorees
ldquoNow WhatrdquomdashThoughts on Foreign Policy and Leadership With Amb Susan E RiceOctober12|235pmndash320pmEDT
Thefirstyearofthenewdecadehasprovenexplosivetosay
theleastandithasleftournationwonderingwhatthefuture
holdsHowmightashiftingworldorderupendedbythe
pandemicimpactAmericarsquossecurityprosperityandglobal
standingandwhataretheimplicationsforthepublicandpri-
vatesectorsAmbassadorSusanERicebringsnearly25years
ofexperiencethatincludesnationalsecuritypolicymaking
alongsidetwoUSpresidentscomplexdiplomacyandhigh-
stakesnegotiationasambassadortotheUnitedNationsand
arangeofboardexperiencethatincludesacurrentseaton
theboardofNetflixtothiscandidinterviewledbyNACDCEO
PeterGleasonDrawingfromherNew York TimesBestSeller
Tough Love My Story of the Things Worth Fighting For (2019)
AmbassadorRiceopenlysharesherpersonalstoryandthe
lessonsshehaslearnedonthekeystosuccessfulleadership
ofteamsandcomplexorganizationsthechallengesfacedby
womenandminoritiesinprofessionalleadershippositionsand
theimportanceofdiversitytoAmericansociety
In Conversation With Governor Lawrence J Hogan JrOctober12|330pmndash345pmEDT
NACDboardmemberandformerSECCommissionerDan
GallagherinterviewsMarylandrsquos62ndGovernorLawrence
JHoganJrinthisintimatediscussiononleadershipin
extraordinarytimes
The Intersection of the Arcs Social Justice Movements and Corporate OversightOctober12|345pmndash430pmEDT
Whiletheinclinationofthearcofjusticeoverthepastfive
decadesorsohasindeedbenttowardjusticeequityand
inclusionforallsomeofthesocialmovementsthathave
emergedoradvancedinthepast10yearsshowjusthowmuch
moreworkthereistodoOurpanelwilldiscusstheintersect-
inganddivergingpathsofmovementslikeBlackLivesMatter
andMeTooandtheslowprogresstowarddejureprotections
forLGBTQpeopleintheworkplaceandinsocietyfocusing
onwhatthesemovementsmeanforbusinessforworkplace
cultureandforyourworkintheboardroom
Make It Better Sustainability and ProfitOctober13|100pmndash145pmEDT
Climate-causeddisasterssuchasfloodsdroughtswildfires
andheatwavesthreatenbusinessoperationssupplychains
andpropertysitesaroundtheworldandinvestorshavetaken
noticeBasedonthemassiveincreasethatinvestinginESG
fundshasseenin2019expertsestimatethattherewillbe
morethan$20trillionofassetgrowthinfundsthataddress
climateriskoverthenext20yearsThepushforclimate-con-
sciousbusinesspracticesaffectsnotonlythepublicsectoras
consumerbehaviorechoesthesentimentsofenvironmental-
lyconsciousinvestorsacrosssectorsButwhatdoesimpact
VIRTUAL NACD SUMMIT 20207
investingreallymeanandlooklikeIsitheretostayorisit
aflashinthepanAndhowcancompaniesthatoperatein
highndashenvironmentalimpactindustriesadjusttothisdemand
InthishonestdiscussionhearfromimpactfulCEOswhohave
facedthischallengehead-onandgainanunderstandingof
whatcompaniesneedtodotodiscloseanddecreasetheir
carbonfootprintensuresustainabilityoftheirsupplychains
andcustomerbaseandavoidgettingleftbehindinthepush
forimpactinvesting
NACD NXTtrade Awards SpotlightOctober13|145pm-155pmEDT
TheannualNACDNXTRecognitionAwardsapplaudboards
fortheirexcellenceinboarddiversityandinclusiontohelp
buildlong-termvaluefortheircompaniesThisyearrsquosnominees
representawidearrayofindustriescompanytypesandsizes
Joinusincelebrating2020rsquostopthreewinnersinthisvideo
spotlightingtheiraccomplishmentsNACDNXTincollabo-
rationwithDeloitteandsupportedbyCACIandUSAAisa
multi-yearinitiativetohelpdirectorsandboardsunderstand
howtoleveragethepowerofdiversityandinclusion
Short Take The Future of Privacy Surveillance and Consumer AutonomyOctober13|205pmndash220pmEDT
Advancesinartificialintelligencethatcanfacilitateprofiling
personalizationtechnologymobileconnectednesspriva-
cyviolationsandColdWarndasheraintelligencetechniquesall
cametogetherinanexplosivewayinthe2016electionAswe
approachthe2020electionlittlehaschangedtopreventthe
suspiciousbehaviorwelastsawfouryearsagobuttechnology
hascontinuedtoadvanceexpandingthethreatsandopportu-
nitiesAtthesametimegovernmentsandhealth-careinstitu-
tionsarenowcollectingconsumerdatatotrackthespreadof
theCOVID-19virusButcandatacollectedfromphonesapps
computersandcreditcardsbeusedduringthistimeofcrisis
withoutdeployingmasssurveillanceintomuch-less-critical
spacesinthefutureWhatwillbetheparametersfordata
gatheringsurveillanceandpersonalizationinthefutureData
expertJenniferGolbeckdiscusseshowcompaniesandinsti-
tutionscanavoidprivacyinfringementandunconstitutional
influenceoperationswithoutsacrificingcrisispreparedness
Health and Safety in the New Normal In Conversation With Dr Sanjay GuptaOctober13|220pmndash310pmEDT
DrSanjayGuptaisnostrangertocrisesHehasperformed
life-savingbrainsurgeryindesertoperatingroomsinwar-torn
Baghdadandhasreportedfrompost-911NewYorkCitythe
2004tsunamiinSoutheastAsiaandthe2010Haitiearthquake
In2020thelargest-scalecrisisofourtime(COVID-19)has
plungedtheworldintoachasmofuncertaintyNowmorethan
everbeforetrueexpertsareinvaluableassetsandalliestothe
publicinnavigatingandunderstandinganewnormalGuptais
uniquelywellequippedmdashasbothaphysicianandareportermdash
toexaminethisinfectiousdiseaseoutbreakandlendinsightto
itstrajectorytherolethatmediaplaysandthepathforward
forbusinessleadersandindividualsThisengagingconversa-
tionwillbemoderatedbyjournalistandCEOAlexisGlick
Facing Frictions A Conversation With Gen Colin L Powell USA (Ret)October13|320pmndash415pmEDT
Asthenationapproachestheroadtothe2020presiden-
tialandcongressionalelectionitspeopleareideologically
dividedstrainingtostaysafeamidpiecemealresponsesto
theCOIVD-19pandemicandfacingthestarksocialrealitiesof
racismandeconomicinequalitieslaidbarebythepandemic
Rightnowourworldneedsthewisdomofexperiencedlead-
ersFewareaswellequippedtonavigatethechallengesfacing
corporationsandsocietyasGenColinLPowellUSA(Ret)
Powellwilladdresstheaudienceinakeynoteandwillthenin
acandidconversationledbyMellodyHobsondiscussthechal-
lengesfacingournationillustratingwhatneedstocomenext
basedonhisfirsthandexperiencesasacelebratedsecretaryof
statepubliccompanyboardmemberandcoalitionbuilder
New Member Networking ReceptionOctober13|430pmndash545pmEDT
VirtuallymeetandminglewithfellowdirectorsNACDchapter
leadersandNACDboardadvisorsatthisZoomnetworking
receptionpresentedinpartnershipwithBroadridgespecially
designedforNACDmemberswhohavejoinedwithinthelast
yearBereadytoturnonyourcameraandparticipateinsmall
groupnetworkingWecanrsquotwaittoseeyou
By invitation only Registration closes 48 hours prior to
session start
VIRTUAL NACD SUMMIT 20208
EXPERT INSIGHTS
Complimentary with registration
Expert Insights Environmental Risk OversightOctober15|300pmndash415pmEDT
COVID-19hasimpactedallfacetsofbusinessincludinghow
investorsarethinkingaboutESGThishasbeenalandmark
yearforinvestmentinESGfundstherehavebeenmorethan
$15billionininvestmentsinESGfundsduringthefirsthalfof
2020Ascompaniesmoveintotheldquonewnormalrdquoinvestorsare
lookingathowenvironmentalrisksarebeingincorporatedinto
acompanyrsquosoverallstrategyandinparticulartheboardrsquosrole
inoversightJointhissessiontolearnhowfellowdirectorsare
navigatingtheEinESGoversightfromidentifyingmaterial
environmentalrisksandutilizingmetricstoevaluatingmanage-
mentrsquosreportingandaddressinginvestorexpectationsabout
boardoversight
Expert Insights CEO Succession PlanningOctober20|300pmndash415pmEDT
Oneoftheboardrsquosmostimportantfunctionsistoensurea
rigorousandthoughtfulCEOsuccessionprocessOperating
undertheutmostscrutinyfromshareholdersdirectorsmust
deliverexceptionalCEOcandidatesthatalignwiththefirmrsquos
long-termstrategyandensureeffectiveonboardingofthe
newCEOInadditiontheboardmustengageincontinual
assessmentsofthoseinlineforsuccessionCEOturnover
reachedanall-timehighin2019andthistrendisexpectedto
continueinto2021Whatarethekeycompetenciesthatthe
boardshouldlookforwhenbuildingacandidatelistWhat
cantheboarddotoensureaseamlessandeffectiveCEO
transitionJoinourpanelofdistinguishedexpertsasthey
uncoverthebestpracticesandtalkaboutwhattoavoid
duringtheprocess
Expert Insights Diversity Equity and InclusionOctober21|300pmndash415pmEDT
Thedataoverwhelminglyshowthatincludingdiversevoices
indecisionmakingyieldsbetterresultsWhilethefirststep
toachievethesedesirableoutcomesishavingdiversevoic-
espresentthesecondstepisensuringeffectiveinclusionof
thosevoicesThethirdstepisequityorensuringthateachof
thesevoicesisgivenanequalopportunitytobeheardInequi-
tyespeciallyhasrisentotheforefrontintheUnitedStatesin
recentmonthsTheadventofCOVID-19hasexposedthevast
disparityinsecurityandresourcesavailabletoUScitizensand
themurdersofGeorgeFloydandothershavesparkedwide-
spreadprotestsandanationalcalltoactiontoaddressongo-
ingsystemicracialinjusticesinoureconomicandjudicialsys-
temsInthispaneldirectorsandsubject-matterexpertswork
throughthemosteffectivewaysinwhichyoucanconfrontthe
challengesofensuringdiversityinclusionandequityforthe
companiesyouservesothatyourboardcancapitalizeonthe
provenadvantagesofanempowereddiverseworkforce
Fostering an Entrepreneurial Mindset in the BoardroomOctober23|100pmndash200pmEDT
Thisisatimethathasbeendefinedbytheacceleratingpaceof
digitaltransformationdisruptionandgrowinguncertaintymdash
alltrendsthatnowseemmorelikenormsInthecurrentbusi-
nessenvironmenttheentrepreneurialskillsofagilityresilience
andingenuityaretalentstowhichmanyorganizationsaspire
Inthissessiondirectorswillhaveanopportunitytoengagein
conversationwithAmyWilkinsononeofthenationrsquospremier
thoughtleadersonentrepreneurialleadershipabouthow
directorscanandshouldadapttoencourageagilityresil-
ienceandingenuitywithinthemselvestheirboardsandtheir
organizations
ThissessionisexclusivetomemberswhoareNACDDirector-
shipCertifiedregorNACDFellowsAnemailinvitationwillbe
sentoutwhenregistrationforthissessionbecomesavailable
Voices at the Table The Changing Role of the BoardOctober23|300pmndash400pmEDT
Arguablyservingasadirectorhasneverbeenmoredemand-
ingorcomplexThepandemichasbothmagnifiedtheimpor-
tanceandacceleratedtheconsequencesofgovernanceissues
rangingfromESGtohumancapitalanddigitaltransformation
Thecurrentbusinessenvironmenthasrequiredboardstoplace
moreoftheirfocusontheseareasofoversightwhilecontinu-
ingtoprovideeffectiveoversightoftheshort-andlong-term
effectsofthepandemicandrelatedeconomiccrisisAtthe
sametimeanincreasedfocusonraceandsocialjusticein
societymdashlongoverduetobesuremdashcreatesnewconversations
andbringsnewpeopledynamicsandareasoffocustothe
boardroomforcingdirectorstoconfrontunconsciousand
oftensystemicbiasesandassumptionsAsNACDFellowsand
NACDCertifiedProfessionalDirectorstradeyouhavedemonstrat-
edacommitmenttoexcellenceasboardleadersandyoucan
becatalystsforchangeinthispivotalandhistoricmoment
VIRTUAL NACD SUMMIT 20209
Joinusaswereflectonthepastyearandbeginplanningfor
2021andbeyondduringthisinsightfulpaneldiscussionwith
threeNACDDirectorshipCertifiedindividualspresentedin
partnershipwithKPMG
ThissessionisexclusivetomemberswhoareNACDDirector-
shipCertifiedorNACDFellowsAnemailinvitationwillbesent
outwhenregistrationforthissessionbecomesavailable
Small Group NetworkingOctober23|405pmndash445pmEDT
Joinusforaninteractivenetworkingexperiencepresentedin
partnershipwithKPMGEngageinpeer-to-peerdialoguewith
NACDCertifiedProfessionalDirectorsandNACDFellowsin
smallgroupdiscussions(hostedinZoom)
ThissessionisexclusivetomemberswhoareNACDDirector-
shipCertifiedorNACDFellowsAnemailinvitationwillbesent
outwhenregistrationforthissessionbecomesavailable
Expert Insights Business Transformation and Restructurings October28|300pmndash415pmEDT
Akeypartofboardresponsibilityisoverseeingstrategy
andriskPerhapsnowherearethesetworesponsibilities
moreintertwinedthanincorporatetransformationand
restructuringsBoardsmayneedtoconsiderthepossibil-
ityofgrowththroughacquisitionwhetherthecompany
shouldengageinajointventureandeventhesaleofthe
enterpriseMoreoverbusinessesconstantlyhavetoreinvent
themselvesdigitallytheremaybeaneedforrestructuring
andtransformationofbusinessplatformsasawholerather
thanjustimplementingnewdigitalprocessesInthissession
participantswilldiscusstheroleoftheboardinbusiness
transformationandrestructuringsanddiscoverthebest
waystoevaluatevariousstrategiesatdifferentpointsinthe
companyrsquoslifecycle
Expert Insights Data Privacy and CybersecurityOctober29|300pmndash415pmEDT
Shouldboardmemberslookatdataprivacyandcybersecurity
oversightthroughthesamelensoraretheybestviewedsep-
aratelyWhatchallengescancompaniesexpecttoseein2021
astheywadethroughtherisksposedbyavirtualworkforce
Joinapanelofexpertsforalivelydiscussionabouttheseques-
tionsandothers
Expert Insights Understanding the Boardrsquos Role in the S of ESGNovember2|300pmndash415pmEST
WhilemanythinkoftheE(for environmentaltopics)when
hearingthetermESG2020rsquosmyriadofcriseshavethrustthe
S(forsocialissues)intothespotlightduetoacurrentfocuson
employeehealthandsafetyAscompaniesmoveintothenew
operatingenvironmentSfactorsthatmightnotpreviously
haverisentotheleveloftheboardroomagendashouldnow
havetheboardrsquosattentionmdashamongthemthehumanrights
practicesofnewsuppliersandmanufacturerspayequityand
transparencyacrosstheworkforcecorporatepoliticalcontri-
butionsandlobbyingInvestorsandstakeholdersexpecttobe
abletounderstandhowcompaniesareidentifyingandtackling
theserisksdespitehownotoriouslyhardtheserisksareto
measureJointhissessiontodiscoverwaystoquantifysocial
metricsuncoverinvestorsrsquoexpectationsfortheboardand
understandtheboardrsquosrolesandresponsibilitiesinoverseeing
theSfactors
Expert Insights Nonprofit Governance November4|1100amndash1215pmEST
Nonprofitorganizationsfacegovernancechallengesthatare
verysimilartothoseoftheircorporatecounterpartsestab-
lishingtherightboardroomcompositionandculturekeep-
ingthechannelsforinformationflowbetweentheC-suite
andtheboardopenandmitigatinganever-changingarray
ofrisksNonprofitboardshoweverhaveuniquestructures
andresourcesandinanincreasinglyvolatileenvironment
facedifferentchallengesTheadventofCOVID-19andan
ensuingeconomicdownturnhaveledtodeclinesindona-
tionsandpressurestooperateeffectivelyinadigitalenvi-
ronmentformanynonprofitsmakingitdifficultforthemto
fulfilltheirorganizationsrsquomissionsJoinseasonednonprofit
boardleadersforacandiddiscussionabouthowyouasa
directorcanbestnavigateyourorganizationthroughadver-
sityandsteerthenonprofitsyouservetowardresiliency
Expert Insights Public Policy and Regulatory RiskNovember4|100pmndash215pmEST
Theelectionyearbringswithitthespecterofshifting
attitudesaboutregulationandpolicyintheUnitedStates
Whilemanycompaniesdonotlikebeingheavilyregulated
thetimelineinwhichtocomplywithasetofregulationscan
lastaboutaslongasanelectioncyclemdashandregulationscan
beupendedjustassoonasanewpartytakespowerWhat
VIRTUAL NACD SUMMIT 202010
changeshavebeenmadeduringthepastyeartopoliciesthat
affectyourbusinessesandwhatmightyourboardexpectto
seechangeintheyeartocomeOurpanelofexpertsreads
thepolicyandregulatorytealeavesandprovidespractical
guidanceonwhattowatchoutforin2021
Expert Insights Shareholder ActivismNovember4|300pmndash415pmEST
Year-roundshareholderactivismhasbecomethenewnorm
intheAmericanboardroomespeciallyduringtheseunprec-
edentedtimesDirectorsmustbepreparedforandreadyto
respondtopossibleunsolicitedoffersandchallengesDuring
thissessionNACDspeakerswilltalkabouttheboardrsquosrolein
preparingforandrespondingtoachallengeanddiscussthe
trendsinactivistcampaignsthathaveemergedoverthelast
yearincludingvolumevalueandsectorstargetedInorder
toequipdirectorswiththeknowledgeandtoolstheyneedto
addresssuchoccurrencesparticipantswilllearnhowtoask
keyquestionsduringanMampAprocesshowtomakesurethe
rightteamisinplaceandhowtofollowupduringintegration
inwaysthatwillensureoverallsuccessThe2021business
landscapewillalsobediscussedincludinghowtopreparefor
nextyearrsquosproxyseason
Expert Insights Human Capital and Talent OversightNovember9|300pmndash415pmEST
Humancapitaldiffersfromanyotherkindofcapitalmdashyouwonrsquot
finditonabalancesheetyetitarguablyisthebestindicator
ofacompanyrsquosvalueWetrulyareldquopeoplewhoneedpeoplerdquo
andtalentattractionretentionandutilizationareperhapsthe
mostimportantkeystoanyenterprisersquossuccessThisareaof
oversighthasbecomesignificantlymorechallenginginthe
pandemicenvironmentassalaryreductionsandlayoffshave
becomenecessaryevilsformanycompaniesConcurrently
thepushforracialjusticeanddiversityadvancementwhich
hasgainedmomentuminrecentmonthscannotbeignoredor
pushedtoabackburnerHowcanyourboardeffectivelyover-
seethecompanyrsquosstrategyfortalentdevelopmentamidrapid
transformationandunforeseenchallengesJointhisdiverse
panelofexpertsanddirectorsastheyrevealthebestpractices
forthenewnormal
Expert Insights MampANovember10|1100amndash1215pmEST
Manycompaniesattempttocreateadditionalsharehold-
ervaluebymeansofsignificantmergersoracquisitions
Historicallyhoweverthesetransactionshavealowsuccess
ratewithmorethantwo-thirdsfailingtoincreasethecom-
panyrsquosstockvalueWhatopportunitiesexistforcompanies
thathavethecashtomakemovesrightnowHowmight
strugglingcompaniesmakethebestofthesituationby
seekingtobeatargetUsingrecenthigh-profiletransac-
tionsasdiscussionstartersthissessionwillconsiderboth
thestrategicandfinancialargumentsformergersandac-
quisitionsandwillprovideboardmemberswithastep-by-
stepprocessforthinkingthroughsuchmegatransactions
Participantswilllearnhowtoasktherightquestionshow
tomakesuretherightteamisinplaceandhowtofollowup
duringintegrationinwaysthatwillensureoverallsuccess
Expert Insights Compensation Hot TopicsNovember10|100pmndash215pmEST
Inthissessionparticipantswilllookatevolvingissuesof
executiveanddirectorcompensationthatincludecurrent
challengesandtrendshowacommitteeshoulddevelopits
principlesformakingexecutive-compensationdecisions
considerationswhendeterminingCEOpayincludingpay
forperformanceandhowthestockmarketisinformingpay
(whenbusinessperformancemightdiffer)Thisdiscussion
willalsoexploreincentivesandrisk-takinginitiatives(es-
peciallygiventhecurrenteconomicenvironment)tohelpa
boarddetermineifthecompanyrsquosincentivestructurecould
inadvertentlycreateorexacerbaterisks
Expert Insights Technology and InnovationNovember10|300pmndash415pmEST
Formanydecadesthedate2020hasevokedanimageofa
far-offtimefilledwithbuzzinggadgetsandexotictechnolo-
giesthathaveendeduprevolutionizingsocietyThereality
isthatwhile2020hasbeenpepperedwithneatanduseful
innovationsthisyearwillberememberedmostforthespeed
withwhichbusinesseshaveadoptedtechnologyinorderto
surviveandthriveamidthepandemicWhathavetheunique
experiencesofthisyeartaughtourcompaniesabouttechnol-
ogyandinnovationinitiativesWhatcanboardslearnfrom
thesuccessesandfailuresofthepastyearthattheycancarry
intothefutureJoinustolearnwhatrsquosaroundthecornerfor
technologyandinnovationatyourcompanies
Expert Insights Geopolitical RiskNovember12|300pmndash415pmEST
Onthispanelmeredaysafterthe2020USgeneralelection
expertsdiscusshowtheparadigmshiftshappeningacross
theworldwillimpacttheoversightofbusinessrisksatyour
VIRTUAL NACD SUMMIT 202011
companyWhileourexpertsarelikelytofocustimeandat-
tentiononhowtheUSpresidentialandcongressionalelection
resultsmayroilmarketsattendeescanalsoexpectabroader
focusontheinterconnectivityoftheglobersquoseconomiesand
thetrendsthatwillaffectallofyourcompaniesinthequar-
tersandyearsahead
LEADERSHIP SYMPOSIUMS
NACD memberndashexclusive programming offered at
$555session
Private Company Leadership SymposiumOctober20|1100amndash200pmEDT
Lastyeardirectorsatprivatecompaniesrankedgrowing
business-modeldisruptionasthetoptrendmostlikelyto
impacttheirorganizationsthisyearSuchdisruptionshaveonly
intensifiedacross2020Privateboardsfaceuniquechallenges
astheytrytohelptheirorganizationsnavigatetheimplications
oftheCOVID-19pandemicandtheracialjusticemovementIn
thissymposiumpresentedinpartnershipwithEYlearnfrom
seasonedprivatecompanyboarddirectorsastheydiscuss
challengesspecifictodirectorsonprivatecompanyboards
Sessiontopicsinclude
bull howtoeffectivelypositionprivatecompaniesforfuture
growthinanuncertainbusinessclimatewithchangingand
unpredictablecustomerpreferencesand
bull boardoversightofhumancapitalsuchasequityinthe
workplaceminorityrepresentationintheorganization
andoversightofsafelyreturningtowork
Seefullagendawithsessiondescriptions
Small-Cap Leadership SymposiumOctober28|1100amndash200pmEDT
Themyriadissuesfacingdirectorsofsmaller-capboardshave
beenaccentuatedbyeventsin2020Thissymposiumpresent-
edinpartnershipwithBDOjoinssubject-matterexpertsand
experienceddirectorsinathree-partdiscussionAttendeeswill
receivevaluableinsightstheycanusetohelpsolvetheunique
challengesthatfacesmall-capcompanyboardsSessiontopics
include
bull howsmall-capdirectorscanreflectonstrategybyem-
bracingknowledgegainedviacrisisriskmanagement
bull howtopivottheboardrsquosoversightfocusinrealtime
aroundunfoldingeventsopportunitiesandchallenges
amidresourcedemandsand
bull howtoleverageboardmembersincriticalareasandantic-
ipatethefutureassmall-capbusinessesandtheirwork-
placesarereimaginedandredefined
Seefullagendawithsessiondescriptions
Lead Director and Chair Leadership Symposium
November2|1100amndash200pmEST
Theroleofthenonexecutivechairortheleaddirectormdashwhois
taskedwithleadingtheworkofindependentdirectorsmdash
isperhapsmorevitalnowthaneverbeforeInthesetumul-
tuoustimesleadershipisparamountanddemandsonthe
boardareatanall-timehighSowhorsquosleadingtheleaders
Jointhisdeepdiveintoboardleadershipfromthechairorlead
directorrsquosseatpresentedinpartnershipwithKPMGwhichwill
addresstheuniquechallengesfacingthisdirectorcohortand
uncoverwaystomaximizeyoureffectivenessasaleaddirector
Sessiontopicsinclude
bull howleaddirectorsandchairsshouldworkwithmanage-
menttorethinkstrategyinapostndashCOVID-19worldfrom
managingremoteworkforcesandacceleratingdigital
transformationtobuildingmoreresilientsupplychains
bull theroleoftheleaddirectorchairinoverseeingthecom-
panyrsquosresponsetodemandsformoretransparentand
higherqualityESGreportinganddisclosuresand
bull aninteractiveandintimatepeerexchangewhereattend-
eescannetworkvirtuallyanddialoguecandidlyonunique
challengesthatfaceleaddirectorsandchairs
Seefullagendawithsessiondescriptions
Cybersecurity Leadership SymposiumNovember12|1100amndash200pmEST
OfferedthisyearforthefirsttimetheCybersecurityLeader-
shipSymposiumpresentedinpartnershipwithAccentureand
VisibleRiskwillhelpyoureviewtheconceptsandpractices
boarddirectorsneedtooverseecyberriskeffectivelyJoinus
onNovember12forthreehoursofexpert-ledcommentary
practicaltipsthatyoucantakebacktoyourownboardroom
andasenseofwhatitwilltakeinthecomingbusinesscycles
toensurethattheenterpriseissecuredbutnotstifledSession
topicsinclude
bull whatittakestoleadincyber-riskresiliencyandembed
cyber-resilientapproachesintoyourcompanyrsquosstrategy
VIRTUAL NACD SUMMIT 202012
bull howtodecidewhichmetricstousetoassessandmonitor
cyberriskand
bull therisksandbenefitsofestablishingacyber-riskoversight
committeeonyourboard
Seefullagendawithsessiondescriptions
BOARD COMMITTEE FORUMS
NACD member-exclusive programming offered at
$555session
Audit Committee ForumOctober15|1100am-200pmEDT
NACDrsquosannualsurveysconfirmthatformanyboardsaudit
committeesareresponsibleforawiderangeoftopicsinclud-
ingcomplianceandenterpriseriskandcybersecurityThisyear
hasseenchangesinboththetopicsonauditcommitteeagen-
dasandthewaysthatthecommitteemeetsanddetermines
itsagendaInthisforumpresentedinpartnershipwithKPMG
explorethekeyissuesforauditcommitteestodaymdashfromvirtual
meetingsandremoteauditstoauditcommitteeeffectiveness
inthisrapidlychangingoperatingenvironmentSessiontopics
include
bull howtheauditcommitteersquosrolehaschangedandwhat
continuedchangesauditcommitteemembersandchairs
shouldexpect
bull afiresidechatfromaprominentCFOaboutwherethe
worldandauditoversightmaybeheadedinthemonths
tocomeand
bull interactivesmallgroupdiscussionsonhowauditcommit-
teesareplayingaroleinESGoversight
Seefullagendawithsessiondescriptions
Strategy and Risk Committee ForumOctober21|1100am-200pmEDT
ThisforumpresentedinpartnershipwithMarshampMcLennan
Coswillbevaluabletobothstrategycommitteeandriskcom-
mitteemembersThissessionisdesignedtoprovideinsights
andtoolstohelpovercomethechallengesthesecommittees
mayfaceinanincreasinglycomplexenvironmentStrategy
committeememberswillbeequippedwithtoolstostrength-
enstrategydevelopmentandriskcommitteememberswill
receivetoolstheycanusetomitigatetherisksfacingtheir
organizationBothstrategydevelopmentandriskmitigation
arecomplexchallengingtopicsthisforumwilldiscussanum-
beroftheleadingpracticesinthisspacetohelpdirectorscut
throughsomeofthatcomplexitySessiontopicsinclude
bull thefutureoftheworkforceandhowacceleratingtrends
impacttalentoversightandrequirerenewedoversightin
theboardroom
bull evolvingDampOliabilityandtheboardrsquosroleinoverseeing
climate-relatedrisksand
bull howboardscanapplylessonslearnedfrom2020tobetter
governthroughoverlappingcrisesandimprovedecision
making
Seefullagendawithsessiondescriptions
Compensation Committee ForumOctober29|1100am-200pmEDT
ThisforumpresentedinpartnershipwithPearlMeyerad-
dressesnewchallengesfacingthecompensationcommittee
includingtheimpactsofthecurrentglobaldisruptionandcivil
unrestthroughtheendof2020andbeyondAlmost30per-
centofemployeeanddirectorrespondentsreportedthattheir
companieshavereducedorfrozenbasesalariesforexecutives
thusfarthroughtheCOVID-19pandemicaccordingtoaPearl
MeyersurveyconductedinlateMayThisforumwilltouchon
thepointswherediversityequityandinclusioninitiativesmay
fitintocompensationplansaswellasexaminetheeffectsof
thenovelcoronavirusoncompensationtrendstoensurethe
compensationcommitteersquoscontinuedeffectivenessthrough
turbulenttimesSessiontopicsinclude
bull thecurrentandfuturestateofexecutivecompensation
suchastheuseofdiscretionandgoalsettingfor2021
bull thebroadeningmandateofthecompensationcommittee
andhowboardsarecontendingwithscopecreepand
bull interactivesmallgroupdiscussionsbetweenfellowcom-
pensationcommitteemembers
Seefullagendawithsessiondescriptions
Nominating and Governance Committee ForumNovember9|1100am-200pmEST
Howshouldthenominatingandgovernancecommitteego
aboutrecruitingandonboardingthecompanyrsquosnextchiefex-
ecutiveinavirtualenvironmentInlightofCOVID-19mdashandthe
possibilityofleadersgettingsickretiringearlyorleavingthe
organizationforotherreasonsmdashwhatarethebestpracticesyou
VIRTUAL NACD SUMMIT 202013
shouldconsiderinstitutingtoplanforCEOandboardmember
successionWhatcanandshouldthecommitteedowhencer-
tainboardmembersortheCEOshowthemselvestobeunfit
fortheirrolesHowcanthecommitteebettersupportdiversi-
tyofleadershipequityandpracticesthatencourageinclu-
sionacrosstheorganizationWiththesequestionsandmore
swirlinginthemindsofnominatingandgovernancecommittee
membersthisforumpresentedinpartnershipwithHeidrickamp
Struggleswillhelpdirectorsproactivelymeetevolvingboard
responsibilitieswithnewgovernanceinsightsthatstrengthen
theboardandthecompanySessiontopicsinclude
bull howdirectorscanbestworkwiththeCEOandtheC-suite
tocarrycompaniesthroughcrises
bull newbestpracticesinCEOsuccessionplanningand
bull theroleofthenomgovcommitteeincreatingtrustwithin
theboardroom
Seefullagendawithsessiondescriptions
VIRTUAL NACD SUMMIT 20207
investingreallymeanandlooklikeIsitheretostayorisit
aflashinthepanAndhowcancompaniesthatoperatein
highndashenvironmentalimpactindustriesadjusttothisdemand
InthishonestdiscussionhearfromimpactfulCEOswhohave
facedthischallengehead-onandgainanunderstandingof
whatcompaniesneedtodotodiscloseanddecreasetheir
carbonfootprintensuresustainabilityoftheirsupplychains
andcustomerbaseandavoidgettingleftbehindinthepush
forimpactinvesting
NACD NXTtrade Awards SpotlightOctober13|145pm-155pmEDT
TheannualNACDNXTRecognitionAwardsapplaudboards
fortheirexcellenceinboarddiversityandinclusiontohelp
buildlong-termvaluefortheircompaniesThisyearrsquosnominees
representawidearrayofindustriescompanytypesandsizes
Joinusincelebrating2020rsquostopthreewinnersinthisvideo
spotlightingtheiraccomplishmentsNACDNXTincollabo-
rationwithDeloitteandsupportedbyCACIandUSAAisa
multi-yearinitiativetohelpdirectorsandboardsunderstand
howtoleveragethepowerofdiversityandinclusion
Short Take The Future of Privacy Surveillance and Consumer AutonomyOctober13|205pmndash220pmEDT
Advancesinartificialintelligencethatcanfacilitateprofiling
personalizationtechnologymobileconnectednesspriva-
cyviolationsandColdWarndasheraintelligencetechniquesall
cametogetherinanexplosivewayinthe2016electionAswe
approachthe2020electionlittlehaschangedtopreventthe
suspiciousbehaviorwelastsawfouryearsagobuttechnology
hascontinuedtoadvanceexpandingthethreatsandopportu-
nitiesAtthesametimegovernmentsandhealth-careinstitu-
tionsarenowcollectingconsumerdatatotrackthespreadof
theCOVID-19virusButcandatacollectedfromphonesapps
computersandcreditcardsbeusedduringthistimeofcrisis
withoutdeployingmasssurveillanceintomuch-less-critical
spacesinthefutureWhatwillbetheparametersfordata
gatheringsurveillanceandpersonalizationinthefutureData
expertJenniferGolbeckdiscusseshowcompaniesandinsti-
tutionscanavoidprivacyinfringementandunconstitutional
influenceoperationswithoutsacrificingcrisispreparedness
Health and Safety in the New Normal In Conversation With Dr Sanjay GuptaOctober13|220pmndash310pmEDT
DrSanjayGuptaisnostrangertocrisesHehasperformed
life-savingbrainsurgeryindesertoperatingroomsinwar-torn
Baghdadandhasreportedfrompost-911NewYorkCitythe
2004tsunamiinSoutheastAsiaandthe2010Haitiearthquake
In2020thelargest-scalecrisisofourtime(COVID-19)has
plungedtheworldintoachasmofuncertaintyNowmorethan
everbeforetrueexpertsareinvaluableassetsandalliestothe
publicinnavigatingandunderstandinganewnormalGuptais
uniquelywellequippedmdashasbothaphysicianandareportermdash
toexaminethisinfectiousdiseaseoutbreakandlendinsightto
itstrajectorytherolethatmediaplaysandthepathforward
forbusinessleadersandindividualsThisengagingconversa-
tionwillbemoderatedbyjournalistandCEOAlexisGlick
Facing Frictions A Conversation With Gen Colin L Powell USA (Ret)October13|320pmndash415pmEDT
Asthenationapproachestheroadtothe2020presiden-
tialandcongressionalelectionitspeopleareideologically
dividedstrainingtostaysafeamidpiecemealresponsesto
theCOIVD-19pandemicandfacingthestarksocialrealitiesof
racismandeconomicinequalitieslaidbarebythepandemic
Rightnowourworldneedsthewisdomofexperiencedlead-
ersFewareaswellequippedtonavigatethechallengesfacing
corporationsandsocietyasGenColinLPowellUSA(Ret)
Powellwilladdresstheaudienceinakeynoteandwillthenin
acandidconversationledbyMellodyHobsondiscussthechal-
lengesfacingournationillustratingwhatneedstocomenext
basedonhisfirsthandexperiencesasacelebratedsecretaryof
statepubliccompanyboardmemberandcoalitionbuilder
New Member Networking ReceptionOctober13|430pmndash545pmEDT
VirtuallymeetandminglewithfellowdirectorsNACDchapter
leadersandNACDboardadvisorsatthisZoomnetworking
receptionpresentedinpartnershipwithBroadridgespecially
designedforNACDmemberswhohavejoinedwithinthelast
yearBereadytoturnonyourcameraandparticipateinsmall
groupnetworkingWecanrsquotwaittoseeyou
By invitation only Registration closes 48 hours prior to
session start
VIRTUAL NACD SUMMIT 20208
EXPERT INSIGHTS
Complimentary with registration
Expert Insights Environmental Risk OversightOctober15|300pmndash415pmEDT
COVID-19hasimpactedallfacetsofbusinessincludinghow
investorsarethinkingaboutESGThishasbeenalandmark
yearforinvestmentinESGfundstherehavebeenmorethan
$15billionininvestmentsinESGfundsduringthefirsthalfof
2020Ascompaniesmoveintotheldquonewnormalrdquoinvestorsare
lookingathowenvironmentalrisksarebeingincorporatedinto
acompanyrsquosoverallstrategyandinparticulartheboardrsquosrole
inoversightJointhissessiontolearnhowfellowdirectorsare
navigatingtheEinESGoversightfromidentifyingmaterial
environmentalrisksandutilizingmetricstoevaluatingmanage-
mentrsquosreportingandaddressinginvestorexpectationsabout
boardoversight
Expert Insights CEO Succession PlanningOctober20|300pmndash415pmEDT
Oneoftheboardrsquosmostimportantfunctionsistoensurea
rigorousandthoughtfulCEOsuccessionprocessOperating
undertheutmostscrutinyfromshareholdersdirectorsmust
deliverexceptionalCEOcandidatesthatalignwiththefirmrsquos
long-termstrategyandensureeffectiveonboardingofthe
newCEOInadditiontheboardmustengageincontinual
assessmentsofthoseinlineforsuccessionCEOturnover
reachedanall-timehighin2019andthistrendisexpectedto
continueinto2021Whatarethekeycompetenciesthatthe
boardshouldlookforwhenbuildingacandidatelistWhat
cantheboarddotoensureaseamlessandeffectiveCEO
transitionJoinourpanelofdistinguishedexpertsasthey
uncoverthebestpracticesandtalkaboutwhattoavoid
duringtheprocess
Expert Insights Diversity Equity and InclusionOctober21|300pmndash415pmEDT
Thedataoverwhelminglyshowthatincludingdiversevoices
indecisionmakingyieldsbetterresultsWhilethefirststep
toachievethesedesirableoutcomesishavingdiversevoic-
espresentthesecondstepisensuringeffectiveinclusionof
thosevoicesThethirdstepisequityorensuringthateachof
thesevoicesisgivenanequalopportunitytobeheardInequi-
tyespeciallyhasrisentotheforefrontintheUnitedStatesin
recentmonthsTheadventofCOVID-19hasexposedthevast
disparityinsecurityandresourcesavailabletoUScitizensand
themurdersofGeorgeFloydandothershavesparkedwide-
spreadprotestsandanationalcalltoactiontoaddressongo-
ingsystemicracialinjusticesinoureconomicandjudicialsys-
temsInthispaneldirectorsandsubject-matterexpertswork
throughthemosteffectivewaysinwhichyoucanconfrontthe
challengesofensuringdiversityinclusionandequityforthe
companiesyouservesothatyourboardcancapitalizeonthe
provenadvantagesofanempowereddiverseworkforce
Fostering an Entrepreneurial Mindset in the BoardroomOctober23|100pmndash200pmEDT
Thisisatimethathasbeendefinedbytheacceleratingpaceof
digitaltransformationdisruptionandgrowinguncertaintymdash
alltrendsthatnowseemmorelikenormsInthecurrentbusi-
nessenvironmenttheentrepreneurialskillsofagilityresilience
andingenuityaretalentstowhichmanyorganizationsaspire
Inthissessiondirectorswillhaveanopportunitytoengagein
conversationwithAmyWilkinsononeofthenationrsquospremier
thoughtleadersonentrepreneurialleadershipabouthow
directorscanandshouldadapttoencourageagilityresil-
ienceandingenuitywithinthemselvestheirboardsandtheir
organizations
ThissessionisexclusivetomemberswhoareNACDDirector-
shipCertifiedregorNACDFellowsAnemailinvitationwillbe
sentoutwhenregistrationforthissessionbecomesavailable
Voices at the Table The Changing Role of the BoardOctober23|300pmndash400pmEDT
Arguablyservingasadirectorhasneverbeenmoredemand-
ingorcomplexThepandemichasbothmagnifiedtheimpor-
tanceandacceleratedtheconsequencesofgovernanceissues
rangingfromESGtohumancapitalanddigitaltransformation
Thecurrentbusinessenvironmenthasrequiredboardstoplace
moreoftheirfocusontheseareasofoversightwhilecontinu-
ingtoprovideeffectiveoversightoftheshort-andlong-term
effectsofthepandemicandrelatedeconomiccrisisAtthe
sametimeanincreasedfocusonraceandsocialjusticein
societymdashlongoverduetobesuremdashcreatesnewconversations
andbringsnewpeopledynamicsandareasoffocustothe
boardroomforcingdirectorstoconfrontunconsciousand
oftensystemicbiasesandassumptionsAsNACDFellowsand
NACDCertifiedProfessionalDirectorstradeyouhavedemonstrat-
edacommitmenttoexcellenceasboardleadersandyoucan
becatalystsforchangeinthispivotalandhistoricmoment
VIRTUAL NACD SUMMIT 20209
Joinusaswereflectonthepastyearandbeginplanningfor
2021andbeyondduringthisinsightfulpaneldiscussionwith
threeNACDDirectorshipCertifiedindividualspresentedin
partnershipwithKPMG
ThissessionisexclusivetomemberswhoareNACDDirector-
shipCertifiedorNACDFellowsAnemailinvitationwillbesent
outwhenregistrationforthissessionbecomesavailable
Small Group NetworkingOctober23|405pmndash445pmEDT
Joinusforaninteractivenetworkingexperiencepresentedin
partnershipwithKPMGEngageinpeer-to-peerdialoguewith
NACDCertifiedProfessionalDirectorsandNACDFellowsin
smallgroupdiscussions(hostedinZoom)
ThissessionisexclusivetomemberswhoareNACDDirector-
shipCertifiedorNACDFellowsAnemailinvitationwillbesent
outwhenregistrationforthissessionbecomesavailable
Expert Insights Business Transformation and Restructurings October28|300pmndash415pmEDT
Akeypartofboardresponsibilityisoverseeingstrategy
andriskPerhapsnowherearethesetworesponsibilities
moreintertwinedthanincorporatetransformationand
restructuringsBoardsmayneedtoconsiderthepossibil-
ityofgrowththroughacquisitionwhetherthecompany
shouldengageinajointventureandeventhesaleofthe
enterpriseMoreoverbusinessesconstantlyhavetoreinvent
themselvesdigitallytheremaybeaneedforrestructuring
andtransformationofbusinessplatformsasawholerather
thanjustimplementingnewdigitalprocessesInthissession
participantswilldiscusstheroleoftheboardinbusiness
transformationandrestructuringsanddiscoverthebest
waystoevaluatevariousstrategiesatdifferentpointsinthe
companyrsquoslifecycle
Expert Insights Data Privacy and CybersecurityOctober29|300pmndash415pmEDT
Shouldboardmemberslookatdataprivacyandcybersecurity
oversightthroughthesamelensoraretheybestviewedsep-
aratelyWhatchallengescancompaniesexpecttoseein2021
astheywadethroughtherisksposedbyavirtualworkforce
Joinapanelofexpertsforalivelydiscussionabouttheseques-
tionsandothers
Expert Insights Understanding the Boardrsquos Role in the S of ESGNovember2|300pmndash415pmEST
WhilemanythinkoftheE(for environmentaltopics)when
hearingthetermESG2020rsquosmyriadofcriseshavethrustthe
S(forsocialissues)intothespotlightduetoacurrentfocuson
employeehealthandsafetyAscompaniesmoveintothenew
operatingenvironmentSfactorsthatmightnotpreviously
haverisentotheleveloftheboardroomagendashouldnow
havetheboardrsquosattentionmdashamongthemthehumanrights
practicesofnewsuppliersandmanufacturerspayequityand
transparencyacrosstheworkforcecorporatepoliticalcontri-
butionsandlobbyingInvestorsandstakeholdersexpecttobe
abletounderstandhowcompaniesareidentifyingandtackling
theserisksdespitehownotoriouslyhardtheserisksareto
measureJointhissessiontodiscoverwaystoquantifysocial
metricsuncoverinvestorsrsquoexpectationsfortheboardand
understandtheboardrsquosrolesandresponsibilitiesinoverseeing
theSfactors
Expert Insights Nonprofit Governance November4|1100amndash1215pmEST
Nonprofitorganizationsfacegovernancechallengesthatare
verysimilartothoseoftheircorporatecounterpartsestab-
lishingtherightboardroomcompositionandculturekeep-
ingthechannelsforinformationflowbetweentheC-suite
andtheboardopenandmitigatinganever-changingarray
ofrisksNonprofitboardshoweverhaveuniquestructures
andresourcesandinanincreasinglyvolatileenvironment
facedifferentchallengesTheadventofCOVID-19andan
ensuingeconomicdownturnhaveledtodeclinesindona-
tionsandpressurestooperateeffectivelyinadigitalenvi-
ronmentformanynonprofitsmakingitdifficultforthemto
fulfilltheirorganizationsrsquomissionsJoinseasonednonprofit
boardleadersforacandiddiscussionabouthowyouasa
directorcanbestnavigateyourorganizationthroughadver-
sityandsteerthenonprofitsyouservetowardresiliency
Expert Insights Public Policy and Regulatory RiskNovember4|100pmndash215pmEST
Theelectionyearbringswithitthespecterofshifting
attitudesaboutregulationandpolicyintheUnitedStates
Whilemanycompaniesdonotlikebeingheavilyregulated
thetimelineinwhichtocomplywithasetofregulationscan
lastaboutaslongasanelectioncyclemdashandregulationscan
beupendedjustassoonasanewpartytakespowerWhat
VIRTUAL NACD SUMMIT 202010
changeshavebeenmadeduringthepastyeartopoliciesthat
affectyourbusinessesandwhatmightyourboardexpectto
seechangeintheyeartocomeOurpanelofexpertsreads
thepolicyandregulatorytealeavesandprovidespractical
guidanceonwhattowatchoutforin2021
Expert Insights Shareholder ActivismNovember4|300pmndash415pmEST
Year-roundshareholderactivismhasbecomethenewnorm
intheAmericanboardroomespeciallyduringtheseunprec-
edentedtimesDirectorsmustbepreparedforandreadyto
respondtopossibleunsolicitedoffersandchallengesDuring
thissessionNACDspeakerswilltalkabouttheboardrsquosrolein
preparingforandrespondingtoachallengeanddiscussthe
trendsinactivistcampaignsthathaveemergedoverthelast
yearincludingvolumevalueandsectorstargetedInorder
toequipdirectorswiththeknowledgeandtoolstheyneedto
addresssuchoccurrencesparticipantswilllearnhowtoask
keyquestionsduringanMampAprocesshowtomakesurethe
rightteamisinplaceandhowtofollowupduringintegration
inwaysthatwillensureoverallsuccessThe2021business
landscapewillalsobediscussedincludinghowtopreparefor
nextyearrsquosproxyseason
Expert Insights Human Capital and Talent OversightNovember9|300pmndash415pmEST
Humancapitaldiffersfromanyotherkindofcapitalmdashyouwonrsquot
finditonabalancesheetyetitarguablyisthebestindicator
ofacompanyrsquosvalueWetrulyareldquopeoplewhoneedpeoplerdquo
andtalentattractionretentionandutilizationareperhapsthe
mostimportantkeystoanyenterprisersquossuccessThisareaof
oversighthasbecomesignificantlymorechallenginginthe
pandemicenvironmentassalaryreductionsandlayoffshave
becomenecessaryevilsformanycompaniesConcurrently
thepushforracialjusticeanddiversityadvancementwhich
hasgainedmomentuminrecentmonthscannotbeignoredor
pushedtoabackburnerHowcanyourboardeffectivelyover-
seethecompanyrsquosstrategyfortalentdevelopmentamidrapid
transformationandunforeseenchallengesJointhisdiverse
panelofexpertsanddirectorsastheyrevealthebestpractices
forthenewnormal
Expert Insights MampANovember10|1100amndash1215pmEST
Manycompaniesattempttocreateadditionalsharehold-
ervaluebymeansofsignificantmergersoracquisitions
Historicallyhoweverthesetransactionshavealowsuccess
ratewithmorethantwo-thirdsfailingtoincreasethecom-
panyrsquosstockvalueWhatopportunitiesexistforcompanies
thathavethecashtomakemovesrightnowHowmight
strugglingcompaniesmakethebestofthesituationby
seekingtobeatargetUsingrecenthigh-profiletransac-
tionsasdiscussionstartersthissessionwillconsiderboth
thestrategicandfinancialargumentsformergersandac-
quisitionsandwillprovideboardmemberswithastep-by-
stepprocessforthinkingthroughsuchmegatransactions
Participantswilllearnhowtoasktherightquestionshow
tomakesuretherightteamisinplaceandhowtofollowup
duringintegrationinwaysthatwillensureoverallsuccess
Expert Insights Compensation Hot TopicsNovember10|100pmndash215pmEST
Inthissessionparticipantswilllookatevolvingissuesof
executiveanddirectorcompensationthatincludecurrent
challengesandtrendshowacommitteeshoulddevelopits
principlesformakingexecutive-compensationdecisions
considerationswhendeterminingCEOpayincludingpay
forperformanceandhowthestockmarketisinformingpay
(whenbusinessperformancemightdiffer)Thisdiscussion
willalsoexploreincentivesandrisk-takinginitiatives(es-
peciallygiventhecurrenteconomicenvironment)tohelpa
boarddetermineifthecompanyrsquosincentivestructurecould
inadvertentlycreateorexacerbaterisks
Expert Insights Technology and InnovationNovember10|300pmndash415pmEST
Formanydecadesthedate2020hasevokedanimageofa
far-offtimefilledwithbuzzinggadgetsandexotictechnolo-
giesthathaveendeduprevolutionizingsocietyThereality
isthatwhile2020hasbeenpepperedwithneatanduseful
innovationsthisyearwillberememberedmostforthespeed
withwhichbusinesseshaveadoptedtechnologyinorderto
surviveandthriveamidthepandemicWhathavetheunique
experiencesofthisyeartaughtourcompaniesabouttechnol-
ogyandinnovationinitiativesWhatcanboardslearnfrom
thesuccessesandfailuresofthepastyearthattheycancarry
intothefutureJoinustolearnwhatrsquosaroundthecornerfor
technologyandinnovationatyourcompanies
Expert Insights Geopolitical RiskNovember12|300pmndash415pmEST
Onthispanelmeredaysafterthe2020USgeneralelection
expertsdiscusshowtheparadigmshiftshappeningacross
theworldwillimpacttheoversightofbusinessrisksatyour
VIRTUAL NACD SUMMIT 202011
companyWhileourexpertsarelikelytofocustimeandat-
tentiononhowtheUSpresidentialandcongressionalelection
resultsmayroilmarketsattendeescanalsoexpectabroader
focusontheinterconnectivityoftheglobersquoseconomiesand
thetrendsthatwillaffectallofyourcompaniesinthequar-
tersandyearsahead
LEADERSHIP SYMPOSIUMS
NACD memberndashexclusive programming offered at
$555session
Private Company Leadership SymposiumOctober20|1100amndash200pmEDT
Lastyeardirectorsatprivatecompaniesrankedgrowing
business-modeldisruptionasthetoptrendmostlikelyto
impacttheirorganizationsthisyearSuchdisruptionshaveonly
intensifiedacross2020Privateboardsfaceuniquechallenges
astheytrytohelptheirorganizationsnavigatetheimplications
oftheCOVID-19pandemicandtheracialjusticemovementIn
thissymposiumpresentedinpartnershipwithEYlearnfrom
seasonedprivatecompanyboarddirectorsastheydiscuss
challengesspecifictodirectorsonprivatecompanyboards
Sessiontopicsinclude
bull howtoeffectivelypositionprivatecompaniesforfuture
growthinanuncertainbusinessclimatewithchangingand
unpredictablecustomerpreferencesand
bull boardoversightofhumancapitalsuchasequityinthe
workplaceminorityrepresentationintheorganization
andoversightofsafelyreturningtowork
Seefullagendawithsessiondescriptions
Small-Cap Leadership SymposiumOctober28|1100amndash200pmEDT
Themyriadissuesfacingdirectorsofsmaller-capboardshave
beenaccentuatedbyeventsin2020Thissymposiumpresent-
edinpartnershipwithBDOjoinssubject-matterexpertsand
experienceddirectorsinathree-partdiscussionAttendeeswill
receivevaluableinsightstheycanusetohelpsolvetheunique
challengesthatfacesmall-capcompanyboardsSessiontopics
include
bull howsmall-capdirectorscanreflectonstrategybyem-
bracingknowledgegainedviacrisisriskmanagement
bull howtopivottheboardrsquosoversightfocusinrealtime
aroundunfoldingeventsopportunitiesandchallenges
amidresourcedemandsand
bull howtoleverageboardmembersincriticalareasandantic-
ipatethefutureassmall-capbusinessesandtheirwork-
placesarereimaginedandredefined
Seefullagendawithsessiondescriptions
Lead Director and Chair Leadership Symposium
November2|1100amndash200pmEST
Theroleofthenonexecutivechairortheleaddirectormdashwhois
taskedwithleadingtheworkofindependentdirectorsmdash
isperhapsmorevitalnowthaneverbeforeInthesetumul-
tuoustimesleadershipisparamountanddemandsonthe
boardareatanall-timehighSowhorsquosleadingtheleaders
Jointhisdeepdiveintoboardleadershipfromthechairorlead
directorrsquosseatpresentedinpartnershipwithKPMGwhichwill
addresstheuniquechallengesfacingthisdirectorcohortand
uncoverwaystomaximizeyoureffectivenessasaleaddirector
Sessiontopicsinclude
bull howleaddirectorsandchairsshouldworkwithmanage-
menttorethinkstrategyinapostndashCOVID-19worldfrom
managingremoteworkforcesandacceleratingdigital
transformationtobuildingmoreresilientsupplychains
bull theroleoftheleaddirectorchairinoverseeingthecom-
panyrsquosresponsetodemandsformoretransparentand
higherqualityESGreportinganddisclosuresand
bull aninteractiveandintimatepeerexchangewhereattend-
eescannetworkvirtuallyanddialoguecandidlyonunique
challengesthatfaceleaddirectorsandchairs
Seefullagendawithsessiondescriptions
Cybersecurity Leadership SymposiumNovember12|1100amndash200pmEST
OfferedthisyearforthefirsttimetheCybersecurityLeader-
shipSymposiumpresentedinpartnershipwithAccentureand
VisibleRiskwillhelpyoureviewtheconceptsandpractices
boarddirectorsneedtooverseecyberriskeffectivelyJoinus
onNovember12forthreehoursofexpert-ledcommentary
practicaltipsthatyoucantakebacktoyourownboardroom
andasenseofwhatitwilltakeinthecomingbusinesscycles
toensurethattheenterpriseissecuredbutnotstifledSession
topicsinclude
bull whatittakestoleadincyber-riskresiliencyandembed
cyber-resilientapproachesintoyourcompanyrsquosstrategy
VIRTUAL NACD SUMMIT 202012
bull howtodecidewhichmetricstousetoassessandmonitor
cyberriskand
bull therisksandbenefitsofestablishingacyber-riskoversight
committeeonyourboard
Seefullagendawithsessiondescriptions
BOARD COMMITTEE FORUMS
NACD member-exclusive programming offered at
$555session
Audit Committee ForumOctober15|1100am-200pmEDT
NACDrsquosannualsurveysconfirmthatformanyboardsaudit
committeesareresponsibleforawiderangeoftopicsinclud-
ingcomplianceandenterpriseriskandcybersecurityThisyear
hasseenchangesinboththetopicsonauditcommitteeagen-
dasandthewaysthatthecommitteemeetsanddetermines
itsagendaInthisforumpresentedinpartnershipwithKPMG
explorethekeyissuesforauditcommitteestodaymdashfromvirtual
meetingsandremoteauditstoauditcommitteeeffectiveness
inthisrapidlychangingoperatingenvironmentSessiontopics
include
bull howtheauditcommitteersquosrolehaschangedandwhat
continuedchangesauditcommitteemembersandchairs
shouldexpect
bull afiresidechatfromaprominentCFOaboutwherethe
worldandauditoversightmaybeheadedinthemonths
tocomeand
bull interactivesmallgroupdiscussionsonhowauditcommit-
teesareplayingaroleinESGoversight
Seefullagendawithsessiondescriptions
Strategy and Risk Committee ForumOctober21|1100am-200pmEDT
ThisforumpresentedinpartnershipwithMarshampMcLennan
Coswillbevaluabletobothstrategycommitteeandriskcom-
mitteemembersThissessionisdesignedtoprovideinsights
andtoolstohelpovercomethechallengesthesecommittees
mayfaceinanincreasinglycomplexenvironmentStrategy
committeememberswillbeequippedwithtoolstostrength-
enstrategydevelopmentandriskcommitteememberswill
receivetoolstheycanusetomitigatetherisksfacingtheir
organizationBothstrategydevelopmentandriskmitigation
arecomplexchallengingtopicsthisforumwilldiscussanum-
beroftheleadingpracticesinthisspacetohelpdirectorscut
throughsomeofthatcomplexitySessiontopicsinclude
bull thefutureoftheworkforceandhowacceleratingtrends
impacttalentoversightandrequirerenewedoversightin
theboardroom
bull evolvingDampOliabilityandtheboardrsquosroleinoverseeing
climate-relatedrisksand
bull howboardscanapplylessonslearnedfrom2020tobetter
governthroughoverlappingcrisesandimprovedecision
making
Seefullagendawithsessiondescriptions
Compensation Committee ForumOctober29|1100am-200pmEDT
ThisforumpresentedinpartnershipwithPearlMeyerad-
dressesnewchallengesfacingthecompensationcommittee
includingtheimpactsofthecurrentglobaldisruptionandcivil
unrestthroughtheendof2020andbeyondAlmost30per-
centofemployeeanddirectorrespondentsreportedthattheir
companieshavereducedorfrozenbasesalariesforexecutives
thusfarthroughtheCOVID-19pandemicaccordingtoaPearl
MeyersurveyconductedinlateMayThisforumwilltouchon
thepointswherediversityequityandinclusioninitiativesmay
fitintocompensationplansaswellasexaminetheeffectsof
thenovelcoronavirusoncompensationtrendstoensurethe
compensationcommitteersquoscontinuedeffectivenessthrough
turbulenttimesSessiontopicsinclude
bull thecurrentandfuturestateofexecutivecompensation
suchastheuseofdiscretionandgoalsettingfor2021
bull thebroadeningmandateofthecompensationcommittee
andhowboardsarecontendingwithscopecreepand
bull interactivesmallgroupdiscussionsbetweenfellowcom-
pensationcommitteemembers
Seefullagendawithsessiondescriptions
Nominating and Governance Committee ForumNovember9|1100am-200pmEST
Howshouldthenominatingandgovernancecommitteego
aboutrecruitingandonboardingthecompanyrsquosnextchiefex-
ecutiveinavirtualenvironmentInlightofCOVID-19mdashandthe
possibilityofleadersgettingsickretiringearlyorleavingthe
organizationforotherreasonsmdashwhatarethebestpracticesyou
VIRTUAL NACD SUMMIT 202013
shouldconsiderinstitutingtoplanforCEOandboardmember
successionWhatcanandshouldthecommitteedowhencer-
tainboardmembersortheCEOshowthemselvestobeunfit
fortheirrolesHowcanthecommitteebettersupportdiversi-
tyofleadershipequityandpracticesthatencourageinclu-
sionacrosstheorganizationWiththesequestionsandmore
swirlinginthemindsofnominatingandgovernancecommittee
membersthisforumpresentedinpartnershipwithHeidrickamp
Struggleswillhelpdirectorsproactivelymeetevolvingboard
responsibilitieswithnewgovernanceinsightsthatstrengthen
theboardandthecompanySessiontopicsinclude
bull howdirectorscanbestworkwiththeCEOandtheC-suite
tocarrycompaniesthroughcrises
bull newbestpracticesinCEOsuccessionplanningand
bull theroleofthenomgovcommitteeincreatingtrustwithin
theboardroom
Seefullagendawithsessiondescriptions
VIRTUAL NACD SUMMIT 20208
EXPERT INSIGHTS
Complimentary with registration
Expert Insights Environmental Risk OversightOctober15|300pmndash415pmEDT
COVID-19hasimpactedallfacetsofbusinessincludinghow
investorsarethinkingaboutESGThishasbeenalandmark
yearforinvestmentinESGfundstherehavebeenmorethan
$15billionininvestmentsinESGfundsduringthefirsthalfof
2020Ascompaniesmoveintotheldquonewnormalrdquoinvestorsare
lookingathowenvironmentalrisksarebeingincorporatedinto
acompanyrsquosoverallstrategyandinparticulartheboardrsquosrole
inoversightJointhissessiontolearnhowfellowdirectorsare
navigatingtheEinESGoversightfromidentifyingmaterial
environmentalrisksandutilizingmetricstoevaluatingmanage-
mentrsquosreportingandaddressinginvestorexpectationsabout
boardoversight
Expert Insights CEO Succession PlanningOctober20|300pmndash415pmEDT
Oneoftheboardrsquosmostimportantfunctionsistoensurea
rigorousandthoughtfulCEOsuccessionprocessOperating
undertheutmostscrutinyfromshareholdersdirectorsmust
deliverexceptionalCEOcandidatesthatalignwiththefirmrsquos
long-termstrategyandensureeffectiveonboardingofthe
newCEOInadditiontheboardmustengageincontinual
assessmentsofthoseinlineforsuccessionCEOturnover
reachedanall-timehighin2019andthistrendisexpectedto
continueinto2021Whatarethekeycompetenciesthatthe
boardshouldlookforwhenbuildingacandidatelistWhat
cantheboarddotoensureaseamlessandeffectiveCEO
transitionJoinourpanelofdistinguishedexpertsasthey
uncoverthebestpracticesandtalkaboutwhattoavoid
duringtheprocess
Expert Insights Diversity Equity and InclusionOctober21|300pmndash415pmEDT
Thedataoverwhelminglyshowthatincludingdiversevoices
indecisionmakingyieldsbetterresultsWhilethefirststep
toachievethesedesirableoutcomesishavingdiversevoic-
espresentthesecondstepisensuringeffectiveinclusionof
thosevoicesThethirdstepisequityorensuringthateachof
thesevoicesisgivenanequalopportunitytobeheardInequi-
tyespeciallyhasrisentotheforefrontintheUnitedStatesin
recentmonthsTheadventofCOVID-19hasexposedthevast
disparityinsecurityandresourcesavailabletoUScitizensand
themurdersofGeorgeFloydandothershavesparkedwide-
spreadprotestsandanationalcalltoactiontoaddressongo-
ingsystemicracialinjusticesinoureconomicandjudicialsys-
temsInthispaneldirectorsandsubject-matterexpertswork
throughthemosteffectivewaysinwhichyoucanconfrontthe
challengesofensuringdiversityinclusionandequityforthe
companiesyouservesothatyourboardcancapitalizeonthe
provenadvantagesofanempowereddiverseworkforce
Fostering an Entrepreneurial Mindset in the BoardroomOctober23|100pmndash200pmEDT
Thisisatimethathasbeendefinedbytheacceleratingpaceof
digitaltransformationdisruptionandgrowinguncertaintymdash
alltrendsthatnowseemmorelikenormsInthecurrentbusi-
nessenvironmenttheentrepreneurialskillsofagilityresilience
andingenuityaretalentstowhichmanyorganizationsaspire
Inthissessiondirectorswillhaveanopportunitytoengagein
conversationwithAmyWilkinsononeofthenationrsquospremier
thoughtleadersonentrepreneurialleadershipabouthow
directorscanandshouldadapttoencourageagilityresil-
ienceandingenuitywithinthemselvestheirboardsandtheir
organizations
ThissessionisexclusivetomemberswhoareNACDDirector-
shipCertifiedregorNACDFellowsAnemailinvitationwillbe
sentoutwhenregistrationforthissessionbecomesavailable
Voices at the Table The Changing Role of the BoardOctober23|300pmndash400pmEDT
Arguablyservingasadirectorhasneverbeenmoredemand-
ingorcomplexThepandemichasbothmagnifiedtheimpor-
tanceandacceleratedtheconsequencesofgovernanceissues
rangingfromESGtohumancapitalanddigitaltransformation
Thecurrentbusinessenvironmenthasrequiredboardstoplace
moreoftheirfocusontheseareasofoversightwhilecontinu-
ingtoprovideeffectiveoversightoftheshort-andlong-term
effectsofthepandemicandrelatedeconomiccrisisAtthe
sametimeanincreasedfocusonraceandsocialjusticein
societymdashlongoverduetobesuremdashcreatesnewconversations
andbringsnewpeopledynamicsandareasoffocustothe
boardroomforcingdirectorstoconfrontunconsciousand
oftensystemicbiasesandassumptionsAsNACDFellowsand
NACDCertifiedProfessionalDirectorstradeyouhavedemonstrat-
edacommitmenttoexcellenceasboardleadersandyoucan
becatalystsforchangeinthispivotalandhistoricmoment
VIRTUAL NACD SUMMIT 20209
Joinusaswereflectonthepastyearandbeginplanningfor
2021andbeyondduringthisinsightfulpaneldiscussionwith
threeNACDDirectorshipCertifiedindividualspresentedin
partnershipwithKPMG
ThissessionisexclusivetomemberswhoareNACDDirector-
shipCertifiedorNACDFellowsAnemailinvitationwillbesent
outwhenregistrationforthissessionbecomesavailable
Small Group NetworkingOctober23|405pmndash445pmEDT
Joinusforaninteractivenetworkingexperiencepresentedin
partnershipwithKPMGEngageinpeer-to-peerdialoguewith
NACDCertifiedProfessionalDirectorsandNACDFellowsin
smallgroupdiscussions(hostedinZoom)
ThissessionisexclusivetomemberswhoareNACDDirector-
shipCertifiedorNACDFellowsAnemailinvitationwillbesent
outwhenregistrationforthissessionbecomesavailable
Expert Insights Business Transformation and Restructurings October28|300pmndash415pmEDT
Akeypartofboardresponsibilityisoverseeingstrategy
andriskPerhapsnowherearethesetworesponsibilities
moreintertwinedthanincorporatetransformationand
restructuringsBoardsmayneedtoconsiderthepossibil-
ityofgrowththroughacquisitionwhetherthecompany
shouldengageinajointventureandeventhesaleofthe
enterpriseMoreoverbusinessesconstantlyhavetoreinvent
themselvesdigitallytheremaybeaneedforrestructuring
andtransformationofbusinessplatformsasawholerather
thanjustimplementingnewdigitalprocessesInthissession
participantswilldiscusstheroleoftheboardinbusiness
transformationandrestructuringsanddiscoverthebest
waystoevaluatevariousstrategiesatdifferentpointsinthe
companyrsquoslifecycle
Expert Insights Data Privacy and CybersecurityOctober29|300pmndash415pmEDT
Shouldboardmemberslookatdataprivacyandcybersecurity
oversightthroughthesamelensoraretheybestviewedsep-
aratelyWhatchallengescancompaniesexpecttoseein2021
astheywadethroughtherisksposedbyavirtualworkforce
Joinapanelofexpertsforalivelydiscussionabouttheseques-
tionsandothers
Expert Insights Understanding the Boardrsquos Role in the S of ESGNovember2|300pmndash415pmEST
WhilemanythinkoftheE(for environmentaltopics)when
hearingthetermESG2020rsquosmyriadofcriseshavethrustthe
S(forsocialissues)intothespotlightduetoacurrentfocuson
employeehealthandsafetyAscompaniesmoveintothenew
operatingenvironmentSfactorsthatmightnotpreviously
haverisentotheleveloftheboardroomagendashouldnow
havetheboardrsquosattentionmdashamongthemthehumanrights
practicesofnewsuppliersandmanufacturerspayequityand
transparencyacrosstheworkforcecorporatepoliticalcontri-
butionsandlobbyingInvestorsandstakeholdersexpecttobe
abletounderstandhowcompaniesareidentifyingandtackling
theserisksdespitehownotoriouslyhardtheserisksareto
measureJointhissessiontodiscoverwaystoquantifysocial
metricsuncoverinvestorsrsquoexpectationsfortheboardand
understandtheboardrsquosrolesandresponsibilitiesinoverseeing
theSfactors
Expert Insights Nonprofit Governance November4|1100amndash1215pmEST
Nonprofitorganizationsfacegovernancechallengesthatare
verysimilartothoseoftheircorporatecounterpartsestab-
lishingtherightboardroomcompositionandculturekeep-
ingthechannelsforinformationflowbetweentheC-suite
andtheboardopenandmitigatinganever-changingarray
ofrisksNonprofitboardshoweverhaveuniquestructures
andresourcesandinanincreasinglyvolatileenvironment
facedifferentchallengesTheadventofCOVID-19andan
ensuingeconomicdownturnhaveledtodeclinesindona-
tionsandpressurestooperateeffectivelyinadigitalenvi-
ronmentformanynonprofitsmakingitdifficultforthemto
fulfilltheirorganizationsrsquomissionsJoinseasonednonprofit
boardleadersforacandiddiscussionabouthowyouasa
directorcanbestnavigateyourorganizationthroughadver-
sityandsteerthenonprofitsyouservetowardresiliency
Expert Insights Public Policy and Regulatory RiskNovember4|100pmndash215pmEST
Theelectionyearbringswithitthespecterofshifting
attitudesaboutregulationandpolicyintheUnitedStates
Whilemanycompaniesdonotlikebeingheavilyregulated
thetimelineinwhichtocomplywithasetofregulationscan
lastaboutaslongasanelectioncyclemdashandregulationscan
beupendedjustassoonasanewpartytakespowerWhat
VIRTUAL NACD SUMMIT 202010
changeshavebeenmadeduringthepastyeartopoliciesthat
affectyourbusinessesandwhatmightyourboardexpectto
seechangeintheyeartocomeOurpanelofexpertsreads
thepolicyandregulatorytealeavesandprovidespractical
guidanceonwhattowatchoutforin2021
Expert Insights Shareholder ActivismNovember4|300pmndash415pmEST
Year-roundshareholderactivismhasbecomethenewnorm
intheAmericanboardroomespeciallyduringtheseunprec-
edentedtimesDirectorsmustbepreparedforandreadyto
respondtopossibleunsolicitedoffersandchallengesDuring
thissessionNACDspeakerswilltalkabouttheboardrsquosrolein
preparingforandrespondingtoachallengeanddiscussthe
trendsinactivistcampaignsthathaveemergedoverthelast
yearincludingvolumevalueandsectorstargetedInorder
toequipdirectorswiththeknowledgeandtoolstheyneedto
addresssuchoccurrencesparticipantswilllearnhowtoask
keyquestionsduringanMampAprocesshowtomakesurethe
rightteamisinplaceandhowtofollowupduringintegration
inwaysthatwillensureoverallsuccessThe2021business
landscapewillalsobediscussedincludinghowtopreparefor
nextyearrsquosproxyseason
Expert Insights Human Capital and Talent OversightNovember9|300pmndash415pmEST
Humancapitaldiffersfromanyotherkindofcapitalmdashyouwonrsquot
finditonabalancesheetyetitarguablyisthebestindicator
ofacompanyrsquosvalueWetrulyareldquopeoplewhoneedpeoplerdquo
andtalentattractionretentionandutilizationareperhapsthe
mostimportantkeystoanyenterprisersquossuccessThisareaof
oversighthasbecomesignificantlymorechallenginginthe
pandemicenvironmentassalaryreductionsandlayoffshave
becomenecessaryevilsformanycompaniesConcurrently
thepushforracialjusticeanddiversityadvancementwhich
hasgainedmomentuminrecentmonthscannotbeignoredor
pushedtoabackburnerHowcanyourboardeffectivelyover-
seethecompanyrsquosstrategyfortalentdevelopmentamidrapid
transformationandunforeseenchallengesJointhisdiverse
panelofexpertsanddirectorsastheyrevealthebestpractices
forthenewnormal
Expert Insights MampANovember10|1100amndash1215pmEST
Manycompaniesattempttocreateadditionalsharehold-
ervaluebymeansofsignificantmergersoracquisitions
Historicallyhoweverthesetransactionshavealowsuccess
ratewithmorethantwo-thirdsfailingtoincreasethecom-
panyrsquosstockvalueWhatopportunitiesexistforcompanies
thathavethecashtomakemovesrightnowHowmight
strugglingcompaniesmakethebestofthesituationby
seekingtobeatargetUsingrecenthigh-profiletransac-
tionsasdiscussionstartersthissessionwillconsiderboth
thestrategicandfinancialargumentsformergersandac-
quisitionsandwillprovideboardmemberswithastep-by-
stepprocessforthinkingthroughsuchmegatransactions
Participantswilllearnhowtoasktherightquestionshow
tomakesuretherightteamisinplaceandhowtofollowup
duringintegrationinwaysthatwillensureoverallsuccess
Expert Insights Compensation Hot TopicsNovember10|100pmndash215pmEST
Inthissessionparticipantswilllookatevolvingissuesof
executiveanddirectorcompensationthatincludecurrent
challengesandtrendshowacommitteeshoulddevelopits
principlesformakingexecutive-compensationdecisions
considerationswhendeterminingCEOpayincludingpay
forperformanceandhowthestockmarketisinformingpay
(whenbusinessperformancemightdiffer)Thisdiscussion
willalsoexploreincentivesandrisk-takinginitiatives(es-
peciallygiventhecurrenteconomicenvironment)tohelpa
boarddetermineifthecompanyrsquosincentivestructurecould
inadvertentlycreateorexacerbaterisks
Expert Insights Technology and InnovationNovember10|300pmndash415pmEST
Formanydecadesthedate2020hasevokedanimageofa
far-offtimefilledwithbuzzinggadgetsandexotictechnolo-
giesthathaveendeduprevolutionizingsocietyThereality
isthatwhile2020hasbeenpepperedwithneatanduseful
innovationsthisyearwillberememberedmostforthespeed
withwhichbusinesseshaveadoptedtechnologyinorderto
surviveandthriveamidthepandemicWhathavetheunique
experiencesofthisyeartaughtourcompaniesabouttechnol-
ogyandinnovationinitiativesWhatcanboardslearnfrom
thesuccessesandfailuresofthepastyearthattheycancarry
intothefutureJoinustolearnwhatrsquosaroundthecornerfor
technologyandinnovationatyourcompanies
Expert Insights Geopolitical RiskNovember12|300pmndash415pmEST
Onthispanelmeredaysafterthe2020USgeneralelection
expertsdiscusshowtheparadigmshiftshappeningacross
theworldwillimpacttheoversightofbusinessrisksatyour
VIRTUAL NACD SUMMIT 202011
companyWhileourexpertsarelikelytofocustimeandat-
tentiononhowtheUSpresidentialandcongressionalelection
resultsmayroilmarketsattendeescanalsoexpectabroader
focusontheinterconnectivityoftheglobersquoseconomiesand
thetrendsthatwillaffectallofyourcompaniesinthequar-
tersandyearsahead
LEADERSHIP SYMPOSIUMS
NACD memberndashexclusive programming offered at
$555session
Private Company Leadership SymposiumOctober20|1100amndash200pmEDT
Lastyeardirectorsatprivatecompaniesrankedgrowing
business-modeldisruptionasthetoptrendmostlikelyto
impacttheirorganizationsthisyearSuchdisruptionshaveonly
intensifiedacross2020Privateboardsfaceuniquechallenges
astheytrytohelptheirorganizationsnavigatetheimplications
oftheCOVID-19pandemicandtheracialjusticemovementIn
thissymposiumpresentedinpartnershipwithEYlearnfrom
seasonedprivatecompanyboarddirectorsastheydiscuss
challengesspecifictodirectorsonprivatecompanyboards
Sessiontopicsinclude
bull howtoeffectivelypositionprivatecompaniesforfuture
growthinanuncertainbusinessclimatewithchangingand
unpredictablecustomerpreferencesand
bull boardoversightofhumancapitalsuchasequityinthe
workplaceminorityrepresentationintheorganization
andoversightofsafelyreturningtowork
Seefullagendawithsessiondescriptions
Small-Cap Leadership SymposiumOctober28|1100amndash200pmEDT
Themyriadissuesfacingdirectorsofsmaller-capboardshave
beenaccentuatedbyeventsin2020Thissymposiumpresent-
edinpartnershipwithBDOjoinssubject-matterexpertsand
experienceddirectorsinathree-partdiscussionAttendeeswill
receivevaluableinsightstheycanusetohelpsolvetheunique
challengesthatfacesmall-capcompanyboardsSessiontopics
include
bull howsmall-capdirectorscanreflectonstrategybyem-
bracingknowledgegainedviacrisisriskmanagement
bull howtopivottheboardrsquosoversightfocusinrealtime
aroundunfoldingeventsopportunitiesandchallenges
amidresourcedemandsand
bull howtoleverageboardmembersincriticalareasandantic-
ipatethefutureassmall-capbusinessesandtheirwork-
placesarereimaginedandredefined
Seefullagendawithsessiondescriptions
Lead Director and Chair Leadership Symposium
November2|1100amndash200pmEST
Theroleofthenonexecutivechairortheleaddirectormdashwhois
taskedwithleadingtheworkofindependentdirectorsmdash
isperhapsmorevitalnowthaneverbeforeInthesetumul-
tuoustimesleadershipisparamountanddemandsonthe
boardareatanall-timehighSowhorsquosleadingtheleaders
Jointhisdeepdiveintoboardleadershipfromthechairorlead
directorrsquosseatpresentedinpartnershipwithKPMGwhichwill
addresstheuniquechallengesfacingthisdirectorcohortand
uncoverwaystomaximizeyoureffectivenessasaleaddirector
Sessiontopicsinclude
bull howleaddirectorsandchairsshouldworkwithmanage-
menttorethinkstrategyinapostndashCOVID-19worldfrom
managingremoteworkforcesandacceleratingdigital
transformationtobuildingmoreresilientsupplychains
bull theroleoftheleaddirectorchairinoverseeingthecom-
panyrsquosresponsetodemandsformoretransparentand
higherqualityESGreportinganddisclosuresand
bull aninteractiveandintimatepeerexchangewhereattend-
eescannetworkvirtuallyanddialoguecandidlyonunique
challengesthatfaceleaddirectorsandchairs
Seefullagendawithsessiondescriptions
Cybersecurity Leadership SymposiumNovember12|1100amndash200pmEST
OfferedthisyearforthefirsttimetheCybersecurityLeader-
shipSymposiumpresentedinpartnershipwithAccentureand
VisibleRiskwillhelpyoureviewtheconceptsandpractices
boarddirectorsneedtooverseecyberriskeffectivelyJoinus
onNovember12forthreehoursofexpert-ledcommentary
practicaltipsthatyoucantakebacktoyourownboardroom
andasenseofwhatitwilltakeinthecomingbusinesscycles
toensurethattheenterpriseissecuredbutnotstifledSession
topicsinclude
bull whatittakestoleadincyber-riskresiliencyandembed
cyber-resilientapproachesintoyourcompanyrsquosstrategy
VIRTUAL NACD SUMMIT 202012
bull howtodecidewhichmetricstousetoassessandmonitor
cyberriskand
bull therisksandbenefitsofestablishingacyber-riskoversight
committeeonyourboard
Seefullagendawithsessiondescriptions
BOARD COMMITTEE FORUMS
NACD member-exclusive programming offered at
$555session
Audit Committee ForumOctober15|1100am-200pmEDT
NACDrsquosannualsurveysconfirmthatformanyboardsaudit
committeesareresponsibleforawiderangeoftopicsinclud-
ingcomplianceandenterpriseriskandcybersecurityThisyear
hasseenchangesinboththetopicsonauditcommitteeagen-
dasandthewaysthatthecommitteemeetsanddetermines
itsagendaInthisforumpresentedinpartnershipwithKPMG
explorethekeyissuesforauditcommitteestodaymdashfromvirtual
meetingsandremoteauditstoauditcommitteeeffectiveness
inthisrapidlychangingoperatingenvironmentSessiontopics
include
bull howtheauditcommitteersquosrolehaschangedandwhat
continuedchangesauditcommitteemembersandchairs
shouldexpect
bull afiresidechatfromaprominentCFOaboutwherethe
worldandauditoversightmaybeheadedinthemonths
tocomeand
bull interactivesmallgroupdiscussionsonhowauditcommit-
teesareplayingaroleinESGoversight
Seefullagendawithsessiondescriptions
Strategy and Risk Committee ForumOctober21|1100am-200pmEDT
ThisforumpresentedinpartnershipwithMarshampMcLennan
Coswillbevaluabletobothstrategycommitteeandriskcom-
mitteemembersThissessionisdesignedtoprovideinsights
andtoolstohelpovercomethechallengesthesecommittees
mayfaceinanincreasinglycomplexenvironmentStrategy
committeememberswillbeequippedwithtoolstostrength-
enstrategydevelopmentandriskcommitteememberswill
receivetoolstheycanusetomitigatetherisksfacingtheir
organizationBothstrategydevelopmentandriskmitigation
arecomplexchallengingtopicsthisforumwilldiscussanum-
beroftheleadingpracticesinthisspacetohelpdirectorscut
throughsomeofthatcomplexitySessiontopicsinclude
bull thefutureoftheworkforceandhowacceleratingtrends
impacttalentoversightandrequirerenewedoversightin
theboardroom
bull evolvingDampOliabilityandtheboardrsquosroleinoverseeing
climate-relatedrisksand
bull howboardscanapplylessonslearnedfrom2020tobetter
governthroughoverlappingcrisesandimprovedecision
making
Seefullagendawithsessiondescriptions
Compensation Committee ForumOctober29|1100am-200pmEDT
ThisforumpresentedinpartnershipwithPearlMeyerad-
dressesnewchallengesfacingthecompensationcommittee
includingtheimpactsofthecurrentglobaldisruptionandcivil
unrestthroughtheendof2020andbeyondAlmost30per-
centofemployeeanddirectorrespondentsreportedthattheir
companieshavereducedorfrozenbasesalariesforexecutives
thusfarthroughtheCOVID-19pandemicaccordingtoaPearl
MeyersurveyconductedinlateMayThisforumwilltouchon
thepointswherediversityequityandinclusioninitiativesmay
fitintocompensationplansaswellasexaminetheeffectsof
thenovelcoronavirusoncompensationtrendstoensurethe
compensationcommitteersquoscontinuedeffectivenessthrough
turbulenttimesSessiontopicsinclude
bull thecurrentandfuturestateofexecutivecompensation
suchastheuseofdiscretionandgoalsettingfor2021
bull thebroadeningmandateofthecompensationcommittee
andhowboardsarecontendingwithscopecreepand
bull interactivesmallgroupdiscussionsbetweenfellowcom-
pensationcommitteemembers
Seefullagendawithsessiondescriptions
Nominating and Governance Committee ForumNovember9|1100am-200pmEST
Howshouldthenominatingandgovernancecommitteego
aboutrecruitingandonboardingthecompanyrsquosnextchiefex-
ecutiveinavirtualenvironmentInlightofCOVID-19mdashandthe
possibilityofleadersgettingsickretiringearlyorleavingthe
organizationforotherreasonsmdashwhatarethebestpracticesyou
VIRTUAL NACD SUMMIT 202013
shouldconsiderinstitutingtoplanforCEOandboardmember
successionWhatcanandshouldthecommitteedowhencer-
tainboardmembersortheCEOshowthemselvestobeunfit
fortheirrolesHowcanthecommitteebettersupportdiversi-
tyofleadershipequityandpracticesthatencourageinclu-
sionacrosstheorganizationWiththesequestionsandmore
swirlinginthemindsofnominatingandgovernancecommittee
membersthisforumpresentedinpartnershipwithHeidrickamp
Struggleswillhelpdirectorsproactivelymeetevolvingboard
responsibilitieswithnewgovernanceinsightsthatstrengthen
theboardandthecompanySessiontopicsinclude
bull howdirectorscanbestworkwiththeCEOandtheC-suite
tocarrycompaniesthroughcrises
bull newbestpracticesinCEOsuccessionplanningand
bull theroleofthenomgovcommitteeincreatingtrustwithin
theboardroom
Seefullagendawithsessiondescriptions
VIRTUAL NACD SUMMIT 20209
Joinusaswereflectonthepastyearandbeginplanningfor
2021andbeyondduringthisinsightfulpaneldiscussionwith
threeNACDDirectorshipCertifiedindividualspresentedin
partnershipwithKPMG
ThissessionisexclusivetomemberswhoareNACDDirector-
shipCertifiedorNACDFellowsAnemailinvitationwillbesent
outwhenregistrationforthissessionbecomesavailable
Small Group NetworkingOctober23|405pmndash445pmEDT
Joinusforaninteractivenetworkingexperiencepresentedin
partnershipwithKPMGEngageinpeer-to-peerdialoguewith
NACDCertifiedProfessionalDirectorsandNACDFellowsin
smallgroupdiscussions(hostedinZoom)
ThissessionisexclusivetomemberswhoareNACDDirector-
shipCertifiedorNACDFellowsAnemailinvitationwillbesent
outwhenregistrationforthissessionbecomesavailable
Expert Insights Business Transformation and Restructurings October28|300pmndash415pmEDT
Akeypartofboardresponsibilityisoverseeingstrategy
andriskPerhapsnowherearethesetworesponsibilities
moreintertwinedthanincorporatetransformationand
restructuringsBoardsmayneedtoconsiderthepossibil-
ityofgrowththroughacquisitionwhetherthecompany
shouldengageinajointventureandeventhesaleofthe
enterpriseMoreoverbusinessesconstantlyhavetoreinvent
themselvesdigitallytheremaybeaneedforrestructuring
andtransformationofbusinessplatformsasawholerather
thanjustimplementingnewdigitalprocessesInthissession
participantswilldiscusstheroleoftheboardinbusiness
transformationandrestructuringsanddiscoverthebest
waystoevaluatevariousstrategiesatdifferentpointsinthe
companyrsquoslifecycle
Expert Insights Data Privacy and CybersecurityOctober29|300pmndash415pmEDT
Shouldboardmemberslookatdataprivacyandcybersecurity
oversightthroughthesamelensoraretheybestviewedsep-
aratelyWhatchallengescancompaniesexpecttoseein2021
astheywadethroughtherisksposedbyavirtualworkforce
Joinapanelofexpertsforalivelydiscussionabouttheseques-
tionsandothers
Expert Insights Understanding the Boardrsquos Role in the S of ESGNovember2|300pmndash415pmEST
WhilemanythinkoftheE(for environmentaltopics)when
hearingthetermESG2020rsquosmyriadofcriseshavethrustthe
S(forsocialissues)intothespotlightduetoacurrentfocuson
employeehealthandsafetyAscompaniesmoveintothenew
operatingenvironmentSfactorsthatmightnotpreviously
haverisentotheleveloftheboardroomagendashouldnow
havetheboardrsquosattentionmdashamongthemthehumanrights
practicesofnewsuppliersandmanufacturerspayequityand
transparencyacrosstheworkforcecorporatepoliticalcontri-
butionsandlobbyingInvestorsandstakeholdersexpecttobe
abletounderstandhowcompaniesareidentifyingandtackling
theserisksdespitehownotoriouslyhardtheserisksareto
measureJointhissessiontodiscoverwaystoquantifysocial
metricsuncoverinvestorsrsquoexpectationsfortheboardand
understandtheboardrsquosrolesandresponsibilitiesinoverseeing
theSfactors
Expert Insights Nonprofit Governance November4|1100amndash1215pmEST
Nonprofitorganizationsfacegovernancechallengesthatare
verysimilartothoseoftheircorporatecounterpartsestab-
lishingtherightboardroomcompositionandculturekeep-
ingthechannelsforinformationflowbetweentheC-suite
andtheboardopenandmitigatinganever-changingarray
ofrisksNonprofitboardshoweverhaveuniquestructures
andresourcesandinanincreasinglyvolatileenvironment
facedifferentchallengesTheadventofCOVID-19andan
ensuingeconomicdownturnhaveledtodeclinesindona-
tionsandpressurestooperateeffectivelyinadigitalenvi-
ronmentformanynonprofitsmakingitdifficultforthemto
fulfilltheirorganizationsrsquomissionsJoinseasonednonprofit
boardleadersforacandiddiscussionabouthowyouasa
directorcanbestnavigateyourorganizationthroughadver-
sityandsteerthenonprofitsyouservetowardresiliency
Expert Insights Public Policy and Regulatory RiskNovember4|100pmndash215pmEST
Theelectionyearbringswithitthespecterofshifting
attitudesaboutregulationandpolicyintheUnitedStates
Whilemanycompaniesdonotlikebeingheavilyregulated
thetimelineinwhichtocomplywithasetofregulationscan
lastaboutaslongasanelectioncyclemdashandregulationscan
beupendedjustassoonasanewpartytakespowerWhat
VIRTUAL NACD SUMMIT 202010
changeshavebeenmadeduringthepastyeartopoliciesthat
affectyourbusinessesandwhatmightyourboardexpectto
seechangeintheyeartocomeOurpanelofexpertsreads
thepolicyandregulatorytealeavesandprovidespractical
guidanceonwhattowatchoutforin2021
Expert Insights Shareholder ActivismNovember4|300pmndash415pmEST
Year-roundshareholderactivismhasbecomethenewnorm
intheAmericanboardroomespeciallyduringtheseunprec-
edentedtimesDirectorsmustbepreparedforandreadyto
respondtopossibleunsolicitedoffersandchallengesDuring
thissessionNACDspeakerswilltalkabouttheboardrsquosrolein
preparingforandrespondingtoachallengeanddiscussthe
trendsinactivistcampaignsthathaveemergedoverthelast
yearincludingvolumevalueandsectorstargetedInorder
toequipdirectorswiththeknowledgeandtoolstheyneedto
addresssuchoccurrencesparticipantswilllearnhowtoask
keyquestionsduringanMampAprocesshowtomakesurethe
rightteamisinplaceandhowtofollowupduringintegration
inwaysthatwillensureoverallsuccessThe2021business
landscapewillalsobediscussedincludinghowtopreparefor
nextyearrsquosproxyseason
Expert Insights Human Capital and Talent OversightNovember9|300pmndash415pmEST
Humancapitaldiffersfromanyotherkindofcapitalmdashyouwonrsquot
finditonabalancesheetyetitarguablyisthebestindicator
ofacompanyrsquosvalueWetrulyareldquopeoplewhoneedpeoplerdquo
andtalentattractionretentionandutilizationareperhapsthe
mostimportantkeystoanyenterprisersquossuccessThisareaof
oversighthasbecomesignificantlymorechallenginginthe
pandemicenvironmentassalaryreductionsandlayoffshave
becomenecessaryevilsformanycompaniesConcurrently
thepushforracialjusticeanddiversityadvancementwhich
hasgainedmomentuminrecentmonthscannotbeignoredor
pushedtoabackburnerHowcanyourboardeffectivelyover-
seethecompanyrsquosstrategyfortalentdevelopmentamidrapid
transformationandunforeseenchallengesJointhisdiverse
panelofexpertsanddirectorsastheyrevealthebestpractices
forthenewnormal
Expert Insights MampANovember10|1100amndash1215pmEST
Manycompaniesattempttocreateadditionalsharehold-
ervaluebymeansofsignificantmergersoracquisitions
Historicallyhoweverthesetransactionshavealowsuccess
ratewithmorethantwo-thirdsfailingtoincreasethecom-
panyrsquosstockvalueWhatopportunitiesexistforcompanies
thathavethecashtomakemovesrightnowHowmight
strugglingcompaniesmakethebestofthesituationby
seekingtobeatargetUsingrecenthigh-profiletransac-
tionsasdiscussionstartersthissessionwillconsiderboth
thestrategicandfinancialargumentsformergersandac-
quisitionsandwillprovideboardmemberswithastep-by-
stepprocessforthinkingthroughsuchmegatransactions
Participantswilllearnhowtoasktherightquestionshow
tomakesuretherightteamisinplaceandhowtofollowup
duringintegrationinwaysthatwillensureoverallsuccess
Expert Insights Compensation Hot TopicsNovember10|100pmndash215pmEST
Inthissessionparticipantswilllookatevolvingissuesof
executiveanddirectorcompensationthatincludecurrent
challengesandtrendshowacommitteeshoulddevelopits
principlesformakingexecutive-compensationdecisions
considerationswhendeterminingCEOpayincludingpay
forperformanceandhowthestockmarketisinformingpay
(whenbusinessperformancemightdiffer)Thisdiscussion
willalsoexploreincentivesandrisk-takinginitiatives(es-
peciallygiventhecurrenteconomicenvironment)tohelpa
boarddetermineifthecompanyrsquosincentivestructurecould
inadvertentlycreateorexacerbaterisks
Expert Insights Technology and InnovationNovember10|300pmndash415pmEST
Formanydecadesthedate2020hasevokedanimageofa
far-offtimefilledwithbuzzinggadgetsandexotictechnolo-
giesthathaveendeduprevolutionizingsocietyThereality
isthatwhile2020hasbeenpepperedwithneatanduseful
innovationsthisyearwillberememberedmostforthespeed
withwhichbusinesseshaveadoptedtechnologyinorderto
surviveandthriveamidthepandemicWhathavetheunique
experiencesofthisyeartaughtourcompaniesabouttechnol-
ogyandinnovationinitiativesWhatcanboardslearnfrom
thesuccessesandfailuresofthepastyearthattheycancarry
intothefutureJoinustolearnwhatrsquosaroundthecornerfor
technologyandinnovationatyourcompanies
Expert Insights Geopolitical RiskNovember12|300pmndash415pmEST
Onthispanelmeredaysafterthe2020USgeneralelection
expertsdiscusshowtheparadigmshiftshappeningacross
theworldwillimpacttheoversightofbusinessrisksatyour
VIRTUAL NACD SUMMIT 202011
companyWhileourexpertsarelikelytofocustimeandat-
tentiononhowtheUSpresidentialandcongressionalelection
resultsmayroilmarketsattendeescanalsoexpectabroader
focusontheinterconnectivityoftheglobersquoseconomiesand
thetrendsthatwillaffectallofyourcompaniesinthequar-
tersandyearsahead
LEADERSHIP SYMPOSIUMS
NACD memberndashexclusive programming offered at
$555session
Private Company Leadership SymposiumOctober20|1100amndash200pmEDT
Lastyeardirectorsatprivatecompaniesrankedgrowing
business-modeldisruptionasthetoptrendmostlikelyto
impacttheirorganizationsthisyearSuchdisruptionshaveonly
intensifiedacross2020Privateboardsfaceuniquechallenges
astheytrytohelptheirorganizationsnavigatetheimplications
oftheCOVID-19pandemicandtheracialjusticemovementIn
thissymposiumpresentedinpartnershipwithEYlearnfrom
seasonedprivatecompanyboarddirectorsastheydiscuss
challengesspecifictodirectorsonprivatecompanyboards
Sessiontopicsinclude
bull howtoeffectivelypositionprivatecompaniesforfuture
growthinanuncertainbusinessclimatewithchangingand
unpredictablecustomerpreferencesand
bull boardoversightofhumancapitalsuchasequityinthe
workplaceminorityrepresentationintheorganization
andoversightofsafelyreturningtowork
Seefullagendawithsessiondescriptions
Small-Cap Leadership SymposiumOctober28|1100amndash200pmEDT
Themyriadissuesfacingdirectorsofsmaller-capboardshave
beenaccentuatedbyeventsin2020Thissymposiumpresent-
edinpartnershipwithBDOjoinssubject-matterexpertsand
experienceddirectorsinathree-partdiscussionAttendeeswill
receivevaluableinsightstheycanusetohelpsolvetheunique
challengesthatfacesmall-capcompanyboardsSessiontopics
include
bull howsmall-capdirectorscanreflectonstrategybyem-
bracingknowledgegainedviacrisisriskmanagement
bull howtopivottheboardrsquosoversightfocusinrealtime
aroundunfoldingeventsopportunitiesandchallenges
amidresourcedemandsand
bull howtoleverageboardmembersincriticalareasandantic-
ipatethefutureassmall-capbusinessesandtheirwork-
placesarereimaginedandredefined
Seefullagendawithsessiondescriptions
Lead Director and Chair Leadership Symposium
November2|1100amndash200pmEST
Theroleofthenonexecutivechairortheleaddirectormdashwhois
taskedwithleadingtheworkofindependentdirectorsmdash
isperhapsmorevitalnowthaneverbeforeInthesetumul-
tuoustimesleadershipisparamountanddemandsonthe
boardareatanall-timehighSowhorsquosleadingtheleaders
Jointhisdeepdiveintoboardleadershipfromthechairorlead
directorrsquosseatpresentedinpartnershipwithKPMGwhichwill
addresstheuniquechallengesfacingthisdirectorcohortand
uncoverwaystomaximizeyoureffectivenessasaleaddirector
Sessiontopicsinclude
bull howleaddirectorsandchairsshouldworkwithmanage-
menttorethinkstrategyinapostndashCOVID-19worldfrom
managingremoteworkforcesandacceleratingdigital
transformationtobuildingmoreresilientsupplychains
bull theroleoftheleaddirectorchairinoverseeingthecom-
panyrsquosresponsetodemandsformoretransparentand
higherqualityESGreportinganddisclosuresand
bull aninteractiveandintimatepeerexchangewhereattend-
eescannetworkvirtuallyanddialoguecandidlyonunique
challengesthatfaceleaddirectorsandchairs
Seefullagendawithsessiondescriptions
Cybersecurity Leadership SymposiumNovember12|1100amndash200pmEST
OfferedthisyearforthefirsttimetheCybersecurityLeader-
shipSymposiumpresentedinpartnershipwithAccentureand
VisibleRiskwillhelpyoureviewtheconceptsandpractices
boarddirectorsneedtooverseecyberriskeffectivelyJoinus
onNovember12forthreehoursofexpert-ledcommentary
practicaltipsthatyoucantakebacktoyourownboardroom
andasenseofwhatitwilltakeinthecomingbusinesscycles
toensurethattheenterpriseissecuredbutnotstifledSession
topicsinclude
bull whatittakestoleadincyber-riskresiliencyandembed
cyber-resilientapproachesintoyourcompanyrsquosstrategy
VIRTUAL NACD SUMMIT 202012
bull howtodecidewhichmetricstousetoassessandmonitor
cyberriskand
bull therisksandbenefitsofestablishingacyber-riskoversight
committeeonyourboard
Seefullagendawithsessiondescriptions
BOARD COMMITTEE FORUMS
NACD member-exclusive programming offered at
$555session
Audit Committee ForumOctober15|1100am-200pmEDT
NACDrsquosannualsurveysconfirmthatformanyboardsaudit
committeesareresponsibleforawiderangeoftopicsinclud-
ingcomplianceandenterpriseriskandcybersecurityThisyear
hasseenchangesinboththetopicsonauditcommitteeagen-
dasandthewaysthatthecommitteemeetsanddetermines
itsagendaInthisforumpresentedinpartnershipwithKPMG
explorethekeyissuesforauditcommitteestodaymdashfromvirtual
meetingsandremoteauditstoauditcommitteeeffectiveness
inthisrapidlychangingoperatingenvironmentSessiontopics
include
bull howtheauditcommitteersquosrolehaschangedandwhat
continuedchangesauditcommitteemembersandchairs
shouldexpect
bull afiresidechatfromaprominentCFOaboutwherethe
worldandauditoversightmaybeheadedinthemonths
tocomeand
bull interactivesmallgroupdiscussionsonhowauditcommit-
teesareplayingaroleinESGoversight
Seefullagendawithsessiondescriptions
Strategy and Risk Committee ForumOctober21|1100am-200pmEDT
ThisforumpresentedinpartnershipwithMarshampMcLennan
Coswillbevaluabletobothstrategycommitteeandriskcom-
mitteemembersThissessionisdesignedtoprovideinsights
andtoolstohelpovercomethechallengesthesecommittees
mayfaceinanincreasinglycomplexenvironmentStrategy
committeememberswillbeequippedwithtoolstostrength-
enstrategydevelopmentandriskcommitteememberswill
receivetoolstheycanusetomitigatetherisksfacingtheir
organizationBothstrategydevelopmentandriskmitigation
arecomplexchallengingtopicsthisforumwilldiscussanum-
beroftheleadingpracticesinthisspacetohelpdirectorscut
throughsomeofthatcomplexitySessiontopicsinclude
bull thefutureoftheworkforceandhowacceleratingtrends
impacttalentoversightandrequirerenewedoversightin
theboardroom
bull evolvingDampOliabilityandtheboardrsquosroleinoverseeing
climate-relatedrisksand
bull howboardscanapplylessonslearnedfrom2020tobetter
governthroughoverlappingcrisesandimprovedecision
making
Seefullagendawithsessiondescriptions
Compensation Committee ForumOctober29|1100am-200pmEDT
ThisforumpresentedinpartnershipwithPearlMeyerad-
dressesnewchallengesfacingthecompensationcommittee
includingtheimpactsofthecurrentglobaldisruptionandcivil
unrestthroughtheendof2020andbeyondAlmost30per-
centofemployeeanddirectorrespondentsreportedthattheir
companieshavereducedorfrozenbasesalariesforexecutives
thusfarthroughtheCOVID-19pandemicaccordingtoaPearl
MeyersurveyconductedinlateMayThisforumwilltouchon
thepointswherediversityequityandinclusioninitiativesmay
fitintocompensationplansaswellasexaminetheeffectsof
thenovelcoronavirusoncompensationtrendstoensurethe
compensationcommitteersquoscontinuedeffectivenessthrough
turbulenttimesSessiontopicsinclude
bull thecurrentandfuturestateofexecutivecompensation
suchastheuseofdiscretionandgoalsettingfor2021
bull thebroadeningmandateofthecompensationcommittee
andhowboardsarecontendingwithscopecreepand
bull interactivesmallgroupdiscussionsbetweenfellowcom-
pensationcommitteemembers
Seefullagendawithsessiondescriptions
Nominating and Governance Committee ForumNovember9|1100am-200pmEST
Howshouldthenominatingandgovernancecommitteego
aboutrecruitingandonboardingthecompanyrsquosnextchiefex-
ecutiveinavirtualenvironmentInlightofCOVID-19mdashandthe
possibilityofleadersgettingsickretiringearlyorleavingthe
organizationforotherreasonsmdashwhatarethebestpracticesyou
VIRTUAL NACD SUMMIT 202013
shouldconsiderinstitutingtoplanforCEOandboardmember
successionWhatcanandshouldthecommitteedowhencer-
tainboardmembersortheCEOshowthemselvestobeunfit
fortheirrolesHowcanthecommitteebettersupportdiversi-
tyofleadershipequityandpracticesthatencourageinclu-
sionacrosstheorganizationWiththesequestionsandmore
swirlinginthemindsofnominatingandgovernancecommittee
membersthisforumpresentedinpartnershipwithHeidrickamp
Struggleswillhelpdirectorsproactivelymeetevolvingboard
responsibilitieswithnewgovernanceinsightsthatstrengthen
theboardandthecompanySessiontopicsinclude
bull howdirectorscanbestworkwiththeCEOandtheC-suite
tocarrycompaniesthroughcrises
bull newbestpracticesinCEOsuccessionplanningand
bull theroleofthenomgovcommitteeincreatingtrustwithin
theboardroom
Seefullagendawithsessiondescriptions
VIRTUAL NACD SUMMIT 202010
changeshavebeenmadeduringthepastyeartopoliciesthat
affectyourbusinessesandwhatmightyourboardexpectto
seechangeintheyeartocomeOurpanelofexpertsreads
thepolicyandregulatorytealeavesandprovidespractical
guidanceonwhattowatchoutforin2021
Expert Insights Shareholder ActivismNovember4|300pmndash415pmEST
Year-roundshareholderactivismhasbecomethenewnorm
intheAmericanboardroomespeciallyduringtheseunprec-
edentedtimesDirectorsmustbepreparedforandreadyto
respondtopossibleunsolicitedoffersandchallengesDuring
thissessionNACDspeakerswilltalkabouttheboardrsquosrolein
preparingforandrespondingtoachallengeanddiscussthe
trendsinactivistcampaignsthathaveemergedoverthelast
yearincludingvolumevalueandsectorstargetedInorder
toequipdirectorswiththeknowledgeandtoolstheyneedto
addresssuchoccurrencesparticipantswilllearnhowtoask
keyquestionsduringanMampAprocesshowtomakesurethe
rightteamisinplaceandhowtofollowupduringintegration
inwaysthatwillensureoverallsuccessThe2021business
landscapewillalsobediscussedincludinghowtopreparefor
nextyearrsquosproxyseason
Expert Insights Human Capital and Talent OversightNovember9|300pmndash415pmEST
Humancapitaldiffersfromanyotherkindofcapitalmdashyouwonrsquot
finditonabalancesheetyetitarguablyisthebestindicator
ofacompanyrsquosvalueWetrulyareldquopeoplewhoneedpeoplerdquo
andtalentattractionretentionandutilizationareperhapsthe
mostimportantkeystoanyenterprisersquossuccessThisareaof
oversighthasbecomesignificantlymorechallenginginthe
pandemicenvironmentassalaryreductionsandlayoffshave
becomenecessaryevilsformanycompaniesConcurrently
thepushforracialjusticeanddiversityadvancementwhich
hasgainedmomentuminrecentmonthscannotbeignoredor
pushedtoabackburnerHowcanyourboardeffectivelyover-
seethecompanyrsquosstrategyfortalentdevelopmentamidrapid
transformationandunforeseenchallengesJointhisdiverse
panelofexpertsanddirectorsastheyrevealthebestpractices
forthenewnormal
Expert Insights MampANovember10|1100amndash1215pmEST
Manycompaniesattempttocreateadditionalsharehold-
ervaluebymeansofsignificantmergersoracquisitions
Historicallyhoweverthesetransactionshavealowsuccess
ratewithmorethantwo-thirdsfailingtoincreasethecom-
panyrsquosstockvalueWhatopportunitiesexistforcompanies
thathavethecashtomakemovesrightnowHowmight
strugglingcompaniesmakethebestofthesituationby
seekingtobeatargetUsingrecenthigh-profiletransac-
tionsasdiscussionstartersthissessionwillconsiderboth
thestrategicandfinancialargumentsformergersandac-
quisitionsandwillprovideboardmemberswithastep-by-
stepprocessforthinkingthroughsuchmegatransactions
Participantswilllearnhowtoasktherightquestionshow
tomakesuretherightteamisinplaceandhowtofollowup
duringintegrationinwaysthatwillensureoverallsuccess
Expert Insights Compensation Hot TopicsNovember10|100pmndash215pmEST
Inthissessionparticipantswilllookatevolvingissuesof
executiveanddirectorcompensationthatincludecurrent
challengesandtrendshowacommitteeshoulddevelopits
principlesformakingexecutive-compensationdecisions
considerationswhendeterminingCEOpayincludingpay
forperformanceandhowthestockmarketisinformingpay
(whenbusinessperformancemightdiffer)Thisdiscussion
willalsoexploreincentivesandrisk-takinginitiatives(es-
peciallygiventhecurrenteconomicenvironment)tohelpa
boarddetermineifthecompanyrsquosincentivestructurecould
inadvertentlycreateorexacerbaterisks
Expert Insights Technology and InnovationNovember10|300pmndash415pmEST
Formanydecadesthedate2020hasevokedanimageofa
far-offtimefilledwithbuzzinggadgetsandexotictechnolo-
giesthathaveendeduprevolutionizingsocietyThereality
isthatwhile2020hasbeenpepperedwithneatanduseful
innovationsthisyearwillberememberedmostforthespeed
withwhichbusinesseshaveadoptedtechnologyinorderto
surviveandthriveamidthepandemicWhathavetheunique
experiencesofthisyeartaughtourcompaniesabouttechnol-
ogyandinnovationinitiativesWhatcanboardslearnfrom
thesuccessesandfailuresofthepastyearthattheycancarry
intothefutureJoinustolearnwhatrsquosaroundthecornerfor
technologyandinnovationatyourcompanies
Expert Insights Geopolitical RiskNovember12|300pmndash415pmEST
Onthispanelmeredaysafterthe2020USgeneralelection
expertsdiscusshowtheparadigmshiftshappeningacross
theworldwillimpacttheoversightofbusinessrisksatyour
VIRTUAL NACD SUMMIT 202011
companyWhileourexpertsarelikelytofocustimeandat-
tentiononhowtheUSpresidentialandcongressionalelection
resultsmayroilmarketsattendeescanalsoexpectabroader
focusontheinterconnectivityoftheglobersquoseconomiesand
thetrendsthatwillaffectallofyourcompaniesinthequar-
tersandyearsahead
LEADERSHIP SYMPOSIUMS
NACD memberndashexclusive programming offered at
$555session
Private Company Leadership SymposiumOctober20|1100amndash200pmEDT
Lastyeardirectorsatprivatecompaniesrankedgrowing
business-modeldisruptionasthetoptrendmostlikelyto
impacttheirorganizationsthisyearSuchdisruptionshaveonly
intensifiedacross2020Privateboardsfaceuniquechallenges
astheytrytohelptheirorganizationsnavigatetheimplications
oftheCOVID-19pandemicandtheracialjusticemovementIn
thissymposiumpresentedinpartnershipwithEYlearnfrom
seasonedprivatecompanyboarddirectorsastheydiscuss
challengesspecifictodirectorsonprivatecompanyboards
Sessiontopicsinclude
bull howtoeffectivelypositionprivatecompaniesforfuture
growthinanuncertainbusinessclimatewithchangingand
unpredictablecustomerpreferencesand
bull boardoversightofhumancapitalsuchasequityinthe
workplaceminorityrepresentationintheorganization
andoversightofsafelyreturningtowork
Seefullagendawithsessiondescriptions
Small-Cap Leadership SymposiumOctober28|1100amndash200pmEDT
Themyriadissuesfacingdirectorsofsmaller-capboardshave
beenaccentuatedbyeventsin2020Thissymposiumpresent-
edinpartnershipwithBDOjoinssubject-matterexpertsand
experienceddirectorsinathree-partdiscussionAttendeeswill
receivevaluableinsightstheycanusetohelpsolvetheunique
challengesthatfacesmall-capcompanyboardsSessiontopics
include
bull howsmall-capdirectorscanreflectonstrategybyem-
bracingknowledgegainedviacrisisriskmanagement
bull howtopivottheboardrsquosoversightfocusinrealtime
aroundunfoldingeventsopportunitiesandchallenges
amidresourcedemandsand
bull howtoleverageboardmembersincriticalareasandantic-
ipatethefutureassmall-capbusinessesandtheirwork-
placesarereimaginedandredefined
Seefullagendawithsessiondescriptions
Lead Director and Chair Leadership Symposium
November2|1100amndash200pmEST
Theroleofthenonexecutivechairortheleaddirectormdashwhois
taskedwithleadingtheworkofindependentdirectorsmdash
isperhapsmorevitalnowthaneverbeforeInthesetumul-
tuoustimesleadershipisparamountanddemandsonthe
boardareatanall-timehighSowhorsquosleadingtheleaders
Jointhisdeepdiveintoboardleadershipfromthechairorlead
directorrsquosseatpresentedinpartnershipwithKPMGwhichwill
addresstheuniquechallengesfacingthisdirectorcohortand
uncoverwaystomaximizeyoureffectivenessasaleaddirector
Sessiontopicsinclude
bull howleaddirectorsandchairsshouldworkwithmanage-
menttorethinkstrategyinapostndashCOVID-19worldfrom
managingremoteworkforcesandacceleratingdigital
transformationtobuildingmoreresilientsupplychains
bull theroleoftheleaddirectorchairinoverseeingthecom-
panyrsquosresponsetodemandsformoretransparentand
higherqualityESGreportinganddisclosuresand
bull aninteractiveandintimatepeerexchangewhereattend-
eescannetworkvirtuallyanddialoguecandidlyonunique
challengesthatfaceleaddirectorsandchairs
Seefullagendawithsessiondescriptions
Cybersecurity Leadership SymposiumNovember12|1100amndash200pmEST
OfferedthisyearforthefirsttimetheCybersecurityLeader-
shipSymposiumpresentedinpartnershipwithAccentureand
VisibleRiskwillhelpyoureviewtheconceptsandpractices
boarddirectorsneedtooverseecyberriskeffectivelyJoinus
onNovember12forthreehoursofexpert-ledcommentary
practicaltipsthatyoucantakebacktoyourownboardroom
andasenseofwhatitwilltakeinthecomingbusinesscycles
toensurethattheenterpriseissecuredbutnotstifledSession
topicsinclude
bull whatittakestoleadincyber-riskresiliencyandembed
cyber-resilientapproachesintoyourcompanyrsquosstrategy
VIRTUAL NACD SUMMIT 202012
bull howtodecidewhichmetricstousetoassessandmonitor
cyberriskand
bull therisksandbenefitsofestablishingacyber-riskoversight
committeeonyourboard
Seefullagendawithsessiondescriptions
BOARD COMMITTEE FORUMS
NACD member-exclusive programming offered at
$555session
Audit Committee ForumOctober15|1100am-200pmEDT
NACDrsquosannualsurveysconfirmthatformanyboardsaudit
committeesareresponsibleforawiderangeoftopicsinclud-
ingcomplianceandenterpriseriskandcybersecurityThisyear
hasseenchangesinboththetopicsonauditcommitteeagen-
dasandthewaysthatthecommitteemeetsanddetermines
itsagendaInthisforumpresentedinpartnershipwithKPMG
explorethekeyissuesforauditcommitteestodaymdashfromvirtual
meetingsandremoteauditstoauditcommitteeeffectiveness
inthisrapidlychangingoperatingenvironmentSessiontopics
include
bull howtheauditcommitteersquosrolehaschangedandwhat
continuedchangesauditcommitteemembersandchairs
shouldexpect
bull afiresidechatfromaprominentCFOaboutwherethe
worldandauditoversightmaybeheadedinthemonths
tocomeand
bull interactivesmallgroupdiscussionsonhowauditcommit-
teesareplayingaroleinESGoversight
Seefullagendawithsessiondescriptions
Strategy and Risk Committee ForumOctober21|1100am-200pmEDT
ThisforumpresentedinpartnershipwithMarshampMcLennan
Coswillbevaluabletobothstrategycommitteeandriskcom-
mitteemembersThissessionisdesignedtoprovideinsights
andtoolstohelpovercomethechallengesthesecommittees
mayfaceinanincreasinglycomplexenvironmentStrategy
committeememberswillbeequippedwithtoolstostrength-
enstrategydevelopmentandriskcommitteememberswill
receivetoolstheycanusetomitigatetherisksfacingtheir
organizationBothstrategydevelopmentandriskmitigation
arecomplexchallengingtopicsthisforumwilldiscussanum-
beroftheleadingpracticesinthisspacetohelpdirectorscut
throughsomeofthatcomplexitySessiontopicsinclude
bull thefutureoftheworkforceandhowacceleratingtrends
impacttalentoversightandrequirerenewedoversightin
theboardroom
bull evolvingDampOliabilityandtheboardrsquosroleinoverseeing
climate-relatedrisksand
bull howboardscanapplylessonslearnedfrom2020tobetter
governthroughoverlappingcrisesandimprovedecision
making
Seefullagendawithsessiondescriptions
Compensation Committee ForumOctober29|1100am-200pmEDT
ThisforumpresentedinpartnershipwithPearlMeyerad-
dressesnewchallengesfacingthecompensationcommittee
includingtheimpactsofthecurrentglobaldisruptionandcivil
unrestthroughtheendof2020andbeyondAlmost30per-
centofemployeeanddirectorrespondentsreportedthattheir
companieshavereducedorfrozenbasesalariesforexecutives
thusfarthroughtheCOVID-19pandemicaccordingtoaPearl
MeyersurveyconductedinlateMayThisforumwilltouchon
thepointswherediversityequityandinclusioninitiativesmay
fitintocompensationplansaswellasexaminetheeffectsof
thenovelcoronavirusoncompensationtrendstoensurethe
compensationcommitteersquoscontinuedeffectivenessthrough
turbulenttimesSessiontopicsinclude
bull thecurrentandfuturestateofexecutivecompensation
suchastheuseofdiscretionandgoalsettingfor2021
bull thebroadeningmandateofthecompensationcommittee
andhowboardsarecontendingwithscopecreepand
bull interactivesmallgroupdiscussionsbetweenfellowcom-
pensationcommitteemembers
Seefullagendawithsessiondescriptions
Nominating and Governance Committee ForumNovember9|1100am-200pmEST
Howshouldthenominatingandgovernancecommitteego
aboutrecruitingandonboardingthecompanyrsquosnextchiefex-
ecutiveinavirtualenvironmentInlightofCOVID-19mdashandthe
possibilityofleadersgettingsickretiringearlyorleavingthe
organizationforotherreasonsmdashwhatarethebestpracticesyou
VIRTUAL NACD SUMMIT 202013
shouldconsiderinstitutingtoplanforCEOandboardmember
successionWhatcanandshouldthecommitteedowhencer-
tainboardmembersortheCEOshowthemselvestobeunfit
fortheirrolesHowcanthecommitteebettersupportdiversi-
tyofleadershipequityandpracticesthatencourageinclu-
sionacrosstheorganizationWiththesequestionsandmore
swirlinginthemindsofnominatingandgovernancecommittee
membersthisforumpresentedinpartnershipwithHeidrickamp
Struggleswillhelpdirectorsproactivelymeetevolvingboard
responsibilitieswithnewgovernanceinsightsthatstrengthen
theboardandthecompanySessiontopicsinclude
bull howdirectorscanbestworkwiththeCEOandtheC-suite
tocarrycompaniesthroughcrises
bull newbestpracticesinCEOsuccessionplanningand
bull theroleofthenomgovcommitteeincreatingtrustwithin
theboardroom
Seefullagendawithsessiondescriptions
VIRTUAL NACD SUMMIT 202011
companyWhileourexpertsarelikelytofocustimeandat-
tentiononhowtheUSpresidentialandcongressionalelection
resultsmayroilmarketsattendeescanalsoexpectabroader
focusontheinterconnectivityoftheglobersquoseconomiesand
thetrendsthatwillaffectallofyourcompaniesinthequar-
tersandyearsahead
LEADERSHIP SYMPOSIUMS
NACD memberndashexclusive programming offered at
$555session
Private Company Leadership SymposiumOctober20|1100amndash200pmEDT
Lastyeardirectorsatprivatecompaniesrankedgrowing
business-modeldisruptionasthetoptrendmostlikelyto
impacttheirorganizationsthisyearSuchdisruptionshaveonly
intensifiedacross2020Privateboardsfaceuniquechallenges
astheytrytohelptheirorganizationsnavigatetheimplications
oftheCOVID-19pandemicandtheracialjusticemovementIn
thissymposiumpresentedinpartnershipwithEYlearnfrom
seasonedprivatecompanyboarddirectorsastheydiscuss
challengesspecifictodirectorsonprivatecompanyboards
Sessiontopicsinclude
bull howtoeffectivelypositionprivatecompaniesforfuture
growthinanuncertainbusinessclimatewithchangingand
unpredictablecustomerpreferencesand
bull boardoversightofhumancapitalsuchasequityinthe
workplaceminorityrepresentationintheorganization
andoversightofsafelyreturningtowork
Seefullagendawithsessiondescriptions
Small-Cap Leadership SymposiumOctober28|1100amndash200pmEDT
Themyriadissuesfacingdirectorsofsmaller-capboardshave
beenaccentuatedbyeventsin2020Thissymposiumpresent-
edinpartnershipwithBDOjoinssubject-matterexpertsand
experienceddirectorsinathree-partdiscussionAttendeeswill
receivevaluableinsightstheycanusetohelpsolvetheunique
challengesthatfacesmall-capcompanyboardsSessiontopics
include
bull howsmall-capdirectorscanreflectonstrategybyem-
bracingknowledgegainedviacrisisriskmanagement
bull howtopivottheboardrsquosoversightfocusinrealtime
aroundunfoldingeventsopportunitiesandchallenges
amidresourcedemandsand
bull howtoleverageboardmembersincriticalareasandantic-
ipatethefutureassmall-capbusinessesandtheirwork-
placesarereimaginedandredefined
Seefullagendawithsessiondescriptions
Lead Director and Chair Leadership Symposium
November2|1100amndash200pmEST
Theroleofthenonexecutivechairortheleaddirectormdashwhois
taskedwithleadingtheworkofindependentdirectorsmdash
isperhapsmorevitalnowthaneverbeforeInthesetumul-
tuoustimesleadershipisparamountanddemandsonthe
boardareatanall-timehighSowhorsquosleadingtheleaders
Jointhisdeepdiveintoboardleadershipfromthechairorlead
directorrsquosseatpresentedinpartnershipwithKPMGwhichwill
addresstheuniquechallengesfacingthisdirectorcohortand
uncoverwaystomaximizeyoureffectivenessasaleaddirector
Sessiontopicsinclude
bull howleaddirectorsandchairsshouldworkwithmanage-
menttorethinkstrategyinapostndashCOVID-19worldfrom
managingremoteworkforcesandacceleratingdigital
transformationtobuildingmoreresilientsupplychains
bull theroleoftheleaddirectorchairinoverseeingthecom-
panyrsquosresponsetodemandsformoretransparentand
higherqualityESGreportinganddisclosuresand
bull aninteractiveandintimatepeerexchangewhereattend-
eescannetworkvirtuallyanddialoguecandidlyonunique
challengesthatfaceleaddirectorsandchairs
Seefullagendawithsessiondescriptions
Cybersecurity Leadership SymposiumNovember12|1100amndash200pmEST
OfferedthisyearforthefirsttimetheCybersecurityLeader-
shipSymposiumpresentedinpartnershipwithAccentureand
VisibleRiskwillhelpyoureviewtheconceptsandpractices
boarddirectorsneedtooverseecyberriskeffectivelyJoinus
onNovember12forthreehoursofexpert-ledcommentary
practicaltipsthatyoucantakebacktoyourownboardroom
andasenseofwhatitwilltakeinthecomingbusinesscycles
toensurethattheenterpriseissecuredbutnotstifledSession
topicsinclude
bull whatittakestoleadincyber-riskresiliencyandembed
cyber-resilientapproachesintoyourcompanyrsquosstrategy
VIRTUAL NACD SUMMIT 202012
bull howtodecidewhichmetricstousetoassessandmonitor
cyberriskand
bull therisksandbenefitsofestablishingacyber-riskoversight
committeeonyourboard
Seefullagendawithsessiondescriptions
BOARD COMMITTEE FORUMS
NACD member-exclusive programming offered at
$555session
Audit Committee ForumOctober15|1100am-200pmEDT
NACDrsquosannualsurveysconfirmthatformanyboardsaudit
committeesareresponsibleforawiderangeoftopicsinclud-
ingcomplianceandenterpriseriskandcybersecurityThisyear
hasseenchangesinboththetopicsonauditcommitteeagen-
dasandthewaysthatthecommitteemeetsanddetermines
itsagendaInthisforumpresentedinpartnershipwithKPMG
explorethekeyissuesforauditcommitteestodaymdashfromvirtual
meetingsandremoteauditstoauditcommitteeeffectiveness
inthisrapidlychangingoperatingenvironmentSessiontopics
include
bull howtheauditcommitteersquosrolehaschangedandwhat
continuedchangesauditcommitteemembersandchairs
shouldexpect
bull afiresidechatfromaprominentCFOaboutwherethe
worldandauditoversightmaybeheadedinthemonths
tocomeand
bull interactivesmallgroupdiscussionsonhowauditcommit-
teesareplayingaroleinESGoversight
Seefullagendawithsessiondescriptions
Strategy and Risk Committee ForumOctober21|1100am-200pmEDT
ThisforumpresentedinpartnershipwithMarshampMcLennan
Coswillbevaluabletobothstrategycommitteeandriskcom-
mitteemembersThissessionisdesignedtoprovideinsights
andtoolstohelpovercomethechallengesthesecommittees
mayfaceinanincreasinglycomplexenvironmentStrategy
committeememberswillbeequippedwithtoolstostrength-
enstrategydevelopmentandriskcommitteememberswill
receivetoolstheycanusetomitigatetherisksfacingtheir
organizationBothstrategydevelopmentandriskmitigation
arecomplexchallengingtopicsthisforumwilldiscussanum-
beroftheleadingpracticesinthisspacetohelpdirectorscut
throughsomeofthatcomplexitySessiontopicsinclude
bull thefutureoftheworkforceandhowacceleratingtrends
impacttalentoversightandrequirerenewedoversightin
theboardroom
bull evolvingDampOliabilityandtheboardrsquosroleinoverseeing
climate-relatedrisksand
bull howboardscanapplylessonslearnedfrom2020tobetter
governthroughoverlappingcrisesandimprovedecision
making
Seefullagendawithsessiondescriptions
Compensation Committee ForumOctober29|1100am-200pmEDT
ThisforumpresentedinpartnershipwithPearlMeyerad-
dressesnewchallengesfacingthecompensationcommittee
includingtheimpactsofthecurrentglobaldisruptionandcivil
unrestthroughtheendof2020andbeyondAlmost30per-
centofemployeeanddirectorrespondentsreportedthattheir
companieshavereducedorfrozenbasesalariesforexecutives
thusfarthroughtheCOVID-19pandemicaccordingtoaPearl
MeyersurveyconductedinlateMayThisforumwilltouchon
thepointswherediversityequityandinclusioninitiativesmay
fitintocompensationplansaswellasexaminetheeffectsof
thenovelcoronavirusoncompensationtrendstoensurethe
compensationcommitteersquoscontinuedeffectivenessthrough
turbulenttimesSessiontopicsinclude
bull thecurrentandfuturestateofexecutivecompensation
suchastheuseofdiscretionandgoalsettingfor2021
bull thebroadeningmandateofthecompensationcommittee
andhowboardsarecontendingwithscopecreepand
bull interactivesmallgroupdiscussionsbetweenfellowcom-
pensationcommitteemembers
Seefullagendawithsessiondescriptions
Nominating and Governance Committee ForumNovember9|1100am-200pmEST
Howshouldthenominatingandgovernancecommitteego
aboutrecruitingandonboardingthecompanyrsquosnextchiefex-
ecutiveinavirtualenvironmentInlightofCOVID-19mdashandthe
possibilityofleadersgettingsickretiringearlyorleavingthe
organizationforotherreasonsmdashwhatarethebestpracticesyou
VIRTUAL NACD SUMMIT 202013
shouldconsiderinstitutingtoplanforCEOandboardmember
successionWhatcanandshouldthecommitteedowhencer-
tainboardmembersortheCEOshowthemselvestobeunfit
fortheirrolesHowcanthecommitteebettersupportdiversi-
tyofleadershipequityandpracticesthatencourageinclu-
sionacrosstheorganizationWiththesequestionsandmore
swirlinginthemindsofnominatingandgovernancecommittee
membersthisforumpresentedinpartnershipwithHeidrickamp
Struggleswillhelpdirectorsproactivelymeetevolvingboard
responsibilitieswithnewgovernanceinsightsthatstrengthen
theboardandthecompanySessiontopicsinclude
bull howdirectorscanbestworkwiththeCEOandtheC-suite
tocarrycompaniesthroughcrises
bull newbestpracticesinCEOsuccessionplanningand
bull theroleofthenomgovcommitteeincreatingtrustwithin
theboardroom
Seefullagendawithsessiondescriptions
VIRTUAL NACD SUMMIT 202012
bull howtodecidewhichmetricstousetoassessandmonitor
cyberriskand
bull therisksandbenefitsofestablishingacyber-riskoversight
committeeonyourboard
Seefullagendawithsessiondescriptions
BOARD COMMITTEE FORUMS
NACD member-exclusive programming offered at
$555session
Audit Committee ForumOctober15|1100am-200pmEDT
NACDrsquosannualsurveysconfirmthatformanyboardsaudit
committeesareresponsibleforawiderangeoftopicsinclud-
ingcomplianceandenterpriseriskandcybersecurityThisyear
hasseenchangesinboththetopicsonauditcommitteeagen-
dasandthewaysthatthecommitteemeetsanddetermines
itsagendaInthisforumpresentedinpartnershipwithKPMG
explorethekeyissuesforauditcommitteestodaymdashfromvirtual
meetingsandremoteauditstoauditcommitteeeffectiveness
inthisrapidlychangingoperatingenvironmentSessiontopics
include
bull howtheauditcommitteersquosrolehaschangedandwhat
continuedchangesauditcommitteemembersandchairs
shouldexpect
bull afiresidechatfromaprominentCFOaboutwherethe
worldandauditoversightmaybeheadedinthemonths
tocomeand
bull interactivesmallgroupdiscussionsonhowauditcommit-
teesareplayingaroleinESGoversight
Seefullagendawithsessiondescriptions
Strategy and Risk Committee ForumOctober21|1100am-200pmEDT
ThisforumpresentedinpartnershipwithMarshampMcLennan
Coswillbevaluabletobothstrategycommitteeandriskcom-
mitteemembersThissessionisdesignedtoprovideinsights
andtoolstohelpovercomethechallengesthesecommittees
mayfaceinanincreasinglycomplexenvironmentStrategy
committeememberswillbeequippedwithtoolstostrength-
enstrategydevelopmentandriskcommitteememberswill
receivetoolstheycanusetomitigatetherisksfacingtheir
organizationBothstrategydevelopmentandriskmitigation
arecomplexchallengingtopicsthisforumwilldiscussanum-
beroftheleadingpracticesinthisspacetohelpdirectorscut
throughsomeofthatcomplexitySessiontopicsinclude
bull thefutureoftheworkforceandhowacceleratingtrends
impacttalentoversightandrequirerenewedoversightin
theboardroom
bull evolvingDampOliabilityandtheboardrsquosroleinoverseeing
climate-relatedrisksand
bull howboardscanapplylessonslearnedfrom2020tobetter
governthroughoverlappingcrisesandimprovedecision
making
Seefullagendawithsessiondescriptions
Compensation Committee ForumOctober29|1100am-200pmEDT
ThisforumpresentedinpartnershipwithPearlMeyerad-
dressesnewchallengesfacingthecompensationcommittee
includingtheimpactsofthecurrentglobaldisruptionandcivil
unrestthroughtheendof2020andbeyondAlmost30per-
centofemployeeanddirectorrespondentsreportedthattheir
companieshavereducedorfrozenbasesalariesforexecutives
thusfarthroughtheCOVID-19pandemicaccordingtoaPearl
MeyersurveyconductedinlateMayThisforumwilltouchon
thepointswherediversityequityandinclusioninitiativesmay
fitintocompensationplansaswellasexaminetheeffectsof
thenovelcoronavirusoncompensationtrendstoensurethe
compensationcommitteersquoscontinuedeffectivenessthrough
turbulenttimesSessiontopicsinclude
bull thecurrentandfuturestateofexecutivecompensation
suchastheuseofdiscretionandgoalsettingfor2021
bull thebroadeningmandateofthecompensationcommittee
andhowboardsarecontendingwithscopecreepand
bull interactivesmallgroupdiscussionsbetweenfellowcom-
pensationcommitteemembers
Seefullagendawithsessiondescriptions
Nominating and Governance Committee ForumNovember9|1100am-200pmEST
Howshouldthenominatingandgovernancecommitteego
aboutrecruitingandonboardingthecompanyrsquosnextchiefex-
ecutiveinavirtualenvironmentInlightofCOVID-19mdashandthe
possibilityofleadersgettingsickretiringearlyorleavingthe
organizationforotherreasonsmdashwhatarethebestpracticesyou
VIRTUAL NACD SUMMIT 202013
shouldconsiderinstitutingtoplanforCEOandboardmember
successionWhatcanandshouldthecommitteedowhencer-
tainboardmembersortheCEOshowthemselvestobeunfit
fortheirrolesHowcanthecommitteebettersupportdiversi-
tyofleadershipequityandpracticesthatencourageinclu-
sionacrosstheorganizationWiththesequestionsandmore
swirlinginthemindsofnominatingandgovernancecommittee
membersthisforumpresentedinpartnershipwithHeidrickamp
Struggleswillhelpdirectorsproactivelymeetevolvingboard
responsibilitieswithnewgovernanceinsightsthatstrengthen
theboardandthecompanySessiontopicsinclude
bull howdirectorscanbestworkwiththeCEOandtheC-suite
tocarrycompaniesthroughcrises
bull newbestpracticesinCEOsuccessionplanningand
bull theroleofthenomgovcommitteeincreatingtrustwithin
theboardroom
Seefullagendawithsessiondescriptions
VIRTUAL NACD SUMMIT 202013
shouldconsiderinstitutingtoplanforCEOandboardmember
successionWhatcanandshouldthecommitteedowhencer-
tainboardmembersortheCEOshowthemselvestobeunfit
fortheirrolesHowcanthecommitteebettersupportdiversi-
tyofleadershipequityandpracticesthatencourageinclu-
sionacrosstheorganizationWiththesequestionsandmore
swirlinginthemindsofnominatingandgovernancecommittee
membersthisforumpresentedinpartnershipwithHeidrickamp
Struggleswillhelpdirectorsproactivelymeetevolvingboard
responsibilitieswithnewgovernanceinsightsthatstrengthen
theboardandthecompanySessiontopicsinclude
bull howdirectorscanbestworkwiththeCEOandtheC-suite
tocarrycompaniesthroughcrises
bull newbestpracticesinCEOsuccessionplanningand
bull theroleofthenomgovcommitteeincreatingtrustwithin
theboardroom
Seefullagendawithsessiondescriptions