Agenda

This year's conference will discuss how boards can apply agility, foresight, and purpose to strengthen strategy and resilience amid rapid global shifts. Each session is designed to help directors translate forward-looking governance principles into action.

Conference Scheduling

June 1: Pre-conference Events

Explore insightful events and peer-to-peer networking.

ICD.D Director Dilemma Luncheon

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM AT

Engage with fellow ICD.D designation holders and gain new perspectives and insights by participating in an interactive Director Dilemma session.

A Conversation with Emera CEO & Board Chair presented by Emera

1:15 - 2:15 PM AT

Programming to be announced.

Beyond Compliance: Aligning Board and Risk Management Priorities presented by KPMG

2:15 - 3:15 PM AT

Discover how Boards can outpace evolving risks by embedding a strategic lens when addressing the intertwined challenges of global economic/geopolitical pressures, sustainability (ESG), and cybersecurity, with actionable strategies to strengthen governance and build resilience.

Innovation in Action: Discover the PIER

3:30 - 5:00 PM AT

Step inside The PIER, Canada’s first supply chain living lab, and gain direct insight into how innovation informs trade infrastructure, capital investment, and national economic resilience.

Opening Reception at the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21

5:30 - 7:30 PM AT

Join us on Halifax’s iconic waterfront at the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 for an East Coast Kitchen Party filled with local cuisine, vibrant music, and Atlantic hospitality.