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IOD Hyderabad Regional Conclave on Role of Independent Directors - 2026
  • Date
    IOD

    (Saturday) December 19th 2026
    0900 hrs to 1400 hrs

  • Venue
    IOD

    Hyderabad

  • Theme
    IOD

    Strengthening Board Leadership & Governance: Navigating D&O Liability & Emerging Risks

  • Hon. Chairman

    Neerabh  

    Neerabh Kumar Prasad, IAS (Retd.)

    Hony. Chairman
    Institute of Directors (IOD)
    Hyderabad Region
    former Chief Secretary
    Government of Andhra Pradesh

Distinguished Speakers
over the years

  • IOD  

    Dr. Shashank Goel, IAS

    Vice Chairman
    Centre for Good Governance Government of Telangana

  • Navin  

    Navin Mittal, IAS

    Special Chief Secretary
    Energy Department
    Government of Telangana

  • Jayesh  

    Jayesh Ranjan, IAS

    Special Chief Secretary
    & CEO
    Industry & Investment Cell in CMO and Smart Proactive Efficient and Effective Delivery, Government of Telangana

  • Sanjay  

    Sanjay Kumar, IAS

    Special Chief Secretary
    Industries & Commerce Department & ITE&C and Sports Department
    Government of Telangana

  • Ravi  

    Ravi Gupta, IPS (Retd.)

    former Director General of Police (DGP) of Telangana & Executive Vice - Chairman & Director General
    Centre for Good Governance

  • Reddy  

    Dr. BVR Mohan Reddy

    Founder Chairman
    Cyient Limited

  • IOD  

    J. A. Chowdary

    Founder Director
    Software Technology Parks of India(STPI)

  • IOD  

    PR Ramesh

    former Chairman
    Deloitte India

  • Deepali  

    Deepali Anantha Rao

    Director
    India Insure Risk Management & Insurance Broking Services Private Limited, Hyderabad

  • Arindam  

    Arindam Ghosh

    Director
    India Insure Risk Management & Insurance Broking Services Private Limited, Hyderabad

About the Conclave

The role of Independent Directors has evolved beyond traditional oversight, with growing expectations for independent judgement, strategic guidance, constructive challenge and governance leadership. The Conclave will explore ways to strengthen board effectiveness, accountability, ethical governance, stakeholder confidence and long-term value creation, while navigating an increasingly complex business environment.

The Regional Conclave on Role of Independent Directors – 2026 will bring together aspiring and serving Independent Directors, Board Members, senior executives and governance professionals to exchange insights on D&O liability, insurance and director protection, emerging boardroom risks, effective oversight and board resilience. The Conclave will provide a platform to share perspectives and best practices for building stronger, more effective and future-ready boards.

Key
Focus Areas

  •  

    Independent Director Effectiveness, Board Leadership & Strategic Judgement

  •  

    Governance, Ethics, Transparency & Accountability

  •  

    Constructive Challenge, Decision-Making & Long-Term Value

  •  

    D&O Liability, Insurance & Director Protection

  •  

    Stakeholder Con?dence, Risk Preparedness & Board Resilience

Why you should
Attend?

  •  

    Strengthen Independent Director effectiveness, judgement and Boardroom contribution.

  •  

    Enhance strategic oversight, decision-making and Board effectiveness.

  •  

    Navigate Director liability, regulatory expectations and emerging risks.

  •  

    Gain insights into D&O protection, AI, cybersecurity and technology risks.

  •  

    Build Board resilience, accountability and stakeholder trust.

  •  

    Network with Independent Directors, Board Members, CXOs and governance leaders.

Who should
Attend?

  •  

    Independent Directors & Board Members

  •  

    Chairpersons, CEOs & Senior Management

  •  

    CFOs, Company Secretaries & Chief Legal Of?cers

  •  

    Governance, Compliance & Risk Professionals

  •  

    Board & Committee Members

  •  

    Legal, Insurance and D&O Risk Professionals

  •  

    Senior Executives aspiring for Board positions as Independent Directors

  •  

    Corporate Governance Practitioners & Academics

For Registration

  •   Open to IOD Members
    & Non-Members

  •   For IOD Members:
    Complimentary (Active)

  •   For Non IOD Members: Rs.2000/- (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  

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  •   Deliver Great ROI

      Enhance Business Opportunities

      Long Term Collaboration Opportunities

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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.
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