The Irish Court of Appeal (Court) has, for the first time, issued general guidance on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the litigation process.

‘What lies ahead for the future company secretary?’

As boards face faster change and sharper scrutiny, the Institute will champion the value of Chartered status, modernise the International Qualifying Programme and expand practical support on AI, data governance and cybersecurity.

The Governance 2026 conference brings together governance professionals and experts to share practical insights, new research and evolving priorities shaping the future of governance practice.

UK corporate boards must act swiftly to equip themselves for the challenges that lie ahead. Effective governance for AI is paramount. The main goal should be to foster AI adoption characterized by consistency, transparency, accountability, and openness.

74% of governance professionals are concerned about the accuracy of AI-generated content in corporate reporting, according to new research from The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland (CGIUKI).

The EU AI Act continued to move rapidly from law on paper to law in practice in recent weeks, with significant developments at both European and national level. This briefing summarises the key milestones.

A new report reveals that an attack on the US company Hugging Face by OpenAI agents was far more serious than first thought.

Two-thirds of governance professionals report rising influence, but many say resource and recognition have not kept pace. The Governance Market Survey 2026: The reality of the role, produced by The Core Partnership in partnership with the Institute, draws on responses from 971 governance professionals across listed companies, financial services, private businesses, charities and the wider not-for-profit sector.