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  • November
    18 - 19
    2026
  • Hotel Montcalm Mayfair
    Inaugural Session
    Day-long Plenary Sessions
    Golden Peacock Awards Nite Banquet

 
  • November
    20
    2026
  • House of Lords UK Parliament
    ‘Global Business Meet’
    & Welcome Luncheon

 
  • November
    21
    2026
  • Special Session at:
    University of Westminster (UK)

Title Partner

Tristar
  • Chief Guest

    Kanishka  

    The Rt Hon Kanishka Narayan, MP

    Hon'ble Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Cabinet Office and Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade
    Govt. of UK

  • Keynote Address

    Kanishka  

    Eugene Mayne

    Founder & Group CEO
    Tristar Group
    UAE

Highlights from the Previous Edition
A visual showcase of the highlights and key moments from the 2025 Annual London Global Convention

Recognitions & Felicitations - 2026

  • IOD
  • IOD
  • IOD
  • IOD

Distinguished Speakers
over the years

  • Vikram

    H. E. Vikram Doraiswami, IFS

    the then Indian High Commissioner to the UK

  • Marland

    The Rt. Hon. Lord Jonathan Marland

    Chairman
    Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council and former UK Minister and PM's Trade Envoy

  • Clement

    Lord Clement-Jones CBE

    LibDem House of Lords spokesperson for Science
    Innovation and Technology
    UK

  • Alok

    The Rt. Hon. Sir Alok Sharma, KCMG, MP

    former President of COP26 & Member of Parliament for Reading West
    Govt. of UK

  • Paul

    Hon. Paul Scully MP

    former Minister for London and Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Minister for Tech and the Digital Economy)
    Govt. of UK

  • Clementi

    Sir. David Clementi

    former Chairman
    BBC-The British Broadcasting Corporation, UK

  • Marshall

    Dr. Marshall Goldsmith

    Executive Coach
    Leadership Thought Leader
    #1 NYT Bestselling Author
    USA

  • Nagaraju

    M. Nagaraju, IAS

    Secretary
    Dept. of Financial Services
    Ministry of Finance
    India

  • Shallu

    Shallu Jindal

    Chairperson
    JSPL Foundation & Director on the Board, Jindal Steel
    India

  • Vivek

    Dr. Vivek Lall

    Chief Executive
    General Atomics Global Corporation
    USA

  • Baroness

    The Baroness Verma

    Global Chair
    Advisory Council
    Institute of Directors, India
    Member of the House of Lords and Former Minister, International Development and Energy
    & Climate Change
    Govt. of UK

  • Tayeb

    Dr. Tayeb Kamali

    Global Chairman - UAE & Gulf
    Institute of Directors, India
    Chairman, Board of the Trustees
    Abu Dhabi School of Management
    UAE

  • Tim

    Tim Jones CBE

    former Director
    Tata Limited
    UK

  • Kay

    Sir John Anderson Kay, CBE

    Author, Columnist and Britain's leading Economist
    UK

  • Mark

    Prof. Mark E. Smith, CBE

    President & Vice Chancellor
    University of Southampton
    UK

  • Sergei

    Prof. Sergei Guriev

    Dean
    London Business School
    UK

  • Charlie

    Prof. Charlie Jeffery, CBE

    Vice-Chancellor & President
    University of York
    UK

  • Likierman

    Prof. Sir Andrew Likierman

    Prof. of Management Practice & Former Dean
    London Business School
    UK

  • Praveen

    Praveen Pardeshi, IAS (Retd.)

    Chief Economic Advisor to Hon. CM Maharashtra & Chief Executive Officer
    Maharashtra Institution for Transformation (MITRA)
    India

  • Kate

    Kate Thornley

    Chief Negotiator
    UK-India FTA
    Department for Business and Trade
    Govt. of UK

  • Martin

    Martin Wolf, CBE

    Chief Economics Commentator
    Financial Times
    UK

  • Venu

    Venu Lambu

    Chief Executive Officer & MD
    LTIMindtree
    UK

  • Sushma

    Dr. Sushma Paul Berlia

    Chairman
    Apeejay Stya &
    Svran Group and Chancellor
    Apeejay Stya University
    India

  • Chigurupati

    Dr. Krishna Prasad Chigurupati

    Chairman & MD
    Granules India Ltd.

  • Manoj

    Manoj Jain

    Chairman & Managing Director
    Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)

  • Puneet

    Puneet Chhatwal

    Chief Executive Officer & MD
    The Indian Hotels Company Limited
    UK

  • Helen

    Helen Brand, OBE

    Chief Executive
    ACCA
    UK

  • Bilimoria

    Lord Karan Bilimoria, CBE, DL, FCA

    Hon'ble Member at
    the House of Lords
    Founder & Chairman
    Cobra Beer Partnership Ltd.
    UK

  • Velrasu

    P. Velrasu, IAS

    CEO
    Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation Limited
    India

  • Girija

    Girija Subramanian

    Chairman cum MD
    The New India Assurance Co Limited
    India

  • Raghav

    Raghav Singhal

    Managing Director & CEO
    ICICI Bank
    UK PLC

  • Kirloskar

    Alok S. Kirloskar

    Managing Director
    SPP Pumps Limited &
    MD, Kirloskar Brothers
    International B.V.UK

  • Karia

    Vijay Karia

    Chairman and Managing Director
    Ravin Group of Companies
    India

  • George

    Dr. Angelo George

    Chief Executive Officer
    Bisleri International
    India

  • Terry

    Terry Heymann

    Chief Financial Officer
    World Gold Council
    UK

  • Thompson

    Dr. Mark C. Thompson

    Chairman & Founder
    Chief Executive Alliance
    USA

  • Mohit

    Mohit Ralhan

    Global CEO & MD
    TIW Capital Group
    Dubai

    among a host of others.

Supporting Partners

ICMAI ICSI FICCIFLO LALCAP
Dubai Quality Group MCDGI BFIN

Media Partner

Republic Media Network

About the Convention

The Institute of Directors (IOD), India, has had a long-standing presence in the UK, hosting the annual ‘London Global Convention’ on Corporate Governance & Sustainability along with the ‘Global Business Meet’ at the House of Lords for the past 25 years. These annual meetings in London have been increasingly successful, typically attracting around 500+ delegates.

This year, the ‘2026 Annual London Global Convention’ and ‘Global Business Meet’ will be held from November 18-21, 2026, in London. During the convention, the famed Golden Peacock Awards for Corporate Governance, Sustainability, ESG, and Risk Management for the year 2026 will be conferred upon some of the best-performing organizations and leaders at a special glittering ceremony and banquet.

The annual convention in London is an exclusive forum that will bring together Government Officials, and Business and Industry Leaders from various parts of the world along with a large number of IOD India & Global Members.

Key Highlights

  •  

    Engage with over 500 global business leaders, board experts, government officials, and top executives.

  •  

    Discuss and debate pressing issues, including climate change, AI, the global economy, and the impact of worldwide elections.

  •  

    Network with peers and forge new connections over morning coffee and evening cocktails.

  •  

    Attend a special glittering business ceremony and banquet where the Golden Peacock Awards will be conferred.

  •  

    Special Business Session at the House of Lords, UK Parliament

Registration Details
Seats are Limited and Subject to Availability at the Time of Confirmation

  4 Day - Convention Highlights

Network with global leaders, policymakers, and experts from business, industries, and government & Gain access to world-class case study presentations.

  Four Days of Information-Packed, Interactive Sessions

• Top technical speakers and renowned board experts loaded with professional experience from across industries and geographies.
• Learn best practices and gain insights from well performing global companies through business case study presentations.

  Special Sessions:

• Special High-Level Sit-Down Luncheon and Global Business Meet at the House of Lords, UK Parliament.
• Special Golden Peacock Awards Felicitation Ceremony & Sit Down Banquet.
• Special Session at the University of Westminster

  Networking Opportunities:

• Meet & greet the winners of the Golden Peacock Awards in ‘Corporate Governance', ‘ESG’, ‘Risk Management’, and ‘Sustainability'.
• Business Networking sessions.

  • IOD Members (Active)
    Exclusive Complimentary participation applies to the main convention all sessions on 18th, 19th and 21st Nov.

    Note: Separate passes will be required for the House of Lords session on 20th Nov, subject to limited availability.

  • Delegate / Non-Member fee
    INR 48,500 / GBP 450 / USD 550

  • Accompanying Spouse fee
    INR 30,500 / GBP 250 / USD 350

    ** Above mentioned fees are inclusive of all Taxes

 Register Online

Partnership Opportunities & Benefits

  • Increase Your Reach and Exposure  

    Generate Strong Leads  

    Networking and Relationship Building  

  • handshake
  •   Deliver Great ROI

      Enhance Business Opportunities

      Long Term Collaboration Opportunities

Roll of Honour
over the years

Glimpses
from the Past Events

Testimonials

A Report on
2025 IOD's London Global Convention

Golden Peacock Awards

04-07 Nov 2025, London (UK)

  Event Page

Note: The Institute of Directors (IOD) reserves the right to cancel, postpone, or reschedule the conference at any time, with or without prior notice and at its sole discretion, without assigning any reason. The right of admission is reserved.
Disclaimer: The views, thoughts and opinions expressed by the speakers at IOD events are their own & do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the organizing committee, associated entities, or the Institute of Directors, India. The content of the speeches is intended for informational purposes only and should not be construed as professional advice. The IOD or the organizers do not assume any responsibility or liability for any decisions made or actions taken based on the information provided during the event. Attendees are encouraged to seek independent advice before making any decisions.
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  • Date
    IOD

    (Saturday) January 23rd 2027
    0900 hrs to 20:30 hrs

  • Venue
    IOD

    Hotel The LaLiT Ashok
    Bengaluru

    IOD
  • Theme
    IOD

    Boards at a Turning Point:
    Leading Enterprises through a New Era

Title Partner

Knowledge Partner

ACCA

Indoor Air Quality Partner

AAF

Media Partner

Republic Media Network

Recognitions & Felicitations

  • Driving Excellence Award


    IODGLOBAL Driving Excellence Award for Leadership (IDEAL)

  • IOD Global


    IOD Life Members

Distinguished Speakers
In the Previous Editions of the National Convention Series on 'Boards' held in Chennai and Mumbai

  • Lalit

    Hon'ble Justice Uday U. Lalit

    Chairman
    Institute of Directors
    former Chief Justice of India

  • Awasthi

    Hon'ble Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi

    Vice-Chairman
    Institute of Directors
    Judicial Member
    Lokpal of India
    former Chairperson
    Law Commission of India

  • Rajendra

    Thiru. Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar

    Hon'ble Governor of Tamil Nadu

  • Dinesh

    Hon'ble Justice P. S. Dinesh Kumar

    Chairman & Hon'ble Presiding Officer
    Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT)
    former Chief Justice of
    High Court of Karnataka

  • Venkataramanan

    Thiru P. Venkataramanan

    Minister for Food
    and Civil Supplies
    Government of Tamil Nadu

  • Anbalagan

    Dr. P. Anbalagan, IAS

    Secretary
    Industries Department
    Govt. of Maharashtra

  • Tukaram

    Tukaram Mundhe, IAS

    Commissioner
    Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
    Government of Maharashtra

  • Sameeran

    Dr. G.S. Sameeran, IAS

    Commissioner
    Greater Chennai Corporation

  • Eugene

    Eugene Mayne

    Founder & Group CEO
    Tristar Group
    UAE

  • Jhingran

    Smita Jhingran, IRS (Retd.)

    Whole Time Member
    National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA)

  • Subba

    U. Subba Rao

    General Manager
    Southern Railway

  • Balaji

    Balaji Nagabhushan

    Group Chief Administrative Officer
    Tristar Group
    UAE

  • Vijay

    Vijay Karia

    Chairman and Managing Director
    Ravin Group of Companies
    India

  • Niranjan

    Dr. Niranjan Hiranandani

    Co-Founder & MD
    Hiranandani Group

  • Gautam

    Gautam Thakur

    Chairman
    Saraswat Co-operative Bank Ltd.

  • Pooja

    Pooja Anant Bajaj

    Executive Director
    CSR ESG and
    Board Director
    Bajaj Electricals Limited
    Serves on the Boards of Bajel Projects Ltd. & Indef Manufacturing Ltd.

  • Sankaranarayanan

    Sankaranarayanan Padmanabhan

    Chairman
    Tata Chemicals Limited and
    Rallis India Limited

  • Santosh

    Santosh Kumar Singh

    Chief Sustainability Officer
    Larsen & Toubro Limited

  • Ravichandran

    Ravichandran Purushothaman

    President
    Danfoss Industries
    India

  • Usha

    Usha Subramaniam

    Country President
    Grundfos India Pvt. Ltd.

    among a host of others.

Glimpses from National Convention Series on "Boards"

Held in Chennai

Held in Mumbai

About the Convention

Today, boardrooms stand at the crossroads of unprecedented change and opportunity. As organisations navigate a rapidly evolving global landscape, the role of boards has never been more strategic in shaping resilient, responsible, and globally competitive enterprises. Responding to the growing aspirations of the IOD Global Boardroom Community, the Institute of Directors (IOD), India, in partnership with TRISTAR Group (UAE) as the Title Partner, has launched the prestigious TRISTAR–IOD National Convention Series on 'Boards' (2026–27) across India's leading metropolitan cities.

Upon the resounding success of the Inaugural Convention in Chennai, this landmark initiative seeks to bring together directors, board leaders, policymakers, regulators, industry experts, and governance professionals to deliberate on the evolving challenges and opportunities shaping the boardrooms of the future next in Bengaluru.

The Convention will honour distinguished IODGlobal Driving Excellence Award for Leadership (IDEAL) winners and IOD Life Members for their contribution to corporate governance and leadership excellence followed by a Banquet Dinner.

Who Should Attend

The Convention is ideal for board members, independent directors, and chairpersons, along with CEOs, Managing Directors, CFOs, and CXOs across sectors. It is especially relevant for leaders from banks, NBFCs, insurance companies, and capital market institutions focusing on financial governance and regulatory compliance. Regulators, policymakers, and government representatives will also benefit from the discussions. Additionally, audit committee members, risk and compliance professionals, ESG and sustainability leaders, and technology heads will gain valuable insights. Legal professionals, will find the Convention highly relevant.

Convention Highlights

The programme brings together high-impact plenary sessions, engaging fireside chats, and cross-sector discussions spanning global world order, finance, governance, technology, and sustainability. It offers practical insights into emerging boardroom priorities, encourages interactive audience engagement, and includes focused dialogues on high-growth enterprises. Participants also benefit from valuable networking opportunities and a special segment recognizing excellence in leadership and corporate governance.

Key Deliberations

  •  

    Strengthening board accountability and governance frameworks in line with evolving regulatory expectations, particularly across financial markets, audit practices, and supervisory engagement.

  •  

    Enhancing board oversight of financial performance, capital allocation, risk governance, and compliance within the banking and broader financial sector.

  •  

    Integrating ESG principles and sustainable finance into board strategy, with a focus on climate risk, energy transition, and responsible business practices.

  •  

    Governing digital transformation through robust oversight of data privacy, cybersecurity, AI-driven innovation, and emerging technology risks.

Panel Topics

  •  

    Boards at the Helm: Building resilient governance frameworks for long-term value creation

  •  

    Boards Without Borders: Leading Enterprises Across Markets, Cultures & Geographies

  •  

    Independent Directors: The Conscience and Compass of the Board

  •  

    ESG, Climate & Responsible Growth: From Compliance Imperative to Boardroom Strategy

  •  

    The Intelligent Board: Governing AI, Technology, Cyber Risk Technology-Led Transformation

  •  

    The Trust Dividend: Building Institutions That Endure

For Registration

  •   Open to IOD Members
    & Non-Members

  •   For IOD Members:
    Complimentary (Active)

  •   For Non IOD Members: Rs.7000/- (inclusive of GST)

  •   For Overseas Participants: (USD) $100/- (inclusive of GST)

  •   Pre-registration required; walk-in registration not available

  Register Online

Partnership Opportunities & Benefits

  • Increase Your Reach and Exposure  

    Generate Strong Leads  

    Networking and Relationship Building  

  • handshake
  •   Deliver Great ROI

      Enhance Business Opportunities

      Long Term Collaboration Opportunities

Note: The Institute of Directors (IOD) reserves the right to cancel, postpone, or reschedule the conference at any time, with or without prior notice and at its sole discretion, without assigning any reason. The right of admission is reserved.
Disclaimer: The views, thoughts and opinions expressed by the speakers at IOD events are their own & do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the organizing committee, associated entities, or the Institute of Directors, India. The content of the speeches is intended for informational purposes only and should not be construed as professional advice. The IOD or the organizers do not assume any responsibility or liability for any decisions made or actions taken based on the information provided during the event. Attendees are encouraged to seek independent advice before making any decisions.
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  • Date

    February , 12 - 13, 2027
    (Friday - Saturday)

  • venue

    Hotel Taj Lands End
    Mumbai (INDIA)

  • Theme

    The Boardroom Business Case for CSR and ESG: From Compliance to Competitive Advantage

Glimpses of the Event
A visual showcase of the highlights and key moments from
the 20th International Conference on Corporate Social Responsibility - 2026

IOD

Recognitions & Felicitations

 
 
 
  • IOD
  • IOD
  • IOD

Distinguished Guests and Eminent Speakers
over the years

 
 
 
  • Radhakrishnan  

     
    H.E. Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan

    Hon'ble Vice President of India
    (the then Hon'ble Governor of Maharashtra)

  • Anurag  

     
    Anurag Singh Thakur

    Hon'ble Member of Parliament
    (Lok Sabha)
    former Cabinet Minister
    Government of India

  • Meghwal  

     
    Arjun Ram Meghwal

    Hon'ble Union Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs and Culture
    Government of India

  • Tuhin  

     
    Tuhin Kanta Pandey, IAS

    Chairman
    SEBI - Securities and
    Exchange Board of India

  • Praveen  

     
    Praveen Pardeshi, IAS

    Chief Economic Advisor to
    Hon. CM Maharashtra &
    Chief Executive Officer
    Maharashtra Institution for Transformation (MITRA)

  • Mervyn  

     
    Prof. (Judge) Mervyn E. King SC

    Chairman
    King Committee on
    Corporate Governance
    Chair Emeritus, IIRC & GRI
    former Judge
    Supreme Court of South Africa

  • Sujata  

     
    Sujata Saunik, IAS (Retd.)

    former Chief Secretary
    Government of Maharashtra

  • Manoj  

     
    Manoj Joshi, IAS

    Secretary
    Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India

  • Arvind  

     
    Arvind Singh, IAS

    Secretary
    Ministry of Tourism
    Government of India

  • Mahajan  

     
    Vini Mahajan, IAS

    Former Secretary
    Ministry of Jal Shakti
    (Drinking Water & Sanitation)
    Government of India

  • Vivek  

     
    Vivek Kumar Dewangan, IAS

    Chairman & Managing Director
    REC Limited

  • Rao  

     
    G. M. Rao

    G. M. Rao
    Founder & Group Chairman
    GMR Group

  • Manoj  

     
    Manoj Mittal

    Chairman & Managing Director
    SIDBI

  • Neerja  

     
    Dr. Neerja Birla

    Founder & Chairperson
    Aditya Birla Education Trust

  • Niranjan  

     
    Dr. Niranjan Hiranandani

    Co-Founder & MD
    Hiranandani Group

  • Sanjay  

     
    Sanjay Kumar Singh, IAS (Retd.)

    Director
    Strategy & External Relations
    Jindal Steel
    and former Secretary
    Ministry of Steel
    Government of India

  • Bhatt  

     
    O. P. Bhatt

    former Chairman
    State Bank of India
    & Independent Director on
    Multiple Boards

  • Roopwant  

     
    Roopwant Singh, IAS

    Managing Director
    Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation Ltd. (GMDC)

  • Sanjeev  

     
    Sanjeev Jaiswal, IAS

    VP & CEO
    Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA), India

  • Gupta  

     
    O. P. Gupta, IAS

    Additional Chief Secretary
    Finance Department
    Government of Maharashtra

  • Anbalagan  

     
    Dr. P. Anbalagan, IAS

    Secretary
    Industries Department
    Government of Maharashtra

  • Sanjay  

     
    Dr. Sanjay Mukherjee, IAS

    Metropolitan Commissioner
    Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA)

  • Singhal  

     
    Vijay Singhal, IAS

    Vice Chairman & MD
    CIDCO

  • Ashwini  

     
    Ashwini Bhide, IAS

    Managing Director
    Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Limited

  • Loknath  

     
    Loknath Behera, IPS

    Managing Director
    Kochi Metro Rail Ltd.

  • Unmesh  

     
    Unmesh Sharad Wagh, IRS

    Chairman
    Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA)

  • Achim  

     
    H.E. Achim Fabig

    Consul General
    German Consulate General
    Mumbai

  • Alok  

     
    Alok Kumar Choudhary

    Managing Director
    State Bank of India

  • Lakshminarayanan  

     
    A.S. Lakshminarayanan

    former Managing Director & CEO
    Tata Communications Ltd.

  • Sundararaman  

     
    Sundararaman Ramamurthy

    Managing Director & CEO
    BSE Limited

  • Puneet  

     
    Puneet Chhatwal

    MD & CEO
    IHCL

  • Meenesh  

     
    Dr. Meenesh Shah

    Chairman
    National Dairy Development Board (NDDB)

  • Ovais  

     
    Ovais Sarmad

    Vice-Chair
    GHG Protocol Steering Committee
    former Deputy Executive Secretary
    UN Climate Change (UNFCCC)

  • Padmanabhan  

     
    Dr. Padmanabhan Raja Jaishankar

    Managing Director
    India Infrastructure Finance
    Company Ltd.

  • Kheruka  

     
    Pradeep Kheruka

    Chairman
    Borosil Renewables Ltd.

  • Navneet  

     
    Navneet Munot

    Managing Director & CEO
    HDFC Asset Management Co. Ltd.

  • Vijay  

     
    M. P. Vijay Kumar

    Executive Director & Group CFO
    Sify Technologies

  • Murali  

     
    Murali Vaidyanathan

    Senior President & Country Head
    Equitas Small Finance Bank Ltd.

  • Chalamalasetty  

     
    Anil Kumar Chalamalasetty

    Chief Executive & MD
    Greenko

  • Angelo  

     
    Dr. Angelo George

    CEO
    Bisleri International Pvt. Ltd.

  • Poddar  

     
    Pradeep Poddar

    Chairman
    Tasty Bite Eatables Ltd.

  • Prasanna  

     
    Prasanna Mohile

    Executive Board Member
    Pernod Ricard India
    National Head – Corporate Affairs

  • Roop  

     
    Roop Rashi, IA&AS

    CEO
    Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC)

  • Minda  

     
    Dr. Suman Minda

    Chairperson
    Suman Nirmal Minda Foundation
    Uno Minda Group

  • Chouksey  

     
    Dr. Shailendra Chouksey

    Whole Time Director
    J.K. Lakshmi Cement Ltd.

  • Maria  

     
    Maria Fladl

    First Counsellor
    (Trade and Sustainability)
    Delegation of the European Union
    New Delhi

  • Klimowski  

     
    Karen Klimowski

    Deputy Mission Director (Deputy Minister Counselor), USAID

  • 21

    Edition

  • 20+

    Countries

  • 500+

    Delegates

  • 100+

    Organizations

  • 40+

    Speakers

Non-Residential Registration Fee (Exclusive of all taxes) Indian Overseas
IOD Members Complimentary for IOD Members (Active)
Non IOD Members Rs. 15,000 + Taxes US$ 200
NGO's Rs. 10,000 + Taxes US$ 150

Partnership Opportunities & Benefits

 
 
 
  • Increase Your Reach and Exposure  

    Generate Strong Leads  

    Networking and Relationship Building  

  • handshake
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      Enhance Business Opportunities

      Long Term Collaboration Opportunities

IOD's Testimonials

 
 
 

Some of the Participating Organizations

 
 
 

A Report on
20thInternational Conference on CSR

Golden Peacock Awards

February 19th - 20th, 2026
Mumbai (INDIA)

Note: The Institute of Directors (IOD) reserves the right to cancel, postpone, or reschedule the conference at any time, with or without prior notice and at its sole discretion, without assigning any reason. The right of admission is reserved.
Disclaimer: The views, thoughts and opinions expressed by the speakers at IOD events are their own & do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the organizing committee, associated entities, or the Institute of Directors, India. The content of the speeches is intended for informational purposes only and should not be construed as professional advice. The IOD or the organizers do not assume any responsibility or liability for any decisions made or actions taken based on the information provided during the event. Attendees are encouraged to seek independent advice before making any decisions.
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  • Date
    IOD

    (Saturday) March 20th 2027
    0900 hrs to 20:30 hrs

  • Venue
    IOD

    Hotel Taj Deccan
    Hyderabad

    IOD
  • Theme
    IOD

    Unlocking Enterprise Potential:
    The Board's Strategic Role

Title Partner

Knowledge Partner

ACCA

Indoor Air Quality Partner

AAF

Media Partner

Republic Media Network

Recognitions & Felicitations

  • Driving Excellence Award


    IODGLOBAL Driving Excellence Award for Leadership (IDEAL)

  • IOD Global


    IOD Life Members

Distinguished Speakers
In the Previous Editions of the National Convention Series on 'Boards' held in Chennai and Mumbai

  • Lalit

    Hon'ble Justice Uday U. Lalit

    Chairman
    Institute of Directors
    former Chief Justice of India

  • Awasthi

    Hon'ble Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi

    Vice-Chairman
    Institute of Directors
    Judicial Member
    Lokpal of India
    former Chairperson
    Law Commission of India

  • Rajendra

    Thiru. Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar

    Hon'ble Governor of Tamil Nadu

  • Dinesh

    Hon'ble Justice P. S. Dinesh Kumar

    Chairman & Hon'ble Presiding Officer
    Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT)
    former Chief Justice of
    High Court of Karnataka

  • Venkataramanan

    Thiru P. Venkataramanan

    Minister for Food
    and Civil Supplies
    Government of Tamil Nadu

  • Anbalagan

    Dr. P. Anbalagan, IAS

    Secretary
    Industries Department
    Govt. of Maharashtra

  • Tukaram

    Tukaram Mundhe, IAS

    Commissioner
    Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
    Government of Maharashtra

  • Sameeran

    Dr. G.S. Sameeran, IAS

    Commissioner
    Greater Chennai Corporation

  • Eugene

    Eugene Mayne

    Founder & Group CEO
    Tristar Group
    UAE

  • Jhingran

    Smita Jhingran, IRS (Retd.)

    Whole Time Member
    National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA)

  • Subba

    U. Subba Rao

    General Manager
    Southern Railway

  • Balaji

    Balaji Nagabhushan

    Group Chief Administrative Officer
    Tristar Group
    UAE

  • Vijay

    Vijay Karia

    Chairman and Managing Director
    Ravin Group of Companies
    India

  • Niranjan

    Dr. Niranjan Hiranandani

    Co-Founder & MD
    Hiranandani Group

  • Gautam

    Gautam Thakur

    Chairman
    Saraswat Co-operative Bank Ltd.

  • Pooja

    Pooja Anant Bajaj

    Executive Director
    CSR ESG and
    Board Director
    Bajaj Electricals Limited
    Serves on the Boards of Bajel Projects Ltd. & Indef Manufacturing Ltd.

  • Sankaranarayanan

    Sankaranarayanan Padmanabhan

    Chairman
    Tata Chemicals Limited and
    Rallis India Limited

  • Santosh

    Santosh Kumar Singh

    Chief Sustainability Officer
    Larsen & Toubro Limited

  • Ravichandran

    Ravichandran Purushothaman

    President
    Danfoss Industries
    India

  • Usha

    Usha Subramaniam

    Country President
    Grundfos India Pvt. Ltd.

    among a host of others.

Glimpses from National Convention Series on "Boards"

Held in Chennai

Held in Mumbai

  • About the Convention

    Today, boardrooms stand at the crossroads of unprecedented change and opportunity. As organisations navigate a rapidly evolving global landscape, the role of boards has never been more strategic in shaping resilient, responsible, and globally competitive enterprises. Responding to the growing aspirations of the IOD Global Boardroom Community, the Institute of Directors (IOD), India, in partnership with TRISTAR Group (UAE) as the Title Partner, has launched the prestigious TRISTAR–IOD National Convention Series on 'Boards' (2026–27) across India's leading metropolitan cities.

    Upon the resounding success of the Inaugural Convention in Chennai, and the subsequent Convention in Mumbai, this landmark initiative seeks to bring together directors, board leaders, policymakers, regulators, industry experts, and governance professionals to deliberate on the evolving challenges and opportunities shaping the boardrooms of the future finally in Hyderabad.

    The Convention will honour distinguished IODGlobal Driving Excellence Award for Leadership (IDEAL) winners and IOD Life Members for their contribution to corporate governance and leadership excellence followed by a Banquet Dinner.

  • Who Should Attend

    The Convention is ideal for board members, independent directors, and chairpersons, along with CEOs, Managing Directors, CFOs, and CXOs across sectors. It is especially relevant for leaders from banks, NBFCs, insurance companies, and capital market institutions focusing on financial governance and regulatory compliance. Regulators, policymakers, and government representatives will also benefit from the discussions. Additionally, audit committee members, risk and compliance professionals, ESG and sustainability leaders, and technology heads will gain valuable insights. Legal professionals, will find the Convention highly relevant.

  • Convention Highlights

    The programme brings together high-impact plenary sessions, engaging fireside chats, and cross-sector discussions spanning global world order, finance, governance, technology, and sustainability. It offers practical insights into emerging boardroom priorities, encourages interactive audience engagement, and includes focused dialogues on high-growth enterprises. Participants also benefit from valuable networking opportunities and a special segment recognizing excellence in leadership and corporate governance.

Key Deliberations

  •  

    Strengthening board accountability and governance frameworks in line with evolving regulatory expectations, particularly across financial markets, audit practices, and supervisory engagement.

  •  

    Enhancing board oversight of financial performance, capital allocation, risk governance, and compliance within the banking and broader financial sector.

  •  

    Integrating ESG principles and sustainable finance into board strategy, with a focus on climate risk, energy transition, and responsible business practices.

  •  

    Governing digital transformation through robust oversight of data privacy, cybersecurity, AI-driven innovation, and emerging technology risks.

Panel Topics

  •  

    Boards Beyond Compliance: Steering Growth, Innovation & Enterprise Risk

  •  

    From Hyderabad to the World: Boards Leading Global Growth & Enterprise Resilience

  •  

    The Independent Director: Strategic Challenger, Guardian & Steward

  •  

    From Disclosure to Decarbonisation: The Board’s ESG Challenge

  •  

    Data as a Strategic Asset: AI, Data, Quantum & the Next Technology Frontier

  •  

    Effectiveness of Board Committees in a Changing Enterprise: The Second Line of Governance

For Registration

  •   Open to IOD Members
    & Non-Members

  •   For IOD Members:
    Complimentary (Active)

  •   For Non IOD Members: Rs.7000/- (inclusive of GST)

  •   For Overseas Participants: (USD) $100/- (inclusive of GST)

  •   Pre-registration required; walk-in registration not available

  Register Online

Partnership Opportunities & Benefits

  • Increase Your Reach and Exposure  

    Generate Strong Leads  

    Networking and Relationship Building  

  • handshake
  •   Deliver Great ROI

      Enhance Business Opportunities

      Long Term Collaboration Opportunities

Note: The Institute of Directors (IOD) reserves the right to cancel, postpone, or reschedule the conference at any time, with or without prior notice and at its sole discretion, without assigning any reason. The right of admission is reserved.
Disclaimer: The views, thoughts and opinions expressed by the speakers at IOD events are their own & do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the organizing committee, associated entities, or the Institute of Directors, India. The content of the speeches is intended for informational purposes only and should not be construed as professional advice. The IOD or the organizers do not assume any responsibility or liability for any decisions made or actions taken based on the information provided during the event. Attendees are encouraged to seek independent advice before making any decisions.
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Global Webinars

Past National / Global Events

Tristar Group Title Partnered IOD National Convention Series on 'Boards' 2026 at Mumbai
2026 Directors' Conclave & 36th IOD Annual Day
Tristar Group Title partnered IOD National Convention Series on 'Boards'

Past Regional Events

Bi-Annual Delhi & NCR Region IOD Members' Meet 2026
IOD Hyderabad Regional Conclave on Corporate Governance and Sustainability - 2026
IOD Bengaluru Regional Conclave on the Role of Independent Directors & Startup Governance

Past Global Webinars

Webinar on Financial Acumen in the Boardroom for Good Corporate Governance
Boardrooms Under Pressure: Leading Through Geopolitical Flux and Global Uncertainty
A Joint Webinar - IOD X Gallup on Culture at Workplace & Employee Engagement

Events & Conferences

Today, building an effective business network is vital.

Annually, IOD conducts a large number of workshops, seminars, national & international conventions on current boardroom challenges, covering themes ranging from corporate governance, sustainability, leadership, business excellence, corporate social responsibility, environment & climate change. To make India a preferred investment destination, annual outreach programmes, global business meets and workshops are also conducted, not only in different parts of the country, but also global business hubs like London, Dubai & Singapore since 2003 to promote global exchange of ideas & networking and also to resonate with the voice of the boardroom.

The ability to successfully drive and deliver the change agenda is, what sets IOD apart.

Flagship Events

IOD's Events and Conferences

UAE Global Convention
UAE Global Convention
UAE Global Convention
UAE Global Convention

Past Events

Roll of Honour: Over The Year
Glimpses From The Past Event

Some Of The
Participating Organization