Events

Hosted by Pinsent Masons in Edinburgh, the Chartered Governance Institute Scotland Conference 2026 will take place on 10 November. This is the premier annual gathering for company secretaries, governance professionals and business leaders in Scotland.

Many governance professionals and leaders work across both corporate and charitable settings, bringing valuable perspectives from each. In this Trustee Week fireside chat, we will explore the similarities and differences between company boards and trustee boards, reflecting on what each can learn from the other.

Join Mercator® by Citco and The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland for an evening panel discussion exploring the practical realities of managing risk across global corporate structures.

Effective boards require more than technical expertise. They rely on the right mix of skills, behaviours, perspectives and participation to make sound decisions and fulfil their responsibilities. This flagship Trustee Week webinar will explore the findings of CGIUKI's Modern Trustee research and consider what organisations can do to build stronger, more inclusive and more effective boards.

Join The Chartered Governance Institute and Diligent on 11 November 2026 for a practical discussion on governance readiness, blind spots and what it takes to close the gap between board confidence and genuine oversight capability.  

What does effective trusteeship look like in today's governance environment? As part of Trustee Week 2026, join us for an informal fireside conversation with an experienced trustee who has led and served boards across a range of organisations. This session will explore the realities of modern trusteeship, including the opportunities, responsibilities and challenges facing trustees today.

To commemorate this years graduate success, we will be hosting the CGI Irish Region Graduation and Membership Ceremony on Thursday 12th November 2026.

Notice is hereby given that the 45th Annual General Meeting of the Irish Region

The CGI Irish Regional Council is delighted to invite you to the annual members’ lunch taking place directly after the AGM.

The Sports Governance Academy (SGA) annual conference will be held in Leeds this November

The Employment Rights Act 2025 introduces a range of updates designed to strengthen workplace protections and modernise employer responsibilities. This webinar will give governance professionals a clear, high level overview of the key changes and what they mean for organisational oversight.

The Board Evaluation Lab is a hands on, in person workshop for governance professionals, board members and other senior leaders who want to elevate their board’s effectiveness.