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.

Thought Leadership Session Presented by Emera

1:15 - 2:15 PM AT

Programming to be announced.

Thought Leadership Session Presented by KPMG

2:15 - 3:15 PM AT

Programming to be announced.

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.

Schedule Overview

June 1, 2026: Pre-conference Events | 2:00–7:00 PM

June 2, 2026: Conference Programming | 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM

  • Morning Networking & Breakfast – 7:30–8:30 AM
  • Networking Break – 10:15–10:45 AM
  • Lunch and Keynote – 12:00–1:00 PM
  • Dessert & Networking – 1:00–1:30 PM
  • Networking Break – 2:30–3:00 PM
  • Fellowship Awards Gala – 6:00–9:30 PM

June 3, 2026: Post-conference Experiences | 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Sponsors

The ICD welcomes your participation as a sponsor of the 2026 National Director Conference & Fellowship Awards Gala and appreciates your organization’s commitment to good governance in Canada.

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