ESG Center 2019 Annual Governance Meeting - Agenda

Agenda

9:00-9:30. Registration and Networking Breakfast

9:30-9:45. Welcome Remarks & Round-Robin Introductions

9:45-10:45. Economic Risks & Responses [Panel & Discussion]

How can companies effectively deal with today’s major economic risks, such as labor shortages, economic downturns, and trade wars? How can you successfully engage your board and other stakeholders in responding to these risks? And how do you best communicate about the steps being taken to mitigate such risks? 

10:45-11:00. Break

11:00-12:00. Technological Risks & Responses [Panel & Discussion]

What are today’s disruptive technologies that you need to know about, and how can companies successfully respond to technological risks? What is the role of the board after a disruptive technology has entered the market, and how do you engage your stakeholders in addressing these risks?      

12:00-1:15. Networking Lunch

1:15-2:15. Human Capital-Related Reputational Risks & Responses [Panel & Discussion]

How can companies stay on top of major human capital-related risks, including corporate culture and misconduct-related issues? How do you effectively involve your board on these risks, and how should the board respond? How can you build back your company’s reputation after a crisis occurs?

2:15-3:15. Public Policy Risks & Responses [Panel & Discussion]

How can companies effectively deal with federal, state, and global public policy changes and risks, from national security and trade disputes to Brexit? How can you engage your board and other stakeholders in addressing these risks? How do you communicate about the steps being taken to mitigate these risks?    

3:15-3:30. Break

3:30-4:00. Other Key Risks Facing Companies [Discussion]

What are other key risks companies are facing today, and what risks are they likely to face in the future? What should boards do now to prepare for them  

4:00-5:00. Onboarding an Activist: Impact & Best Practices [Panel & Discussion]

What issues are activist-supported directors bringing onto boards? When an activist-supported director joins your board, what are the immediate next steps and how do you ensure a smooth transition? How do you communicate with other directors, management, employees, investors, and others during the onboarding process and thereafter? 

5:00-5:15. Closing Remarks

5:15-6:00. Networking Reception