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The Evolving Boardroom Mandate, Mumbai 2026

Begins In

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  • Date & Time

    Saturday, Dec 05, 2026
    09:00 AM – 16:00 PM

  • Venue

    The Orchid Hotel Vile Parle
    Mumbai

  • Theme

    The Evolving Boardroom Mandate:
    Governance & Responsible Leadership in an Age of Disruption

Our Partners & Supporters

Gold Partner

  • Saraswat Cooperative Bank

Silver Partner

  • Impactsure

Supporting Partner

  • BoardPAC
  • Quality Management Consultants
  • Hon. Chairman

    Sitaram

    Sitaram Kunte, IAS (Retd.)

    Chairman
    Institute of Directors, Western Region
    former Chief Secretary
    Govt. of Maharashtra &
    Member
    Board of Governors
    NISM

  • Special Address

    Nilesh

    Gautam Thakur

    Chairman
    Saraswat Co-operative
    Bank Ltd.
    Member
    Advisory Group of Regulation, RBI

Distinguished Speakers
over the years

 
 
 
  • 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

  • Anbalagan

    Dr. P. Anbalagan, IAS

    Principal Secretary to the Govt. of Maharashtra, (Department of Industries, Investment & Services)

  • Tukaram

    Tukaram Mundhe, IAS

    Commissioner
    Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
    Govt. of Maharashtra

  • Eugene

    Eugene Mayne

    Founder & Group CEO
    Tristar Group
    UAE

  • Vijay

    Vijay Karia

    Chairman and Managing Director
    Ravin Group of Companies

  • Niranjan

    Dr. Niranjan Hiranandani

    Founder and Chairman
    Hiranandani Group

  • 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.

  • Ananth

    Ananth Narayan

    Independent Director on
    Multiple Boards
    (SBI Capital Markets Ltd.
    CARE Ratings Ltd. and
    Bharat FIH Ltd. etc.)
    former Whole Time Member
    SEBI

  • Mundra

    S. S. Mundra

    former Deputy Governor
    Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

  • Smita

    Smita Jhingran, IRS (Retd.)

    Whole Time Member
    National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA)

  • Vaisshali

    Vaisshali Babu

    MD & CEO
    BSE Clearing Limited (BSECL)

  • Shyamak

    Shyamak Ramyar Tata

    Independent Director on
    Multiple Boards
    (Siemens Ltd.
    Thermax Ltd. and
    Endurance Technologies Ltd. etc.)
    former Chairman
    Deloitte India

  • Kalpana

    Kalpana Unadkat

    Independent Director on
    Multiple Boards
    (Chair - DMart-Avenue
    Supermarts Ltd.
    TVS Motor Company Ltd.
    and ERIS Lifesciences Ltd. etc.)

  • Mukund

    Mukund M. Chitale

    Independent Director on
    Multiple Boards
    (L&T Ltd.
    ONGC Petro Additions Ltd.
    and ASREC (India) Ltd. etc.)
    Ex-President of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)

  • Joshi

    H.K. Joshi

    Independent Director on
    Multiple Boards
    (Gujarat Pipavav Port Ltd.
    and Donear Industries Ltd. etc.)
    former Chairperson and
    Managing Director
    Shipping Corporation of India Limited (SCI)

  • Indu

    Dr. Indu Shahani

    Founding President &
    Chancellor
    ATLAS SkillTech University
    former Sheriff of Mumbai

About the Conference

In an era of disruption, technological advancement and evolving stakeholder expectations, effective Board leadership is essential to sustainable business success. The conference, themed “The Evolving Boardroom Mandate: Governance & Responsible Leadership in an Age of Disruption,” will examine the changing role of Boards in strengthening governance, strategic oversight and organisational resilience. Through focused discussions on AI governance, operational excellence and human capital, the conference will explore how Directors and senior leaders can navigate emerging risks, drive responsible innovation, enhance leadership effectiveness and foster accountability. The deliberations will offer valuable perspectives on aligning business strategy with long-term value creation and responsible corporate leadership.

Panel Discussion

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    AI at the Board Table: Governing Strategy, Risk & Accountability in the Age of Intelligent Enterprise

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    Operational Excellence: The Board's New Imperative from Strategy to Execution, Resilience & Sustainable Value

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    The Human Capital Imperative; From Talent & Culture to Leadership, Resilience & Enterprise Risk

Conference Highlights

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    Evolving Boardroom Mandate: Examining governance and responsible leadership in an age of disruption.

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    AI Governance and Accountability: Exploring strategic value, AI oversight, emerging risks and Board preparedness.

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    Operational Excellence and Resilience: Connecting Board level strategy with execution, productivity and sustainable value creation.

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    Human Capital and Leadership: Addressing talent strategy, organisational culture, succession planning and workforce transformation.

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    Strategic Risk Oversight: Strengthening Board perspectives on emerging business risks, organisational continuity and accountability.

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    Peer Learning and Boardroom Insights: Encouraging informed dialogue on practical governance challenges and effective leadership approaches.

Secure Your Spot Today

IOD Member - Complimentary for Active Members

Non-Member - Rs. 5,900

Partnership Opportunities & Benefits

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    Increase Your Reach and Exposure

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    Generate Strong Leads

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    Networking and Relationship Building

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    Deliver Great ROI

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    Enhance Business Opportunities

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    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.